Hotels on the beach in Poitou-Charentes, France
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Poitou-Charentes. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 21 Amazing Beach Hotels in Poitou-Charentes
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1 Hôtel Hemen
Pontaillac
Facing the beachfront, Hôtel Hemen offers 5-star accommodations in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer and features free bikes, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a hot tub and a hammam. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is equipped with an electric tea pot, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer sea views. An à la carte breakfast is available at Hôtel Hemen. The accommodation offers a spa center. Plage du Bureau is a few steps from Hôtel Hemen, while Saintes Train Station is 29 miles from the property. La Rochelle - Île de Ré Airport is 52 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Address 3 rue des bains Show on map- Swimming pool
- Pets are welcome
- Turkish bath
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2 Family Golf Hotel
Royan
Located directly on the seafront, in the middle of Royan's main beach, the Hotel Family Golf offers a panoramic view over the bay and the port. This hotel offers individually decorated guest rooms, some featuring a balcony. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and telephone and feature a private bathroom. Intercommunicating rooms are also available. Free WiFi connection is available in all rooms. A continental breakfast is served every morning in the breakfast room. It can also be served in the comfort of your room or on the terrace, which offers views of the Bay of Royan. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. The center of Royan is a 10-minute walk away and features shops, clubs, tennis courts and a casino. An 18-hole golf course and an equestrian center are located 5 mi from Hotel Family Golf. La Rochelle Airport is 49 mi away.
Address 28 Boulevard Garnier Show on map -
3 Hôtel Île de Lumière
La Cotinière
Located on the Ile d’Oleron, the Hotel Île De Lumière offers direct access to the beach. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and many other facilities. The Hotel Ile De Lumiere offers rooms with satellite TV and a private bathroom. Several rooms also have a private terrace. Breakfast is NOT included and served daily on the terrace or in the comfort of your room. Guests have access to barbecue facilities available on the dune. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire property. Just a short walk from La Cotinière village, guests of the Hotel Île De Lumière can visit the fishing port. Free private parking is also available at the hotel.
Address 69, avenue des Pins - La Cotinière Show on map- Heated pool
- Tennis court
- Pets are welcome
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4 Hôtel The Originals Résidence de Rohan (EX RELAIS DU SILENCE)
Pontaillac
Set in a large park, this 19th-century mansion is located on the seafront with direct access to Nauzan beach. It offers an outdoor swimming pool with a terrace. The different room types at the Hotel Residence De Rohan are decorated in a stylish manner, featuring parquet flooring. All rooms are equipped with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with Canal+ channels, and have a private bathroom with free toiletries. A hearty buffet breakfast is served every morning, in the living room, on the terrace or in your bedroom.There are several restaurants located below in Nauzan beach, The Hotel Residence De Rohan is located only 1.9 miles from the popular seaside town of Royan and 1.4 mi from Pontaillac Casino.
Address 7, avenue de Rohan Show on map- Heated pool
- Ping pong tables
- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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5 Thalazur Royan - Hôtel & Spa
Royan
"Let yourself be seduced by our Thalazur Royan hotel **** for an unforgettable stay. Facing the ocean and close to five different beaches, you'll be amazed by the nature of the setting. The hotel and the destination are the perfect combination to enjoy moments of relaxation, discovery as well as quality services during your vacation or simply for the weekend. " Located in the seaside resort of Royan and directly connected to a thalassotherapy center, each air-conditioned room at the hôtel Thalazur features a private balcony with sea views. With two swimming pools, a fitness center and a spa, this is the hotel for the health-conscious and those looking to unwind. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. You can enjoy fresh seafood and healthy cuisine on the terrace or in the dining room at the hôtel Thalazur's restaurant. Guests also benefit from free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel and on-site private parking is available with a supplement.
Address 6, Allée des Rochers Show on map- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
- Turkish bath
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6 La Grande Terrasse Hotel & Spa La Rochelle - MGallery Collection
Châtelaillon-Plage
Overlooking the ocean and the islands just off La Rochelle, this hotel with a heated indoor swimming pool is surrounded by 3 hectares of parkland. Guests benefit from a Nuxe spa, a hammam and a sauna on site. Entirely renovated in 2017, La Grande Terrasse Hotel&Spa La Rochelle MGallery Hotel Collection offers well-equipped rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi access. The hotel restaurant "Gaya Cuisine de Bords de Mer – Pierre Gagnaire" overlooks the ocean and serves inventive variations of traditional French cuisine made using fresh local produce. A concierge service, as well as a luggage porter service and valet parking are available at the property. Free private parking is offered on site.
Address La Falaise Show on map- Heated pool
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
- Turkish bath
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7 Hotel Le Crist Al, Front de mer, chambres climatisées et son studio non climatisé, proche du centre ville
Pontaillac
Facing the beachfront, Le Crist'Al, hôtel climatisé, front de mer, proche du centre ville, et solution de restauration offers 3-star accommodations in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and has a garden, shared lounge and terrace. Located around a few steps from Grande Plage, the hotel with free WiFi is also 26 miles away from Saintes Train Station. The property has room service and a concierge service for guests. At the hotel, every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. All rooms have an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. All rooms feature a closet. Le Crist'Al, hôtel climatisé, front de mer, proche du centre ville, et solution de restauration offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Royan Train Station is 2.5 miles from the accommodation, while Notre Dame Church is 3.2 miles from the property. La Rochelle - Île de Ré Airport is 52 miles away.
