Hôtel de France

We loved how close the hotel was to the beach, and it had its own parking lot. The surroundings are stunning, with a surf school right next door. There was even a secure spot with a key where we could store our surfboards. The rooms were cleaned thoroughly every day. The new owner was always there to help, gave us great dining and excursion tips, and arranged an early check-in even though the hotel was fully booked. Everyone was incredibly kind, friendly and accommodating. We’d happily return anytime.

We felt at home as soon as we arrived. The owners were so welcoming and helpful, and the staff were friendly. It had everything we wanted, with easy access for our surf gear and swimsuits, a place to hang our wetsuits and space to stash the board. Great location, clean updated rooms and a cheap, good breakfast. We meant to stay one night and ended up staying five. It was great value, and we’ll definitely be back.

The hotel made us feel welcome, and everyone was patient and helpful even though we speak very little French. It’s also easy to get to the beach, shops, and restaurants from here, and they’ve clearly taken serious steps to protect guests during the current COVID situation. Our room could get warm unless we left the window cracked. That worked fine until noisy partygoers passed by at odd hours. With the windows closed, we heard much less, so light sleepers might want earplugs or a small table fan. We had a great stay and would happily come back for a beach holiday.

The beach is wonderful, though you can’t see it from the room, and parking is available but uncovered. The price didn’t feel justified by the service. The place comes across more like a private apartment than a hotel, with the rooms in a separate building from reception. Even basics like soap weren’t in the room. A notice said to get it at reception, which meant going outside and walking about 100 m. If you’re arriving late, ask ahead for anything you’ll need. I arrived late and found only the note, while reception was already closed.