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Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

Caen · France

68 Rue Emile HerblineView location

8.8/10Excellent790 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition9.0/109.0
Location8.6/108.6
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Value5.0/105.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

Situated between the sea, the D-Day landing sites and the cross-Channel ferry terminal, the Best Western Hôtel La Mare O Poissons in Ouistreham, France, is an ideal base on the coast. Golfers will find around ten courses within 40 kilometres of the hotel.

The comfortable and elegant rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a hospitality tray, offering a peaceful haven in which to relax after a day spent exploring the coast. Thanks to its seaside location, the beaches and the ferry port are just a stone’s throw away.

Please note that the swimming pool is closed following the storm (heat pump repairs) from 24 October 2026; the reopening date will depend on the progress of the works, but will be no later than 6 February 2027.

Ouistreham lies at the eastern end of the D-Day beaches; its Sword Beach and the nearby Pegasus Bridge were among the first sites to be liberated in June 1944. The memorials and museums along the Normandy coast, the city of Caen and its great abbeys are all within easy reach.

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Along the dunes, the long Normandy beaches stretch peacefully towards the horizon, with the marina, the lighthouse and the seaside restaurants of the resort just a stone’s throw away.

With a stay at Best Western La Mare o Poissons in Ouistreham, you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Centre Equestre de Ouistreham and within 3 minutes by car from Girafou. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from N4 Commando Museum and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Ouistreham Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • The seasonal pool will be open from February to November.
    • Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.
  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 fire extinguisher
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 11 for children
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 7.0 per day

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Centre Equestre de Ouistreham 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Museum of the Atlantic Wall 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Casino Barriere 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
N4 Commando Museum 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Ouistreham Beach 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Baie de la Seine 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Sword Beach 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Girafou 4 km / 2.5 mi
Hermanville-sur-mer Beach 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Pegasus Bridge 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Hillman Fortress 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Ranville War Cemetery 6.8 km / 4.3 mi
Sword Beach 9.6 km / 6 mi
Maison de la Baleine 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Beauregard Aventure 10.2 km / 6.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2010
  • Total number of rooms: 30
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • Airport
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Electric vehicle charging stationExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Medical serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant: 1
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE TWO BEDSDOUBLE • TWO BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.2B
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    DOUBLE TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    DOUBLE
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    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2B

    Room amenities

    • Desk
    • Internet access
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.NM-QN
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    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM-QN

    Room amenities

    • Desk
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Internet access
    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.OM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room QUEEN SIZE BEDRoom • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²ROO.QN
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    Room QUEEN SIZE BED

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.QN

    Room amenities

    • Desk
    • Satellite TV
    • Cable TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Internet access
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²TWN.ST
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Sofa bed, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Internet access
    • Ironing set
    • Wake-up service

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN AccessibleTWIN • AccessibleTWN.H6

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    TWIN Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    Room Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • FAMILY ROOM CONNECTING ROOMFAMILY ROOM • CONNECTING ROOMFAM.CM

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    FAMILY ROOM CONNECTING ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    CONNECTING ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.CM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room COMFORTRoom • COMFORTROO.OM

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    Room COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.OM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN COMFORTTWIN • COMFORTTWN.OM

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    TWIN COMFORT

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.OM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE TWO BEDSSINGLE • TWO BEDSSGL.2B

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    Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

    SINGLE TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Best Western Hotel La Mare O Poissons

8.8
Excellent
790 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Location
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Value
5.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Gareth
Great little hotel near the ferry port. Has everything you would need and the breakfast was pretty nice too!
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2026
Deborah
Great location if travelling by ferry. Room very clean and nicely decorated.
Breakfast was very good. Have stayed many times.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2026
Charlie
I have used this hotel several times as an overnight stay before an early morning ferry. It’s perfectly adequate in that context. It’s been recently refurbished since my last visit - they’ve done a nice job.
The restaurant next door is very handy and serves good food at reasonable prices
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Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2025
Suzie
I found the bedromm a little chilly. Otherwise the hotel was very good. The attached restaurant is a bit hit and miss. Last time I stayed with my husband I reslly enjoyed the dinner, not so much this time.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Calvin
Staff and hotel were great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
John
Welcoming reception. Lovely bright bar area, comfortable chairs. Room very modern, bright and clean, same for the shower room. Comfortable bed . Only downside were the European pillows. Need a choice of either European or English pillows.
Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Oct 2025
Anthony

Disappointing.

