Hôtel Le Phare
$64
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Avg. for November
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$64
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hôtel Le Phare average $62 in March, the cheapest month, and $88 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $62 |
| February | $63 |
| March | $62 |
| April | $76 |
| May | $83 |
| June | $83 |
| July | $88 |
| August | $83 |
| September | $69 |
| October | $87 |
| November | $64 |
| December | $64 |
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Most expensive: July (~$88)
Cheapest: March (~$62)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Brasserie le Phare serving guests of Hôtel du Phare. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Ouistreham, Hôtel du Phare is near the bay, a 4-minute drive from Ouistreham Beach and 12 minutes from Caen Castle. This hotel is 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Juno Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Cabourg Beach.
What's nearby
Museum of the Atlantic Wall(0.8 miles)
Centre Equestre de Ouistreham(0.9 miles)
Casino Barriere(1 miles)
Ouistreham Beach(1 miles)
N4 Commando Museum(1.1 miles)
Baie de la Seine(1.1 miles)
Sword Beach(2.1 miles)
Hermanville-sur-mer Beach(2.4 miles)
Pegasus Bridge(2.9 miles)
Girafou(3.1 miles)
Hillman Fortress(3.5 miles)
Ranville War Cemetery(5 miles)
Sword Beach(5.4 miles)
Maison de la Baleine(5.8 miles)
La Delivrande War Cemetery(6.8 miles)
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)(14.6 miles)
Deauville (DOL-Normandie)(43.1 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Beach (Nearby)
Karaoke
Hiking
Location
10 Place du Général de Gaulle, Ouistreham, France
Museum of the Atlantic Wall (0.8 miles)
Centre Equestre de Ouistreham (0.9 miles)
Casino Barriere (1 miles)
Ouistreham Beach (1 miles)
N4 Commando Museum (1.1 miles)
Baie de la Seine (1.1 miles)
Room options
4
Family Room, 1 Bedroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
HeatingPrivate BathroomTV
5
Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s) (Free)
5
Double Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s) (Free)
3
Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingSeparate Bathtub and ShowerPrivate Bathroom
1
Double Room, Bathtub
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingBathtubPrivate Bathroom
2
Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingPrivate BathroomTV
Guest reviews of Hôtel Le Phare
8
Very good
Based on 1,905 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
52%
Family
21%
Group
15%
Solo
9%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Hôtel Le Phare is repeatedly chosen for its extremely convenient location by the ferry terminal, offering basic, good-value stopovers with friendly staff, a well-liked restaurant and breakfast, and simple rooms that suit short stays.
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Hôtel Le Phare is repeatedly chosen for its extremely convenient location by the ferry terminal, offering basic, good-value stopovers with friendly staff, a well-liked restaurant and breakfast, and simple rooms that suit short stays.
Rooms are often small and dated, with recurring maintenance frustrations such as tricky showers, worn décor, limited in-room amenities, and no lift, though many note comfortable beds. Cleanliness is generally acceptable, but multiple reviews mention bathroom odors, mold, and occasional lapses. Facilities are basic: public, time-limited parking nearby, Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and some guests experienced noise or brusque service. Best for a simple one-night stopover.
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Facilities
Basic facilities with an on-site bar and restaurant that many guests use, and pets are accepted. Expect no lift, public time-limited street parking rather than private parking, and Wi-Fi that can be patchy.
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Morten
Jun 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotellet reklamerer med gratis parkering men det har de desværre ikke når man kommer frem. Tilstanden er gammel og temmelig slidt. Beliggenheden tæt på færgen til England er ikke så charmerende.
Hotellet reklamerer med gratis parkering men det har de desværre ikke når man kommer frem. Tilstanden er gammel og temmelig slidt. Beliggenheden tæt på færgen til England er ikke så charmerende.
8
Christiane
Aug 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Très pratique pour une nuit au dernier moment, mais 2ème sans ascenseur pour les personnes âgées pas facile. Chambre a amélioré : tapisserie déchirée, des prises mal fixées et une petite télévision dans une alcove, qui ne permet pas à la personne à la droite du lit de la voir correctement. Le petit-déjeuner pas cher mais pas de salé ou fromage, passé le prix à 8 ou 9 euros au lieu de 6,50 permettrait de proposer du jambon et un fromage ou des œufs dur.
Très pratique pour une nuit au dernier moment, mais 2ème sans ascenseur pour les personnes âgées pas facile. Chambre a amélioré : tapisserie déchirée, des prises mal fixées et une petite télévision dans une alcove, qui ne permet pas à la personne à la droite du lit de la voir correctement. Le petit-déjeuner pas cher mais pas de salé ou fromage, passé le prix à 8 ou 9 euros au lieu de 6,50 permettrait de proposer du jambon et un fromage ou des œufs dur.
6
David
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel good ,parking only free for one hour (with hotel permit )which rq updating every hour till 7 pm then free till 9am, then updating every hour, restaurant staff rq training (booked table at 3pm to eat at 8 pm told full ,many French people came in after me and got table.
