Hotel De La Rhune - Ascain

3-star hotel in Ascain offering cultural immersion and a century of hospitality

Accommodations

Hôtel de la Rhune has 30 rooms, each named after characters from Pierre Loti's novel Ramuntcho, reflecting the hotel's literary connections. Family rooms include a private bathroom, kitchenette, and either garden or city views. Triple rooms offer a bath and a separate shower, with wardrobes and free toiletries provided.

Facilities

Hotel De La Rhune provides a sun terrace, a shaded garden, and outdoor furniture for guest use. The bar serves wine and champagne, and a coffee house operates on site. Board games, puzzles, and a shared lounge with a TV area are available for guest entertainment.

Dining

Each morning, a buffet breakfast with local specialities, fresh pastries, cheeses, fruits, and juice is served. Vegetarian options are available upon request, and a snack bar offers fruits and light bites. The hotel can cater to special dietary menus by prior arrangement.

Location & Activities

Located 4 miles from the ocean and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the hotel sits in the historic center of Ascain. Guests can walk to the Rhune Mountains trailhead or visit the prehistoric caves of Ikaburu and the Littoral Paul Jovet Botanical Garden. Bike tours, walking tours, mini golf, and golf course access are available nearby.

Accessibility & Services

The property is wheelchair accessible, with lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails. Street parking and accessible parking are free behind the hotel, and pets are welcome. Daily housekeeping, private check-in/check-out, and 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas are provided.

• History: Over 100 years of hospitality with connections to writer Pierre Loti
• Location: Historic center of Ascain, 4 miles from the ocean
• Rooms: 30 rooms named after characters from Ramuntcho
• Dining: Daily buffet breakfast with local products
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, grab rails, lower sinks
• Worth Noting: Participates in local culture and village events