7, Avenue Gounod, 33120 Arcachon, France
#19 of 20 hotels in Arcachon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 254 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.0
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 June 2024
Alan
United KingdomBathroom was quite tired and could do with an upgrade
Good location. Lovely pool. Attractive building, full of character
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Janet
United Kingdomthe room was tiny and just about fitted us in with our luggage
it was close enough to walk to the beach it was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Lara
Portugalnice hotel, with breakfast option and free parking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Graham
United KingdomSmall room and restricted security over night for our bikes
Breakfast, location, first floor room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Shabbytiger
United KingdomThere were three adults in the room, which was fine for a few days but would be a little cramped for a week. This was the size of room which we had reserved. No doubt roomier accommodation is available, if required.
Quaint, old fashioned style hotel within walking distance of train station, centre of town, and beach. Very pleasant atmosphere with pleasant staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
David
AustraliaReally not certain how the hotel is rated 3 stars . Rooms very small especially attic third person room
On site parking excellent for a site close to beach and restaurants
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Karin
FranceWe had a twin room and found it a bit on the small side for two persons, only one chair, very small cupboard, the two beds filled the room practically completely
The room was immaculately clean, nice decoration in maritime style, calm
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomSmall bedroom, very small bathroom.
Handsome building
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
John
United KingdomRoom was a little hot even with the window open and I couldn’t fathom the a/c
Nice quiet location, pleasant room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Per-åge
NorwayClose to the center of town. Friendly Staff. Clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Marilyn
FranceBeautiful building, quiet location, near to amenities plus free parking .The rooms are a little basic and tired but very clean and considering the price, offer good value for money
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Sergii
UkraineSand on the floor in a room
Good value for money
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
David
United KingdomRoom could have been a bit bigger.
Lovely old style hotel in a great location. Great breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Catherine
CanadaMany stairs (34) to get into the room, both up and down. Should only recommend restaurants that are open on that day & at that time. Most reception was laissez-faire; not many years ago even 2 & 3 star hotels took pride in helping visitors in their city. We stay longer where we feel we are welcomed and helped.
The hotel is an old mansion with lots of character, converted into 50+ rooms within a few blocks of the train station. Quiet neighborhood in a residential area near the beach and downtown Arcachon. Breakfast is available. The first receptionist (male) was very helpful with a map, where to get dinner after 8 pm on Monday night, points of interest....
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Oriane
SwitzerlandWe had a perfect weekend at Le Dauphin. Reception is open 24/7 and very helpful. The room is small but extremely clean and functional. Breakfast choice was also good. The location is very convenient walking distance from the beach, the city center and the train station.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Julianne
AustraliaThe bedding wasn't adequate. There was insufficient pillows and minimal extras for warmth. There were no extras and the bathroom was tiny.
The room was adequate and with a nice view.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Fabrizio
IrelandThe only little note, maybe because of the doors, a bit of lack of soundproofing between rooms.
The Hotel is beautiful, vintage looking, with modern comfort, large rooms, marble floor, surrounded by trees.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Isabelle
Canadanot easy elevator
good size room, with balcony. easy parking
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Lynda
IrelandOnly negatives were the pool was engulfed with mosquitos when I got to it at 5pm I was looking forward to a sun bathe but I left swiftly after beeing bitten. and the ground floor room I had was above the beakfast room so there was a lot of early morning noise from this and the scraping of chairs - I would return to this hotel but ask for a higher floor
Lovely bright, modern room and a reasonable size for one (or two) bathroom had a full bath and clean and tidy. Good quiet location about a 10 minute walk from the train station and also down to the sea and piers. the staff were lovely and you can leave your bags in reception before check in and when you check out. Absolutely loved Arcachon and the lovely architecture, shops bars and restuarants
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Philip
United KingdomRoom was very small
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Mandy
United KingdomSmallish shabby room
Location - being only a 10 minute walk to the beach, and look - stunningly beautiful from the outside
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Jeanne
NetherlandsShower of room 206 could not be installed. Swimmjngpool water was not clear
Breakfast was perfect. We traveled by car and bycicle
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Catriona
FrancePillows were lumpy and small. A/C was not good. Bathroom was vlean but very tired. I was not at the hotel for long but felt that I was an inconvenience to actually check out. I told the lady at reception about the pillows....she seem disinterested. I was a single traveller but I like a double bed in the hot weather. My room was twin beds that did not properly close and moved apart or had a ridge in the middle.
A good location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Steve
FranceTo be brutally honest the breakfast was awful, I should have known better and gone into the town but hey ho, thought I would give it a go and regretted it
Great location, very friendly and helpful lady on reception
Stayed in August 2023
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