L'Etoile Bleue

2.0 star property
Hotel in Merignac with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Standard Double Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room (2 adults and 1 child)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room (Plus)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room (2 adults and 1 child)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Triple Room (2 adults and 1 child)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Merignac

L'Etoile Bleue places you within a few miles (5 km) of Zoo Bordeaux-Pessac and Château Pape Clement. This 72-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Golf Practice Academy - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bois du Burck - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Place de la Bourse - 15 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Cité du Vin - 18 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lycees de Merignac Tram Station - 5 min drive
  • Mérignac-Arlac Station - 7 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciao A Tutti - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Royal Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hippopotamus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

L'Etoile Bleue

Hotel in Merignac with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Guests of L'Etoile Bleue have access to an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help secure valuables, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free wired internet and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Phones and desks are also standard.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Fleur de Sel

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 388 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 12 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.44 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 12 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

L'Etoile Bleue
L'Etoile Bleue Hotel
L'Etoile Bleue Hotel Merignac
L'Etoile Bleue Merignac
L'Etoile Bleue Bordeaux/Merignac, France
L'Etoile Bleue Hotel
L'Etoile Bleue Merignac
L'Etoile Bleue Hotel Merignac

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at L'Etoile Bleue?

L'Etoile Bleue provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to L'Etoile Bleue?

This hotel is located in Merignac, close to Château Pape Clement, Château Haut Brion, and Hotel de Ville Palais Rohan. You'll also find Zoo Bordeaux-Pessac and Pessac Swimming Stadium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at L'Etoile Bleue?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does L'Etoile Bleue include a casino at the property?

No, L'Etoile Bleue doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at L'Etoile Bleue?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at L'Etoile Bleue?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does L'Etoile Bleue have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does L'Etoile Bleue have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, L'Etoile Bleue serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at La Fleur de Sel.

Will L'Etoile Bleue allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at L'Etoile Bleue though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at L'Etoile Bleue?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from L'Etoile Bleue?

The closest major airport to L'Etoile Bleue is Merignac Airport (BOD), which is 2.4 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at L'Etoile Bleue?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at L'Etoile Bleue.

L'Etoile Bleue Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 241 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

OnKwok Roger

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

Good place to stay

Easy to reach, with parking area, can’t as for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

If you are on the road its ok to stop here

It is a good roadhotel if you are going south

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not very close to airport

Expedia agent told me that the hotel was 1/2 mile from the airport which is a lie. The hotel was more than three miles from the airport and cost me $40.00 euros round trip. It was not very good information. According to my experience in the past, Expedia always send me to very far away hotel/condo accommodations. My experience when went to Munich, Germany last year, the hotel was outside of Munich...... The agent told me that he did not know where the center of Munich was....... I think you should inform your agents better. They are very polite but don't know much about the distance where the hotels are from airports to center of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

ERIC, Bexhill-on-Sea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A perfect place to stop overnight - UK to Spain

We stayed here on our drive down from the UK to Benidorm, Spain. We had wanted to take a different route this time, by travelling down the West coast of France. This hotel is on the main ring road around Bordeaux and about halfway on our trip. So it made a great place to make an overnight stop. We arrived mid afternoon, so had plenty of time to sit out on the terrace and enjoy a few glasses of wine. In the evening we had dinner in the restaurant, overlooking the pool, which was very pleasant. The rooms are like USA style motel chalets, set in blocks about the grounds, with plenty of parking spaces next to the rooms. The rooms themselves are getting a little tired and dated, but were still clean and comfortable, with good TV and air-con. As a budget hotel, this made the perfect place to stop overnight on our way to Spain.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but clean. Checkin and checkout very efficient. Plenty of parking. Staff very pleasant and made a big effort to help and communicate.

8/10 Good

Alan, Bronx, NY

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

Very good, comfortable place to stay.

I arrived there from the airport, after a long two day journey with a layover in Lisbon. I just wanted a peaceful place to crash when prices in Bordeaux were very high because of a Euro Soccer game that happened to be in town. The room was clean and faced a rear garden, which was nice. There was also a very good "menu du jour" for $20 at the restaurant, which was great. It was a fine place to stay for a night before taking the M01 bus downtown.

