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Axel’s take

A characterful central base with warm service and a few practical limitations.

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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · a small, independent 3-star in central Biarritz

AMA is a 15-room, independent 3-star that makes a strong case for staying small and central in Biarritz. Its historic building, floral wallpaper and vintage furniture give it personality without luxury pretensions. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, helpful staff and breakfast, while the beach, shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance. We'd pick it for a relaxed, mostly car-free city break.

The compromises are practical: entry-level rooms are compact, reception has limited hours, and parking is in nearby public facilities rather than on site. Arrange arrival instructions ahead of time. The hotel explicitly says it has no accessible rooms, despite having a lift. We'd skip it if you need adapted accommodation, round-the-clock staffing or parking at the door; otherwise, it delivers very well for its class.

Rooms
Individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms; entry-level options are compact, and some superior rooms have balconies.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Google guest feedback.
Service
Warm, helpful staff earn repeated praise; coordinate arrival because reception is not staffed around the clock.
Amenities
Breakfast buffet, lounge, free Wi-Fi and a lift; the hotel confirms no adapted accessible rooms.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast costs extra unless included; nearby Gare du Midi parking is paid, not hotel parking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · guide-du-paysbasque.com · destination-biarritz.fr. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

8 Rue Maison Suisse, Biarritz

Central and walkable, with Grande Plage, Les Halles and restaurants nearby.

Amenities and check-in

Breakfast buffet, lounge, free Wi-Fi and a lift; the hotel confirms no adapted accessible rooms.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Pet-friendly (extra charge)
  • Dogs allowed
  • Cats allowed
  • Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: €20 per guest per night
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AMA Hôtel: from $95 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $95 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at AMA Hôtel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

AMA Hôtel is a small, independent 3-star in central Biarritz in Biarritz, France.

Address: 8 Rue Maison Suisse, Biarritz. Property ID: 1117852. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/biarritz/ama-hotel-1117852

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/biarritz/ama-hotel-1117852/2026-11-13/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$217$282 on Expedia$65 less (23%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$250$283 on Expedia$33 less (12%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$308$342 on Expedia$34 less (10%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $95 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $207 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $301 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $397 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $493 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $590 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $691 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $794 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $894 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $993 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,100 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,199 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,306 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,406 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A characterful central base with warm service and a few practical limitations. a small, independent 3-star in central Biarritz, scored for what it is.

AMA is a 15-room, independent 3-star that makes a strong case for staying small and central in Biarritz. Its historic building, floral wallpaper and vintage furniture give it personality without luxury pretensions. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, helpful staff and breakfast, while the beach, shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance. We'd pick it for a relaxed, mostly car-free city break.

The compromises are practical: entry-level rooms are compact, reception has limited hours, and parking is in nearby public facilities rather than on site. Arrange arrival instructions ahead of time. The hotel explicitly says it has no accessible rooms, despite having a lift. We'd skip it if you need adapted accommodation, round-the-clock staffing or parking at the door; otherwise, it delivers very well for its class.

  • Best for: couples on a city break; solo travelers who enjoy smaller hotels; exploring Biarritz on foot

  • Watch out for: limited reception hours; off-site public parking; no accessible rooms

  • Location: Central and walkable, with Grande Plage, Les Halles and restaurants nearby.

  • Rooms: Individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms; entry-level options are compact, and some superior rooms have balconies.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Google guest feedback.

  • Service: Warm, helpful staff earn repeated praise; coordinate arrival because reception is not staffed around the clock.

  • Amenities: Breakfast buffet, lounge, free Wi-Fi and a lift; the hotel confirms no adapted accessible rooms.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast costs extra unless included; nearby Gare du Midi parking is paid, not hotel parking.

Axel's opinion of AMA Hôtel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · guide-du-paysbasque.com · destination-biarritz.fr. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About AMA Hôtel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 8 Rue Maison Suisse, Biarritz
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 222 reviews (location 5.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Aeropuerto Biarritz: 8 min by taxi · Biarritz Airport: 8 min by taxi · Plage du Port Vieux: 13 min walk · Pau-Pyrenees Airport: 78 min by taxi · Miramar Beach: 13 min walk · Biarritz Aquarium: 14 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: €20 per guest per night
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Biarritz

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

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Comfort Double room (full double bed)

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Superior Triple room

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Classic Single room

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Classic Double room with city view (full double bed)

Superior Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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