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Hôtel Le Grain de Sable

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Arcachon Bay

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
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Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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37 Avenue de la Libération, Arès, 33740
  • Place, Ares Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint-Brice-Les-Quinconces-Le-Coulin Natural Site
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Plage de Saint-Brice
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cabin, Non Smoking, Garden View

Cabin, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Arès

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Arcachon Bay and 12 miles (20 km) of Cap Ferret Beach. Dune of Pilat and Port d'Arcachon are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Ares Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saint-Brice-Les-Quinconces-Le-Coulin Natural Site - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Arès and Lège-Cap-Ferret Salt Marshes National Nature Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Plage de Saint-Brice - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Plage des Quinconces - 10 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Marcheprime Station - 27 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crêperie Sucré Salé - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪B Comme Bistrot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Tamariou - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chez Les Copains - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Jardin des Hippocampes - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable

3-star hotel near Arcachon Bay
As a guest of Hôtel Le Grain de Sable, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Arès hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hôtel Le Grain de Sable offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Arès hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is CA $158
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge

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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 1.18 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 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 April 01 and close September 30.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hôtel Grain Sable Ares

Hôtel Grain Sable

Grain Sable Ares

Grain Sable

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable Arès

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable Hotel

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable Hotel Arès

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hôtel Le Grain de Sable to the airport?

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable is 27 mi (45-min drive) away from the Merignac Airport (BOD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Le Grain de Sable?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Le Grain de Sable on Jun 12, 2026 start from CA $182, 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 Hôtel Le Grain de Sable have an airport shuttle?

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable offers an airport shuttle on request for a charge.

How close is Hôtel Le Grain de Sable to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Ares Beach and 10.9 mi (22-min drive) from Cap Ferret Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hôtel Le Grain de Sable offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hôtel Le Grain de Sable, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hôtel Le Grain de Sable?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino d'Arcachon (7.1 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Le Grain de Sable?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hôtel Le Grain de Sable?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hôtel Le Grain de Sable have a pool?

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Hôtel Le Grain de Sable have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hôtel Le Grain de Sable to downtown Arès?

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable is 0.3 mi away from Arès.

Hôtel Le Grain de Sable Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 223 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position for access to the bay also restaurants for evening meals, pool looked very inviting although we didn't use it, owners and staff very friendly and helpful. Sensible pricing and enjoyable breakfasts. Ken and Annie UK
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Beautiful location, clean and cozy room, friendly staff, great breakfast. I have nothing negative to say. Would be happy to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful well kept property with extraordinary hospitality extended by the Proprietor Alain and his wife and son and staff. They offer a very traditional French experience, from the accommodation to the aperitif to the petit dejeuner. It was magnificent and we cannot wait to visit again. We wouldn't change a thing about this hotel or this visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre et personnel parfait. Chromcast sur la télé fonctionne parfaitement
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel endroit, propre et agréable. Propriétaire sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Propre, de bon goût, simple.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Magalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
P'tit déj extra, saison hivernale donc pas de piscine ni sauna
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oui très bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michaël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre impeccable. Excllent accueil. Une belle découverte.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

seven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel agréable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yoann

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

Chouette endroit, loin des gros établissements

Accueil très agréable de Patrizia malgré mon retard, encore désolé Établissement très agréable, chambre et déco ultra sympa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Léo

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

Très bien

J’ai passé un très bon séjour dans cet hôtel. L’accueil était convivial, la chambre simple très bien, et la piscine semblait excellente.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Helt okej men vi tyckte inte bilderna stämde överens med verkligheten. Mycket mer slitet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

M DOMINIQUE

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

personnalisé

merci pour cet excellent acceuil personnalisé.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon Hôtel, bien situé, literie de qualité, bien décoré,très calme. Très bon accueil. Bonne organisation et sécurisation des entrées. Parking ombragé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accueil et très agréable piscine !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

annick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
j'ai apprécié le calme et la déco des chambres de l'hôtel. Hygiène impeccable et Le Directeur et son Epouse charmants , nous ont donné des infos pour visiter les environs. Je recommande cet hôtel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jean-charles

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

Tout confort, avec trucs améliorables et rires.

Juste un samedi soir au dimanche matin, pour être bien logés pour la nuit sur la rive nord du bassin d'Arcachon. On a apprécié le "tout confort" de la chambre la plus simple. Hôtel cosi et original. Le patron nous a fait rire avec son sketch au petit déjeuner. Humour lourd et éclatant pour tout le monde. La salle de petit déjeuner était une salle de "potes" et de clients mélangés qui bruyait comme show comique. C'était vraiment chouette
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

francoise

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

Chaleureux

Super sejour ,tres agreable , accueil chaleureux , rien à dire sur l'hygiène et propreté. Je vous conseille de y aller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jean-louis

Excellent

Chambre simple mais très propre et accueillante.Tout a l’air neuf ou repeint. Accueil très chaleureux, chauffages mis dans les sdb avant notre arrivée, et le lendemain petit déjeuner excellent et plein de renseignements pour nous guider dans nos visites.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil parfait avec des personnes très à l’écoute Je recommande
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J'ai passé un agréable séjour, Patrizia et Alain répondent toujours positivement à nos sollicitations. Ils sont sympathiques et très accueillants. les chambres sont confortable et dans la salle des petit déjeunés il y a une belle ambiance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

Séjour très agréable dans un hôtel très bien tenu.

Un séjour avec 2 nuits très agréable et reposant après un petit périple à vélo. Accueil très sympathique et efficace. La chambre était particulièrement agréable et la piscine est un plus. Toute la déco est très sympa. Nous y retournerons avec plaisir si l'occasion s'en présente.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024