Address 11 Place Michelet Show on map- Pets are welcome
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8 The Originals Boutique Hôtel La Villa Ouest & Spa
Pontaillac
The Originals Boutique Hôtel La Villa Ouest & Spa is located in the seaside resort of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, just 164 feet from the beach and 492 feet from the city center. It is located in the heart of the historical villas district and offers free WiFi internet access in all rooms. Each room at The Originals Boutique Hôtel La Villa Ouest & Spa features a contemporary décor, air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, a safe as well as a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A hearty buffet breakfast is served every morning in the communal lounge. Teas and homemade cakes are served in the afternoon in the lounge. Le New Vintage is a function room decorated as a wine and tapas bar that can be privatized. It also gives access to a private patio and garden. Set next to the La Coubre Forest and the Ocean beaches, the property is less that a 15-minute drive from La Palmyre Zoo and just 1.2 mi from an 18-hole golf course. Royan Train Station is less than 15-minute drive away. There is ample free public parking near the property.
Address 13 Avenue de Pontaillac Show on map- Heated pool
- Pets are welcome
- Turkish bath
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9 Hotel La Roseraie
Fouras
This sea-side hotel is located in Fouras, a 30-minute drive from La Rochelle and just 15 minutes from Rochefort. It offers sea views and free Wi-Fi access. The guest rooms at the Hotel La Roseraie have a TV and a private bathroom with bath and shower, and some have sea views. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast, which is served in the dining room or in the garden. The Roseraie also has a children’s playground. Châtelaillon-Plage is 11 mi from the Hotel La Roseraie and the ferry port for the Ile-d’Aix is just 1.2 mi away. For guests coming by car, free on-site parking is available.
Address 2 Rue Eric Tabarly Show on map- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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10 Logis Hôtel de la Plage
La Cotinière
Logis Hôtel de la Plage enjoys a picturesque location on the Island of Oleron, 164 feet from the beach. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Rooms at Hôtel de la Plage are air-conditioned and also include free WiFi access. They all have a bathroom with toilet and a flat-screen TV. Some accommodations types have a kitchenette, and a balcony or a terrace. Restaurants, bars and shops can be found nearby and the fishing harbor La Cotinière is just 2625 feet away. Bicycles can be rented just 98 feet from the property, which has a bicycles shed.
Address 51, boulevard du Capitaine Leclerc Show on map- Heated pool
- Pets are welcome
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11 Hôtel The Originals Miramar, Royan Pontaillac
Royan
Located in Royan, The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Miramar is opposite the beach on Pontaillac Bay. It is a short walk from the local restaurants and casino, and features a terrace and bar with panoramic sea views. The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Miramar, Royan offers air conditioning rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi access. Some also have a mini-bar and a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast with fruit salad, pastries and different kinds of fresh bread is served in the hotel’s dining room, which offers a panoramic view of the bay. Guests can visit the La Palmyre Zoo and the Jardins du Monde. Tennis facilities, a horse-riding club and a golf course in Royan are all in the immediate vicinity.
Address 173 Avenue De Pontaillac Show on map- Pets are welcome
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12 Hotel et Spa Les Cleunes Oléron
Saint-Trojan-les-Bains
A sea front hotel, Hotel Les Cleunes is located in Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, on the Île d'Oléron. It has an outdoor pool and a sunbathing terrace. There is also an indoor spa area including a spa pool with massage jets, a sauna, a hammam and light therapy. Each of the Cleunes’ guest rooms has a private bathroom, TV and free WiFi access. Some rooms have a balcony or sea views. Guests can enjoy a drink in Albizia, the hotel’s bar or on the terrace overlooking the sea. A buffet breakfast is served daily. A tennis court and a pool table are also featured on site. Hotel Les Cleunes is set a 40-minute drive from Rochefort. Guests can enjoy modeling massage therapy in the hotel and water sports nearby.
Address 25 Boulevard De La Plage Show on map- Heated pool
- Tennis court
- Pool tables
- Turkish bath
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13 Kyriad - Royan Plage
Royan
The Beau Rivage is located opposite Foncillon beach in Royan, 80 kilometres south of La Rochelle. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TV. A full breakfast buffet is served daily at the hotel. Guests are invited to enjoy a drink in the Beau Rivage’s bar. The hotel also provides an express check-in service. The Beau Rivage provides easy access to explore the Cote de Beaute and the town’s sandy beaches and fishing port. It is also a 5-minute walk from the train station.
