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About the Hotel

185 Boulevard De La Plage, Arcachon, France

Grand Hotel Richelieu - A 3-star city center hotel with sea views, airport shuttle, and proximity to Arcachon Beach

This 3-star hotel offers 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs with cable programming, private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, and safes. Select accommodations provide sea views or city views, with some rooms containing antique furniture and sitting areas. A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM at Grand Hotel Richelieu, while the snack bar/deli serves light meals throughout the day. The property provides free WiFi throughout, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage. Located centrally in Arcachon, this beach hotel sits 9 minutes on foot from Arcachon Beach and 6 miles from Dune of Pilat. Nearby landmarks include Jetee de La Chapelle (0.5 miles), Casino D'Arcachon (0.5 miles), and Plage Thiers (0.5 miles). Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge to Mérignac Airport, 43.5 miles away, while discounted public parking is available nearby.

Pros

Centrally located just 9 minutes on foot from Arcachon Beach and near shopping areas.

Select rooms offer sea views and feature antique furniture.

Provides a roundtrip airport shuttle service and discounted nearby parking.

Free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage.

Cons

No on-site restaurant beyond the snack bar/deli for full meals.

Public parking is located nearby rather than on the property itself.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Large Double Room Partial Sea View

Max:

2 persons

260 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Economy Double Room

Max:

2 persons

165 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre

Arcachon 1.1 mi

Airports

Merignac (BOD) 41.5 mi

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Golf course
Archery

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Snack bar
Packed lunches

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Casino
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

185 Boulevard De La Plage, Arcachon, France

Map view

185 Boulevard De La Plage, Arcachon, France

City landmarks

Park

Parc Mauresque

2600 ft

Landmark

Observatoire Sainte-Cecile

3100 ft

Beach

Plage Thiers

2200 ft

Landmark

Basilique Notre-Dame

3300 ft

Landmark

Thiers Jetty

2900 ft

Church

Eglise Saint-Ferdinand d'Arcachon

4900 ft

Landmark

Bassin d'Arcachon

1.0 mi

Landmark

Passerelle Saint-Paul

2200 ft

Landmark

Notre Dame Basilica

3500 ft

Beach

Plage Pereire

1.2 mi

Store

JET 33 Arcachon

1.3 mi

Landmark

Spot KiteSurf Arcachon

1.3 mi

Landmark

Playa Bahia Arcachon

1.4 mi

Landmark

Plage Arcachon

1.5 mi

Landmark

Pointe de l'Aiguillon

1.5 mi

Church

Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Passes

2.1 mi

Beach

Plage des Arbousiers

1.9 mi

Landmark

Spot KiteSurf Les Arbousiers

1.9 mi

Nature reserve

Cabanes tchanquees de l'ile aux Oiseaux

2.2 mi

Island

Ile aux Oiseaux

2.4 mi

Store

Zig et Puces II Le Moulleau

2.2 mi

Landmark

Canon du Moulleau

2.3 mi

Landmark

Necropole Nationale de la Teste de Buch

2.6 mi

Lighthouse

Le Phare du Cap Ferret

4.1 mi

Nearby

Synagogue

synagogue d'Arcachon

1600 ft

Museum

Musee Aquarium

1300 ft

Boulevard de la plage

Jetee de La Chapelle

500 ft

Zoo

Musee Aquarium d'Arcachon

1500 ft

Casino

Casino D'Arcachon

1200 ft

Place Roosevelt

Le Petit Train d' Arcachon

800 ft

Restaurants

Barouf

200 ft

3 avenue Gambetta

les gaufres de Valentin

300 ft

236 boulevard de la Plage

La Marina

800 ft

24 boulevard Veyrier Montagneres

Creperie Bretonne Ty Coz

500 ft

222 boulevard de la Plage

Tutti Frutti

500 ft

230 boulevard de la Plage

Burger & Bro

500 ft

222 boulevard de la Plage

Palais d'Asie

500 ft

222 Boulevard de la Plage

Maxi Gelati

600 ft

21 avenue Gambetta

Le Charlot

800 ft

212 boulevard de la Plage

Majlis

800 ft

211 boulevard de la Plage

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

Kevin

United States, October 2024

7.4/10

This hotel boasts a wonderful location, just a quick stroll to the beach and easily accessible shops and restaurants. The rooms are a decent value for families, albeit at a higher price point for some. While the service had its ups and downs, I appreciated the effort to explain everything in English. However, the dining experience was a bit pricier than expected, especially for breakfast options.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were good value for a family in this beautiful location, just a 2-minute walk to the sea front.

