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Hotel Le Dauphin

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Arcachon Bay

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Arcachon

Hotel Le Dauphin places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Arcachon Bay and Arcachon Beach. This 50-room, 3-star hotel has 24-hour room service, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Arcachon Bay
Hotel Le Dauphin features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a computer station, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Other amenities include hair dryers, safes, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

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

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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 7 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 7.0 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 1.90 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 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 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 major credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 major credit cards and cash.

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.
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Le Dauphin?

Hotel Le Dauphin provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Hotel Le Dauphin?

This hotel in Arcachon is within a 10-minute walk of Arcachon Bay and Arcachon Beach. You'll also find Casino d'Arcachon and Bay of Biscay less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Le Dauphin?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Hotel Le Dauphin have a casino?

No, Hotel Le Dauphin doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Le Dauphin?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is Hotel Le Dauphin a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Le Dauphin?

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

Does Hotel Le Dauphin have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Le Dauphin offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel Le Dauphin allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Le Dauphin for a fee of EUR 7 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Le Dauphin?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Le Dauphin?

The closest major airport to Hotel Le Dauphin is Merignac Airport (BOD), which is about 25.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Le Dauphin?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Le Dauphin.

Hotel Le Dauphin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 448 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

Christian

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

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

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

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

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