Hotel good ,parking only free for one hour (with hotel permit )which rq updating every hour till 7 pm then free till 9am, then updating every hour, restaurant staff rq training (booked table at 3pm to eat at 8 pm told full ,many French people came in after me and got table.
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Christopher
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Old,falling apart,musty smelling. No lift
Old,falling apart,musty smelling. No lift
10
Brian
Oct 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property I used for convenience for Ferry terminal. 5 minutes away. Rooms have everything you need. Bar restaurant seating outside. Staff speak English. Breakfast additional cost. Meals very good with fast service. Definitely use this hotel for future visits.
This property I used for convenience for Ferry terminal. 5 minutes away. Rooms have everything you need. Bar restaurant seating outside. Staff speak English. Breakfast additional cost. Meals very good with fast service. Definitely use this hotel for future visits.
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Roger
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
OK for a one night stay when you get off the ferry, as it's very close. However, the bar closes at 10pm, which isn't good timing, as that's when the ferry arrives! Rooms are small, clean and basic. Good breakfast buffet with local products.
OK for a one night stay when you get off the ferry, as it's very close. However, the bar closes at 10pm, which isn't good timing, as that's when the ferry arrives! Rooms are small, clean and basic. Good breakfast buffet with local products.
10
steve
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel right in the port with parking directly outside / perfect for an early ferry
Hotel right in the port with parking directly outside / perfect for an early ferry
4
Robert
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 11 nights
No lift only narrow stairs. WiFi only available in the reception area at times. No hot water available on three separate occasions. Worst continental breakfast ever had. Constantly asking for breakfast items to be replenished. No safe, fridge or tea or coffee facilities in the room. A certain member of staff extremely rude and abrupt [ others very good ].
No lift only narrow stairs. WiFi only available in the reception area at times. No hot water available on three separate occasions. Worst continental breakfast ever had. Constantly asking for breakfast items to be replenished. No safe, fridge or tea or coffee facilities in the room. A certain member of staff extremely rude and abrupt [ others very good ].
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Steven
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms need an update , the bathroom was tired and had a strong unpleasant smell as no plug in the sink and the shower was difficult to use . I wouldn’t recommend. But on the plus side it is pet friendly and the restaurant was very good .
The rooms need an update , the bathroom was tired and had a strong unpleasant smell as no plug in the sink and the shower was difficult to use . I wouldn’t recommend. But on the plus side it is pet friendly and the restaurant was very good .
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Sheila
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was close to the port. WiFi didn’t work in one of our rooms. Facilities very basic. Very noisy room overlooking the bar area, with people talking until the early hours. Restaurant food was excellent.
Hotel was close to the port. WiFi didn’t work in one of our rooms. Facilities very basic. Very noisy room overlooking the bar area, with people talking until the early hours. Restaurant food was excellent.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms clean and linens fresh. However, several reviews report bathroom odors, mold, and occasional pests or missed cleaning.
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10
Simon
May 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean hotel with helpful friendly staff Great location for the ferry to and from France
Very clean hotel with helpful friendly staff Great location for the ferry to and from France
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Nathalie
Jan 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
L'accueil est très cordial, la chambre très propre et jolie. Le lit est confortable. Le petit déjeuner est copieux. Le restaurant offre du choix et de la qualité. Agréable de ne pas ressortir le soir pour chercher à dîner...
L'accueil est très cordial, la chambre très propre et jolie. Le lit est confortable. Le petit déjeuner est copieux. Le restaurant offre du choix et de la qualité. Agréable de ne pas ressortir le soir pour chercher à dîner...
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ISABELLE
Mar 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Très déçue de ma nuit à l'hôtel, niveau propreté ce n'était pas conforme à mes attentes. Malgré qu'on m'a proposé de me changer de chambre pour problème d'odeur à cause du ménage mal fait, l'autre chambre avait des traces importantes de moisissure dans la salle de bains, ce n'est pas acceptable. Quand au personnel, très aimable et arrangeant. Par contre le restaurant et le petit déjeuner, super.
Très déçue de ma nuit à l'hôtel, niveau propreté ce n'était pas conforme à mes attentes. Malgré qu'on m'a proposé de me changer de chambre pour problème d'odeur à cause du ménage mal fait, l'autre chambre avait des traces importantes de moisissure dans la salle de bains, ce n'est pas acceptable. Quand au personnel, très aimable et arrangeant. Par contre le restaurant et le petit déjeuner, super.
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Neil
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Over-priced. Very basic accommodation. Bedroom dirty - had not been cleaned under the bed. Bathroom floor sticky. Cockroach in bathroom and on landing. Apart from check-in (taking payment) no contact with staff.
Over-priced. Very basic accommodation. Bedroom dirty - had not been cleaned under the bed. Bathroom floor sticky. Cockroach in bathroom and on landing. Apart from check-in (taking payment) no contact with staff.
