La Villa Esponda
9 place du trinquet
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location”
“Beautiful building full of character in a great location”
“Large double room with lovely views over the hills”
“Our room was actually two rooms so we had plenty of space to organise our things…”
“Clean and comfortable”
“Very clean and comfortable and in a central location within easy reach of the Pi…”
“Staff very friendly and accommodating for checking in early”
“Staff gave clear instructions of how to access accommodation on arrival”
“Restaurants nearby for dinner and breakfast”
Overview
La Villa Esponda is a house built in 1896, located in the centre of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, opposite the ramparts. It has double-glazed bedrooms, free WiFi and free parking. The rooms and apartments have a TV and air conditioning. The apartments have a small kitchen with a dining table. Each accommodation has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The rooms have a view of the ramparts or Irouleguy vineyards and mountains. There are various bars and restaurants serving breakfast that are located just a 2-minute walk away. Just 50 metres away, guests can discover the historic heart of the fortress. Anglet Airport is 53 km away and there is free public parking at the property with a limited number of parking spaces.
Traveller reviews
Kim
couple
June 17, 2026
“Comfortable and in good location.”
Great location. Clean and comfortable.
Gerard
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
“Great place to stay in St Jean Pied de Port”
Fab building. Staff very friendly and accommodating for checking in early. Would highly recommend.
Diane
couple
June 7, 2026
“Perfect start to our Camino journey”
Beautiful building full of character in a great location
Julie
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
Large double room with lovely views over the hills. Good location and quiet.
Georg
family_with_children
June 5, 2026
Our first night on the Camino. Location is perfect few minutes from train station and across the walls of city. Very old building with lots of character.
Helen
couple
May 29, 2026
“Clean and comfortable”
Very clean and comfortable and in a central location within easy reach of the Pilgrims Office and the start of the Camino Frances. Staff gave clear instructions of how to access accommodation on arrival.
Brockman
couple
May 25, 2026
“Loved it”
Love the Hotel, and the town so perfect
John
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
“It was fine, however, the ratings that we read did not match what we experienced”
The location was fantastic
Sarel
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
Superb location to start the Camino.
Suzanne
couple
May 17, 2026
“Warm and friendly.”
Andres was so welcoming after a very difficult day. He made us hot wine to warm us is. Our room was actually two rooms so we had plenty of space to organise our things and their had a drying room to use.
Helen
couple
May 16, 2026
“Lovely calm place to start our Camino.”
Lovely room. Very quiet location. Mostly unstaffed, I think, except for check in which was very smooth.
Angela
extended_group
May 12, 2026
“Perfect overnight stay before starting the Camino!!”
Arrived late but quickly met and checked in. Perfect for our first night before starting the Camino
Michael
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
“Good”
Location and big room.
Leo
couple
April 30, 2026
“Amazing.”
Everything, very clean and comfortable.
LOH
couple
April 28, 2026
Location
Robin
extended_group
April 27, 2026
“Ideal overnight stay”
Super location. Basic and very clean with tea making facility. Restaurants nearby for dinner and breakfast. Perfect
Susan
couple
April 24, 2026
“Lovely place , close to town”
Great location , spacious , good views from room
Michelle
extended_group
April 23, 2026
“Absolutely perfect”
Everything, perfect position if you are doing Camino.
Matilda
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
“I loved everything😍 it was clean and the hostess was so warm and welcomed me. Loved everything”
Carmel
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
“Great way to start the Camino with excellent accommodation”
Great room with small kitchenette & microwave. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom and welcoming host.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Skiing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
General
Heating, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Street parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Airport shuttle, Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge)
One-Bedroom Apartment
This one-bedroom apartment has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a kitchen and a private bathroom.
Family Room
This family room has a kitchenette and a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided.
Double Room
The double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Mountain View
The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Mountain View
The double room provides air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The double room offers a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
This air conditioned double room has a kitchenette and a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided.
Superior Double Room
This double room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Studio
The studio features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The studio provides a dining area, a wardrobe, a sofa, parquet floors and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Studio with Mountain View
This studio offers views of the mountains. It has a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
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