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The First Luxury Surf Hotel in Hossegor!

In the heart of the Landes, steps away from some of the best surf spots in Europe, Les Hortensias du Lac, built in the ’50s, is an iconic building in Hossegor’s history, classified and protected as “Monument de caractère”.

The resort is located on Hossegor interior lake, a true jewel of the Landes region. The hotel is just 500m from La Graviere beach, one of the best beach breaks in the world!

The Resort

An iconic figure of the seaside resort of Hossegor, Les Hortensias du Lac hotel is located on the western shore of the marine lake, in the shade of the pine trees of Les Landes. The hotel is a short walk away from the endless beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Les Hortensias Du Lac mixes Art Deco heritage and surf culture through the values and unique atmosphere of the Les Domaines de Fontenille collection. The resort has 25 rooms and suites, a 450m2 mineral organic spa, an outside and heated 80sqm swimming pool, a restaurant overlooking the lake with a large terrace and a bar, a seminar room, and a fitness room.

La Cabane des Estagnots, less than 2 km from the resort, is one of the most famous “cabins” on the Landes coast and it is the ideal place for a relaxing break at any time of the day facing the ocean.

Waves at Les Hortensias Du Lac

Hossegor surf is the epicentre of the 230km coastline called the Côte d’Argent, the longest uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach in Europe. Hossegor is the land of the epic beach breaks: the exceptionally powerful, hollow, and perfect world-class waves have attracted the world’s best competitive surfers.

September to November is arguably the best time of year to surf in Hossegor. The water is warm from the summer, the waves are starting to pick up in size and the crowds are low. This is when the WSL Quik Pro France is held and there’s always a good vibe in town. From December to April you can expect big heavy barrels and powerful spring tides, suitable for advanced surfers looking to score! Families and total beginners will find plenty of fun waves from May to August: the summer months surf is more relaxed even if more crowded. The certified coaches of Las Hortensias du Lac will pick you up at the hotel to make you discover the sensations of surfing and improve your skills!

Why We Love Les Hortensias Du Lac

The outstanding location on Hossegor marine lake, true jewel of Landes!

The world-class La Graviere beach break is steps away from the resort!

The mentor of the gastronomy for les Domaines de Fontenille’s group is Eric Frechon, multi starred chef and “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”.

Ready to surf in France?

Accommodation

At Les Hortensias, most of the rooms open onto the marine lake. The seaside Landes-style interior retains a laid-back feel similar to the surf hotels of the Hamptons in the United States.

The hotel counts with 19 rooms, 3 junior suites and 3 suites. Connected and duplex rooms are the perfect option for families.

The rooms are spacious and cosy and go from 30sqm to 65 sqm. All rooms have bathrooms with showers & bathtub.

Pets are welcomed at the resort.

The Cuisine

The Hortensias restaurant overlooks Lake Hossegor and proposes land-sea cuisine reflecting the gastronomic heritage of Landes area. Chef Philippe Moreno offers cuisine based on seafood and planchas. Local sourcing, respect for the seasons, sustainable development and permanent renewal are essential.

The Lake Beach House offers a more contemporary and laid-back atmosphere and a unique view of the marine lake of Hossegor.

The Cabane des Estagnots is the perfect place for an aperitif facing the sunset. A true place of life, feet in the sand, it offers cuisine that highlights the typical dishes of the region with a menu that changes every day.  A wide choice of cocktails and wines is also available.

Activities

The lake and the ocean offer a multitude of possibilities to experience unique moments as close as possible to nature. Take a sunrise walk around the lake, join a yoga class, discover the lake by SUP or sails into the open sea from Capbreton guided by a skipper. Have a tour of Landes forests with a picnic lunch prepared by our executive chef, explore the Capbreton fish market, learn how to cook a local pastry or go shopping in the centre of Hossegor.

Wellness

The 450 sqm L.A. Bruket organic SPA offers a unique view of Hossegor marine lake and the treatments are made with therapeutic properties of the sea for a rich and unique experience in Hossegor, using Swedish organic and natural products. In addition to the infinity pool overlooking the lake, the Hortensias’ spa was designed as an extension of the basin landscape. It combines blond stones, light woods, and sand-colored ceramics. It offers a wide range of treatments for a rich and unique experience in Hossegor: massage rooms, sauna and cold bath, whirlpool, outdoor Nordic bath, hammam, rest room and herbal tea room.

