Arcachon Bay, FranceVille d'Ete
Les Vagues Hôtel Restaurant & Spa
Waterfront glass tower
Ville d'Ete Arcachon Bay, France
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Le Boutique Hotels CollectionWaterfront glass tower
The hotel brings contemporary glass architecture right to the sand, facing straight out onto the bay and its shifting Atlantic tides.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
On Arcachon’s waterfront, Les Vagues places guests directly at the edge of the bay, with the beach just steps from the door.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The beach sits directly outside the front doors, and the nineteenth-century villas of Ville d'Hiver are a short walk inland.
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The rooms
Suites occupy a restored Arcachon villa, while tower rooms have varnished parquet and custom lounges set before floor-to-ceiling glass.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool is lined in dark blue tile, with a stainless steel waterfall fountain beside the marble deck.
The spa
Two treatment cabins use Phytomer marine skincare, and a hammam sits beside the indoor relaxation loungers.
Restaurant
L’Écume
Chef Gaël Derrien serves seasonal Atlantic seafood in a dining room with glass doors opening onto the water.
Arcachon Bay
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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.