2
G
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I have never in all my years of traveling stopped at worse Hotel than this one. The room is extremely dirty. The room and toilet smell, is like a sewer. The shower head was broken they attempted to repair it (did not) said they would come back (did not). The reception is occasionally manned so often when you need somebody there is no one there. Most thing are broken, no handles on wardrobe doors, no heating. The place is a disaster and unfit for human occupancy. Do not go anywhere near the place.
I have never in all my years of traveling stopped at worse Hotel than this one. The room is extremely dirty. The room and toilet smell, is like a sewer. The shower head was broken they attempted to repair it (did not) said they would come back (did not). The reception is occasionally manned so often when you need somebody there is no one there. Most thing are broken, no handles on wardrobe doors, no heating. The place is a disaster and unfit for human occupancy. Do not go anywhere near the place.
2
Fabien
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hôtel avec un personnel peu accueillant, une odeur désagréable dans les couloirs de « vieux », une chambre vétuste avec un papier peint très abîmé et des sanitaires aux murs moisis et sans eau chaude. A éviter !!
Hôtel avec un personnel peu accueillant, une odeur désagréable dans les couloirs de « vieux », une chambre vétuste avec un papier peint très abîmé et des sanitaires aux murs moisis et sans eau chaude. A éviter !!
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Roberta
Dec 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Yes the room was very clean and the staff were very nice and breakfast was lovely we will stay there again.
Yes the room was very clean and the staff were very nice and breakfast was lovely we will stay there again.
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Elaine
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Limited reception time. Bathroom smelt dank. Very high step to shower. Main benefit was close proximity to ferry.
Limited reception time. Bathroom smelt dank. Very high step to shower. Main benefit was close proximity to ferry.
6
Patricia
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A budget hotel close to the ferry. Very dated; small rooms and strange sewage smell in bathroom. Excellent location for the ferry to Portsmouth. Breakfast very good.
A budget hotel close to the ferry. Very dated; small rooms and strange sewage smell in bathroom. Excellent location for the ferry to Portsmouth. Breakfast very good.
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Briony
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We checked in just as the clock turned 11pm (it took all that time to get through passport control off the ferry), and thankfully the reception was still open. The man who welcomed us spoke good enough English, but allowed me to speak bad French to him! We parked in the municipal carpark opposite, which is free at that time of night, until 9am. We had to pay visitor's tax for all our party (not just the adults, as Hotels.com states), but it's only 90 cents per person. Our triple room was up two flights of quite easy stairs, and was delightful. Because of the layout, we had quite a lot of space for our bags. The room was presented beautifully, and was really clean and welcoming. It was double aspect, and had views of the lighthouse, ferry, and canal; despite this, it wasn't noisy in the morning. The shower room was very small, so this wouldn't be the room for you if you are of a larger size! We didn't eat at the hotel, as I favour the boulangerie in town for a first day's breakfast. We enjoyed our stay, and I'd absolutely stay here again in the future. I'd like to stay for longer.
We checked in just as the clock turned 11pm (it took all that time to get through passport control off the ferry), and thankfully the reception was still open. The man who welcomed us spoke good enough English, but allowed me to speak bad French to him! We parked in the municipal carpark opposite, which is free at that time of night, until 9am. We had to pay visitor's tax for all our party (not just the adults, as Hotels.com states), but it's only 90 cents per person. Our triple room was up two flights of quite easy stairs, and was delightful. Because of the layout, we had quite a lot of space for our bags. The room was presented beautifully, and was really clean and welcoming. It was double aspect, and had views of the lighthouse, ferry, and canal; despite this, it wasn't noisy in the morning. The shower room was very small, so this wouldn't be the room for you if you are of a larger size! We didn't eat at the hotel, as I favour the boulangerie in town for a first day's breakfast. We enjoyed our stay, and I'd absolutely stay here again in the future. I'd like to stay for longer.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally small, basic, and dated with limited amenities, and several guests note maintenance issues like awkward showers, worn fixtures, and small beds. Many still found the beds comfortable and the space adequate for an overnight stop.
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Roberta
Jan 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed one night before our trip and one night after. The first one the room was was clean but tatty with a window that we could not close and peeling wallpaper in places. The second which was last night was bad , really tiny with tatty wallpaper and a very very uncomfortable bed and i took great objection to having a water proof mattress protecter on the bed , i found it insulting and unable to sleep on it so myself and my husband sat up most of the night, plus the bed was supposed to be a double but was really small with a dip in the middle. As we have a small dog i dont expect a five star room but at least a three this was a zero. We definately will not be returning
We stayed one night before our trip and one night after. The first one the room was was clean but tatty with a window that we could not close and peeling wallpaper in places. The second which was last night was bad , really tiny with tatty wallpaper and a very very uncomfortable bed and i took great objection to having a water proof mattress protecter on the bed , i found it insulting and unable to sleep on it so myself and my husband sat up most of the night, plus the bed was supposed to be a double but was really small with a dip in the middle. As we have a small dog i dont expect a five star room but at least a three this was a zero. We definately will not be returning
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David
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice smile and welcome on reception, BUT the room was very small, Dirty, shower head was loose and not easy to use , and shower would not drain as fast as the water cam out the tap.
