Curated luxury hotels near Bay of Biscay

The charming San Román de Escalante dates from the 17th century and features striking, individually decorated rooms with pieces of art work. Surrounded by gardens, it features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Opening onto a balcony, the spacious rooms at San Román de Escalante have high ceilings and classic décor. Some include features such as beamed ceilings, marble pillars or 4-poster beds.

All rooms have air conditioning, a TV, minibar, coffee maker and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

There is also a relaxing lounge area and a terrace overlooking the lovely gardens.

The surrounding area is ideal for horse riding and walking. The beaches at Santoña can be reached in 15 minutes by car, while the fishing villages of Noja and Laredo are within 15 km of the hotel.

Set 20 km from Rioja Alta, El Mirador de Eloísa offers 4-star accommodation in Rodezno and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 26 km from Suso & Yuso monasteries, 48 km from Logrono Train Station and 48 km from Co-Cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy city views.

At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at El Mirador de Eloísa also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a balcony. All guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at El Mirador de Eloísa.

La Rioja Museum is 48 km from the hotel, while Logroño Town Hall is 49 km away. Vitoria Airport is 47 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Hôtel de Carantec in Carantec, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Brittany Beaches and Musée Maritime de Carantec. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Plage du Kelenn and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from La Grève du Pors-Pôl.

Facing the beachfront, Villa Playa San Juan offers 4-star accommodation in Soto de la Marina and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. The property is around 200 metres from Playa de San Juan de la Canal Bezana, 12 km from Santander Port and 12 km from Puerto Chico. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi and family rooms.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen fitted with a stovetop. All rooms in Villa Playa San Juan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Soto de la Marina, like hiking, fishing and snorkelling.

El Sardinero Casino is 12 km from Villa Playa San Juan, while Santander Festival Palace is 12 km away. Santander Airport is 12 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Montsoreau, 500 metres from Chateau de Montsoreau, La Marine de Loire Hôtel & Spa provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar.

At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer city views. At La Marine de Loire Hôtel & Spa, every room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

The accommodation offers a hammam. Guests at La Marine de Loire Hôtel & Spa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Montsoreau, like hiking, fishing and cycling.

Chateau des Réaux is 10 km from the hotel, while Saumur Train Station is 13 km away. Tours Val de Loire Airport is 73 km from the property.

A stay at Hôtel Villa Koegui Biarritz places you in the heart of Biarritz, within a 15-minute walk of Cote des Basques and Gare du Midi. This golf hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Biarritz Historic Museum and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Biarritz City Hall.

Composed of 2 villas and situated 400 metres from Avranches Train Station in Mont Saint Michel's bay, La Ramade - Teritoria is a mansion surrounded by well-established gardens. It offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi.

All rooms at La Ramade - Teritoria are soundproofed. One of the villas has rooms with romantic feel and are decorated in a flower theme while the other offers contemporary-style rooms. Most rooms have views of the gardens or surrounding countryside and some are serviced by a lift.

Breakfast is served in a glass-roofed breakfast room that looks out onto a flowery garden. Le P’tit Bonheur provides beverages in a tea room and wine bar area.

The Mont Saint Michel is 20 km from La Ramade - Teritoria. The seaside town of Granville is 22 km away. Free private parking is available on site.

A stay at Mercure Nantes Centre Passage Pommeraye places you in the heart of Nantes, steps from Passage Pommeraye and Theatre Graslin. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Place Royale and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Théâtre de Poche Graslin.

When you stay at Posada Santa Ana in Suances, you'll be near the beach and 6 minutes by car from Bay of Biscay. This bed & breakfast is 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Cabarceno Natural Park and 18 mi (28.9 km) from Santander Ferry Terminal.

Hôtel Anne de Bretagne is located in the old walled city of Saint Malo, 270 metres from Saint-Malo Marina, close to the ferry terminal and the exhibition centre. It offers 24-hour reception and bar service.

Hôtel Anne de Bretagne has simple, comfortable guestrooms with a TV. Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel free of charge.

The hotel Hôtel Anne de Bretagne also has computers for guests at reception and serves a buffet breakfast every morning.

La Pérouse Nantes is centrally located in Nantes – a 4-minute walk from Place Royale and 7 minutes by foot from Passage Pommeraye. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Château of the Dukes of Brittany and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ile de Versailles.

With a stay at Hôtel Mercure Limoges Centre, you'll be centrally located in Limoges, within a 10-minute walk of Church of St-Michel-des-Lions and Central Market Hall. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Aquarium du Limousin and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Limoges Cathedral.

With a stay at Le Logis du Péré, The Originals Collection (Relais du Silence) in Saint-Coutant-le-Grand, you'll be 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Centre International de la Mer and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Théâtre de la Coupe d'Or. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Lac de Trizay and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Musée Hèbre de Saint-Clement.

With a stay at Best Western Poitiers Centre Le Grand Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Poitiers, just a 3-minute walk from Place du Marechal Leclerc and 7 minutes by foot from Parc de Blossac. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Futuroscope and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St-Hilaire-le-Grand Church.

A stay at Mercure Tours Centre Gare et Congrès places you in the heart of Tours, within a 5-minute drive of Vinci International Convention Centre and Prébendes d'Oé Garden. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Parc des Expositions de Tours and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Palais de Justice.

Hotel De France is located in the centre of Nantes, a 2-minute walk from the Theatre Graslin, the Passage Pommeraye and Place Royale. The interior is designed in a contemporary style to complement the architecture of the 18th-century lobby.

The spacious rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and they are all serviced by a lift. Each room has a private bathroom complete with a walk-in shower, and some rooms offer a view of the square and theatre.

Additional facilities at the Hotel De France include a contemporary bar, decorated with zebra prints, and it is open every day. A new fitness centre will be available, and additional services include room service and free newspapers.

When you stay at La Posada de Ojebar in Rasines, you'll be by the sea and 13 minutes by car from Cullalvera Cave. This farm stay is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Covalanas Cave and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Yelso de Hayas.

With a stay at Líbere Pamplona Yamaguchi in Pamplona (Ermitagaña), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Yamaguchi Park and Pamplona Planetarium. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Navarra University Clinic and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from University of Navarra.

El Priorato de Trespaderne in Trespaderne features 4-star accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with pool view.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at El Priorato de Trespaderne also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a mountain view. All units feature a wardrobe.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

Vitoria Airport is 77 km away.

Set in the walled town of Astorga, Casa Tepa is next to the cathedral and Gaudí Palace. This restored 18th-century palace offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma-screen TVs.

Formerly home to the Earl of Tepa, Casa de Tepa’s most famous resident was Napoleon. The house has a large garden, a gallery and a spacious library with fireplace.

Each of the Casa Tepa’s rooms is unique. Some rooms have a private balcony, a patio or a lounge. All rooms include central heating and a private bathroom.

The Casa is set on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, and next to the A6 and A71 Motorways. León is around 50 km away and Ponferrada is 60 km away. Staff can arrange hiking or horse riding trips.