Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 13.5 for adults and EUR 9 for children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Baie de la Seine and Hermanville-sur-mer Beach. It is approximately 10.4 mi from Cabourg Beach and 1.8 mi from Sword Beach.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and children under 18 years of age do not incur the city tax.

Hôtel de Lion sur Mer

What guests think

Across recent reviews, travellers describe Hôtel de Lion sur Mer as a friendly, spotless, and comfortable small hotel, appreciated for its short walk to the beach and handy access to the Ouistreham ferry.

Owners and staff are repeatedly praised for warm, helpful service, accommodating late arrivals and pets. Rooms are generally small but well decorated and comfortable, with very clean bathrooms; one guest noted street-facing noise, and some miss in-room kettles. Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety, and simple evening food at the bar is appreciated; occasional quibbles include breakfast service format/hours and a slow dinner. Overall, it suits short coastal stays and ferry connections.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the bar for simple evening food and drinks. Parking is generally easy in nearby public lots, though it can be tricky on market days; pet-friendly policies are noted.

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Eric

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bon accueil. Chambre en excellent état. Restauration possible sur place.

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Lesley

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A gem of a hotel, clean, comfortable, warm, good breakfast and dinner, easy for parking, right in the town centre, 3 minutes walk from the beach. Friendly, welcoming owners and pleasant staff, very reasonably priced. I look forward to staying longer on a future visit. This is a good base for the D-Day trail, a seaside break, Caen and Bayeux (tapestry). Good choice of restaurants outwith the hotel too.

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Tone

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Vennlig personale. Koselig rom, rent med god seng. Variert og god frokost. Dekker alle behov for gjennomreise. Kort vei til strand og nydelig pizza på hjørnet. Søndag er markedsdag. Vær obs på parkeringsutfordringer.

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Emma

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent friendly family hotel. Extremely clean. The staff cannot do enough for you! Huge buffet breakfast. Excellent value for money. Extremely pet friendly! Superb!

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Wendy

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and comfortable. The owners were extremely helpful and thoughtful. It was especially nice being able to get food during the evening when we arrived. We will definitely be using this hotel again.

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lucy

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A one night stop before the ferry. Triple room, accomodating of our dog, very friendly service. Would recommend!

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benjamin

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

L accueil et la gentillesse des propriétaires, près de la plage, petit déjeuner excellent et facile pour se garer ( parking public à côté ).

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Jane

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked everything! Our room was comfortable ànd very pretty. The buffet breakfast was really good. The bar and seating area was great fun and the food offered in the evening was just right. The couple who run it are absolutely lovely and could not do enough for us. We would highly recommend this hotel.

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John

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late after the ferry crossing and was made welcome. Unfortunately the bar had shut, which was a shame as it seemed a convivial place, and a wind down after the journey would have been appreciated. The room was very clean and well provided. With a good shower and toiletries. the room was a little noisy as it was street facing, but after a good nights sleep. We enjoyed a substantial continental breakfast. The staff were very friendly and we would stay there again.

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David

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night before our early ferry the next morning. When we arrived in Lion sur Mer on the Sunday we found that nearly all the restaurants were closed for annual holidays. We understood from the hotel description that they had a bar and did ‘snacks’ so we resigned ourselves to a liquid evening meal. How wrong we were! We had the choice of tapas board, salads, steak and chips. The food was wonderful so if you are staying do have a ‘snack’ in the bar - you wont regret it. Our room was clean and comfortable and as we were only staying one night we booked a small room that was perfectly adequate. We would certainly go back again and stay longer next time.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is repeatedly described as impeccable throughout rooms and bathrooms. Guests frequently call the hotel spotless.

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Jonathan

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay near Caen. The hotel was so friendly and accommodating, even with our late arrival. Rooms were spotless and bed very comfortable. We will definitely be back!

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Lesley

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A gem of a hotel, clean, comfortable, warm, good breakfast and dinner, easy for parking, right in the town centre, 3 minutes walk from the beach. Friendly, welcoming owners and pleasant staff, very reasonably priced. I look forward to staying longer on a future visit. This is a good base for the D-Day trail, a seaside break, Caen and Bayeux (tapestry). Good choice of restaurants outwith the hotel too.

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Lars

7 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rent snyggt! Jag kan verkligen rekommendera hotellet! Super fint!

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Aline

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couple très sympathique et attentionnés envers les clients. La propreté des chambres et salle de bain irroprochables. Je recommande qualité prix top.

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Justin

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late, staff were waiting for us, the room was very clean, the en-suite was also very clean. The beds were so comfortable, I managed a 9hr sleep, when I can’t sleep in my own bed. I would thoroughly recommend.

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MOIRA

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel just few minutes walk from Sword Beach. Lovely clean room - nicely decorated - and impressive buffetbreakfast with good quality bread and wide choice.

