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Reviews of La Coquille Napoléon

Route Napoléon, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

#12 of 14 B&Bs and Inns in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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Review score

Based on 329 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely AHMAZING!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was lovely, had a private room it was nice. Very simple & to the point. Vicente received us with a very warm welcome explaining the Route to Roncevalles, breakfast and dinner options. Jack was delightful in the morning such a cheerful guy! Thank you for such great Hospitality

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first stage is much harder than he lets on.

    The location was great for the Camino.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Interesting albergue with great character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was great.

    The albergue had great character. It had likely been in use for a long time and had a shabby chic old style. It was very clean, had a large picnic table on an outside porch with great views.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    A rustic, unique albergue along the napoleon route from St Jean Pied de Port.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was totally comfortable there, but if you expect new, sterile facilities this will not meet your expectations.

    Full of character and rustic. The hosts keep chickens in their yard, including a rooster!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    It was a good stay at a good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t enough toilet tissue.

    It was picturesque, and the staff was pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Nice place a bit out of saint jean towards roncesvalles
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place, the location. Just a bit from Saint Jean to avoid the morning crowds and the first boring steps up, on the road

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite natural garden. Comfortable bed. Lovely position.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    A modest clean friendly place to start you walk on the Camino
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The chance you take when you choose a dorm room setting. A horrific sleep apnea snorer that kept everyone awake.

    The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was just 1k out of town. Peaceful place vs being in the city center.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot the night we were there so it was challenging to sleep; a fan might have made it possible

    Ideal for starting a walk on the Camino; already 1km Along the Way! Friendly welcome. Good shower heat and pressure.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its a bit of an uphill hike from town to get there, about 1.5km. If you're not here for hiking, it might not be for you. The owner says there's no transport/taxi service. No restaurants here, so eat in town. Breakfast was basic for the price (bread, jam, coffee/tea, yoghurt pot. No air-conditioning. We were OK in July with windows open, but got mosquito bites.

    Charming little place with nice views. The room itself was simple, as you'd expect for the price. Chickens in the garden etc. The owner is welcoming and atmosphere relaxed. It's on the camino, about 1.5 km from the start. If you come in via the train station, pop into the camino office in town to get your camino "passport" and information (it's signposted) before you trek out to the room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    9.0
    Great start for camino
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfeast was ok, but not impressive.

    Good start Napoleon rute. Then you get the first climb done. Nice garden and house. Great views. Nice host.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    8.0
    The stay was good for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds

    The location was very beautiful

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    7.0
    enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    great location and great hospitality from owner.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    Conveinant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the Napoleon Route

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Rural bunkhouse with view of the mountains and pilgrims walking by
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    Ramshackle kind of place which is fine is you are cool with that. Sleeping accommodation in a 10 bunk dorm with adjacent bathroom was clean and comfy. Very friendly hosts. Basic adequate French breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Charming, comfortable and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A charming Albergue in a rural setting on the edge of SJPP. Clean and comfortable dormitory accommodation. No evening meals but there are some kitchen facilities (which we wished we'd known about!) Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Washer not updated. Otherwise great place to start ask about dinner don't assume..

    Location. Helpful owners. Is out of town a bit, so it is a head start for the uphill day to Ronces. I was on last train and they communicated with me regularly. Owners very patient and helpful answering all/many questions in good English. The breakfast table is outdoors and has stellar views of the Pyranees. The 10-12 dorm beds each had own plug, light, shelf, blanket and Camino bedding. Some beds even had own window. The chickens and ducks have a cute treehouse surrounded by flowers. Other owner gave me ride to town when saw me walking down for credentials. Cozy.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Start of the Camino
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No facilities for food although breakfast was provided. Nothing to do so it was early to bed for everyone.

    Beautiful location & meant we were already 1.2kms into the first day of the Camino 😅

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean, comfortable property with amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room and bathroom with comfortable beds. The host is very friendly and it is a great place to start the Camino. Lovely view for dinner or breakfast and you get a slight head start in the morning. Thank you very much for having us!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Unless improvements are made I would not return to this location. Although I did not have a bad customer service experie
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has great potential and much improvement needed. It would help if someone on the staff was able to communicate in English.

    The location and the hospitalero

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the kitchen needs to be much improved. no light at all and difficult to cook.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is very kind and nice

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's uphill, kinda far from the centre of Saint Jean, although it must be perfect for those who are already set and going to the Napoleon's way

    Very well welcomed and taught about the Camino by Bixente.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Good beginning for the Camino
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No chalkenges

    On the Napoleon route of Camino Frances

    Stayed in August 2023

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