Constructed and envisioned by Le Boutique Hôtels Collection, Les Vagues Hôtel & Spa is a glass and ivory tower by the sea, situated adjacent to a fully renovated Arcachon-style villa.

The 45-key hotel comprises guestrooms and suites, a waterfront restaurant, an exclusive rooftop, and a beachfront spa.

For owner Christophe San José, Les Vagues is a love letter to the Arcachon Basin, where he already offers villas and apartments. This affection is shared by his daughter Anaïs, who orchestrates a décor paying homage to seaside resorts.

In the lobby, the reception desk is inspired by mooring bollards, with a clear view of the waves. One floor above the waves, the restaurant at Les Vagues Hotel offers a panoramic view of the Arcachon Bay, stretching to the horizon of Cap Ferret. Draped in blue, the ceiling mirrors the oceans journey between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. A nautical spirit is emphasised by large propeller fans that set the tone and reinforced with white and blue pine-wood panelling from the Landes region.

Behind its large bay windows, the spa provides year-round access to the beach and an interior shoreline. Facing the sea, the heated 10m pool is surrounded by large daybeds, and the facilities include a jacuzzi with a view, a sauna and a steam room. The two beauty treatment rooms are managed by Phytomer, whose protocols and products harness the benefits of the ocean.

At the top of Les Vagues, the highest rooftop in Arcachon offers a unique panorama. Between sky and sea, the bar is surrounded by tables and standing chairs for gathering, as well as sunbeds for relaxing. On the winter town side meanwhile, the jacuzzi adds a wellness aspect to the terrace.

Whether facing the sea or the winter town, the 32 guestrooms offer postcard-worthy panoramas. For the most immersive experience, they adopt the form of a loggia, with accordion glass doors that fully open to one side, breaking the boundaries between inside and outside.

Between the 2nd and 4th floors, the decor evokes a chic beach cabin with a custom-made small lounge facing the view and bed. Varnished parquet flooring, walls lined with natural or whitewashed pine-wood panelling and a thoughtful lighting design invite to contemplation. The top two floors have a more nautical theme, with details borrowed from the maritime vocabulary and a yacht cabin spirit. The bathrooms are minimalist, in black or white marble, bathed in daylight through a large transom window opening onto the room, with some, even offering a bathtub with a view.