Nice smile and welcome on reception, BUT the room was very small, Dirty, shower head was loose and not easy to use , and shower would not drain as fast as the water cam out the tap.
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Sylvia
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great position to catch the early morning ferry to Portsmouth. Rooms are a bit tired but clean.
Great position to catch the early morning ferry to Portsmouth. Rooms are a bit tired but clean.
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Stephane
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chambre vieillotte, la fermeture de la fenêtre laisse à désirer, tv microscopique. Literie ok
Chambre vieillotte, la fermeture de la fenêtre laisse à désirer, tv microscopique. Literie ok
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Roger
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
OK for a one night stay when you get off the ferry, as it's very close. However, the bar closes at 10pm, which isn't good timing, as that's when the ferry arrives! Rooms are small, clean and basic. Good breakfast buffet with local products.
OK for a one night stay when you get off the ferry, as it's very close. However, the bar closes at 10pm, which isn't good timing, as that's when the ferry arrives! Rooms are small, clean and basic. Good breakfast buffet with local products.
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john
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location spot on for overnighting before ferry crossing. Restaurant pretty good too. But our double room was comparatively small, as was the bed, with little room to move around the bed or room. No kettle, tea or coffee, nor water. Bathroom ok. Overall our 100 euro cost was, by normal French standards, well over the top.
Location spot on for overnighting before ferry crossing. Restaurant pretty good too. But our double room was comparatively small, as was the bed, with little room to move around the bed or room. No kettle, tea or coffee, nor water. Bathroom ok. Overall our 100 euro cost was, by normal French standards, well over the top.
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sharon
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to ferry terminal with selection of restaurants around. Staff very friendly and had excellent dinner. Bedroom small and old fashioned but adequate for ferry stopover and was priced accordingly. Bathroom was very disappointing. Toilet had noisy macerator which spurted water into sink. Shower was raised and door did not open fully as sink too close. Made leaving shower a risky manoeuvre especially as shower floor slippy
Very close to ferry terminal with selection of restaurants around. Staff very friendly and had excellent dinner. Bedroom small and old fashioned but adequate for ferry stopover and was priced accordingly. Bathroom was very disappointing. Toilet had noisy macerator which spurted water into sink. Shower was raised and door did not open fully as sink too close. Made leaving shower a risky manoeuvre especially as shower floor slippy
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Robert
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 11 nights
No lift only narrow stairs. WiFi only available in the reception area at times. No hot water available on three separate occasions. Worst continental breakfast ever had. Constantly asking for breakfast items to be replenished. No safe, fridge or tea or coffee facilities in the room. A certain member of staff extremely rude and abrupt [ others very good ].
No lift only narrow stairs. WiFi only available in the reception area at times. No hot water available on three separate occasions. Worst continental breakfast ever had. Constantly asking for breakfast items to be replenished. No safe, fridge or tea or coffee facilities in the room. A certain member of staff extremely rude and abrupt [ others very good ].
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Roger
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A dangerous shower. Controls broken. Clearly damp with plaster peeling off the walls. A window that is broken and cannot be closed so you have to endure the noise of the HGVs heading to the Port. Horrible.
A dangerous shower. Controls broken. Clearly damp with plaster peeling off the walls. A window that is broken and cannot be closed so you have to endure the noise of the HGVs heading to the Port. Horrible.
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Briony
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We checked in just as the clock turned 11pm (it took all that time to get through passport control off the ferry), and thankfully the reception was still open. The man who welcomed us spoke good enough English, but allowed me to speak bad French to him! We parked in the municipal carpark opposite, which is free at that time of night, until 9am. We had to pay visitor's tax for all our party (not just the adults, as Hotels.com states), but it's only 90 cents per person. Our triple room was up two flights of quite easy stairs, and was delightful. Because of the layout, we had quite a lot of space for our bags. The room was presented beautifully, and was really clean and welcoming. It was double aspect, and had views of the lighthouse, ferry, and canal; despite this, it wasn't noisy in the morning. The shower room was very small, so this wouldn't be the room for you if you are of a larger size! We didn't eat at the hotel, as I favour the boulangerie in town for a first day's breakfast. We enjoyed our stay, and I'd absolutely stay here again in the future. I'd like to stay for longer.
We checked in just as the clock turned 11pm (it took all that time to get through passport control off the ferry), and thankfully the reception was still open. The man who welcomed us spoke good enough English, but allowed me to speak bad French to him! We parked in the municipal carpark opposite, which is free at that time of night, until 9am. We had to pay visitor's tax for all our party (not just the adults, as Hotels.com states), but it's only 90 cents per person. Our triple room was up two flights of quite easy stairs, and was delightful. Because of the layout, we had quite a lot of space for our bags. The room was presented beautifully, and was really clean and welcoming. It was double aspect, and had views of the lighthouse, ferry, and canal; despite this, it wasn't noisy in the morning. The shower room was very small, so this wouldn't be the room for you if you are of a larger size! We didn't eat at the hotel, as I favour the boulangerie in town for a first day's breakfast. We enjoyed our stay, and I'd absolutely stay here again in the future. I'd like to stay for longer.
