Brittany is a good choice for those who want to venture off some of France's more well-known travel paths. With a wild coastline, thick forests, medieval towns, and a unique culinary culture — there is plenty to explore. The majority of the accommodation options lie on or near the coast, however, our experts recommend choosing an option with a pool too in case you want to just lounge in the hotel. The best hotels with pools in Brittany are quite varied with laidback self-catering options well suited to families, chic modern coastal stays perfect for a little indulgence, and also some charmingly romantic traditional choices. Our hotel experts have picked out their favourite hotels selected on their amenities, design, service, and location — so, why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?
For luxury
- Built right into the jagged cliffs of the Villaine estuary, the Domaine de Rochevilaine is a quirky hotel with an award-winning spa and incredible views of the ocean. Offering enormous suites with large living spaces and vast beds. With a gourmet restaurant, a private art gallery, and a pool with epic ocean views — this property has it all.
- With lots of glass to make the most of its excellent viewing position on the Pink Granite Coast, L'Agapa, is a contemporary five-star hotel. Simple and elegant rooms have up to date tech and there's a state-of-the-art spa. The spectacular indoor pool has a huge skylight and a hot tub. A good choice for those who like their design contemporary.
- The Hotel Barriere Le Royal is a luxurious traditional hotel with a fantastic seafront spot in La Baule. The sort of place with both an indoor and outdoor pool. Rooms are sophisticated and the best have private balconies or terraces with incredible ocean views. With manicured grounds, indoor and outdoor pools, and a classic restaurant — this is a stately stay.
- The Manoir des Eperviers is an elegantly converted farmhouse surrounded by mature gardens, whose interiors perfectly blend the old and the new. Five spacious rooms and suites feature modern design pieces and artwork. Best yet, the pool is impressive; indoors, under exposed barn beams, and with lots of natural light.
For a coastal stay
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Le Brittany in Roscoff is well located right on a sandy beach. Part traditional stone building and part sleek contemporary architecture — this building stand out. A gourmet seafood restaurant offers wonderful sea views from huge windows while the pool is indoors and very contemporary.
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The Grand Hotel des Bains is a beautiful old seaside hotel in Locquirec in a fantastic spot right on the water. The best of the classically designed rooms have private sea-facing terraces. There’s a fantastic restaurant, as well as an indoor pool and spa, and being on the coast, there’s a choice of nine local beaches.
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Perching on a small hill overlooking the ocean, Ti al Lannec is a wonderful four-star spa hotel with beautiful views. Rooms are individually designed and traditional. With many on-site activities, a spoiling spa and an indoor pool — this is a relaxing stay suitable for couples, friends or families.
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Le Grand Large is a quaint seaside hotel on the charmingly rugged Breton Island, Belle Ile en Mer. Decor is understated, neat and smart; airy rooms are simple and functional and offer fabulous views of the sea or garden. Featuring two restaurants and a generous outdoor pool — this is the perfect spot for a laidback coastal break.
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Hotel du Tumulus is a characterful coastal option offering an indulgent spa and a seasonal outdoor pool. Contemporary rooms are fresh and light with simple pine furniture and large modern bathrooms. A renowned restaurant serves traditional dishes with a modern flare. A place to come and simply unwind.
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Le Fort de L'Ocean offers unique rooms featuring charming prints, vintage furniture and sea views. Expect leafy gardens with an outdoor heated pool, bikes to hire, and a gourmet tearoom and intimate bar lounge. Secluded, stunning and romantic.
For families
- More like a little village than a hotel, Belle-Île-en-Mer’s La Desirade is a collection of holiday cottages arranged neatly in a garden centred around a pool. Cottages are contemporary and fresh with ample space — very beach-house chic. The advantage of staying here over a private cottage rental is the facilities, including the swimming pool, playground and spa, and of course the restaurant. Plus you’re on a beautiful island surrounded by beaches just a short stroll away.
- The Hotel Le Cardinal is another pick on beautiful Belle-Île-en-Mer, this time, a very well priced family-friendly beach holiday hotel. Rooms are well appointed and stylish and the facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool and two restaurants. Most rooms have private balconies with wonderful sea views and there are family rooms that can accommodate up to six people.
- Les Arbres Rouges is a stylish guesthouse just outside Nantes with five spacious rooms. Complete with an indoor and outdoor pool and a pretty garden. The size means that it’s a good choice for families or groups to rent out in its entirety. The decor is very smart and contemporary. A perfect home-away-from-home.
- Maison Tirel Guerin is a charming traditional option set in tranquil gardens. Most of the family rooms are low-rise, and you can walk straight out of your patio doors into the garden. The decor is quite chintzy in some rooms, but varies, so you can opt for something more plain if you prefer. There’s a small spa as well as an indoor pool. One of the surprises of this hotel is its Michelin-star dining, but they have a special kids' menu too, so it’s very welcoming.
- Manoir de la Villeneuve is a beautiful rural house set amidst serene parkland. Interiors are traditional and elegant. Accommodation ranges from rooms in the main house to three self-catering cottages. Extensive gardens include a large swimming pool — perfect for little ones to be entertained in all day — but if you want a change of scene, there's also beaches nearby.
For a city stay
- Book the Hotel Sud Bretagne in La Baule, which doesn’t quite qualify as a city, but it is a centre as opposed to a hamlet. Interiors have a boutique feel. Rooms, suites and apartments are stylish, there’s a pool on a terrace, a lovely Japanese-style garden, and an Asian-inspired spa. Complete with a gourmet restaurant, this property has it all.
For great value
- Le Lodge Kerisper is a beautifully converted farmhouse. Rooms, suites, and a self-catering villa that sleeps ten are cooly decorated perfectly mixing the old and new. The location is peaceful and beautiful, just back from La Trinite-sur-Mer on the Quiberon Bay, and you’re just minutes from the beach. With a bar, pool, and tennis courts — you are getting a lot for your money here.
- Montevella is a picture-perfect guesthouse set in beautifully manicured gardens. Elegant rooms are traditionally dressed with sash windows and antiques. An enormous pool is a real plus, as is the very reasonable price tag.
For a spa break
- La Gree des Landes is an eco oasis and spa hotel. Expect fantastic organic food, stunning views over the wild meadows, and revitalising treatments. A back to nature experience to soothe the soul — with architecture to match.
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