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Hotel Le Dauphin

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Arcachon Bay

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Interior entrance
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Arcachon

Hotel Le Dauphin puts you in the heart of Arcachon, within just a 10-minute stroll of Arcachon Bay and Olympia Theater. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. 377 square feet (35 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Arcachon hotel, you'll be 11.3 km (7 mi) from Dune of Pilat.

What's nearby

  • Casino d'Arcachon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arcachon Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Plage Thiers - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mauresque Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port d'Arcachon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de la Plage - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Diego - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chez Pierre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Pitt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Marina - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Le Dauphin

Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Arcachon Bay
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 377 square feet (35 square metres) and includes conference space. 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
  • 377 sq ft of conference space
  • 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Le Dauphin offers 50 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 7.0 per night.

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: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from 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

  • On-site 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
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Le Dauphin Hotel
Hotel Dauphin Arcachon
Dauphin Arcachon
Hotel Le Dauphin Hotel
Hotel Le Dauphin Arcachon
Hotel Le Dauphin Hotel Arcachon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Le Dauphin?

Hotel Le Dauphin offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Le Dauphin?

Yep, Hotel Le Dauphin has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Le Dauphin?

Yep, Hotel Le Dauphin is a short 9-minute walk from Arcachon Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, sailing and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Hotel Le Dauphin have a pool?

Hotel Le Dauphin has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from May to October.

Does Hotel Le Dauphin serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Le Dauphin?

No, Hotel Le Dauphin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Le Dauphin?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel Le Dauphin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 467 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water to the room throughout our stay, dated decor, poor lighting, double bed was two singles pushed together, drafty room. Staff were helpful enough and pleasant. Location and parking was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

I really enjoyed my stay as a solo traveller, though I wish they supplied your room with drinking water and glasses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

The hotel is not in a prime location but is a short walk from the station and the front (where I had breakfast every day). The hotel is a no frills 3 star place. I had a decent sized bedroom with a large bathroom. Nice and relaxed atmosphere (used the backdoor which was always open rather than traipsing through reception). Quiet room, comfortable bed and thorough daily housekeeping. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Ivins

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was absolutely not allowed until 3:00 pm. Most hotels in the region have been flexible for early arrivals of 30- 60 minutes. Receptionist was quite abrupt. I doubt that they were facing a soldout condition. They did allow us to store our bags while we exploredthe area. We are a 76 year old couple and we were assigned a 5th floor atic room that required climbing a narrow steep stair after entering the room. A 20 something may have found it romantic. We should probably asked for a different room. areapm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Hotel Le Dauphin

Nice hotel, nice quiet location a short walk from the beach, shops and restaurants. Hotel was clean and comfortable with free on site parking,, great value, I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean rooms lovely building.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location, and on-site parking for me was important. Comfortable room and a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denver

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location and good value for the price in comparison with other properties in Arcachon. Has character and a great building although is in need of some refurbishment. Everything clean, though, and fine for a 1-night stay. It should be made clear in advance this hotel has no lift and we were on the fifth floor and are in our mid-sixties! We managed but not for everyone!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quiet for central location, great deal overall
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

A

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

8/10 Good

Nigel, Woodland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice old building. Good rooms. Basic breakfast available. Ten minute walk to the beach and shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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