Recently renovated, the Grand Hôtel de Saint-Jean-de-Luz has kept its riches of yore, its coffered ceilings, its marble with cabochon inserts and its grand wooden staircase, all in a redesigned and modernized ensemble. With its elegant Art Deco-inspired decoration, it reveals the discreet luxury of a charming 5-star hotel at the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean.

History

The Grand Hôtel’s history dates back to the 19th century, when Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a port up until then specialized in whaling and cod fishing, gradually transformed into a seaside resort.
Napoleon III and Eugénie, started to receive the royalty and world’s elite there. The imperial couple gave substantial aid to build the city’s protective dikes. However, Saint-Jean-de-Luz’s tourism facilities were only built in the late 19th century and began to develop under the influence of a large British colony.
One of the hotels built at the time, L’Hôtel Terminus, dominated one end of the city in the beach’s dunes. This is the ancestor of the Grand Hôtel. The Hôtel Terminus was destroyed by a fire in 1904 and had to be entirely rebuilt. It was transformed into a larger and more luxurious establishment that was named Modern Hôtel.
In 1982, the Modern Hôtel was eventually put one sale. It underwent significant transformations and its upper floors were transformed into apartments. The hotel was rehabilitated and reunited with its former glamour, and was renamed Le Grand Hôtel.
A seawater spa, Loreamar Thalasso & Spa, was added to the hotel in 2007 as a nod to the old bathhouses of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Seawater SPA

Located on the beachfront and facing the Atlantic Ocean, experience the Loreamar Thalasso & Spa, an exceptional wellness center in the Basque Country.
The Loreamar Thalasso & Spa center uses seawater with acknowledged properties. Full of beneficial components, your skin and body tissue will relax and be softened, oxygenated, nourished, repaired, reinforced and toned.
The Loreamar Thalasso & Spa therefore offers the best in terms of fitness and wellness, combining the active properties of the seawater with the perks of a spa treatment, personalized benefits, serviceable personnel and an exceptional location on the oceanfront.
Located on the beach with only the view of the Atlantic Coast, the Loreamar Thalasso & Spa offers the most refined décor, combining natural light with exotic woods, seashells, pebble fountains and sheer, iridescent blue net curtains. The indoor seawater pool seems to mirror the ocean waves outside and gives the space a rare atmosphere. The cure programs are medicalized and have been formulated by the teams of specialists.

Rooms
With an ocean or city view, settle into a peaceful, quiet and comfortable rooms that make the most of the space.

Restaurant
Freshly caught fish and shellfish and locally-produced fruit and vegetables from the market meet in a cuisine subtly inspired by Basque tradition. The restaurant is listed in all the reference guides as one of the best in the region. Its terrace facing ocean makes it an especially popular venue.

Bar
Cozy and warm with hints of Britain. Enjoy the classic or detoxifying cocktails with an incredible 180-degree view of the ocean. You’ll find the comforts you’re looking for in this lively yet intimate meeting place, where food and light-bites are available throughout the day.

The Terrace
A splendid, comfortable and modern panoramic terrace accessible from the restaurant or the bar. A magical place with an unforgettable view of the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the mountains of the Basque Country. Don’t miss the sunset!