Wellness retreat in Biarritz: The Wellness Experience at Garage Biarritz

In Biarritz, Hotel Le Garage is the perfect destination to treat yourself to a true wellness retreat. Just steps from the ocean, this boutique hotel features The Wellness Experience, offering tailor-made treatments by Susanne Kaufmann and Alaena inside the privacy of a room converted into a spa cocoon—all set against the backdrop of Le Garage’s outdoor pool and urban garden.

An Intimate Hotel to Recharge in Biarritz

Located on Avenue de l’Impératrice, Le Garage Biarritz embraces a private, residence-style vibe rather than that of a large resort. Its architecture plays with the spacious volumes of a converted former garage, allowing the Atlantic light to flood the spaces. Guests arrive here after a stroll along nearby beaches, a surf session, or a walk toward the lighthouse, before naturally settling into a state of well-being.

The atmosphere is relaxed, paired with attentive yet unpretentious service. The outdoors extend this feeling of a sanctuary: surrounded by palm trees and loungers, the pool sits at the heart of an urban garden—a perfect spot to recline after a treatment with a book in hand, still enveloped in the soothing oils and scents of the products.

Wellness at Le Garage: Surfing & Relaxation

A wellness retreat at Le Garage moves to the rhythm of Biarritz. In the morning, set off for a coastal walk or a dip in the ocean. After taking in the fresh sea air and getting active, return to the hotel to unwind. The goal isn’t to follow a rigid schedule, but to design your own retreat: a treatment, a quiet moment by the pool, lunch on the terrace, followed by more peaceful downtime.

Le Garage’s outdoor pool is open from April through October, letting you extend the benefits of your treatment with a swim during the warmer months. You can transition seamlessly from massage to water to sunshine, all at an easy pace. Treatment hours accommodate every schedule: Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday until 7:00 PM—with weekday morning availability for day visitors until noon, so you can enjoy the experience even without staying at the hotel.

The Wellness Experience: A Suite Transformed into a Spa

At the heart of this wellness retreat, The Wellness Experience offers a deeply intimate approach to self-care. Rather than a traditional spa, treatments are provided within the muted comfort of a beautiful hotel room converted into a serene treatment cabin. With drawn curtains, dimmed lighting, and a perfectly arranged massage table, the room becomes a secluded cocoon during your treatment—sheltered from the pace of the outside world.

Manon, an expert practitioner in Susanne Kaufmann and Alaena protocols, welcomes each guest and takes the time to understand their immediate needs: physical fatigue, muscle tension, the need for restorative sleep, or a lack of skin radiance. From this conversation, she crafts a bespoke ritual tailored to the face, the body, or combining both into an immersive sensory journey.

The Wellness Experience 

Tailor-made treatments driven by the expertise of Susanne Kaufmann and Alaena, designed to rebalance the body and soothe the mind. An intimate retreat, lived away from the pace of the outside world.

Step into the experience and explore the treatment menu.

This signature encapsulates Le Garage’s vision: to offer a treatment experience that isn’t just a moment of relaxation, but a true breath of fresh air in a busy daily life.

Susanne Kaufmann et Alaena : deux maisons, une même exigence

To accompany this wellness retreat, Le Garage selected two complementary skincare brands. Susanne Kaufmann: Born in an Alpine region, the brand formulates natural, high-performance products powered by botanical ingredients and phytotherapy, with a special focus on sensory appeal and refined textures.

Alaena, a committed French brand, developing skincare inspired by dermatology and marine resources, featuring high-standard formulations and a skin-conscious approach.

The synergy of these two houses allows for a diverse menu of rituals: enveloping massages, plumping facials, and targeted protocols designed to boost circulation, drain toxins, or prepare the body after sports.

Each session can be adjusted in intensity, duration, and focus (deep relaxation, recovery, skin radiance, light legs, and more). This personalization is the core of The Wellness Experience: no two retreats are ever the same.

Planning Your Wellness Retreat at Le Garage Biarritz

To experience a wellness retreat at Le Garage, guests can book one or more nights to build a multi-day program, or simply indulge in a few hours of relaxation as a day visitor (available Tuesday through Friday morning). Treatments can be scheduled prior to arrival by choosing preferred rituals, or by letting the practitioner guide recommendations on the day.

A typical day might begin with a late breakfast, followed by an in-room treatment, lunch, and an afternoon spent between the outdoor pool and the garden. In the evening, the restaurant at Le Garage extends this laid-back atmosphere over a warm, convivial meal. The following day alternates between coastal walks, another treatment, or a simple nap in your room—for a stay where you feel genuinely disconnected.

Ultimately, Le Garage Biarritz stands out as an intimate destination for anyone seeking a wellness retreat in a calm urban setting near the ocean, with a treatment experience designed to be discreet, distinct, and deeply restorative.

Key Facts

• Intimate boutique hotel in Biarritz, just steps from the ocean
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• The Wellness Experience: In-room treatments for a private, confidential experience
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• Bespoke protocols featuring Susanne Kaufmann and Alaena products
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• Outdoor pool and urban garden to extend your relaxation
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• Treatment hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday until 7:00 PM
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• Day visitor access: Tuesday to Friday morning (until 12:00 PM)
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• Flexible wellness retreats: From a few hours to several days
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FAQ

Where is Le Garage Biarritz located for a wellness retreat?

Le Garage is located on Avenue de l’Impératrice in Biarritz, in a residential neighborhood near the ocean. It is an ideal spot to alternate between coastal walks and quiet moments at the hotel.

What does The Wellness Experience at Le Garage involve?

The Wellness Experience offers tailor-made treatments performed in a room transformed into a private spa cabin using Susanne Kaufmann and Alaena products. It is an intimate experience designed to rebalance the body and soothe the mind, away from the outside world.

Are treatments available if you aren't staying at the hotel?

Yes, Le Garage opens its doors to non-hotel guests from Tuesday to Friday until noon, by reservation. Advance booking is recommended to secure your preferred time slot.

What are the opening hours for treatments?

Treatments are available Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday until 7:00 PM. These hours make it easy to fit a wellness ritual after a walk, a surf session, or a day of work.

Can guests use the pool after a treatment?

Le Garage’s outdoor pool, surrounded by greenery, is open from April to October. It naturally extends the benefits of your treatment by offering an extra moment of relaxation in the sun or under the shade of the palm trees.