Accommodation in Baqueira Beret
There is no accommodation at Beret or Bonaigua, so you either stay in the resort of Baqueira or in one of the lower villages. Baqueira 1500 and Baqueira 1700 both offer a good selection of hotels and there is cheaper accommodation nearby in Val d’Aran villages if you have a car.
Where to stay in Baqueira Beret
Baqueira 1500 and Baqueira 1700
The main Baqueira village is Baqueira 1500. This includes the original ski station and the newer suburb of Ruda. The Baqueira bubble lift stops at both and it’s easy to walk between them, so it does not matter much which part of 1500 you stay in.
Baqueira 1700 is a long walk (or a short car/taxi journey) up the mountain from Baqueira 1500, so it’s effectively a separate village. The main part of it is Tanau which has its lift, Esquiros. Below Tanau is the Royal Pleta – the exclusive suburb where the King of Spain stays.
Overall Baqueira 1700 is slightly more attractive with better views and fewer bars and restaurants than 1500, but they are both typical purpose-built, high-altitude resorts that prioritise convenience over charm.
Val d’Aran Villages
There is no shortage of charm, however, in the 30 or so Val d’Aran villages that stretch from Baqueira to the French border. They vary hugely in size, but most have strict building controls, so although there are modern developments they tend to blend in seamlessly with the old stone and slate houses.
At the heart of many of the villages is a Romanesque church dating back to the Middle Ages. Arties, about 15 to 20 minutes’ drive from the Baqueira lifts, is probably the most scenic, with stunning mountain views in all directions, a pretty church (inside and outside), atmospheric bridges crossing the river Garonne and 30 bars and restaurants tucked away in its narrow streets, including some very good ones like the Tauèrna Urtau tapas bar and restaurant (tel:+34 973640926).
Val d’Aneu
On the other side of the ski resort beyond Bonaigua is the Val d’Aneu, where there are more Pyrenean mountain villages. These are similar to the Val d’Aran villages but tend to be less developed, except for the ones closest to the resort.
Accommodation in Baqueira Beret
Hotels in Baqueira tend to be less expensive than in the major Alpine ski resorts, so you can often go up one star for the same price.
Hotels in Baqueira 1500
Hotel AC Baqueira Autograph Collection (5-stars)
Situated near the centre of Baqueira 1500 (technically it’s in Ruda but only 50m and from the Baqueira lift), the Hotel AC Baqueira is also within easy walking distance of all the shops bars and restaurants in the whole of the resort. The hotel has a spa with a Turkish bath and sauna and fitness centre and a heated terrace with sun loungers. The hotel has an Italian restaurant, cafe bar and bar.
Hotel Val de Neu G.L (5-stars)
Located about 200 yards from the Baqueira ski lift in Ruda in Baqueira 1500, Hotel Val de Neu GL has 4 different restaurants; a chill-out lounge with sofas around a fireplace; a Sisley spa offering massages, beauty treatments, a thermal circuit, a hot tub; and a children’s area with heated pool, mini-club and children’s restaurant, as well as a babysitting services. The hotel has ski lockers next to the ski lift.
Hotel Himalaia Baqueira by Pierre Vacances (4-stars)
Located in Ruda in Baqueira 1500, just a 5-minute walk (mostly covered) from the Baqueira lift, and with super-convenient ski lockers right next door to the lift station, the hotel provides a free guiding service every morning, with ski guides showing guests around the ski area. The hotel has a restaurant onsite and its self-service breakfast is high in quality and unlimited in quantity (you won’t need lunch!). The Himalaia has a small indoor pool, hot tub and Turkish bath in its spa centre. There is also a Kids’ club. The staff are very helpful.
Hotel Tuc Blanc (3-stars)
Situated next to the slopes and very close to the Bosque lift in Baqueira 1500, the Tuc Blanc provides guides to help guests explore the resort. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and spa with sauna and Turkish bath.
Hotel Montarto (4-stars)
Located in Baqueira 1500, about a 5-minute walk to the Bosque lift, this 4-star hotel has ski hire facilities on site as well as a small swimming pool, gym and sauna. It has a restaurant and a piano bar.
Hotels in Baqueira 1700
La Pleta Hotel by Rafael Hotels (5-stars)
5-star luxury hotel in Tanau between the royal family residence and the Esquiros lift, with 3 restaurants, a café, a terrace bar, an on-site ski hire shop and a spa with an indoor pool, gym and wellness centre offering massage and beauty treatments. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the nearest lift so the concierge service arranges shuttle transport, including to the nursery slopes at Beret.
Meliá Boutique Royal Tanau (5-stars)
Located about 50 yards from the Esquirós ski lift in Baqueira 1700 with rooms enjoying panoramic views of the Aran Valley, the hotel has the Yhi Spa with massage and beauty treatments, an á la carte restaurant and a snack bar.
Eira Ski Lodge (4-stars)
Situated in Tanau less than 100 yards from the Esquiros lift, with lovely views from its sun terrace, this is a small boutique hotel which can also be booked by a group as a chalet on an exclusive basis. It has 8 bedrooms but can accommodate up to 24 people because four of the rooms are large duplexes. The extremely good three-course set dinner is included in the half-board price.
Budget Hotel in Tredos
Hotel Saueth (1-star)
A great budget option for those with a car because it is in Tredos, less than 2 miles from Baqueira’s lifts and pistes. Small, basic (no restaurant in the hotel) but highly rated by previous guests.
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