We wanted to stay close to Arcachon but not in the city itself, so we could explore the area and visit the Dune of Pilat, Bordeaux, and Le Phare du Cap Ferret. For our needs, the location of this hotel was perfect. We also enjoyed the breakfast. Although it was simple and had the same buffet every day, the quality of the products was very good, and we didn't get tired of it during our three-day stay. Lastly, the hotel has an indoor cat named Cachou, an absolute sweetheart and truly the hotel's master. She brought us many joyous moments and enjoyment.

I would organize the gym a bit differently. When we visited the hotel, the gym had a treadmill, a stepper, an exercise bike, and a multi-functional power station. There was too much cardio equipment, so I would suggest replacing the stepper or the exercise bike with a simple rack of dumbbells and a mat.

Fun & playful hotel with friendly staff, lovely pool in the back, fantastic (cheap) breakfast, lots of free parking upfront, comfortable room with fast internet. Also really pet welcoming as they have quite a bit of park around the premises to let the dog out briefly.

Nothing actually!

We like Ibis Hotels, although fairly ordinary and formulaic, there's rarely anything to complain about. We've found them to be the most consistently good of the large chains, and so it was with Ibis Arcachon, but what really surprised us was the high standard of the attached restaurant, which was exceptional by any standard. We really enjoyed eating there, and the quality matched many more expensive restaurants. The food was simple but well prepared from quality ingredients. Breakfasts were also good, and the helpful and friendly staff were a notable asset. A special hello to cuisiniere Marco Petel, who sadly we were unable to meet on this occasion.

Not the hotel's fault, but it's well tucked away in a distant corner of an unremarkable housing estate, very difficult to find without a good GPS, and it's within earshot of a very busy road.

The group of cyclists really enjoyed their stay at the Ibis hotel. It has a more relaxed feel than other Ibis hotels, The hotel had a young "vibe" to it with surfboards etc in the lobby and young staff who were really helpful. We booked a meal in the hotel restaurant which was good value and the breakfast was well worth the money. The hotel staff sorted out a room for all our bikes to be stored over night.

The hotel was being rewired for new wifi provision while we were there, but apart from a little untidiness in the foyer, that didn't affect anything. The real manager of the place is a black four year old cat called Cachou who rules with an iron paw. Guests are free to stroke him as long as they don't interfere with meal times or naps. This is another Ibis with that welcome addition of air conditioning which is so helpful to a night's sleep in a heatwave. Breakfast plentiful and excellent.

Everything was very well organised. No complaints.

Location was ok, not great tucked away in a back street in a residential area. Excellent if somewhat expensive restaurant attached, not the usual ibis eating facilities.

Food prices - somewhat expensive. And very short of staff for a full restaurant with locals and guests fully using it. Room was typical Ibis, but the swimming pool area was not cleaned so could not go and sit next to the pool as seats were all full of natural debris. Shame as temp was 24 deg C.

Friendly staff, great breakfast, lots of parking, close to restaurants, nice and quiet, and next to a forest

Too far from arcachon to walk, you will need to drive or cycle

Good location, quiet, spacious room, comfortable, clean...and excellent breakfast catering for all dietary requirements

No complaints at all

Everything went well. The arrival was very smooth. We were able to rent bikes last minute and really enjoyed the heated outdoor pool. The rooms were comfortable. The breakfast was really good.

pool and food & staff

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