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Service
Staff are often friendly, welcoming, and helpful at check-in, with some standout assistance. That said, a few reviews report brusque attitudes, limited reception cover, slow service in the bar/restaurant, and one poorly handled night alarm.
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Joanna
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I do stay here 3 times a year but it’s busy. I don’t expect to be remembered but I was and that is welcoming. Particularly good as a solo traveller. I feel looked after in le phare. Plus I enjoy the atmosphere and location when having supper. The rooms are very clean.
I do stay here 3 times a year but it’s busy. I don’t expect to be remembered but I was and that is welcoming. Particularly good as a solo traveller. I feel looked after in le phare. Plus I enjoy the atmosphere and location when having supper. The rooms are very clean.
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Christophe
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Awful hotel, not very clean and shocking attitude to guests. Convenient for an early ferry from Caen but obvious from the state of the hotel and attitude of staff that they were not interested or expecting guests to ever come back.
Awful hotel, not very clean and shocking attitude to guests. Convenient for an early ferry from Caen but obvious from the state of the hotel and attitude of staff that they were not interested or expecting guests to ever come back.
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Arthur
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All male staff some of whom were very brusque and grumpy.
All male staff some of whom were very brusque and grumpy.
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G
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I have never in all my years of traveling stopped at worse Hotel than this one. The room is extremely dirty. The room and toilet smell, is like a sewer. The shower head was broken they attempted to repair it (did not) said they would come back (did not). The reception is occasionally manned so often when you need somebody there is no one there. Most thing are broken, no handles on wardrobe doors, no heating. The place is a disaster and unfit for human occupancy. Do not go anywhere near the place.
I have never in all my years of traveling stopped at worse Hotel than this one. The room is extremely dirty. The room and toilet smell, is like a sewer. The shower head was broken they attempted to repair it (did not) said they would come back (did not). The reception is occasionally manned so often when you need somebody there is no one there. Most thing are broken, no handles on wardrobe doors, no heating. The place is a disaster and unfit for human occupancy. Do not go anywhere near the place.
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Viva
Dec 20, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
the fire warning sounded at . 3 am and everybody got down stairs. the manager was nowhere to be found or the source of the fire . A french guest phoned the fird brigade and 2 other English guests went out side to find out if the manager was any where on site,He was sound asleep in his appartment The alarm does not sound in his appartement Viva Vyse
the fire warning sounded at . 3 am and everybody got down stairs. the manager was nowhere to be found or the source of the fire . A french guest phoned the fird brigade and 2 other English guests went out side to find out if the manager was any where on site,He was sound asleep in his appartment The alarm does not sound in his appartement Viva Vyse
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David
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The receptionist on Saturday night was brilliant. I wanted to make another reservation for August and immediately he took care of it Food in the reception is very good and the beer ( Afligem) tasted even better after arriving from Tours. Very close to the D day beaches and Pegasus bridge
The receptionist on Saturday night was brilliant. I wanted to make another reservation for August and immediately he took care of it Food in the reception is very good and the beer ( Afligem) tasted even better after arriving from Tours. Very close to the D day beaches and Pegasus bridge
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john
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a good value for money hotel and couldn't be more convenient for the ferry terminal and catching the morning ferry. The room was fairly basic but clean and worked perfectly well for an overnight stop. Reception was friendly and helpful.
This is a good value for money hotel and couldn't be more convenient for the ferry terminal and catching the morning ferry. The room was fairly basic but clean and worked perfectly well for an overnight stop. Reception was friendly and helpful.
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Ian
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel in great position for the ferry terminal. Stayed many times and always found the staff in both the reception and restaurant to be friendly and helpful. Great choice of food always well prepared.
Good hotel in great position for the ferry terminal. Stayed many times and always found the staff in both the reception and restaurant to be friendly and helpful. Great choice of food always well prepared.
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William
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Dreadful service I chose the hotel for its convenience and the fact that twenty years ago I enjoyed a good meal there. How times have changed. The owner was surly and unpleasant. We were not made to feel welcome. The service at the bars was awful and we chose not to use ut after the first twenty-minute wait for someone to ask us what we wanted. The room was big enough but the facilities were primitive. A paper cup in the bathroom and just a bar of soap and a sachet of shampoo allied to the kind of toilet paper we used in the 1960s was not good. There were no coffee-making facilities. The rooms were up a steep and narrow staircase and as the doors all slammed it made for a noisy awakening at 6 am. Not what you want on a holiday.The room was not made up for 36 hours after we arrived. This was my worst hotel experience in the last twenty-five years. There are other hotels which are just as convenient in Outistreham. I would read the reviews for them and then decide.