Turns out the restaurant was closed. We were given helpful advice on alternatives though. On arrival at our room though we were met with an over powering smell of air freshener. Why. What are they trying to cover up? Eco friendly? Not visibly. Paper non recyclable cups which are useless after one cup of tea, I had to run the water for 3 minutes to get it hot for a shower. No fridge in the room. Next door neighbour coughed ALL night. All in all not a great stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Simon

Great hotel near Ouistreham

A comfortable and welcoming hotel, with a small bar. A great restaurant Padam Padam on site next door. And a small clean warm swimming pool.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
William
A bar menu simplified having to eat at a restaurant
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Philip
Location
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
lynda
We had a fantastic stay. Room was spacious and comfy. Constructive critisim would be when cleaning don't forget the shower seals as this was quite grimey. An under counter fridge would have been a fantastic touch as we went to the shop each night to buy tea due to food intolerance. I did report the bathroom door also as being difficult to open and close. I did get stuck in there one evening so luckily husband was there to let me out lol.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
Liz

Amazing hotel

The is a 3 star hotel but I’ve stayed in 4 star hotels that weren’t as good as this one. The reception area was so friendly, with lots of comfy seats with a cute little bar, the pool area was immaculate.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Mr.Michael

Ideal for ferry passengers

Great location. A few minutes from the ferry port. Easy to find. Onsite parking. Very friendly staff, very quiet, very comfortable
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2025
Bridget
No restaurant on site - separate ownership restaurant not open until 7pm which is challenging with kids. We had requests and been promised interconnecting rooms, but while they were adjacent they didn’t interconnect and in spite of it saying online this is available, it doesn’t seem to be. That said, the beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms very clean, so no complaints there. Small rooms, not terribly charming but clean and quiet. .
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Karen
Excellent for a short stay, one to three nights probably ideal. Good location to visit local sights. The Bayeux tapestry, the D Day beaches and the pretty town of Honfleur. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Simple and tasty breakfast. Everything very clean. Lovely pool. Easy parking. Perfect for transfer to the ferry.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Heather
Very comfortable and quiet room. Good breakfast choices. Helpful and polite team. Good, safe parking .
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2025
Lorenzo
Decent and convenient hotel close to port. Fine for a short stay. Room was ok if basic. On site parking a plus. Arrived late at night and no bottled water in room.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2025
Peter

Good find for a ferry trip

Excellent pre-ferry stopover.
It would be useful to know in advance that the parking is secure AND yhe hotel serves substantial snacks AND there is a restaurant next door owned by the same people. The shower room was quite small
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Barry
Didn’t like plastic plates!
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2025
Paul
Nice staff and clean room what more could you want
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
Elaine
Excellent value, the staff very helpful and very near to the port
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Richard

Very good/perfect location

Perfectly ok and well situated for Brittany ferries.
Very friendly helpful staff.
Only downside was that the restaurant was fully booked and I was unable to eat there.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Richard
It was nice.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2024
Alison
Very good stay. I’d recommend.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2024
Adrian
The staff were really helpful and made a noteworthy positive contribution to my stay. The facilities were clean and well maintained and overall , although only one night, I cannot fault the hotel. Perfect (Well except that I think I may have paid a bit much for my room, but that's my fault).
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Claire
Very friendly staff - easy and convenient for the port. Nice comfortable bar area as well.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2024
Man Hei

good location

The staff is super friendly and welcoming, this is very close to the port but do not expect the view, most of the rooms to the parking lot side so you won’t have decent view. The breakfast is a bit over price 16 Euro. However, the location is fantastic if you travel to Normandy by ferry.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2024
PHILIP

Good choice if taking the ferry the next day

A good choice as an overnight stay before taking the ferry. Walking distance to the town and shops nearby. The adjoining restaurant was very good. Secure parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
Neil
Really nice welcome and very comfortable and convenient. Top marks to the restaurant also on the same site (though might be independent of the hotel) which made for a nice evening meal.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2024
Ian
Nice property with good facilities and the staff and owner so friendly and helpful throughout. It is walkable from the ferry port, although, from a personal point of view I would suggest using a taxi in hindsight.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jul 2024
Jean
The hotel is clean and tidy the room we had was compact and functional. The location is disappointing to say the least it is in the middle of nowhere on the edge of a depressing trading estate.The only good point on location is that it is only10 minutes from the ferry port. Fortunately were only staying for one night prior to an early ferry. On the positive side there is a reasonable restaurant attached to the hotel even though its not mentioned and all the restaurant staff and hotel were lovely.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2024
Michael
We had a great one night stay. Convenient for visit to Centre Juno Beach, which is 30minute drive away.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
chris

