Le Grand Large Hôtel & Spa - Ile d'Oléron

What Le Grand Large Hôtel & Spa - Ile d'Oléron does

Le Grand Large Hôtel & Spa is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel located on the beach of La Rémigeasse on Île d'Oléron, France, operating as a property within the Boutique Hotels Collection (LBHC) group headquartered in Bordeaux. The hotel sits among dunes on one of the island's most prized Atlantic beaches, occupying a Le Corbusier-influenced modernist building originally constructed in 1965 and substantially renovated under successive family stewardships before joining LBHC in 2022. The property offers 31 rooms and suites across eight distinct categories ranging from 19 m² Élégance rooms to 37 m² panoramic suites with private jacuzzis and ocean-view terraces, commanding off-peak rates from approximately €60/night and peak summer rates of €314–€1,423/night.

The hotel's ancillary operations include La Table du Grand Large gourmet restaurant (Menu Signature €79, Menu Carte Blanche €125), a rooftop bar inaugurated in 2023, Sunday brunch (€59/person, June–September), and a comprehensive wellness space (Espace Bien-Être) featuring a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, and treatment cabin, which will open to external day visitors from the 2026 season. Event and MICE infrastructure comprises a 43 m² meeting room, restaurant privatization (up to 70 cocktail), rooftop (up to 50), and full-property buyout (up to 250 guests). Distribution is dominated by the proprietary direct booking engine via secure-hotel-booking.com with a best-price guarantee, supported by TheFork restaurant reservations and Bonkdo gift boxes.

Revenue is generated across accommodation, gastronomy, beverages, wellness, events, and gift commerce for affluent couples, luxury families, corporate MICE clients, and—prospectively from 2026—local wellness day visitors. The company is legally structured as Hôtel Le Grand Large SAS (Siret 71685006000014), with a share capital of €76,020 and current director Anaïs SAN-JOSE. It has held Clef Verte (Green Key) environmental certification since 2023 and operates a multilingual (FR/EN/ES/DE) digital presence.

Name

Le Grand Large Hôtel & Spa - Ile d'Oléron

Legal name

Hôtel Le Grand Large SAS

Website

https://le-grand-large.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Grand Large Hôtel & Spa is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel with 31 rooms on the Atlantic beachfront of Île d'Oléron, France, operated within the Boutique Hotels Collection (LBHC) group. It serves affluent leisure travelers, couples, families, and corporate MICE clients with accommodation, fine dining, spa, and event services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique hotel
• Seaside spa resort
• Fine dining restaurant
• Wellness spa services
• Corporate events hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Dolus d'Oléron

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Rooms & Suites): Revenue from 31 rooms and suites across 8 room categories, ranging from standard Élégance rooms to premium panoramic suites. Room pricing varies by season (off-peak from €60/night; peak summer season from €314–€1,423/night). Cancellation policies differ by season: medium season allows free cancellation up to 3 days before arrival; high season requires 7 days.
2. Gastronomic Restaurant (La Table du Grand Large): Fine dining restaurant offering à la carte and tasting menus: Menu Signature in 3 courses at €79, Menu Carte Blanche in 4 courses at €125. Restaurant open Tuesday to Sunday, 19h–21h. Sunday brunch offered June–September at €59/person.
3. Rooftop Bar & Snacking: Rooftop bar serving cocktails, champagne, and aperitif boards at sunset. Open seasonally (July–August full service; evening cocktails until September).
4. Spa & Wellness Services: Well-being offerings including massages, body treatments, and wellness packages. Equipment includes heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, and a treatment cabin. Spa opened to external visitors (non-hotel guests) for half-day or full-day packages starting 2026 season. Individual treatments include 30-minute express massages.
5. Seminars, Events & Private Hire: Corporate and private event hosting across multiple venues: restaurant (up to 100 m², 70 cocktail capacity), meeting room (43 m², natural light, from €79/person or €1,000 minimum), rooftop (up to 50 capacity, from €500), and full property buyout (up to 250 guests). Concierge organizes excursions and activities.
6. Room Service: Room service available Tuesday to Sunday, 12h–14h and 19h–21h. Special menu offered on Mondays and outside service hours.
7. Gift Boxes (Coffrets cadeaux): Gift box packages sold through Bonkdo platform for gifting hotel stays, spa treatments, or dining experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Le Grand Large is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel and spa on Île d'Oléron offering 31 rooms and suites across 8 categories, ranging from 19 m² Élégance rooms to 37 m² panoramic suites with private jacuzzis. The property also operates the gourmet restaurant La Table du Grand Large, a rooftop cocktail bar, a wellness spa (Spa Nuxe) with indoor pool/jacuzzi/sauna/hammam, and event venues for corporate seminars and private celebrations up to 250 guests.

