Hotel La Zoologie & Spa Bordeaux – A Favorite for Families in Bordeaux
About the Hotel
Unique Historic Rooms
Hotel La Zoologie & Spa Bordeaux offers 40 rooms across three wings: Zoology, Botanic, and Geology. Rooms feature Bordeaux stone walls, high French windows with wooden shutters, and themed decor. Zoology Wing rooms include freestanding bathtubs and Italian showers resembling lab setups. Geology Wing rooms open to private balconies with garden views, while Botanic Wing rooms have bamboo floors and panoramic Ananbô murals. The Terrace Duplex Suite includes a private 20m² terrace.
Gourmet Dining Options
Start mornings with breakfast featuring local cheeses, pastries, scrambled eggs, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. The bistronomic restaurant serves seasonal Bordeaux dishes with an open kitchen view. Banksia, the wine bar and eatery, offers Mediterranean plates like burrata focaccia and sea bream carpaccio. The bar serves cocktails like kiwi-ginger rum blends and hosts seasonal events. Sunday brunches include seafood, cheeses, and homemade pastries.
Spa & Wellness
The 300m² spa includes a jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, and relaxation areas with garden access. Treatments range from Polynesian massages to parent-child sessions. Skincare products are French-made with organic ingredients. Guests can access the spa from 8 AM-10 AM and 8 PM-11 PM. A fitness room with Technogym equipment is available.
Central Bordeaux Location
The hotel is 600m from Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station and 20km from Mérignac Airport. Nearby landmarks include Place de la Bourse (1.5km) and Basilica of St. Michael (500m). Buses 1, 11, and 58 stop at Meunier Stop, connecting to Place de la Victoire. The medieval Saint-Pierre quarter and Cailhau Gate are within walking distance.
Event & Guest Services
A meeting room holds up to 19 people, featuring the Ananbô mural and garden views. Services include 24/7 reception, free Wi-Fi, laundry, and continental breakfast in-room delivery. Bike storage and taxi arrangements are available. The hotel accommodates family stays with twin rooms and child-friendly brunch options.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor