Basque farmhouse inn
Three generations of the Ibarboure family run this former coaching inn, where quiet village hospitality revolves around a Michelin-starred kitchen.
What it’s good at
Listed
Rustic-chic interiors with whitewashed walls, exposed stonework, and light timber furnishings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 17th-century farmhouse retains many of its original details in its new life as a boutique hotel, from cheerfully painted wooden shutters to terracotta tiles.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The house sits beside the village church, with Guéthary's beaches and coastal footpaths a short walk away.
The rooms
Whitewashed walls and painted timber shutters keep bedrooms understated, and select rooms look out toward the slopes of La Rhune.
At the table
David and Martin Ibarboure cook seasonal Basque seafood for the dining room, and summer tables sit under terrace parasols.
How it began
Michel and Jeanne Ibarboure opened a grocery store here in 1952, soon expanding the building into a family pension.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.