Greay short stay

Very friendly staff, good room. Lovely location very short drive to ferry terminal. Lovely stay thank you
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2024
Satinder
We stayed in a lot of hotels in our 7 day bikepacking tour and I can say this was at the best end of them.
The whole expereince was pleasant from the Staff and facilities
Rooms were airy
They had a pool we didnt use
Secure locked bike storage
The restaurant saved us going into the old town and expereince tourist food.
Overall cant praise them enough.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2024
Stephen
Nice clean hotel with well equipped rooms and friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Vicky
So handy for the ferry at Ouistreham. Lovely room, good parking and friendly service. Simple but good breakfast too
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
Nancy
Quick access to major roads and Normandy coast. Friendly and helpful owners and staff. Great hot breakfast.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 May 2024
Olga
No place closeby to eat. Difficult to get a cab.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2024
Claire
Great location and easy to find, very clean and modern, friendly staff who were incredibly helpful. Good parking and locking the car park at midnight made it feel safe.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
Christopher
Close to port and private safe parking
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2023
John
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6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2023
Verified traveler

Good but could do better.

Very good welcome.
Good parking and easy access to rooms.
Comfortable mattress BUT duvet much too heavy and pillows uncomfortable.
Wi-fi good BUT lost it for 15 minutes just after signing in.
Electric sockets difficult to access.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2023
Tim
Convenient stay before catching an early morning ferry. Very pleasant staff, comfortable room, close to a local restaurants
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2023
grahame
Great for the early ferry
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Anne
Exactly what I needed, a clean/comfortable bed for the night water and hot drinks in the room. Easy check in and check out.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2023
Martin
I've stayed at this place before and it's nice. A quiet location and fairly close to the ocean. The downtown area is nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2023
Susan
Convenient area for day tripping around the area.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2023
Laura
A lovely, comfortable hotel. Staff so helpful and friendly. Excellent location - close to the ferry port and so many lovely French towns and villages close by. Close to shops and restaurants. Pool small but very nice! We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2022
Helen

Hotel Excellence

Great service and room. Exactly what we needed. Thank you. Reception staff vv helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
16 Aug 2022
Louise

Adequate for being very close the ferry

Decided to book this as it was so close to the ferry which was leaving early next morning. The best that can be said (for me) is that it was adequate for that purpose. Bedrooms and bathrooms were formulaic and charmless. On balance, next time I’ll stay a little further away and end my holiday with nicer accommodation.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
13 Aug 2022
stephen

Don’t expect to eat here

The hotel is new and clean and well maintained , but if you need to eat I’d avoid this hotel . We are family of four with two small children , having driven from south of France all day we were using this hotel to catch the ferry early in morning . Arrived at 8 , and went to restaurant for something to eat having been left at the desk for 5 minutes at 8.27 and lady approached with menus when we requested a table said no service available and when questioned “ sorry you have no table in a restaurant occupied by 3 couples only “ yes we are closing and unbelievably turned her back and stood facing the other way in an arrogant and rude stance whilst we left dumbfounded . Minutes a later a local gent arrived and was seated immediately . The helpful lady at reception advised a restaurant to eat which meant getting our campervan out of the nightmare car park , and travelling for couple of kilometres. When we arrived back at 10.30 there were still people eating in the hotel restaurant, so the only conclusion is it was us being British or having small children meant we were unable to eat there .. shocking any UK travellers I’d avoid this hotel if possible
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2022
Craig
Great Hotel, perfect location and friendly staff. Breakfast was plentiful and tasty
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2022
tina

Best western hotel

Excellent place to stay ouistrieme has a lovely little town and 0.6 miles from ferry
Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Jul 2022
Yolande
I think the location was ok. Overall it is not worth the money. You may as stay at ibis or B&B
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2022
Paul

