With its stunningly varied coastline, pretty ports, unique cuisine, and verdant interiors dotted with medieval towns Brittany is a wonderful holiday destination. Ideal for a short escape, a romantic treat, or a beach break, Brittany has numerous noteworthy hotels of all shapes and sizes. While this is the French seaside and locals flock here during the summer months, there’s not a huge range when it comes to all-out luxury which is reflected in the relatively friendly prices you’ll note too. What Brittany does offer are some beautiful château conversions, some very elegant traditional seaside grande dames, some Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms type hotels, and a handful of really special properties that fantastically represent the uniqueness of this region. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best luxury hotels in Brittany to make planning your next escape a quick and simple decision. So why not browse through our list to start planning your next holiday?
For the views
- Even on a list of luxury hotels, Castelbrac is a bit special. This old, aristocratic British-owned holiday home has been wonderfully renovated in the style of its original Art Deco design, with portal windows, elegant tiling and some really unique decor choices. Its 25 rooms and suites are all memorable, and most of them have stunning views of the water. There’s a lap pool built into one of the staggered terraces, a beautiful spa, a gym, a hotel motorboat that will ferry you out to the Channel Islands, and an elegant restaurant.
- Dinard’s Hotel Barriere Le Grand is a unique stay too. Here, enjoy sea views from private terraces from most of the 86 elegant rooms and suites. With a personal butler service, a spoiling spa, and a huge pool — this is an indulgent choice.
For all-out luxury
- The Château de Locguénolé is situated just back from the estuary, outside Lorient, and surrounded by acres of its own woods, parklands and beautiful gardens, including walled gardens and a sun-trap of a pool. It has its own lake with a pontoon (perfect for fishing and sailing), plus there are tennis courts, and bikes, so plenty to do without leaving the grounds. Generously proportion suites come with every comfort and elegant original features. A gastronomic restaurant completes the picture.
- If you like the idea of being on a cruise ship, with the water views all around and the elegant facilities and glass and sunshine everywhere, but you don’t really fancy having to stay on it, then the Miramar La Cigale is the ideal solution: a wonderful white nautical-inspired hotel that sits pretty, right atop the water of its own purpose-built lake beside Port du Crouesty. With all the luxury trimmings, this is a unique and indulgent choice.
For contemporary style
- Hotel Sainte Barbe is a spectacular design hotel set atop a cliff overlooking the sea in picturesque Le Conquet. Luxurious rooms are sleek and contemporary with minimalist style highlighting the epic sea views. The state-of-the-art spa is unsurprisingly inspired by the properties of the ocean. Perfect for couples who want a change from the usual French stay.
For a luxury spa hotel
- Built right into the jagged cliffs of the Villaine estuary, the Domaine de Rochevilaine is a rather quirky 38 room hotel with an award-winning spa and incredible views of the ocean. Some of the suites are huge, with large living spaces as well as vast beds. The confident decor varies from room to room and includes both neutrals and reds. With a gourmet restaurant, an indoor pool, and a private art galley — this one is tough to beat!
For a golf break
- Domaine de la Bretesche is set across a picturesque 15th-century castle and its outbuildings. With every conceivable luxury including a spa and Michelin starred dining, plus an impressive 18-hole golf course, this is luxury defined and a great choice for those who want to stay on property.
For a luxury beach hotel
- Le Brittany in Roscoff is right on a sandy beach and it’s designed in a way to make the very most of its position and views. Part of the hotel has been converted from a traditional stone building, but there’s also an entirely new section, all glass and clean lines, where you’ll find many of the rooms, suites and apartments, and where there are huge floor to ceiling windows. The restaurant, in the older section of the building, has huge windows too, and a terrace, and serves gourmet seafood. There’s lots of space, elegant furnishings, and a pool.
- La Palmeraie is a chic hotel within a stone's throw of La Baule's glorious beach. Well designed rooms are clean and contemporary with high ceilings, whitewashed walls, and polished wooden floors. The fabulous restaurant specialises in seafood and is worthy of a visit alone. Modern beach perfection.
- L'Ocean is another contemporary beach stay in Le Croisic. Here, chic rooms are all white on white with minimalist furniture and luxurious bathrooms. However, the gourmet seafood restaurant, with floor to ceiling windows, is the real lure.
For a city break
- Balthazar Hotel & Spa is a five star design hotel in an elegant Breton townhouse in Rennes. There are 53 rooms and suites arranged over four floors, and on top is a terrace overlooking the city. There’s also a subterranean wellness centre and a gourmet restaurant run by Michelin-starred chef, Michel Rostang. Ideal for a couples getaway.
For families
- La Baule’s Hotel Barriere Le Royal offers a wonderful seafront spot. Excellent facilities include a kids club, a gym, a spa and both indoor and outdoor pools. There’s also a highly recommended restaurant. Aside from the location, this hotel makes the cut due to its sophisticated decor (classic and luxurious). The generous family suites make this ideal for families.
- For families where the kids are four and above, the La Villa du Guern could be the perfect water-view family escape. This chic, contemporary five room villa is just back from the water of the Auray estuary and overlooks the Morbihan Gulf. In addition to the small number of rooms, there’s a fantastic outdoor infinity pool and a spa. Their restaurant is open Thursday to Sunday, but they do a fantastic picnic lunch every day. The family suites are large and comfortable, but they do restrict children under four.
For foodies
- La Mare aux Oiseaux is a real foodie destination with 15 uniquely styled rooms and suites (some of which are on stilts over the water). The location, on the island of Fedrun in the beautiful National Park of Briere, really makes this property standout. An incredible setting for a fabulous Michelin starred meal.
- Modern and elegant Saint-Gregoire’s Le Saison - Les Patios is an intimate five room property. The Michelin starred restaurant has garnered praise far and wide for its modern French cuisine. Futuristic both in design and gastronomy.
For a stately chateau
- Chateau de la Villedubois offers an authentic Brittany experience in a 16th-century family estate. Stately interiors are peppered with family heirlooms while rooms are enormous and traditionally dressed. With mature gardens and even a 17th-century chapel, this is a grand rural stay.
For great value luxury
- Le Castel Marie-Louise is a luxurious manor house in La Baule, with a sort of château-esque look, and the sort of traditionally luxurious interiors that include dark red carpets, striped drapes, pleated lamps and fussy wallpaper designs. There are 31 rooms and suites, the best have beautiful sea views and private terraces to enjoy them from. In summer you can dine outdoors, and the gourmet French restaurant itself has huge windows overlooking gardens and the water. This is a romantic hotel, but with family suites too, and the location is ideal for exploring. A good all-rounder.
- Les Demeures de Marie is converted from an elegant mansion in the countryside just outside Rennes, this hotel is set amid large gardens, and has just five rooms and suites, which are all very private. The original part of the house has lots of charming features, with exposed stone walls and beams, and then there’s a modern kitchen with every creature comfort. A great choice for a well priced and intimate rural escape.
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