“A super-sleek town-centre hotel offering the full boutique experience: stylish and well-equipped rooms, tranquil spa and swimming pool, a range of excellent dining options and some of the best nightlife in St Helier. Ideal for weekend breaks.”

Hotel review

The Royal Yacht is a great choice for those looking for a city-break experience in Jersey’s bustling capital St Helier. Rooms are spacious and finished to a high standard, some with balconies overlooking the comings and goings in Liberation Square below. The subterranean spa and pool is an adult-only area and a calm place to unwind and rejuvenate with treatments mixing Phytomer products and local ingredients, such as lavender. An aromatherapy steam room, salt steam, sauna and experience showers round off the facilities, and there’s a gym for those looking for a more active way to relax. But perhaps the biggest draw is the on-site nightlife. Several excellent restaurants satisfy whatever your craving is; be it a steak in the grill, fine dining in Sirocco or Asian favourites in Zephyr. The bars fill up with an after-work crowd and at weekends the Drift becomes the most popular place in town, with live bands, DJs and a vibrant atmosphere.

Antonia Windsor
Antonia Windsor Review published: 04/20/2023

Recommended for

  • Close to nightlife

    • On site nightlife includes several restaurant and bars; Drift boasts live bands, DJs and a lively atmosphere
  • Total relaxation

    • Complete with spoiling spa, excellent service and three restaurants to choose from. Ideal for a relaxing weekend away.
  • Museums

    • The Jersey Museum is just next door, while the Maritime museum is across the road.
  • Surfing

    • The west coast beaches which face the Atlantic Ocean and are ideal for surfing.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit Elizabeth Castle a 16th century fortress on a rocky islet.
  • Other Activities

    • Spend lazy summer days on the pristine white sandy beaches.
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Contemporary

  • Windsurfing

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • Sea Views

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Facilities

  • Rooms

    109 rooms in this hotel
  • Swimming Pool

    Indoor heated pool
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Bicycle hire

  • No pets

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Bar

  • Wifi

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

  • Hot Tub

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Activities

  • Close to nightlife

    • On site nightlife includes several restaurant and bars; Drift boasts live bands, DJs and a lively atmosphere
  • Museums

    • The Jersey Museum is just next door, while the Maritime museum is across the road.
  • Surfing

    • The west coast beaches which face the Atlantic Ocean and are ideal for surfing.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit Elizabeth Castle a 16th century fortress on a rocky islet.
  • Other Activities

    • Spend lazy summer days on the pristine white sandy beaches.
  • Windsurfing

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Other reviews

The Royal Yacht

A super stylish, town-centre hotel with views over the marina and café tables on a popular square. Enjoy the ambience of a luxury yacht without the seasickness. Superb food, tranquil spa and one of the most lively drinking dens in St Helier round off the offering.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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