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La Maison Douce

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16.00 per person)
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
21 bis rue Suzanne Cothonneau, Saint-Martin-de-Re, 17410
  • St-Martin Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St-Martin Citadel
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • La Flotte Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Saint-Martin-de-Re

With a stay at La Maison Douce in Saint-Martin-de-Re, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of St-Martin Harbor and St-Martin Citadel. .This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Phare des Baleines and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from La Flotte Harbor.

What's nearby

  • St-Martin Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St-Martin Citadel - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Flotte Harbor - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Phare des Baleines - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ile de Re Bridge - 18 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Angoulins sur Mer Station - 32 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Tout du Cru - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'Insolite - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Pot d'Etain - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madame Sardine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Café de la Paix - ‬4 min walk

About this property

La Maison Douce

Hotel with a bar, a quick walk to St-Martin Harbor
La Maison Douce offers 14 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 16 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Changing table
  • Cot (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located on a street with security bollards. Guests are required to contact this property 24 hours prior to arrival to receive the access code.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 16.00 per night (1312 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Maison Douce Hotel Saint Martin de Re
Maison Douce Hotel
Maison Douce Saint Martin de Re
Maison Douce
La Maison Douce Saint Martin De Re, Ile De Re, France
La Maison Douce Hotel Saint Martin De Re
Maison Douce Hotel Saint-Martin-de-Re
Maison Douce Saint-Martin-de-Re
La Maison Douce
La Maison Douce Hotel
La Maison Douce Saint-Martin-de-Re
La Maison Douce Hotel Saint-Martin-de-Re

La Maison Douce Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. We had room 10 which I had seen some people moaning about in reviews as has no window, was dark with no ventilation and had a funny smell. Let me tell you that room 10 is great!!! Yes no window but doors have shutters which allow plenty of light and air in. Granted the wardrobe was a bit musty however nothing a bit of airing didn’t sort. If you want to stay at the Ritz, then book the Ritz, however if you want to stay at a beautiful French shabby chic cosy and tranquil hotel then this is for you!!! Cannot recommend highly enough!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

TERENCE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
( ) Authentically French; helpful staff (-) No lifts, and steep-ish narrow stairs to upstairs bedrooms; inconvenient parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super freindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were so lovely. Everything was so clean and it was so peaceful there. The garden is lovely and the breakfasts were yummy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok value

Reasonable value. Would have appreciated some milk in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren de

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location and charming hotel. Honestly think it’s 3 stars make it underrated! The pictures don’t do it justice. The staff we’re really attentive but never invasive. I’d go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull hotel and staff. I've stayed here twice and everything was perfect every time. It's in an ideal location walking distance to everything, the breakfast is delicious and the rooms are very charming :).

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Danila

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed

It was very disappointing having read such great reviews. I think we were in an older room….. toilet was like a black room! Black painted walls trying to hide pipes and poor wall condition. Holes in the floor where pipes come through. Bed head was old rusted shutters…..probably vintage but…… poor pillows and uncomfortable bed. Our paid parking had been double booked due to a clerical error. Location was fantastic and staff very nice. First time we’re stayed with a hotel.com place and felt so let down. It was not a cheap stay either! We’re well aware island life is not cheap as we live on one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Timothee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location. I didn't like the toilets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gareth, Swansea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky hotel, lovely staff, location great (in the middle of St Martin). It was an adventure finding it through the narrow cobbled streets and then had to park 1/2 mile away - fun though. Lovely courtyard ideal for an aperitif Would definitely recommend. Staff couldn't have been more helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

This was our third stay at La Maison Douce and - as on the previous visits - everything was perfect. The service was friendly and prompt, the rooms clean and tidy. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxana, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully maintained property in beautiful Saint Martin de Re! Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and very cosy

Great hotel. Very convenient and close to centre of town. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geraint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very comfortable B&B in a good location

Ile de Ré is a beautiful place to visit. Saint-Martin-de-Ré is so quaint and beautiful! The Maison Douce is nice, with a friendly staff and lots of lounges where you can read, visit, and have breakfast. The room we had was very nice, although not spacious.The location is within a minute's walk of the port with all its restaurants, boutiques, and the market (marché) -- not to be missed! The Wifi worked, but might prove difficult to connect to f you are not patient or not computer-savvy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Cute little hotel done up in old style, so don't expect mod cons - floors are old, doors slam... so can be noisy at times. Wifi didn't always work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very clean.great location. Charming hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming relaxed and friendly hotel

Located in the old town of St Martin it’s only a short stroll to the picturesque harbour, great restaurants and bars and some high end shopping. The pace of the town in October was very relaxed. Other small towns on Isle de Re are easily accessible by bike along safe flat bike paths. Staff at the hotel were extremely helpful in suggesting places to eat and visit. Both receptionists spoke excellent English. If arriving by train to La Rochelleits it’s possible to get a bus to St Martin but it’s a bit of a hike over cobbles to the hotel. Better to let the hotel arrange a taxi for you at La Rochelle station (approx 50 euros). Taxi drivers at the station taxi stand appeared a bit reluctant to make the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Deirdre, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

More for a couple not for a young family

Lovely hotel, I would however note that it’s not really equipped to deal with young children. Lots of status to the family room we stayed in and open staircase out of the room which was a hazard for our 2 year old twins! Friendly staff, lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Cramped, noisy and uncomfortable room. Good breakfast and pleasant garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trini, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in a traditional house

The hotel was very pretty and close to the centre of St Martin and the port. Superb for getting around and a lovely peaceful house. Only negative was the darkness of our bedroom, room 11. More lighting needed even with the curtains fully drawn on a sunny day. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very charming with a lovely garden to boot. It offers a delicious breakfast with all the French goodies The rooms are sparse but fine. The lesser attractive part is the bed and matlass. The bed is quite low to the ground, the matlass quite hard. Nevertheless I would go back again for the location is superbe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely but needs improvement

This is a lovely hotel but it is lacking in ambience and polish given the price tag. Lovely staff and garden. Room was very clean. Things that need improvement - dreadful wifi, cheap linen, terrible terrible lighting in the rooms - no ceiling lights only lamps so really difficult to actually see as the decor is grey and nasty instant coffee only in the room. A few easy things like an honesty bar, a cosy reception room and a nespresso machine in the cosy reception room would make this hotel a stand out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018