Soorts-Hossegor, France
Hôtel, Spa Villa Seren | Hossegor
Lakeside timber villa
Lakeside timber villa
Built from warm wood and concrete, the hotel operates like an unhurried family home directly on the marine lake.
What it’s good at
Notable
Concrete and timber architecture fitted with custom furnishings crafted by regional artisans.
Listed
Regional Basque-Landes dishes and locally roasted coffee beside the marine lake waters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This fine building, blending wood and concrete, is well integrated into its environment.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Oyster huts line the shores of the tidal lake, and Atlantic surf beaches are just a few minutes away.
The rooms
Lake-facing rooms look straight out across the water, finished with furniture crafted by regional artisans.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The solar-heated outdoor pool is filtered with zeolite and faces directly across the calm waters of the lake.
The spa
At the table
Le Seren'issime serves regional Basque-Landes dishes and local wines on an open terrace set beside the lake.
How it began
The grounds originally held Villa Clovis, the very first house built along Lake Hossegor in 1898.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.