Address 9, Facade de Foncillon Show on map- Pets are welcome
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14 Logis Hôtel Les Bleuets
Royan
Set on the sea front, Hotel Les Bleuets is located in Royan, next to the city Congress Center, opposite Foncillon Beach. This family-run hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the marina and the Gironde ferry. It offers free WiFi in each room. Guest rooms at Les Bleuets are equipped with satellite and cable TV. Somme rooms have a private terrace with a view of the seaside or the hotel’s garden, a mini-bar and are air-conditioned. Homemade jams, cakes and fruit salad are just some of the items served on the buffet breakfast every morning. Les Bleuets is an ideal base to discover Royan’s historic town center. It is just 5 minutes from the Thalasso and Pontaillac Casino. Free public parking is 328 feet from the hotel, which also offers a bicycles shed. A bicycle path starting from the property runs along the ocean.
Address 21 Facade de Foncillon Show on map- Pets are welcome
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15 Acadie Saint Victor - Hôtel restaurant -Face mer- Châtelaillon plage
Châtelaillon-Plage
Located on the sea front in Châtelaillon-Plage, Acadie Saint Victor - Hôtel restaurant -Face mer- Châtelaillon plage offers a bar with a terrace and a restaurant with sea views. La Rochelle is a 20-minute drive away and the hotel has views of the Ile de Ré, Oléron and Aix. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, telephone, desk, wardrobe and heating. The private bathroom is complete with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A breakfast is available each morning at Acadie Saint Victor - Hôtel restaurant -Face mer- Châtelaillon plage. Guests can also sample traditional food including fish and shellfish in the on-site restaurant. The beach and casino are both just 656 feet away and the train station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Additional features include free Wi-Fi access and facilities for guests with reduced mobility.
Address 35, Boulevard de la Mer Show on map- Pets are welcome
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16 Best Western Hôtel Royan Océan
Royan
Located on Royan Bay and 11 mi from La Palmyre Zoo, Best Western Hôtel Royan Océan is just 656 feet from the port and ferries, and 5 minutes' walk from the town center. The rooms come with free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. All rooms have air conditioning. A sweet and savory buffet breakfast can be served in the dining room or in your bedroom. Guests are invited to enjoy a drink in the Foncillon’s bar. There is a free public car park a few steps from Best Western Hôtel Royan Océan. Guests can park their bikes in the secure shelter.
Address 57, Avenue Des Congrès Show on map- Pets are welcome
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17 Logis Hôtel Rêve de Sable
Pontaillac
Logis Hôtel Rêve de Sable is located in Royan, just 197 feet from the town’s beach, 66 feet from the beach and a 10-minute walk from the marina. The hotel has a seaside-themed décor and free Wi-Fi access is available. Each room also includes a flat-screen TV and some have views of the sea. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. A room with disability access is available. Continental breakfast is served daily. There are also local shops and restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Logis Hôtel Rêve de Sable is a 4-minute drive from Royan Train Station. Royan Golf Course is 8 minutes away by car, and guests can discover Île d’Oléron, a 45-minute drive away.
Address 10, place du Marechal Foch Show on map- Pets are welcome
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18 CERISE Royan - Le Grand Hôtel de la Plage
Pontaillac
Located on Royan’s seafront, this 3-star hotel offers views of Pontillac Bay and the Cordouan Lighthouse. The hotel dates from the 1930s and is just a 2-minute walk from Royan-Pontaillac Casino. Free WiFi access, a safe and an LCD TV are standard facilities in the rooms at CERISE Royan - Le Grand Hôtel de la Plage. All rooms are decorated in warm tones and some overlook the bay. Pastries, pancakes and charcuterie are just some of the items on the buffet breakfast. Guests can dine in one of the property's partner restaurants, located within walking distance. Hotel facilities include room service, luggage storage and a 24-hour reception with newspapers. Royan SNCF Train Station is 1.2 mi from the hotel. Local activities include golf at Golf de Royan or relaxing at Thalazur thalassotherapy center, a 3-minute drive away.
Address 195 avenue de Pontaillac Show on map- Pets are welcome
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19 Hôtel de la Plage
Pontaillac
Facing the beachfront, Hôtel de la Plage offers 3-star accommodations in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Plage du Bureau. Certain rooms at the property include a patio with a city view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a balcony. All rooms feature a safety deposit box. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At Hôtel de la Plage you'll find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Saintes Train Station is 29 miles from the accommodation, while Royan Golf is 1.6 miles away. La Rochelle - Île de Ré Airport is 52 miles from the property.
Address 1 Place de l'Océan Show on map- Heated pool
- Pets are welcome
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20 Hôtel Restaurant L'Atelier des Cousins Châtelaillon-Plage
This charming seaside resort in Chatelaillon Plage sits in front of the beach on the beautiful Atlantic coast and is just 6.2 mi from La Rochelle. Hôtel Retstaurant l'Atelier des Cousins has 9 rooms, some of which offer a view of the sea. Family rooms and nonsmoking rooms are also available. Nearby sites include the Musee Grevin and the La Rochelle Aquarium. Free public parking is available near the hotel.
Address 69 Boulevard De La Mer Show on map- Pool tables
- Ping pong tables
- Water sports facility
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21 Miramar Parc Royan
Situated in Royan, 80 metres from Grande Conche Beach and 1.6 km from Foncillon Beach, Miramar Parc features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Royan Train station, Notre Dame Church and Congress Center. The nearest airport is La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, 79 km from Miramar Parc.
Address 5 Avenue du Parc Show on map- Pets are welcome
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