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Rose

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

très bon acceuil ,et surtout très propre et calme petit déjeuner tres bien a conseiller

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David

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night before our early ferry the next morning. When we arrived in Lion sur Mer on the Sunday we found that nearly all the restaurants were closed for annual holidays. We understood from the hotel description that they had a bar and did ‘snacks’ so we resigned ourselves to a liquid evening meal. How wrong we were! We had the choice of tapas board, salads, steak and chips. The food was wonderful so if you are staying do have a ‘snack’ in the bar - you wont regret it. Our room was clean and comfortable and as we were only staying one night we booked a small room that was perfectly adequate. We would certainly go back again and stay longer next time.

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Solange

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

D' une irréprochable propreté, cet hôtel est parfait pour les amoureux de la tranquillité et de la belle simplicité. Les gérants font tout pour vous être agréables. Une belle découverte pour nous !!!!

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MARTINE

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Jolie chambre pleine de charme ,propreté irréprochable.Accueil au top avec le sourire et la gentillesse que ce soit Madame ou Monsieur . Petit déjeuner très copieux servi sous forme de buffet avec de bons croissants. Nous faisions les plages du débarquement et la situation de l'hôtel pour rayonner est super .

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Rooms

Rooms are small but comfortable and nicely decorated, with good beds; several guests found them ideal for short stays. One mentioned street-facing noise, and some would like in-room kettles or larger beds.

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Jonathan

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay near Caen. The hotel was so friendly and accommodating, even with our late arrival. Rooms were spotless and bed very comfortable. We will definitely be back!

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Gord

2 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A very modern yet historic hotel. The rooms are small as one would expect in an old building

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Lesley

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A gem of a hotel, clean, comfortable, warm, good breakfast and dinner, easy for parking, right in the town centre, 3 minutes walk from the beach. Friendly, welcoming owners and pleasant staff, very reasonably priced. I look forward to staying longer on a future visit. This is a good base for the D-Day trail, a seaside break, Caen and Bayeux (tapestry). Good choice of restaurants outwith the hotel too.

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Sarah

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Andre was helpful with our late arrival. We booked small doubles which were perfect for the one night. I’d book a larger room if sharing for a longer period. Hotel was very clean and beds very comfortable - I had a great nights sleep. Will definitely return.

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Robin

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is comfortable and well decorated, the owners are pleasent, and speak good English, breakfast was good with fresh produce, only thing that could make the stay better would have been tea /coffee making in the room.

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MOIRA

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel just few minutes walk from Sword Beach. Lovely clean room - nicely decorated - and impressive buffetbreakfast with good quality bread and wide choice.

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John

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late after the ferry crossing and was made welcome. Unfortunately the bar had shut, which was a shame as it seemed a convivial place, and a wind down after the journey would have been appreciated. The room was very clean and well provided. With a good shower and toiletries. the room was a little noisy as it was street facing, but after a good nights sleep. We enjoyed a substantial continental breakfast. The staff were very friendly and we would stay there again.

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Jan

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely welcome, small but nicely done bedroom. Bed comfy !

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A

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, comfortable, welcoming and so convenient for the Caen ferry. Recommended. Lion sur Mer is a nice little town with a fabulous beach close to a huge range of D-Day places of interest. Great fir an overnight stop or two.

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Gilbert

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was small but perfectly formed! Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Restaurant next door was a real useful bonus.

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Service

Service is a standout: owners and staff are warmly welcoming, helpful, and accommodating, including late arrivals and pets. A few isolated issues include a billing confusion and one report of attitude changing after payment.

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Jonathan

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay near Caen. The hotel was so friendly and accommodating, even with our late arrival. Rooms were spotless and bed very comfortable. We will definitely be back!

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Tracy

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful host

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Paul

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fortement conseillé pour le ferry. Bon emplacement. Accueil chaleureuse. J’y retournerai la prochain traversée. Merci.

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Eric

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bon accueil. Chambre en excellent état. Restauration possible sur place.

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Sarah

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Andre was helpful with our late arrival. We booked small doubles which were perfect for the one night. I’d book a larger room if sharing for a longer period. Hotel was very clean and beds very comfortable - I had a great nights sleep. Will definitely return.

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Tone

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Vennlig personale. Koselig rom, rent med god seng. Variert og god frokost. Dekker alle behov for gjennomreise. Kort vei til strand og nydelig pizza på hjørnet. Søndag er markedsdag. Vær obs på parkeringsutfordringer.

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Molly

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was wonderful! We came for Normandy Beach Races. The Hotel Is quaint and quiet. The owners are attentive and so nice. We had a wonderful breakfast each day. Recommend for any event or a beach get away!

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Robert

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Was a really great stay until we paid our bill I couldn’t fault this hotel for the first 4 days so helpfull and friendly but once we paid the bill he seemed to change 😡😡

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lucy

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A one night stop before the ferry. Triple room, accomodating of our dog, very friendly service. Would recommend!