Golf

Thanks to the partnership with the very popular golf courses of Hossegor and Seignosse, the guests at Les Hortensias Du Lac have the possibility of obtaining a priority green fee for some of the best golf clubs in France.

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The First Luxury Surf Hotel in Hossegor!

In the heart of the Landes, steps away from some of the best surf spots in Europe, Les Hortensias du Lac, built in the ’50s, is an iconic building in Hossegor’s history, classified and protected as “Monument de caractère”.

The resort is located on Hossegor interior lake, a true jewel of the Landes region. The hotel is just 500m from La Graviere beach, one of the best beach breaks in the world!

The Resort

An iconic figure of the seaside resort of Hossegor, Les Hortensias du Lac hotel is located on the western shore of the marine lake, in the shade of the pine trees of Les Landes. The hotel is a short walk away from the endless beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Les Hortensias Du Lac mixes Art Deco heritage and surf culture through the values and unique atmosphere of the Les Domaines de Fontenille collection. The resort has 25 rooms and suites, a 450m2 mineral organic spa, an outside and heated 80sqm swimming pool, a restaurant overlooking the lake with a large terrace and a bar, a seminar room, and a fitness room.

La Cabane des Estagnots, less than 2 km from the resort, is one of the most famous “cabins” on the Landes coast and it is the ideal place for a relaxing break at any time of the day facing the ocean.

Waves at Les Hortensias Du Lac

Hossegor surf is the epicentre of the 230km coastline called the Côte d’Argent, the longest uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach in Europe. Hossegor is the land of the epic beach breaks: the exceptionally powerful, hollow, and perfect world-class waves have attracted the world’s best competitive surfers.

September to November is arguably the best time of year to surf in Hossegor. The water is warm from the summer, the waves are starting to pick up in size and the crowds are low. This is when the WSL Quik Pro France is held and there’s always a good vibe in town. From December to April you can expect big heavy barrels and powerful spring tides, suitable for advanced surfers looking to score! Families and total beginners will find plenty of fun waves from May to August: the summer months surf is more relaxed even if more crowded. The certified coaches of Las Hortensias du Lac will pick you up at the hotel to make you discover the sensations of surfing and improve your skills!

Why We Love Les Hortensias Du Lac

The outstanding location on Hossegor marine lake, true jewel of Landes!

The world-class La Graviere beach break is steps away from the resort!

The mentor of the gastronomy for les Domaines de Fontenille’s group is Eric Frechon, multi starred chef and “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”.

Ready to surf in France?

Accommodation

At Les Hortensias, most of the rooms open onto the marine lake. The seaside Landes-style interior retains a laid-back feel similar to the surf hotels of the Hamptons in the United States.

The hotel counts with 19 rooms, 3 junior suites and 3 suites. Connected and duplex rooms are the perfect option for families.

The rooms are spacious and cosy and go from 30sqm to 65 sqm. All rooms have bathrooms with showers & bathtub.

Pets are welcomed at the resort.

The Cuisine

The Hortensias restaurant overlooks Lake Hossegor and proposes land-sea cuisine reflecting the gastronomic heritage of Landes area. Chef Philippe Moreno offers cuisine based on seafood and planchas. Local sourcing, respect for the seasons, sustainable development and permanent renewal are essential.

The Lake Beach House offers a more contemporary and laid-back atmosphere and a unique view of the marine lake of Hossegor.

The Cabane des Estagnots is the perfect place for an aperitif facing the sunset. A true place of life, feet in the sand, it offers cuisine that highlights the typical dishes of the region with a menu that changes every day.  A wide choice of cocktails and wines is also available.

Activities

The lake and the ocean offer a multitude of possibilities to experience unique moments as close as possible to nature. Take a sunrise walk around the lake, join a yoga class, discover the lake by SUP or sails into the open sea from Capbreton guided by a skipper. Have a tour of Landes forests with a picnic lunch prepared by our executive chef, explore the Capbreton fish market, learn how to cook a local pastry or go shopping in the centre of Hossegor.