Great break for brittany crossing to caen

The evening reception was especially welcoming after a long ferry trip. The drink in the bar very welcome and the breakfast great. only a couple of minutes from the port and very peaceful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2022
Brenda
Wonderful hotel! The staff was very frie dly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choices on the buffet.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2022
Suzanne
Nice friendly staff , but shower very very difficult to turn on , electrics dodgy - light came on and off and kettle only worked once
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2022
Patricia

Lovely friendly hotel

Great short stay at this hotel. Unfortunately then restaurant was closed on the Sunday evening. But staff at hotel very helpful nothing was too much trouble.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2022
Richard

Best Western Ouistreham

Staff were friendly and helpfull.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2022
Neil

Hotel a little fraying the edges

The bathroom had what can only be described as a poo-ey smell.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2022
James

Two night stay

Two nights in the hotel where the staff were most helpful & attentive. Breakfast was good though more expensive compared to other such hotels. Very quiet at night. Dogs are not silent 'guests' & it's unfortunate they are allowed into dining areas. A popular hotel with a full parking area on both nights.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2022
Susan T

Friendly little hotel

We spent two night at the hotel to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and we’re not disappointed. The receptionist was very welcoming and helpful. Our room was modern and spotlessly clean. The restaurant alongside the hotel, which is under separate ownership was a great choice for dinner. So much so we didn’t hesitate in making a reservation for the second night when we had planned to look further afield and try something different. Our breakfast was included in the price and offered a wide choice of food and drinks.
This is a popular hotel with travelers who arrive late evening or depart early morning on the ferry.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2022
John

Good location.

Convenient hotel for early morning ferry. Lovely welcome from lady on reception . Room clean , bright , comfortable bed only downside were the ''square european pillows '' great for sitting up in bed but awful for sleeping. Just wish there was a choice of pillows.
We had dinner in the restaurant . Lovely meal, reasonably priced.
Secure parking .
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jan 2022
Rickard

Half good but better are out there

Reception/lobby and restaurant smells like chlorine and hotel is quite far from center… not ideal
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2021
David

Welcome

Excellent hôtel close to Ouistreham Ferry port. Always assured of a welcome at Reception on arrival - so comforting after a long day’s travel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2021
Susan

Catching the ferry

Food was FABULOUS
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2021
Howard

Great hotel!

A great hotel convenient for the ferry back to the UK! Very helpful and friendly staff, and nothing was too much trouble! Good on site parking, and yea making facilities in the rooms (just need to ask for milk) Will definitely use again!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2021
PAUL

Great hotel for relaxing before the ferry home

Great location just outside the small village of Ouistreham and off a quiet road to the ferry. So handy for late night arrival or early morning departures. Receptionist/staff very helpful and accommodating. We booked three days so we could get our pcr tests done but so much to see we didn’t have time for the pool!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2021
Alan

Pleasant overnight stay

Comfortable hotel in good location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2020
Verified traveler
Hotel was up-to-date and the staff were extremely friendly. We enjoyed the restaurant next door and appreciated the easy parking.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2020
Enid
All round fab
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2020
Dave
friendly staff comfortable bed super shower, BACON for breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2020
Anthony

French stopover

Lovely hotel, good lounge and bar area - helpful staff. Spacious bedroom.
Just right for travelling on or after the ferry crossing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2019
David

Lives up to “Best” in Best Western.

Stopover UK-south-West France. Secure parking, quiet bedroom. Welcoming staff. What more can one want after a rough winter ferry crossing!
Partner
4/10
Poor
18 Oct 2019
John

Disappointed.

Hotel is well placed for the ferry to Portsmouth, in spite of the hopeful wanderers trying to find a lift to the UK from their camp nearby. No sign of any security problems. The rooms are clean and the a/c efficient. Visitor beware! the hinge of the door of the bathroom fell away from the wall causing the door itself to fall on the unsuspecting guest. Accidents will happen and no harm was done. The attitude of the staff was inappropriate, unkind and unprofessional. Best Western has since apologised. In spite of the convenient situation, (a few minutes walk from a well stocked supermarket), and a few minutes drive from the ferry, I would not plan to stay there again until new staff had been appointed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2019
Enid

Very welcoming

Very easy 5 minutes from the ferry - lovely welcoming staff , clean quiet room. Easy parking .. exactly what we had hoped for. Will definitely return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2019
JULIA

Ideal place to stay!