Dreadful service I chose the hotel for its convenience and the fact that twenty years ago I enjoyed a good meal there. How times have changed. The owner was surly and unpleasant. We were not made to feel welcome. The service at the bars was awful and we chose not to use ut after the first twenty-minute wait for someone to ask us what we wanted. The room was big enough but the facilities were primitive. A paper cup in the bathroom and just a bar of soap and a sachet of shampoo allied to the kind of toilet paper we used in the 1960s was not good. There were no coffee-making facilities. The rooms were up a steep and narrow staircase and as the doors all slammed it made for a noisy awakening at 6 am. Not what you want on a holiday.The room was not made up for 36 hours after we arrived. This was my worst hotel experience in the last twenty-five years. There are other hotels which are just as convenient in Outistreham. I would read the reviews for them and then decide.
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Ian
May 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived late but the staff were waiting to welcome us. Breakfast was excellent. The Bar was reasonably priced. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was excellent ideally placed for the ferry port.
We arrived late but the staff were waiting to welcome us. Breakfast was excellent. The Bar was reasonably priced. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was excellent ideally placed for the ferry port.
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Location
Extremely convenient for the Ouistreham ferry terminal, with easy access to town, seafront, and D-Day sites; many use it for one-night stopovers. Parking is mainly public and time-limited, and a few reviews mention noise or car security concerns.
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Claire
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel calme et bien situé pour prendre le bateau
Hotel calme et bien situé pour prendre le bateau
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Barbara
Dec 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel and restaurant were excellent. The room was small but clean and as requested we were allocated a room on the first floor near the stairs. However, as a warning to future guests this is an area where there are a lot of immigrant young men who spent most of the night tryhing to break into cars particularly UK cars. People should not leave any valuable in cars and should be aware of this problem. Police presence but not all the time. Do not let you put off staying here but just be aware.
The hotel and restaurant were excellent. The room was small but clean and as requested we were allocated a room on the first floor near the stairs. However, as a warning to future guests this is an area where there are a lot of immigrant young men who spent most of the night tryhing to break into cars particularly UK cars. People should not leave any valuable in cars and should be aware of this problem. Police presence but not all the time. Do not let you put off staying here but just be aware.
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Brian
Apr 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's 5 minutes from Ferry terminal. Clean, has everything you want. Breakfast extra cost but very good. For early Ferry crossings its absolutely perfect.
It's 5 minutes from Ferry terminal. Clean, has everything you want. Breakfast extra cost but very good. For early Ferry crossings its absolutely perfect.
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Fiona
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room and perfect location for the ferry
Great room and perfect location for the ferry
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Mark
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great hotel very close to the ferry terminal. Just a ten minute walk to the main shopping area and seafront. Bus stop right outside for express bus into Caen Town Center. Staff were really friendly and helpful. May be worth bringing extra toiletries as was only supplied one small pack a day. Would certainly stay here again!
Great hotel very close to the ferry terminal. Just a ten minute walk to the main shopping area and seafront. Bus stop right outside for express bus into Caen Town Center. Staff were really friendly and helpful. May be worth bringing extra toiletries as was only supplied one small pack a day. Would certainly stay here again!
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john
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a good value for money hotel and couldn't be more convenient for the ferry terminal and catching the morning ferry. The room was fairly basic but clean and worked perfectly well for an overnight stop. Reception was friendly and helpful.
This is a good value for money hotel and couldn't be more convenient for the ferry terminal and catching the morning ferry. The room was fairly basic but clean and worked perfectly well for an overnight stop. Reception was friendly and helpful.
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ian
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is ideally situated and we use it often for an overnight stay before travelling back to the UK on the nearby ferry service.
The hotel is ideally situated and we use it often for an overnight stay before travelling back to the UK on the nearby ferry service.
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David
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel and restaurant is only about 300m from the ferry terminal. It has a very good restaurant that has a wide range of options. The rooms are adequate but very dated and in need of some work. The staff are very helpful and friendly and there is plenty of parking either directly outside or just across the road.
The hotel and restaurant is only about 300m from the ferry terminal. It has a very good restaurant that has a wide range of options. The rooms are adequate but very dated and in need of some work. The staff are very helpful and friendly and there is plenty of parking either directly outside or just across the road.
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Susannah
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel fine but car was broken into outside the hotel
Hotel fine but car was broken into outside the hotel
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Robert
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It’s 2* hotel and in that respect it’s just that, but fine. Comfortable bed. Fantastic location next to the Port but a fair bit of port traffic during the night.
It’s 2* hotel and in that respect it’s just that, but fine. Comfortable bed. Fantastic location next to the Port but a fair bit of port traffic during the night.
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Dining
On-site dining and breakfast are widely praised for quality and choice, with several guests recommending dinner. Experiences are not universal, with some reporting slow service or disappointing dishes and a few finding breakfast limited.
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Steven
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean basic rooms, excellent restaurant. Superb for stayover after or before ferry crossing.
