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Hotel Le Dauphin

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Arcachon Bay

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7 Avenue Gounod, Arcachon, Gironde, 33120
  • Place, Casino d'Arcachon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcachon Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcachon Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

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

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Quadruple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Arcachon

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

What's nearby

  • Plage d'Eyrac - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casino d'Arcachon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arcachon Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arcachon Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port d'Arcachon - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Café Repetto - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Flowoeur Arcachon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Pâtisserie De Ma Fille - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Calypso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistro Régent - ‬6 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. Event space at this hotel measures 377 square feet (35 square meters) 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 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.

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

Property class

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Le Dauphin?

As of Oct 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Le Dauphin on Oct 18, 2026 start from CA $82, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 510 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good. It was easy to walk to where I wanted to go. It was great to have free parking onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and adequate parking if you are on a bike or a car you would not park on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean rooms lovely building.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel vintage very pleasant. Very good for price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked my room here. It was charming, clean, big enough and everything was working. The service was very friendly and helpful. Cafe's, restaurants, beaches, the park and the train station are in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible room!! We couldn’t sleep, the bed linen seems had dust mites. Damp and felt like a prison cell! The staff seemed friendly though. Strange that we had to book what time to eat breakfast. Good location, but we will never come back to that hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

You get what you pay for (60€/n)

The hotel is pretty from the outside. It is outdated inside as you see in the pictures of the bathrooms. The bed is confortable enough Towels were fine. Pillows were too soft There were no fridge, no kettler. Asked for the kettler, cups and forks but lafdy seemed surprised and said "i'll try", which is succeeded. Hotel is 10 min walking distance from city center and 5-10 min from train station. Overall ok stay for 60€/night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manque de rangement. Manque de prises électriques. Deux matelas accolés ne font pas un lit double
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Au Dauphin on séjourne dans un hôtel traditionnel d’Arcachon architecture et ambiance Les chambres rénovées sont accueillantes mais petites propres et climatisées ce que nous avons apprécié Nous avons regretté l’absence de bouilloire ou cafetière à disposition ce qui était sur le descriptif Jolie piscine bien entretenue ce qui permet les baignades et c’est un plus De plus l’hôtel se situe près du centre et du bord de mer
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon hôtel situé à quelques pas du centre ville et des plages. La climatisation et la piscine sont un grand plus en période de fortes chaleurs. Le buffet du petit déjeuner est très bien également, le personnel très serviable. Le parking est compliqué d’accès (petit portail) et avec un nombre limité de places mais nous avons trouvé une place gratuite facilement dans la rue attenante à l’hôtel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026