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Hotel Le Dauphin

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Arcachon Bay

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Exterior
Food and drink
Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
7 Avenue Gounod, Arcachon, Gironde, 33120
  • Casino d'Arcachon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Arcachon Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Port d'Arcachon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Arcachon

Heart of Arcachon.Within a 10-minute walk of this Arcachon hotel, you'll find Arcachon Bay and Arcachon Beach. Olympia Theater and Arcachon Convention Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Casino d'Arcachon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arcachon Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plage Thiers - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mauresque Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port d'Arcachon - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Arcachon Station - 6 min walk
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diego - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Pitt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Plage - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Al Mounia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Petite Moulerie - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Le Dauphin

3-star hotel near Arcachon Bay
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Le Dauphin. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Arcachon hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 35 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Le Dauphin offers 50 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 7 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 7.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.90 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6.00 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 7 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 7.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel Le Dauphin
Hotel Le Dauphin Arcachon
Le Dauphin Arcachon
Le Dauphin Hotel
Hotel Dauphin Arcachon
Dauphin Arcachon
Hotel Le Dauphin Hotel
Hotel Le Dauphin Arcachon
Hotel Le Dauphin Hotel Arcachon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Le Dauphin to the airport?

Hotel Le Dauphin is 40.6 mi (43-min drive) away from the Merignac Airport (BOD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Le Dauphin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Le Dauphin.

How close is Hotel Le Dauphin to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Arcachon Beach and 9-minute walk from Plage Thiers. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Le Dauphin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Le Dauphin, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6.00 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Le Dauphin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino d'Arcachon (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Le Dauphin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Le Dauphin?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Le Dauphin have a pool?

Hotel Le Dauphin features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Le Dauphin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Le Dauphin to downtown Arcachon?

Hotel Le Dauphin is 0.5 mi away from Arcachon.

Hotel Le Dauphin Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 430 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Traveled with group
The location of the hotel is good, between the beach and the city center, in a very beautiful and quite neighborhood .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great

Fantastic place! Walking distance to city center and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jaap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Passing through Arcachon - handy location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

ERIN E

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room had no air conditioning (despite being advertised as having it), no airflow, and was in the basement next to the breakfast room. Maybe other rooms are better, but this one is unfit for guests. There was also black mold on the ceiling in the bathroom and in the air vents, which is not surprising given how hot and steamy the room was all the time. Yes, the decor is old and the room is small, but it was really the temperature that made it completely unsuitable. I’ve stayed in inexpensive hotels all around the world, but have never had a room as bad as this. It was also advertised as a bike hotel, but only allowed check in after 3 (not simple after a long morning of riding). It also only had bike parking available outside—if we had been on more expensive bikes, this would have been a big concern.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Friendly multilingual reception.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

I read some reviews that say that the hotel is dated. However, I actually like that it has character. It is pretty imo. So it is not exactly like the chain hotels, but has it's own charisma. The hotel is easy to get to, and it's next to police station and fire station (very safe :-)) The front curve stairway is beautiful, but it also means you have to lug the luggage up there. There is a lift, but to access my room, I needed to lug my luggage up the stairs. My room was not accessible by lift. So if you have a heavy luggage/ weak legs, you may not find this hotel appealing. Other then that, the room was clean and comfortable enough. Note though, the shower area is in a bathtub, which you have to climb into. I loved my stay there. I count myself lucky to stay in this charming hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely looking hotel, but not good rooms

Staff not very friendly, room very small toilet didn’t work properly. Toilet so close to the bath, difficult to get in and out. Curtains did not fit so was woken by the sun. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Basic

Basic. Free parking, good location. Didn't get to try the pool but wasn't massive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Very clean but oh so small

Clean but oh so small. Twin room could have been the smallest I have ever stayed in, although everything was provided there was almost o room to move around. Bathroom although well equipped was so small with no room to manoeuvre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

alice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice pool. Well located. Staff unhelpful. Service minimalist.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you want to rest, avoid

The room was underground and we could hear everything from outside to our neighbours talking normally in the corridor. The door to the outside corridor (not the main one) did not close properly. We had a few insects coming in. Heard a rat or a cat digging into the trash which were outside by our door. We flagged it to the receptionist in the morning and she said we should have asked someone to chase the rat or cat. Would not recommend for a relax stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arcachon on a budget!

Perfect hotel for a budget trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arcachon

The hotel was comfortable clean friendly staff. Easy access and spacious parking g. Great breakfast selection. Will go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hotel for a stopover

Nice and clean room but a little small. The breakfast was just ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel

Very nice older hotel. Nice setting. A little hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great hotel. Staff was efficient. The room was exactly what we expected. Very well located for the beach and restaurants, you can walk everywhere. The private parking was full for our entire stay, but on-street parking is free.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arcachon trip.

We were on a cycling trip to Biarritz and we started and finished our trip at Le Dauphin.The hotel was great and the area was also great. The hotel is about 5-10 mins walk from beach/front and is in a lovely quiet area. Perfect. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Poor

The room smelt as though a smoker had been staying in it previously, with the windows left open on our arrival, seemingly to try and remove the smell, but the smell remained throughout our stay. The windows opened over the busy car park, so we couldn't leave them open at night. Incidentally, the car park was too full and small for us to use, so we had to park on the street. The worst part of our stay was when the fire alarm went off at 3am. It became clear it was not a test, so everyone evacuated, following the signs. There were no staff present. All guests were just left standing in the poorly lit car park (I tripped over poor paving in the darkness) waiting for something to happen. Nothing did, and the alarm eventually stopped. Everyone made there way back in on their own accord after a while of standing clueless in the car park, but still, no staff present. When we checked out in the morning there was no apology or explanation from staff. Very poor treatment, will not be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Stephanie, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel in Arcachon close to the station and be

The location of the hotel was perfect for us as we were travelling by train; just a short walk from the station and the sea front. The hotel itself is a bit old-fashioned but nice, it is in a residential area so very quiet at night. Our room on the first floor was small but perfectly clean and comfortable with lots of natural light. No coffee/tea facilities in the room but this is common in France and you can get a hot drink at reception at any time. It is worth nothing that there is no secure luggage room, however it is possible to leave luggage at the reception desk. The outdoor, and non-heated, swimming pool also could benefit from a refurbishment as it looks a bit dated and the space could be better exploited.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Convenient for a short stay

The hotel was average, room was tiny and bathroom okay sized. The hotel looked pleasant from the outside but was a little outdated for decor inside. Parking was free and convenient and staff were helpful and friendly whilst speaking english well. The room wasn't particularly clean and the cleaners finished at 11am so if you weren't out of your room by this time your room didn't get cleaned. Overall the hotel was convenient as it was very close to the beach in the summer town and gave us easy access to restaurants and activities during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Rob, england

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Lovely hotel and great location to get everywhere and also having a car park is a bonus, only negative was our room we had which was two tiered so bed up some steep stairs so visiting bathroom in the night not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Addam, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cheap and cheerful

This was a perfectly nice hotel, very clean, nice condition, quiet, but it is a little old fashioned - the air conditioning didn't keep the room very cool at all, and the room itself was very small. It was a nice easy walk into the town centre which was very handy, and it worked fine for us as an overnight stop. I don't think i'd want to have a longer stay here though given room size and weak air con.

6/10 Okay

Colin, Rugby

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty but overpriced

Pretty hotel in a great location. The room was small and also the bathroom. Our booking was for a room with balcony so we didn't expect just a juliette balcony where we couldn't sit out! It was very overpriced.