“This boutique hotel is housed in a traditional, Dinard-style villa overlooking the bay in Brittany. Guestrooms are bright and airy, with crisp white linens, plush, aquamarine carpets and sea views. Dine at the hotel restaurant, supervised by Didier Méril himself, after a day at the beach.”
“This boutique hotel is housed in a traditional, Dinard-style villa overlooking the bay in Brittany. Guestrooms are bright and airy, with crisp white linens, plush, aquamarine carpets and sea views. Dine at the hotel restaurant, supervised by Didier Méril himself, after a day at the beach.”
Hotel Review
The north coast of Brittany is now synonymous with stylish seaside getaways, making it the perfect location for this sleek beach bolt-hole. Nestled on a picturesque, curved bay in Dinard - known as the 'Pearl of the Emerald Coast' - this bijou hotel offers guests smart and comfortable rooms and a gourmet restaurant on the seafront.
Opened by Didier Méril on the site of a late 19th-century hotel in 2004, the hotel has since made a name for itself for its minimalist design and excellent services. The nine rooms range from small doubles to superior rooms with a freestanding bath. Lots have sea views and throughout, crisp white linens are set off by deep blue carpets, illuminated by tall windows and soft lamps. Above the rooms, two suites - including a family suite - complete the hotel, with beautifully appointed living space and sea vistas.
Dining at the restaurant is an absolute must; the menu - entirely seasonal and homemade - is dynamic and exciting, with lots of great vegetarian and vegan options. Highchairs are provided, and a parallel children's menu is also available, making this restaurant popular with families in the summer. Whether you prefer to lounge by the sea swimming pool opposite the hotel all day or explore the nearby Rance Valley and Mont-Saint-Michel (both a short drive away), there is no shortage of local exploring to do during your stay.
Written by HG Staff
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- This hotel is the perfect base for discovering the north coast of Brittany, as well as the Rance Valley and Mont-Saint-Michel
- Families
- With cots available for babies and kids' menus at the restaurant, families are well-catered to at this hotel
- Beach Life
- Set on the beautiful bay of Dinard, steps from the sunny beach, this hotel is ideal for a seaside getaway
- Museums
- Visit the castle of Dinan, now a museum, on your way to the Rance Valley - a picturesque town close to this stretch of the coast
- Sights nearby
- Visit Notre Dame d'Emeraude de Dinard, a charming local church located steps from the hotel
- Trekking
- Take a day trip to the island of Mont-Saint-Michel for excellent trekking opportunities
- Pet friendly
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable
- Intimate
- Family Suites
- Owner managed
- Gourmet
- Romantic
- Contemporary
- Disabled access
- Beach nearby
- Child friendly
- Chic
- Boutique
- Sea Views
- Restaurant
Facilities
- Pet friendly
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable
- Parking
- Family Suites
- Bar
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Disabled access
- Child friendly
- Restaurant
Activities
- Museums
- Visit the castle of Dinan, now a museum, on your way to the Rance Valley - a picturesque town close to this stretch of the coast
- Sights nearby
- Visit Notre Dame d'Emeraude de Dinard, a charming local church located steps from the hotel
- Trekking
- Take a day trip to the island of Mont-Saint-Michel for excellent trekking opportunities
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Didier Méril
A charming bay, a traditional Dinard-style villa built by a cliff, a modern and graceful interior design – this is what to expect at the bijou Restaurant Hôtel Didier Méril, not to mention the fantastic gastronomic cuisine that emerges from the kitchen of chef Didier Méril himself.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