Product overview

Le Grand Large Hôtel & Spa is a 5-star luxury hotel on Île d'Oléron operated by Boutique Hotels Collection (LBHC). The property features 31 rooms and suites across 8 distinct categories, ranging from standard Élégance rooms to panoramic suites, many with private jacuzzis and ocean views. The product portfolio includes on-site dining (La Table du Grand Large gourmet restaurant, Rooftop, Sunday Brunch), a comprehensive spa and wellness center (heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, treatments), and MICE facilities (meeting room, restaurant, rooftop for events). Room service, concierge, and parking services complement the guest experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Table du Grand Large: The hotel's gourmet restaurant offering cuisine with iodized notes, local products, and seasonal fare with views of the ocean.
• Le Rooftop du Grand Large

Products and services

• Le Grand Large Hôtel & Spa Accommodation 5-star luxury boutique hotel offering 31 rooms and suites across 8 categories (Chambre Élégance, Chambre Deluxe Océan, Chambre Deluxe Jacuzzi, Junior Suite Jacuzzi, Suite Prestige Océan, Chambre Panoramique, Junior Suite Océan, Suite Panoramique), ranging from 19 m² to 37 m², with private jacuzzis, ocean views, and direct beach access. For leisure travelers, couples, and families on Île d'Oléron.
• La Table du Grand Large (Gourmet Restaurant) On-site gourmet restaurant offering local, seasonal cuisine with iodized flavors and panoramic ocean views. Menu Signature 3 courses at €79, Menu Carte Blanche 4 courses at €125. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 19h–21h. Reservations via TheFork widget. Targets hotel guests, leisure travelers, and culinary enthusiasts.
• Rooftop Bar & Snacking Open-air rooftop serving cocktails, champagne, aperitif boards, and seafood in July-August, with sunset views over the Atlantic. Open seasonally (July–August full service; evening cocktails until September). For hotel guests and external visitors.
• Sunday Brunch Seasonal Sunday brunch served 11h30–13h30 from June 14 to September 13, featuring fresh, local, and homemade products at €59/person. Available by reservation via TheFork. Targets hotel guests and external visitors.
• Spa Nuxe & Wellness Center Wellness area under a glass veranda featuring heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, treatment cabin, and natural light fitness room. Includes solo and duo massages and body treatments, including 30-minute express massages. Open to hotel guests daily 8h–20h and to external visitors by reservation starting 2026.
• Seminars, Events & Private Hire Corporate and private event hosting across multiple venues: 43 m² meeting room with natural light (from €79/person or €1,000 minimum), rooftop (up to 50 cocktail, from €500), restaurant (up to 100 m², 70 cocktail capacity), and full property buyout for up to 250 guests. Concierge organizes excursions and activities. Targets corporate MICE clients and private event organizers.
• Gift Boxes (Coffrets Cadeaux) Prepaid gift box packages sold through the Bonkdo platform (hotellegrandlarge.bonkdo.com) for hotel stays, spa treatments, and dining experiences. Targets consumers seeking gift experiences.
• Breakfast Service Continental/gourmet breakfast priced at €28/person (€14/child up to 12 years; free for children up to 3 years), featuring regional and quality products. Served 8h–10h30 in-room or in the dining room with ocean view. For hotel guests and external visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clef Verte environmental certification achieved in 2023, demonstrating commitment to sustainable tourism practices.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boutique Hotels Collection (LBHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Grand Large joined the Boutique Hotels Collection (LBHC) in 2022. LBHC is a curated portfolio of boutique luxury hotels, villas, and apartments across France (including Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa Bordeaux, La Villa Mauresque Saint-Raphaël, Les Vagues Hôtel & Spa Arcachon, L'Ecrin Megève, Les Suites du Ferret, and villa/apartment collections in Cap-Ferret, Cannes, and Saint-Barthélemy). LBHC places bespoke hospitality at the core of its concept and provides cross-selling, brand, and operational support to member properties.