Service

7.0

The service was a bit hit and miss, but the staff was able to explain everything in English and helped with parking arrangements.

Location

10.0

The location is fantastic for discovering Arcachon, being within walking distance to the train station, beach, shops, and restaurants.

Dining

6.0

Dining was a bit expensive, and while I found nearby options reasonable, the hotel's restaurant was on the pricier side.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were adequate, but nothing extraordinary; the secure underground parking was a useful plus.

Mike

United States, October 2024

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The location is absolutely fantastic, just a short two-minute walk to the beachfront. The rooms were comfortable, but there was quite a bit of noise from the waterfront activities late into the night. The service was exceptional, with the staff being very friendly and helpful. Just a heads up, the dining could be improved in terms of value for what you get.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable but got noisy due to activities on the waterfront until midnight.

Service

9.0

The staff was amazing, very friendly, and went out of their way to help, including storing luggage before and after my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly located right at the pier and close to the beach, making it convenient to walk everywhere.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was decent but felt overpriced for what was offered.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were good, but nothing extraordinary stood out.

Fantastic location

Noisy rooms

Sean

United States, August 2024

7.6/10

I had a lovely time at this hotel, thanks to its fantastic location right next to the beach and nearby restaurants. The rooms were comfortable and clean, but they could have benefited from a few more amenities. The dining experience was enjoyable, with fresh food, but it wasn't the best value for breakfast. The facilities were decent, and overall, it was a pleasant stay, especially for the price.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were nice and comfortable, but they forgot to provide a place to hang towels, which was a bit inconvenient.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and charming, though I found one of them a bit unhelpful regarding emergency protocols.

Location

9.0

The hotel is superbly located, right in the center of town and just steps away from the beach, restaurants, and shops.

Dining

7.0

I found the dining experience to be delightful, although it felt a bit pricey for what was offered for breakfast.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had decent facilities, but nothing particularly standout that I'd rave about.

Greg

United States, July 2024

7.6/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which is beautifully located right in the center of Arcachon, just steps away from the beach. The rooms are comfortable and offer stunning views, making for a relaxing retreat. However, I found the dining options lacking, as the breakfast didn't feel worth the extra cost. Overall, the friendly staff and great location made up for the dining experience, but there's definitely room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were smaller, but they were clean and nicely designed. I particularly enjoyed having a balcony with a lovely sea view.

Service

7.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay, although there was a slight issue with room service for ice.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is superb, situated right next to the beach and within walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was okay but not worth the extra cost. There wasn't much variety, and I ended up going out for meals after the first night.

Facilities

8.0

While I didn't use all the facilities, the hotel appeared to be well-maintained and offered amenities that looked inviting.

George

United States, May 2024

8.2/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which offers beautiful sea views and a cozy atmosphere. The rooms are nice, but there's a small issue with water pooling from the shower. The staff was incredibly friendly and helped with luggage storage, making it very convenient. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of the town and just steps from the beach. While the dining options were good, I think a bit more variety for breakfast would have been nice.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had great sea views with a lovely small balcony, but the bathroom could be improved as it only had a hand-held shower without a curtain, which caused the floor to get quite wet.

Service

10.0

The staff was extra friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with my needs. They kindly stored my luggage and kept a jar of sweets for my granddaughter at the reception.

Location

9.0

The location is ideal, right in the town center and just one minute from the beach. However, it can get noisy when events are happening right outside the hotel.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were very good compared to local outlets, with quality selections. The breakfast room was lovely, but a little more variety would elevate the experience.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had good amenities, but I didn't have a chance to explore all of them.