Clean basic rooms, excellent restaurant. Superb for stayover after or before ferry crossing.
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Nathalie
Jan 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
L'accueil est très cordial, la chambre très propre et jolie. Le lit est confortable. Le petit déjeuner est copieux. Le restaurant offre du choix et de la qualité. Agréable de ne pas ressortir le soir pour chercher à dîner...
L'accueil est très cordial, la chambre très propre et jolie. Le lit est confortable. Le petit déjeuner est copieux. Le restaurant offre du choix et de la qualité. Agréable de ne pas ressortir le soir pour chercher à dîner...
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David
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel good ,parking only free for one hour (with hotel permit )which rq updating every hour till 7 pm then free till 9am, then updating every hour, restaurant staff rq training (booked table at 3pm to eat at 8 pm told full ,many French people came in after me and got table.
Hotel good ,parking only free for one hour (with hotel permit )which rq updating every hour till 7 pm then free till 9am, then updating every hour, restaurant staff rq training (booked table at 3pm to eat at 8 pm told full ,many French people came in after me and got table.
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Harry
Jan 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Booked this like 90% of UK guests. Couldn't take the breakfast as we were on the early ferry. Receptionist was really good and spoke perfect English. Ate in the restaurant, very friendly, reasonably priced and good was very good, catered for my gluten- free, non dairy and non meat companion. Staff were really good and great for our 4-legged friend. Only slightly disappointed by our room, it was fine but really needs a bit of modernisation, bed was comfortable, facilities OK. Really convenient for the ferry. We had had problems with immigrants in the local area before BUT saw none during this stop and the security at the hotel was good.
Booked this like 90% of UK guests. Couldn't take the breakfast as we were on the early ferry. Receptionist was really good and spoke perfect English. Ate in the restaurant, very friendly, reasonably priced and good was very good, catered for my gluten- free, non dairy and non meat companion. Staff were really good and great for our 4-legged friend. Only slightly disappointed by our room, it was fine but really needs a bit of modernisation, bed was comfortable, facilities OK. Really convenient for the ferry. We had had problems with immigrants in the local area before BUT saw none during this stop and the security at the hotel was good.
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Neil
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Over-priced. Very basic accommodation. Bedroom dirty - had not been cleaned under the bed. Bathroom floor sticky. Cockroach in bathroom and on landing. Apart from check-in (taking payment) no contact with staff.
Over-priced. Very basic accommodation. Bedroom dirty - had not been cleaned under the bed. Bathroom floor sticky. Cockroach in bathroom and on landing. Apart from check-in (taking payment) no contact with staff.
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Graham
Nov 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent restaurant and the lightest and best bread ever for breakfast !
Excellent restaurant and the lightest and best bread ever for breakfast !
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ANTHONY
Jan 31, 2025
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Restaurant in the past was great but on this visit service was slow mussels very poor. Will try another hotel next time.
Restaurant in the past was great but on this visit service was slow mussels very poor. Will try another hotel next time.
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ANGEL
Oct 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sterk verouderd hotel, renovatie is absoluut nodig. Zeer kleine standaardkamer zonder mogelijkheden om de bagage op te bergen. Kleine verouderde badkamer met beschimmelde muren. Zeer drukke en luidruchtige bar/restaurant. Geen eigen parking, openbare betalende parking vlak naast. Zeer beperkt ontbijt, voor 11 Euro pp. kan dit zeker geen buffet worden genoemd. Dit hotel is geen 2 sterren waard.
Sterk verouderd hotel, renovatie is absoluut nodig. Zeer kleine standaardkamer zonder mogelijkheden om de bagage op te bergen. Kleine verouderde badkamer met beschimmelde muren. Zeer drukke en luidruchtige bar/restaurant. Geen eigen parking, openbare betalende parking vlak naast. Zeer beperkt ontbijt, voor 11 Euro pp. kan dit zeker geen buffet worden genoemd. Dit hotel is geen 2 sterren waard.
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Ian
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel in great position for the ferry terminal. Stayed many times and always found the staff in both the reception and restaurant to be friendly and helpful. Great choice of food always well prepared.
Good hotel in great position for the ferry terminal. Stayed many times and always found the staff in both the reception and restaurant to be friendly and helpful. Great choice of food always well prepared.
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Geoff
Sep 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here the night before catching the ferry home as you can see the ship from the front of the hotel. Dinner was excellent with a good choice (and not all come with frites!) and well cooked. Excellent, strong, local Normandy beer also available. Friendly staff, some with very good English. Rooms are quite basic but fine for an overnight stay although the carpet in ours could have done with a clean. No private off street parking but limited free parking on-street at the front. This requires a blue disc (supplied by the hotel) and is time limited, although the disc is not required after 19:00. The night we stayed there was a karaoke session which all the French, British and Dutch diners joined in.
