The ever popular Citadel is home to a large number of St-Malo hotels. Most visitors choose to stay within the walls, an area also referred to as “intra-muros”. This is the centre for nightlife with an array of vibrant bars, restaurants and cafes.
There is a large selection of hotels to choose from but the prime location does mean that rooms are charged at a premium rate and in the busy summer season those with restaurants may insist that guests eat in. Car parking is often extra and this can be expensive.
For those who don’t mind starting their evening with a stroll or taxi ride, there are a long string of hotels on or near the seafront eastwards towards Parame. Here, finding a room with a sea-view is much more likely.
Hotels within the Walls
Hotel France Chateaubriand (4-star) – 12, Place Chateaubriand – 02 99 56 66 52
This hotel is positioned in the liveliest square of the same name. There are 81 rooms furnished in an elegant style and those on the upper floors have sea-views over the town walls.
The top class restaurant with terrace serves traditional French cuisine and seafood.
Hotel des Marins (3-star) – 2, Rue des Marins – 02 99 40 86 62
This modern hotel, renovated in 2004, can be found between the Grande Porte gate and Cathedrale St-Vincent.
There are 50 rooms decorated in a contemporary fashion. Breakfast buffet – no restaurant.
Hotel Cartier (3-star) – 1, Rue Corne de Cerf – 02 99 56 30 00
This hotel is located just inside the citadel walls, close to Place Chateaubriand.
With its distinctive wedge shape, Hotel Cartier was completely refurbished in 2007 and boasts a stylishly modern interior.
There are 35 rooms set over 5 floors. Breakfast buffet – no restaurant.
Hôtel Ajoncs d’Or (3-star) – 10, Rue des Forgeurs – 02 99 40 85 03
Set in the south eastern part of St-Malo Old Town the Hotel Ajoncs d’Or is a small family-run hotel of 22 rooms.
Each of the rooms is individually decorated and features original artwork. Breakfast room / bar. No evening meals.
Hôtel de l’Univers (3-star) – 12, Place Chateaubriand – 02 99 40 89 52
Another hotel on the bustling Place Chateaubriad, the L’Univers has 63 characterful rooms.
In addition there is an excellent restaurant with patio terrace for summer dining and a nautically themed bar.
Hotel Bristol Union (2-star) – 4, Place Poissonnerie – 02 99 40 83 36
The Bristol Union stands in a small square just off Grande Rue with 27 rooms and 4 family suites.
Some of the rooms are on the small side though comfortable and clean.
There’s a bar but no restaurant. Breakfast buffet.
Anne de Bretagne (2-star) – 12, Place Chateaubriand – 02 99 40 89 52
Located on the Rue St Thomas close to Place Chateaubriand this budget hotel has 47 basic but comfortable rooms.
Bed and breakfast only.
Hotels outside of the Walls
Hotel Oceania Saint Malo (4-star) – 2, Rue Joseph Loth, Chaussee du Sillon – 02 99 56 84 84
The modern glass fronted Hotel Oceania is situated on the seafront of Sillon beach approximately 200 m from the citadel.
The hotel was completely renovated in 2008 and there are 78 stylish rooms with sea-views available.
Bar and breakfast room – no evening meals.
Hôtel Beaufort (3-star) – 25, Chaussee du Sillon – 02 99 40 99 99
One of the most popular places to stay outside of the citadel, the Hotel Beaufort is located on the promenade of Sillon beach, 1 km north east of the Old Town.
There are 22 attractive rooms, some with sea-views, plus a bar and excellent restaurant overlooking the beach and Bay of St-Malo.
Hotel La Villefromoy (3-star) – 7 Boulevard Hebert, Plage de Rochebonne – 02 99 40 92 20
Set in a quiet attractive residential area, 2 km from St-Malo Old Town and one block from the seafront, Hotel La Villefromoy consists of two mid 19th century villas.
Accommodation comprises of 21 rooms decorated in a tastefully modern style several of which have a sea-view.
Bar and breakfast room – no evening meals.
Hotel Eden (2-star) – 1, Rue Etang – 02 99 40 23 48
The Eden is set back 100 m from the main beach and 2 km from the citadel of St-Malo.
There are 26 rooms in this charming stone house typical of Brittany.
Breakfast room and bar – no meals in the evening.