• Katell Le Jeune (Artist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtistic collaboration for 2026 season. French painter Katell Le Jeune (born 1981, La Seyne-sur-Mer) — whose work is inspired by oceanic landscapes and maritime culture — will exhibit a curated selection of works throughout the hotel's spaces. Her painting style combines graphic power and chromatic richness, resonating with the hotel's coastal environment.
• TheForkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation platform partner. TheFork widget is embedded on the hotel website for booking tables at La Table du Grand Large restaurant and for the Sunday brunch experience.
• BonkdominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGift experience platform partner. Bonkdo hosts the hotel's gift box (coffret cadeau) sales for hotel stays, spa treatments, and dining experiences.
• Golf d'OléronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby golf partner located in Saint-Pierre d'Oléron, facing Fort Boyard. A 9-hole homologated course on ~30 hectares, with 2 putting greens, a 6-hole academy course, and a 25-place practice range. Individual and group lessons with a state-certified instructor available. Promoted as a nearby activity for hotel guests.
• Marina Mikheeva (Chef)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef Marina Mikheeva leads La Table du Grand Large, the hotel's gastronomic restaurant. Her appointment was highlighted in a Presse Agence feature announcing the restaurant's reopening.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel & Spa Le Grand Large Noirmoutier: Boutique hotel on the Île de Noirmoutier with similar beachfront positioning, family/leisure mix, and 4-5 star classification on the French Atlantic coast. Directly comparable in target market, season, and price band.
• La Villa Mauresque: Sister LBHC property in Saint-Raphaël on the French Riviera. Comparable 5-star boutique luxury positioning within the same group, sharing brand standards and cross-selling channels, though on the Mediterranean rather than Atlantic.
• Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa: Sister property within the same Boutique Hotels Collection (LBHC) portfolio in Bordeaux. Both are 5-star boutique hotels with spa, gourmet dining, and curated luxury positioning, sharing operational, brand, and cross-selling infrastructure.
• Hôtel La Co(o)rniche: Boutique luxury hotel near Arcachon on the French Atlantic coast with comparable room count and a similar gourmet restaurant and beachfront positioning, often cited in the same competitive set.
• Hôtel Île de Ré by Thalazur: Beachfront 4-star hotel with thalassotherapy spa on the neighboring Île de Ré. Directly comparable Atlantic island luxury-leisure positioning, with a stronger wellness/thalasso emphasis.
• Les Vagues Hôtel & Spa: Sister LBHC property in Arcachon. Both are coastal 5-star boutique hotels with spa and similar room counts, sharing the same parent group's distribution, branding, and operational playbook on the French Atlantic coast.
• Ha(a)ïtza Hôtel & Spa: 5-star boutique design hotel on the Arcachon Basin. Comparable in scale, design-led luxury positioning, and Atlantic-coast leisure target market.

Broad incumbents

• Hôtel Château de la Messardière: 5-star luxury resort on the Île de Ré with significantly larger scale (~80+ rooms), owned by Airelles. Overlaps in the upscale French island-leisure segment but with broader portfolio and group distribution.
• Relais & Châteaux: International luxury hotel association encompassing many boutique 5-star properties across France. Not a single competitor but a comparable collection positioning that competes for the same high-end leisure traveler mind-share.

Others

• TheFork (Tripadvisor): Restaurant reservation platform partner of the hotel. Included because it directly powers La Table du Grand Large's reservation flow and represents the broader online restaurant-discovery channel in which the hotel competes for diner attention.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/valerie.berard.9822
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotellegrandlarge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h%C3%B4tel-le-grand-large

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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