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About this property
Located in the heart of downtown Arcachon, the Grand Hotel Richelieu offers direct access to the beach and offers rooms with sea views. The rooms, furnished in a contemporary style, are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and antique furniture. Additionally, free Wi-Fi is available. Every morning you can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the dining room. The Grand Hotel Richelieu is ideally located on the seafront, near Place Thiers, and is just 164 feet from the casino and the convention center.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ekaterina
Portugal
“A nicely designed hotel in the very center of Arcachon. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and spoke perfect English. I enjoyed the pleasant smell of fresh slowers in the reception area. The room was nice and spacious with a small balcony...” - Beth
United States
“Breakfast was very good. Walking and shopping was easy. The beach was good with entertainment every night.” - Gareth
France
“Amazing location, direct access to the sea front. We went for the weekend of Bastile Day 14th July. The hotel is very central and had excellent access to everything that was going on. We had a junior suite which was very comfortable and had...” - Martha
United States
“Room, location, staff, ability to open windows, breakfast.” - Dbwne
United States
“Charming front desk staff (who even offered our dog the lobby's water bowl!) Even though the parking is tiny and not for the faint of heart, a spot opened up and the desk staff immediately let us know. It was lovely to have a king-sized bed...” - Gail
United States
“Everything was great—especially the balcony but also the beds” - Patricia
Canada
“Don’t get me started. Ok. Loved the view , the bed, the decor, the staff, the breakfast, the lounge. The period wallpaper, fixtures , special touches were perfect. Coffee in room nice. The breakfast was superb.cozy breakfast room too. Also,...” - Chris
United States
“Good value for money. It is an older hotel so some of the amenities are not what you’d get at brand new hotel but it clean, the breakfast is great, better than what you’d get a top of the line hotel like a Marriott and cheaper. Location is Great,...” - Rosa
Spain
“Everuthing! Location (7 min walk from the station and 100 m from the beach, 50 m to restaurants and stores). Spacious, nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Despite paying the standard (economic) fee, I got a side view of the...” - Norohaja
United States
“Very good location. Almost on the beach 😀. Very good staff, very good breakfast! A few free parking spots at the hotel. I highly recommend”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
Please note that parking at the hotel is limited to 10 spaces and is available on a first come first served basis.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Grand Hôtel Richelieu of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.