Hôtel & Résidence Le Grand Large

Your hotel in Biarritz with sea view

Our residence has a privileged location. It is located 200 metres from the Port-Vieux and the town centre and only 10 minutes' walk from La Grande Plage. 
 

An invigorating stay in the heart of the surf capital

Welcome to Biarritz, a city that lives to the rhythm of the ocean and a landmark for all surfing enthusiasts! Here you will discover a region of great beauty, a wild coastline known for the nature of its waves and a cultural destination with a folklore that is still very much alive!

Your hotel in Biarritz, 400m from the beach

The European capital of surfing is waiting for you, go to the line up to tame the waves.

No need to cross the Atlantic Ocean to surf! Less far away than California, there is Biarritz. Since the end of the 1950s, Biarritz has been recognised as one of the best surfing spots in Europe and today attracts surfers from all over the world.

Initiation, private lessons, relaxation lessons... Take advantage of your stay in our residence to follow lessons with our partner school HASTEA. You will learn to spot the best waves and to become one with the ocean.
 

Your Residence facing the Ocean

The Résidence Le Grand Large in Biarritz welcomes you to one of its fully-equipped studios and flats with veranda and ocean view.
The fully equipped kitchenette will allow you to alternate between restaurant outings and quick lunch breaks in the comfort of your accommodation.

The little extra: No need to load your suitcases, we provide bed linen, towels and household linen.

Rental formula

Studio 4 persons

32 m²

Double bed 160cm (or 2 single beds) + 2 bunk beds

Private bathroom

City view or ocean view

Appartment 4/6 persons

45 m²

1 double bed with alcove. 1 bedroom with 2 single beds + 1 sleeping area with 2 bunk beds

Private bathroom

City view or ocean view

• Sheets, towels and household linen provided. Option "Formule Confort" : beds made on arrival, cleaning at the end of the stay, change of towels on request
• Cleaning at the end of your stay
• Laundry room
• Outdoor and covered parking

They are welcome: pets (dogs and cats under 8 kgs).

 

Flavours in your restaurant in Biarritz

On holiday in the south-west, start the day in style with a gourmet and panoramic breakfast!

A panoramic breakfast with a view of the Atlantic

With its huge windows offering a breathtaking view of the Atlantic, our room is waiting for you to complete this perfect picture.

Your Vacances Bleues Residence on the Basque Coast 

If you want to have a good time without leaving your holiday destination, you have come to the right place.

Activities to do in your residence

Here, you will enjoy our outdoor swimming pool with a relaxation pool (open in summer) but also various sports facilities: a bowling alley, ping-pong tables and even a pelota court.

During the day, or when the sun goes down, make yourself comfortable in our lounge for a moment of relaxation with family or friends. Don't hesitate to ask at reception, we have board games, card games, scrabble, table tennis rackets and balls, as well as balls and petanque balls for outdoor play.

Sitting on the terrace with a pack of cards in your hand, admire the magnificent view...
 

And always the Vacances Bleues family spirit

Going on holiday also means meeting new people, spending quality time with your family and getting together! Le Grand Large invites you to take advantage of shared spaces: reading tables, library...

And to create links and share moments of complicity, we have board games at your disposal.

Rejuvenate with Thalmar

Located opposite the ocean, Thalmar is a true centre dedicated to well-being and fitness. The residence offers preferential rates. Information and booking at the reception.

L'Archipel, your aquatic fitness centre, has :

• 3 successive heated seawater pools
• Underwater jets
• Bubble seats
• Aquagym classes
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna and Hammam
   

The Festival of Games

• Scrabble from 12 to 20 February 2022 at the Bellevue Centre
• Bridge from 20 to 27 February 2022 at the Casino Municipal

Biarritz welcomes you for the 20th edition of the Biarritz Games Festival, a festival with a national and international reputation.
As every year, Bridge and Scrabble will be in the spotlight!

>> Call us for more information!
 

Sea, Surf & Sun

More than a sport, surfing is a real way of life in Biarritz! Take advantage of your stay to attend a competition!

The surfing capital of Europe

Our partner, the Hastea surf school, offers you a sporting holiday with your feet in the water!

You will enjoy the joys of surfing on the Basque Coast, the meeting place for surfers! With its lovely gentle waves sheltered from the northern winds, this spot is ideal for beginners or those who want to improve their skills!

You are so close to the ocean, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it!

We offer surfing courses with all the equipment provided on the beach of the Côte des Basques, in partnership with the Hastea school:

• Weekend package: 1.5 hours of surfing lessons per day for 2 days.
• Relaxation package : 1h30 surf lesson for 5 days.
• Kids Package : 1h30 of surfing lessons for 5 days for children from 5 to 10 years old.

Information and booking at the reception.

Good deal: board, wetsuit and insurance are included in the price!
 

Outside the hotel, a city and a region to discover

On holiday in Biarritz, in addition to surfing, you have access to dozens of water sports: bodyboarding, scuba diving, swimming, canoeing, paddleboarding, jet skiing, kite surfing... 

Golf lovers will not be left out! Indeed, the city has 16 different golf courses offering a magnificent view of the ocean.

Explore the Basque hinterland

Around Biarritz, you can discover the caves of Sare, the towns of Bayonne, Espelette and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. 

Take advantage of your stay with us to visit the town of Dax.

On site, enjoy a meal at the restaurant of the 4-star Vacances Bleues Le Splendid hotel with its Art Deco architecture, listed as a Historic Monument.

In Anglet, discover the last French manufacturer of chisteras. A remarkable know-how made by hand from the skeleton, to the braiding and leather work.

Combine discovery of the region with cycling pleasure!

Have you ever heard of the Vélodyssée? La Vélodyssée is more than 1200 km of cycling along the Atlantic!

Follow the routes and discover the treasures of the region.
Be prepared to see exceptional views of the ocean, breathtaking beaches, major cultural sites and a remarkable built heritage.

Hikers, discover the best of the Basque Country!

If you like to walk, Biarritz is a good choice! From the city, you will find many hiking trails, easy, moderate or sporty, it's up to you.

You can also take the GR10, a path that runs along the Basque coastline and alternates between mountains, hills and plains...

Pssst !

Do you like guided tours? Every week, as an extra, we offer a programme of excursions to discover the region and its activities.
In the company of a specialised guide, you will plunge into the heart of the history of the Basque Country and sometimes even meet the local producers who perpetuate ancestral traditions.

For an easy arrival

How to reach us

By road (recommended)

From Bordeaux or Toulouse, take the A63 motorway to the Biarritz exit. Then follow the direction Bidart and drive along the coast towards Biarritz until you reach rue Dalbarade.
From Saint-Jean-de-Luz, take the A63 motorway to the Biarritz exit. Then follow the signs for Bidart and drive along the coast towards Biarritz until you reach rue Dalbarade.

By train

The Biarritz TGV station is only 3 km from the hotel.

By plane

Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne international airport 3 km away
San Sebastian airport (Spain) 36 km away
Pau Pyrenees airport 120 km away

Opening hours of the reception:

Arrivals: from 4pm

Departures: before 11am

Reservation Phone: 04 91 00 96 48 Email: infovb@vacancesbleues.com

Contact Phone: 05 59 41 41 00 Email: grandlarge@vacancesbleues.fr

Additional information

Parking: Our hotel has an outdoor and covered car park (extra charge).
Visitor's tax: It is collected on behalf of the municipalities and must be paid when booking. Its amount, determined per person and per night, may be revised during the year.