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Richard

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service and very hospitable family run hotel.

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Location

Short walk to the beach and convenient for the Ouistreham or Caen ferry and D-Day sights; central in town and easy to find on the main road. One guest noted the hotel is not seafront, and a street-facing room heard some noise.

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Paul

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fortement conseillé pour le ferry. Bon emplacement. Accueil chaleureuse. J’y retournerai la prochain traversée. Merci.

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Lesley

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A gem of a hotel, clean, comfortable, warm, good breakfast and dinner, easy for parking, right in the town centre, 3 minutes walk from the beach. Friendly, welcoming owners and pleasant staff, very reasonably priced. I look forward to staying longer on a future visit. This is a good base for the D-Day trail, a seaside break, Caen and Bayeux (tapestry). Good choice of restaurants outwith the hotel too.

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Sandra

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Attention hôtel qui n’est pas en front de mer, mais sur une route. Le grand lit est une 190 de long (attention si vous êtes grand) et peu large. Petit déjeuner finit à 10:00 même le dimanche matin. Rien en libre service, dommage. Pas même Un café. Sinon propre et peu cher pour le coin. Restaurant en face sympathique et bon. Mer au bout d’un chemin en face.

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Kay

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is ideally suited as an hotel within easy reach of the ferry port at Ouistreham

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Shelby

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful, a quick 5 min walk to the beach. The staff were incredibly kind and such wonderful hosts. The petit déjeuner offered was so great, they offered a beautiful array of fresh fruits, baked goods and so much more. We would absolutely recommend this place to others!

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MOIRA

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel just few minutes walk from Sword Beach. Lovely clean room - nicely decorated - and impressive buffetbreakfast with good quality bread and wide choice.

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CLAIRE

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely inn, great hospitality, excellent breakfast. Short walk from the beach. Highly recommend.

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Carlos

19 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

bien situé

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Paul

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in early September, so not peak season. The owners are very helpful. Breakfast is excellent value if you want it. The hotel is very convenient for the local facilities and for the beach. It is easy to find being on the main coast road.

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A

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, comfortable, welcoming and so convenient for the Caen ferry. Recommended. Lion sur Mer is a nice little town with a fabulous beach close to a huge range of D-Day places of interest. Great fir an overnight stop or two.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality, variety, and value, often described as a generous buffet. Simple evening food at the bar is well liked; minor criticisms include breakfast service format or hours and an occasional slow dinner.

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Lesley

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A gem of a hotel, clean, comfortable, warm, good breakfast and dinner, easy for parking, right in the town centre, 3 minutes walk from the beach. Friendly, welcoming owners and pleasant staff, very reasonably priced. I look forward to staying longer on a future visit. This is a good base for the D-Day trail, a seaside break, Caen and Bayeux (tapestry). Good choice of restaurants outwith the hotel too.

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Robin

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is comfortable and well decorated, the owners are pleasent, and speak good English, breakfast was good with fresh produce, only thing that could make the stay better would have been tea /coffee making in the room.

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Molly

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was wonderful! We came for Normandy Beach Races. The Hotel Is quaint and quiet. The owners are attentive and so nice. We had a wonderful breakfast each day. Recommend for any event or a beach get away!

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Christelle

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

De passage dans la région, notre choix s'est fait au hasard. Nous sommes enchantés de notre séjour. La propreté de la chambre était impeccable, le service excellent. Pour notre dîner, c'est une cuisine simple mais efficace. Service un peu long.

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MOIRA

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel just few minutes walk from Sword Beach. Lovely clean room - nicely decorated - and impressive buffetbreakfast with good quality bread and wide choice.

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benjamin

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

L accueil et la gentillesse des propriétaires, près de la plage, petit déjeuner excellent et facile pour se garer ( parking public à côté ).

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Jane

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked everything! Our room was comfortable ànd very pretty. The buffet breakfast was really good. The bar and seating area was great fun and the food offered in the evening was just right. The couple who run it are absolutely lovely and could not do enough for us. We would highly recommend this hotel.

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Paul

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in early September, so not peak season. The owners are very helpful. Breakfast is excellent value if you want it. The hotel is very convenient for the local facilities and for the beach. It is easy to find being on the main coast road.

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Rose

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

très bon acceuil ,et surtout très propre et calme petit déjeuner tres bien a conseiller

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David

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night before our early ferry the next morning. When we arrived in Lion sur Mer on the Sunday we found that nearly all the restaurants were closed for annual holidays. We understood from the hotel description that they had a bar and did ‘snacks’ so we resigned ourselves to a liquid evening meal. How wrong we were! We had the choice of tapas board, salads, steak and chips. The food was wonderful so if you are staying do have a ‘snack’ in the bar - you wont regret it. Our room was clean and comfortable and as we were only staying one night we booked a small room that was perfectly adequate. We would certainly go back again and stay longer next time.

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Hôtel de Lion sur Mer

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