Ratings based on 135 Verified Reviews
3.8 Room cleanliness
3.7 Service & staff
3.4 Room comfort
3.5 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from newcastle upon tyne
Great location and great views.
Posted Aug 23, 2017
Pros: Location, beaches, convenience, views and balcony
Cons: Apartment quite basic
Location: Beaches, walking, surfing. Lots of nice and reasonably priced places to eat.
The accomodation was fine; we've stayed in French Residences before and they are never particularly luxurious. However we had a great time because the Residence was in such a good location. We asked for a sea view and it was a lovely view out to sea and down to the Pyrenees.. Lots of lovely beaches in very close proximity and the sea different every day. It was a very nice stroll into the centre of Biarritz but there was also a free bus outside the Residence as well as 2 paying buses which were v cheap. You can get the 10 to E Leclerc for a big shop if like us you don't take the car abroad. There were also shops in easy walking distance. The pool was lovely and there were always enough sun beds. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in the Residence (not the apartment itself). All the basics in the apartment and a lovely big balcony. You do need to pay for Wifi but worth it if travelling with teenagers. Staff were nice and helpful.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from montreal
Perfect location for surfers!
Posted Jul 8, 2017300 feets away from Marbella beach! 1.7km from downtown! Nice view on the ocean! Nice but small loft! Was perfect for a family of 3!
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Toronto, Ont
Private, close to beach, surf rentals, downtown.
Posted Oct 19, 2016
Location: Great location! Marbella beach is less then 5 min; Surf shops w classes and gear rentals less then 5 min; Grocery store 10 min walk; Downtown 15min
Room was clean and spacious for two people. Came with plates, linen, towels and other kitchen gear. Quick walk to Marbella beach (less then five min) and to a great surf shop to rent gear or take surf lessons without going bankrupt.
Downside: We had to buy toilet paper, dish soap and sponges. Wifi had to be purchased seperatly from room fee which comes with added credit card fees if you don't live in Europe.
by A verified traveler from Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Self-Catering in Biarritz
Posted Oct 16, 2016
Pros: Lovely views and grounds, friendly staff and quiet, clean location not far from town.
Cons: Lack of attention to detail and general comfort - beds and sofa uncomfortable and difficult to relax after a busy day.
Location: Lovely seafront town with a vast range of upmarket, individual shops. Good range of restaurants. Lots of surfing schools. Aquarium good.
Hotel Eugenie was not a hotel, it was self-catering apartments, which is what we wanted. The small kitchen was well enough stocked with a dish- washer, microwave and hob, but no oven. The rooms were spacious with lovely views from all windows and balcony. The location was good - not central but within easy reach of the town and facilities - bus stop outside hotel but would recommend a car if wishing to go farther afield. Excellent secure car park on site. Too cold in October for trying the outdoor pool as it is not heated, but this, the tennis court and crazy putting would be lovely in summer season. Overall a practical, no frills place. On a negative, very uncomfortable mattresses on beds and a very small, uncomfortable sofa in the main living area, thus difficult to relax after a busy day. Attention to detail was lacking - no kitchen cloths, bin liners, dishwasher tablets etc - and who wants to be bothered sorting that out on holiday. Only French channels on the TV. It did the job but I wouldn't go back due to lack of attention to detail and general comfort.
Recommended
for Couplesby A verified traveler from lreland
Close to beaches and walking distance to town
Posted Sep 29, 2016
Pros: As above.a be staff were helpful
Location: As already mentioned.beaches and close to town
Free shuttle bus to town close to beaches.overlooking beach area.
by Roger from Galway
Recommended
Posted Jul 25, 2016 on HotelsRoom comfortable, plenty of room, good views, reasonable location within walking distance of town but also bus stop right outside. The only bad points no oven, television small and repairs to external visible - needed painting
by A verified traveler
Good
Posted Nov 4, 2015 on HotelsEverything ws good except for the fact that there was no wifi connection in the room.
by Ian from Bergerac
nice appartment with great views
Posted Nov 2, 2015 on HotelsNice appartment at top of a steep hill. the height gives great views across the bay although it's location right below the approach path for the airport made it noisy. A few shops and a bank were within a few minutes walk as were several beaches and surf schools. Staff were all very helpful and pleasant. The appartment had everything you needed but no luxuries
by Bruce from winnipeg canada
awesome area in biarritz
Posted May 27, 2015 on HotelsGreat location. Close to beaches and surfing and everything else to do there. Parking was a bit far from room with the kids. No dish soap or dishwasher detergent so make sure u bring some if u want to cook. Kids loved the bunk beds and it kept them in their own room so we could stay up later.
by A verified traveler from London
4 star rating very misleading, bring extra cash
Posted Oct 28, 2014
Pros: There was a nice view of the sea in the rear area of the hotel.
Cons: Active staff who spoke at least a bit of english, toiletries, basic free cleaning products, more towels and more features to justify 4 star rating.
Location: The hotel is near marbella beach but is quite a distance (30 minute walk) from the main beach and city centre, away from restaurants and attractions.
I stayed in a studio which I found to be quite basic. The hotel charged me extra for everything! The main phone in the reception wasn't working so i had to have the phone in my room activated which cost me 5 euros for the pleasure. Activating WiFi cost an additional 15 euros for my stay, and they even charged 7 euros for a cleaning kit, which included basics like washing up liquid. There were no features in my room to indicate that this was a 4 star hotel. Bathroom had no toiletries or sanitary products just 3 towels.
Staff in reception went home after 5pm, so in the evening there was nobody to notify if you were experiencing a problem. As staff closed the doors to the hotel after leaving, I had to climb through the back of the Hotel on several occasions after forgetting the code for the front door. None of the staff spoke english which was quite surprising, I am bilingual so I could manage but my friends found it incredible difficult. I think the hotel is geared towards french visitors, than foreigners.
As the Hotel was in an isolated part of Biarritz, I had to walk 25 mins to town every day for lunch or dinner as there were no restaurants around the hotel. On departure I was asked to clean my room, empty out bins and take out the bed linen, or be charged up to 40 euros.
After all the additional charges, constant walks for basics and lack of service, i would have been better off joining my friends in the 2 star hotel in town, which had soap and daily cleaners.