Stayed here overnight before our ferry crossing back to Portsmouth. It was our first stay here, having tried out several of the other hotels over the years. We were extremely impressed with all aspects of our stay. Easy to find, handy for the ferry, secure parking and a lovely welcome at reception! Added to that was a really comfortable bed, a very pleasant room and coffee/tea making facilities. Reception is open 24/7 and compared with some of the other hotels we have stayed in, this is good value for money. We didn't try the restaurant but it was pretty full, so would seem to be good. Definitely will stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2019
mr r g

Safe spot in Ouistreham and Caen.

Superb modern hotel well arranged and with everything you could wish for, the Lady on reception was a credit to any top hotel, and combined a charming manner with professional expertise.
We thoroughly enjoyed this delightful hotel, and felt secure in its gated parking .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2019
Jennifer

Nice stop-over

One night stay, well worth it the way back for the early ferry. The car park is secured at night but not guaranteed so we had one eye on the gathering of unfortunates on the roundabout outside (and in Ouistreham too). Hotel is nice and comfortable, quite small but welcoming. The restaurant attached is not part of the hotel and is snooty and unwelcoming so we decided to go elsewhere. Le Roulis near the ferry was fantastic. Tea and coffee in the room was a bonus.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Lovely modern and clean hotel with great facilities. Pool was covered but also with retractable roof for better weather.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2019
Peter

Perfect holiday start

Perfect in every way. After a long ferry crossing it was the perfect start to our holiday. Welcoming late at night, great staff, comfortable spotless rooms, beautiful breakfast and the bonus on site free parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Second stay here and it’s excellent I’d go so far as to say the best Best Western we’ve stayed in. Comfy bed excellent breakfast. Would recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Very quick, easy and friendly check in late at night
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2019
PAMELA E

Very Welcoming

We were made very welcome by the overworked staff, who tended reception, bar, snack bar and everything else. Lesley, in particular went out of her way to tend to our needs.
The room was clean if basic, though I would have liked a second pillow.
Very handy for the ferry port and a short walk into the lovely town of Ouistreham.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Friendly and efficient staff
Excellent restaurant
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
We’ve been here for the last three years. We couldn’t be happier with every aspect
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Room was small with tiny shower room. Tea/coffee facilities tray had only two small plastic servings of milk. We were given two more but were told that two was the amount permitted. Dinner was poor, a matter of style over substance. Our duckling was about as tough as one could get.We had eaten all over France in the previous three weeks and this was by far the worst meal of all.Friendly reception but overpriced for what is offered. We will not be returning.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent breakfast. I have stayed there several times before.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2019
Verified traveler
The hotel is ideal if you are using the Caen ferry on a late crossing. The staff were all very pleasant and accommodating. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with all of the usual buffet items
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2019
Peter

Excellent hotel and service!

Excellent hotel, superb service. Rooms a little small for a long stay, but ideal for a short stop or overnight for the ferry. Will be sure to use again!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2019
David
Good stop for an early morning ferry crossing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Good location, great restaurant but you need to book. Hotel is great value for money and the pool is an added bonus
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2019
Jack
Great choice. Friendly staff. Nice room, pleasant swimming pool, very good location. Good breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Good rooms, terrific staff, fish restaurant amazing
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Perfect for overnight stay after arriving on late ferry
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
David

Welcome

Welcoming.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2019
Andrew
comfortable and convienient for ferry
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Great place to stay for one night. Was out of the main tourist part, but a quick drive to go for a walk along the beach. Just needed pillow options. Woke up with a sore neck.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Hotel really close to ferry port, just a few minutes away. The staff were very helpful & pleasant. We ate in the restaurant in the evening & had an amazing meal. Food & presentation was just fabulous and the service was second to none. This is our 2nd time at the hotel and we will definitely stay here again when we are back in the area. Thank you.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2018
Francis

A little gem

A very nice small hotel that I just happened to find along our journey of the beaches of Normandy. The staff is lovely, they recommended some outstanding seafood restaurants within a very short drive from the hotel. There are mushrooms growing under the large pine trees out front, and rosemary plants about trust tall. The Pegasus bridge and it’s museum are only a few miles away, this is truly where the DD invasions began.
Please be sure to go into the small town Square near the hotel, there is a lovely bakery for your morning breakfast and a very nice little shop that makes handmade jewelry and other local handmade items. Wonderful for gifts.
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