We stayed here the night before catching the ferry home as you can see the ship from the front of the hotel. Dinner was excellent with a good choice (and not all come with frites!) and well cooked. Excellent, strong, local Normandy beer also available. Friendly staff, some with very good English. Rooms are quite basic but fine for an overnight stay although the carpet in ours could have done with a clean. No private off street parking but limited free parking on-street at the front. This requires a blue disc (supplied by the hotel) and is time limited, although the disc is not required after 19:00. The night we stayed there was a karaoke session which all the French, British and Dutch diners joined in.
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Fiona
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
man on the bar, very abrupt, when asked a question re food in restaurant just said dont know, instead of saying i will find out, so we didnt eat. problem with room we had, eventually a gentleman who looked like a chef came to our aid, and gave us a much nicer room, he was very pleasant and helpful. overall the hotel looking tired, but was comfortable.
man on the bar, very abrupt, when asked a question re food in restaurant just said dont know, instead of saying i will find out, so we didnt eat. problem with room we had, eventually a gentleman who looked like a chef came to our aid, and gave us a much nicer room, he was very pleasant and helpful. overall the hotel looking tired, but was comfortable.
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Stuart
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a great location for either walking around Ouistraham or more likely catching the ferry to Portsmouth. It is a little dated now and the bedroom (we had) could do with some modernising. That said, the bed was very comfortable and the bedding clean. The breakfast at 11 euro is probably not worth it (very basic and not much variety) but although we didn't eat dinner there the food coming from the kitchen looked good and there was enough on the menu for everyone. Limited parking out front was handy and there is an EV charging point for two vehicles available but I don't know how quick it is. The team were friendly and we had no issues with check in or leaving. It's also pet friendly and being so close to the port I would book again.
The hotel is in a great location for either walking around Ouistraham or more likely catching the ferry to Portsmouth. It is a little dated now and the bedroom (we had) could do with some modernising. That said, the bed was very comfortable and the bedding clean. The breakfast at 11 euro is probably not worth it (very basic and not much variety) but although we didn't eat dinner there the food coming from the kitchen looked good and there was enough on the menu for everyone. Limited parking out front was handy and there is an EV charging point for two vehicles available but I don't know how quick it is. The team were friendly and we had no issues with check in or leaving. It's also pet friendly and being so close to the port I would book again.
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S E
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Ideally located for the boat, smartened up recently, good sound insulation from the road. Good food in the restaurant
Ideally located for the boat, smartened up recently, good sound insulation from the road. Good food in the restaurant
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ian
Oct 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Pet friendly, needs updating but the price fair and close to ferry
Pet friendly, needs updating but the price fair and close to ferry
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Stephen
Oct 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Decent price and good location for the ferru, room is old but comfy, no hot water in the shower at 7.00am, breakfast was very limited, the staff aren,t very friendly.
Decent price and good location for the ferru, room is old but comfy, no hot water in the shower at 7.00am, breakfast was very limited, the staff aren,t very friendly.
FAQs about Hôtel Le Phare
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 11 for adults and children.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival for arrangements.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in Ouistreham, just a 4-minute drive from Ouistreham Beach and 12 minutes from Caen Castle. It is also near several attractions, including the Museum of the Atlantic Wall (1.2 km) and Casino Barriere (1.6 km).
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- 2026-11-15: 74.543397785141USD
- 2026-11-16: 72.96861631881714USD
- 2026-11-17: 67.80274556623077USD
- 2026-11-18: 69.376756428154USD
- 2026-11-19: 69.75772611928558USD
- 2026-11-20: 67.26136600683594USD
- 2026-11-21: 78.00874583889771USD
- 2026-11-22: 73.47720666096497USD
- 2026-11-23: 74.73039778636169USD
- 2026-11-24: 66.9906783677063USD
- 2026-11-25: 70.01839162007141USD
- 2026-11-26: 69.60734695163727USD
- 2026-11-27: 70.46593725028228USD
- 2026-11-28: 74.55996577975463USD
- 2026-11-29: 74.88077695401USD
- 2026-11-30: 67.90300119875336USD
- 2026-12-01: 67.26271028340149USD
- 2026-12-02: 69.33665503137208USD
- 2026-12-03: 71.36462894570923USD
- 2026-12-04: 70.2890835403366USD
- 2026-12-05: 71.41876390485382USD
- 2026-12-06: 70.52617710873413USD
- 2026-12-07: 71.6569705684967USD
- 2026-12-08: 69.33665503137208USD
- 2026-12-09: 69.00581315650177USD
- 2026-12-10: 71.68263169503784USD
- 2026-12-11: 66.46056675710297USD
- 2026-12-12: 68.65491844267272USD
- 2026-12-13: 71.6569705684967USD
- 2026-12-14: 70.35107010209656USD
- 2026-12-15: 69.33665503137208USD
- 2026-12-16: 66.96060339040375USD
- 2026-12-17: 69.06596739224243USD
- 2026-12-18: 71.6569705684967USD
- 2026-12-19: 71.41876390485382USD
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The front desk is open daily from noon - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
- 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
- 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.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11 for adults and EUR 11 for children
- Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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