4/10 Poor

Leila, U.K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible mattress

staff were helpful and the breakfast was fine but the mattress was so terrible I barely slept. There was only 1 towel for 2 of us so we had to reuse the 1 towel! We also booked the hotel as it had a pool but the pool was closed and was totally run down. The chalet style rooms had very little sound proofing and i was also woken by people returning to their rooms arguing and swearing. We told reception and said we were checking out due to this and they did refund the cost of breakfast but not the cost of the second night as we had booked on the Internet on hotels.com

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Never again

Not a nice hotel looks nothing like the pictures. More like a motel next to a busy road..

8/10 Good

daniel, Bangor

Liked: Staff & service
Wales won.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Excellent restaurant easy autoroute access

A Motel, not a Hotel. Positives: V cheap, easy access for transit through Bordeaux, surpringly good part open air under cover with outside grill and good bar restaurant, although service a little slow, our tiny double room was freshly decorated and the cleaning staff were meticulous and friendly. TV, parking outside front door, wi fi in restaurant area, parking outside front door. Negatives: Room 22 had an off putting and smelly brown carpet that we didn't want to walk on in bare feet or put luggage on. Otherwise this review would be 4 stars.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

SO SO

Second stay at this hotel little disappointed with the room cleanliness ie it needed hoovering properly

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Anna, Melbourne

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

Lovely stay

Lovely room, airconditioned, reception very helpful. A bit out of the centre but easily navigated by car.

6/10 Okay

BPJ, LONDON

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

1 night stay

HOTEL BAR/RESTAURANT OUTDOOR SEATING WAS VERY GOOD, STAFF WERE HELPFUL, ONLY PROBLEM WAS HOTEL ROOM WHICH WAS VERY SMALL. WE WERE GLAD WE ONLY SAYED 1 NIGHT AS ANY LONGER WOULD HAVE BEEN MOST CRAMPED

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OK if you're driving

I picked this hotel because it was close to the airport but there is no shuttle service and you have to get a taxi or public bus, which stops quite far from the hotel. So, unless you have a car, it makes no sense. Rooms are fine, bathroom is as big as the room. Service was acceptable. There is free wi-fi and an average breakfast for 7 Euros.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent value and a lovely garden.

The hotel is set in a lovely garden and I was able to take my breakfast on the terrace by the pool. Although my room was not very large, it was very clean and had everything I needed for my stay, including free wi-fi . The staff is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant has a good selection of daily dishes for lunch and dinner and the continental breakfast buffet is well supplied (croissants, yoghurts,juices...)Excellent value!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

comfortable stay for one or two

excellent breakfast buffet no swimming pool available (repair needed) no dinner on week-end extra bed very small

6/10 Okay

Cp12, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very basic but good for the price

The hotel is situated in an industrial area. Motel like layout which I liked. Restaurant was very cheap for dinner but you get what you pay for. All in all nothing special but ok for a couple of nights if you want to visit Bordeaux.

6/10 Okay

Mag, NY, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good deal, convenient, kind staff. Very no-frills

When my flight out of Bordeaux got cancelled, I had to find a hotel last-minute -- on a Friday night in early August. Thankfully, L'Étoile bleue had a room left. The reception staff is kind and accomodating, very down-to-earth. The hotel itself is clean, simple, straightforward: I had a big room with no carpeting (which in some ways is preferable... easier to keep clean) and a queen-sized bed and a table and a chair and a wardrobe and a back patio... All for 60 euro/night. The room was clean, the bed comfortable enough. Expect convenience, not luxe. (A taxi from the airport at 8pm on a Friday cost 16 euro, fyi.)

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad conditions, But service, not to bad

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Peter, Provence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

The room was small for two people but manageable. The restaurant had what we needed and the quality was good for the price. The staff were very friendly and helpfull.

2/10 Terrible

family group, Jsy

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

Rundown hotel too far away from local amenities.

They messed up our booking saying Expedia always forget to advise them. Tried to charge 30 euros more or asked us to leave. After leaving I went back to have them draft a letter saying we had arrived but no reservation and they suddenly found the reservation. Room was tiny, with a wooden external wall with a gap in it. Wifi did not work in the room and water was cold. When I mentioned this to reception they said it was because they were busy. There must be many better motels nearby at a better price. Website info should be reviewed.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very Good

Very nice place, a little far from the airport but very nice staff and good room with a great bed.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice break on trip

nice place to make a stop, reception every helpful, rooms clean but basic, hotel used by a lot of workmen on overnight stays, food excellent but waitress not, quite grumpy, nice to sit outside and eat, breakfast ok