Ha(a)ïtza
Contemporary coastal luxury with Basque architectural bones. Starck's fingerprints are all over the place: playful trophy-room lounge, yacht-club-esque fine dining room, stained glass by Ara Starck, and an extraordinary covered pool under a retractable glass roof. Refined but not stiff.
Book Le Skiff Club well in advance — reservations are only taken for the fine dining restaurant and Sunday brunch. Walk-in is not possible.
Why It Matters
Two Michelin stars and a Green Star in-house, Philippe Starck-designed interiors, a covered pool with a glass roof that opens, and a Codage spa — all in one of the most sought-after coastal locations in southwest France. The hotel that turned Pyla-sur-Mer into a genuine luxury destination.
A 1930s neo-Basque villa in Pyla-sur-Mer, completely reimagined by Philippe Starck in 2016 and elevated to five-star status. Light wood, warm whites, and touches of steel define 38 rooms, suites, and a 120m² apartment spread across four floors. The centrepiece is Le Skiff Club, Chef Stéphane Carrade's two-Michelin-starred (plus Green Star) restaurant, which champions progressive Aquitaine terroir with a menu of four starters, four mains, and four desserts that changes daily. The Dune du Pilat is a short walk away, and Bordeaux is under an hour by car.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Apartment
The top-floor apartment at 120m², laid out around a central lounge with two private terraces — one facing north, one south — with full Arcachon Bay views. The master bedroom has a walk-in shower, hairdryer, and dressing room. The second bedroom has two pull-out single beds. Ideal for families or longer stays. Available exclusively on the 4th floor.
King (master) + 2 single bunk beds (second room) · 120 sqmClassic Room
On the first floor, with a view over the street or the pool's glass roof. A glazed bathroom with a walk-in shower opens directly into the bedroom. Not spacious — guests have flagged that 24m² feels snug — but the Starck aesthetic keeps things feeling deliberate rather than cramped. Includes Nespresso machine, minibar, safe, flip-flops, and Nespresso.
King · 24 sqmDeluxe Room
Located on the second floor, with street or pool-roof views. The second-floor position gives slightly elevated sightlines over the pool's glass roof. Identical layout to the Classic with the full Starck room treatment.
King · 24 sqmDeluxe Room with Terrace
First-floor room with a private terrace — a meaningful upgrade over the standard Classics given you get outdoor space. The terrace overlooks the gardens or street. Same 24m² interior but the terrace adds usable outdoor square footage.
King · 24 sqmDeluxe Suite
The largest suite in the main building at 58m², on the third floor. Three balconies with views towards the street and sea. Separate bedroom and living room. Generous enough to actually have a sofa, a proper seating area, and room to breathe.
King · 58 sqmJunior Suite
46 to 51m² on the third floor with 2–3 balconies. Sea glimpses and pool roof views. These are the two junior suite units, fitting between the Suites and the Deluxe Suite in terms of space.
King · 48 sqmSuite
Third-floor suite with a separate bedroom and living room, plus at least one balcony looking over the pool's glass roof or the street with a distant sea glimpse. Bathroom has walk-in shower and hairdryer. Complimentary courtesy toiletry case and flip-flops included.
King · 47 sqmXL Classic Room
The larger version of the Classic, still on the first floor. More breathing room than the standard 24m² — worth the upgrade if you're staying more than a night. Same Philippe Starck aesthetic with light wood, warm whites, and a glazed shower room.
King · 32 sqmXL Deluxe Room
The 32m² version of the Deluxe, on the second floor. Features 2 or 3 balconies with views over the glass pool roof or onto the street. A queen-size bed, sofa, and a bathroom with both walk-in shower and bathtub.
King · 32 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site bike hire for cycling to the Dune du Pilat, along the bay, or into Arcachon town.
Europe's tallest sand dune is a short walk from the hotel. The hotel concierge can advise on trails and access points.
Conference room for seminars of up to 50 people. Larger reception space overlooking the pool available for events and weddings of up to 200 guests.
Every Sunday 11:30am–4pm, Chef Carrade leads a lavish buffet brunch covering seafood, savoury crêpes, meat, fish, vegetables, cheeses, desserts, sweet crêpes, and ice creams.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility available in Classic, Deluxe, and Suite categories.
A meeting room for seminars and corporate events accommodating up to 50 people.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property.
Fully glazed fitness room looking directly onto the pool, fitted with Technogym high-tech equipment. Exclusive to hotel guests.
Valet parking available on-site.
On-site private parking available at €25 per day. Reservation required.
Pets accepted; a supplement may apply.
The signature feature of the hotel: a large indoor pool capped by a glass roof that opens in fine weather. Surrounded by the bar, spa, and fitness room. Accessible to hotel guests.
A lifestyle concept store at the centre of the hotel's reception. Eclectic rotating selection of clothes, accessories, objects, and cosmetic products. Open daily 7:30am–midnight.
Paid shuttle service to/from Bordeaux-Mérignac airport (~59km).
Electric vehicle charging point available on the property.
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