See all properties

Hotel Le Dauphin

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Arcachon Bay

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel Le Dauphin

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

View in a map
7 Avenue Gounod, Arcachon, Gironde, 33120
  • Place, Plage d'Eyrac
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino d'Arcachon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcachon Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

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

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room

Triple Room

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

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

View all photos for Single Room

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

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Arcachon

Heart of Arcachon.Within a 10-minute walk of this Arcachon hotel, you'll find Arcachon Bay and Arcachon Beach. Olympia Theater and Arcachon Convention Center 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 Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arcachon Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mauresque Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Pierre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Pitt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Diego - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Plage - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe Victoria - ‬12 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.

Similar properties

Pool
Residhome Arcachon Plazza
Arcachon
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,022 reviews
The price is CA $178
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Residhome Arcachon Plazza

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

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
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.

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.

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

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 Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Le Dauphin on Jun 5, 2026 start from CA $157, 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. 130 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 477 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

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

4/10 Poor

James

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

8/10 Good

Alexandra

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

8/10 Good

Christian

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaap

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

8/10 Good

Sylvie

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

8/10 Good

A

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

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Heria

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

ERIN E

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

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La chambre
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tout , le rapport qualité prix est parfait.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

emmanuelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Je pense que l hotel a besoin d une bonne dose de remise au propre. Il n est pas a la hauteur d un 3 étoiles. Employer une gouvernante ne serait pas du luxe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très bien situé, proche du bassin, propre et confortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HELENE

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

Hôtel central

Possibilité de stationner à l’intérieur très appréciable. Très bon accueil. Personnel à l’écoute. Proche de toutes commodités, shoppings, océan, environnement très agréable et calme. Piscine non chauffée mais agréable en fin de journée quand même!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel de charme sans charme

Très déçus Chambres et salle de bain ridiculement petites aucune décoration dans la chambre . 3 prises ne fontionnaient pas et aucune à la tête du lit. Ascenseur intile car se trouvant entre 2 étages donc pas du tout adapté au handicap Plein d"escaliers.Tapis de bain effiloché. Un point positif son excellente situation géographique.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025