Wellness

The 450 sqm L.A. Bruket organic SPA offers a unique view of Hossegor marine lake and the treatments are made with therapeutic properties of the sea for a rich and unique experience in Hossegor, using Swedish organic and natural products. In addition to the infinity pool overlooking the lake, the Hortensias’ spa was designed as an extension of the basin landscape. It combines blond stones, light woods, and sand-colored ceramics. It offers a wide range of treatments for a rich and unique experience in Hossegor: massage rooms, sauna and cold bath, whirlpool, outdoor Nordic bath, hammam, rest room and herbal tea room.

Golf

Thanks to the partnership with the very popular golf courses of Hossegor and Seignosse, the guests at Les Hortensias Du Lac have the possibility of obtaining a priority green fee for some of the best golf clubs in France.

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Customer Reviews

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!

Natasha Gronski 06/08/23

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Awave Travel is the best surf travel agency I have ever booked! They are very professional and responsive to my inquiries and are able to match me with a surf trip appropriate to my interests and skill level. They have an outstanding relationship and reputation with the resorts that they work with, which makes a difference in the consumer experience. Above all, the Awave staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas they recommend, as they have actually surfed the spots and stayed at the resorts. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, no worries, relaxing and fun surf adventure, Awave Travel is the way to go!

David 05/29/23

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8 of us stayed at Hudhuranfushi for my 50th birthday celebration. The resort and services were amazing. James and the team at AWAVE stayed in contact from the beginning to end to ensure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Definitely looking forward to booking our next trip with AWAVE in the near future.

Alexandra Franz 05/31/23

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We spent amazing days in Morocco in Amouage. Was an amazing stay and the full surf package offered by AWAVE was great.
All the people were very nice and coaches were amazing. Booking was very smooth, answered all my questions and they took care of everything.
I took the coaching package and had a great time and learning. The teacher was great, very patient and explained everything very nice and calm. Felt safe all the time and had a lot of fun as well.
My boyfriend had the guiding package and he also had a great time. He was always taken to the spots that fitted his level and enjoyed the full when conditions were nice.

Alex Reuter 05/22/23

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We stayed at Ayada in Maldives and I can't be more complimentary of AWAVE! Awesome and patient advise over whatsapp on which resort to go to with extremely details local knowledge on surf conditions, wave spots, resort quality, which atolls to go to, etc. I followed their recommendation and it was spot on. Easy booking on short notice before the trip, can't thank James enough!

Stewart Cropp 05/19/23

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Our remarkable trip was 12 months in the planning.it was awkward to organize because there was so many people coming and going over our two week chartered cruise.
I can’t speak highly enough of AWAVE and more to the point ,the wonderful Giulia Manfrini. She is so caring and sweet and far above and beyond any travel consultant that I have ever worked with
Thankyou Giulia for all your prompt answers to my gazillion questions
You are “Simply the best”.
Now onto the Carpe Diem
The trip of a lifetime was had by all 20 of us
The Captain and crew worked tirelessly to pander to our every whim
They would not allow us to lift a finger
Our Barmen Shawn and Cook ( still can’t pronounce his name ) were superb, the food was first class and varied and the alcohol flowed like a river
Our Surf guide “Seppe” found waves for us every day except for two while we travelled deep into the central Attols
We were greatful for the rest
We snorkeled with the sharks and visited uninhabited Islands spent an afternoon being spoiled at a high class resort .
All in all an Awsome trip

Diane 05/11/23

TrustPilot
James helped us organize our trip in April for my partner and I in the Mentawai.
First, lets discuss the service : James was super clear and reactive. We received a list of resorts with different price ranges and he provided all the elements for us to decide based on our needs and budget. We felt very supported for the organization and we even received so advices few days before leaving for packing.
I was a bit afraid as i'm not a good surfer so i reach out many times to understand how I could still try and learn and James always replied very quick and with all the info i need.
Then when we arrive : it was super well organized, everything went smooth and we fell in love with the place and people. We can tell they really worked on their resort selection and travel organization and we trust our next adventure will be as qualitative.
Already recommended their service ;).
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