La Guitoune  

On the shores of Arcachon Bay in La Teste-de-Buch, steps from the Bay of Biscay and a short drive from the Dune of Pilat. This beach hotel sits minutes from Pyla Sur Mer, Plage du Moulleau and Arcachon Beach.

Twenty-four air-conditioned rooms mix simple comfort with practical perks — minibars, in-room espresso makers and private balconies or patios. Rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs and private bathrooms with tubs or separate showers. The hotel is pet-friendly and family-friendly, with playrooms for kids and a garden terrace to unwind.

Sip cocktails at the bar/lounge, eat at the on-site restaurant, or order room service when you want to stay in. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, free self-parking, concierge and a tours desk make planning easy. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available, and you can enjoy the terrace and garden — wake up to sea-breeze mornings just outside your door.

A business center and banquet hall support meetings and events, with express check-in and check-out for fast arrivals and departures. Wired and wireless internet is complimentary throughout the property.

The hotel restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with a bar/lounge to round out the evening. Continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, and in-room espresso makers let you grab a coffee before heading out.