Reviews of La Maison Douce 3 stars
21 bis rue Suzanne Cothonneau, 17410 Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France
#9 of 11 hotels in Saint-Martin-de-Ré
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 81 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
John
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tradition Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Needs maintenance
Great location, convenient for the harbour and beaches.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Valerie
United Kingdom40 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Gorgeous small hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Poor communication on parking, I know the area and it’s full of one way streets but Google maps were not helpful, I understand the hotel knows this. There is a bollard on their street you need a code to get in if you want to drop off your case, the hotel calls it a terminal. Parking is 800 meters away approximately.
Booked a suite, v spacious.beautifully decorated,had a bath and shower. Didn’t have breakfast. No lift but reception kindly carried suitcase up one flight.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Peter
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Delightful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tradition Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Just a lovely place to be.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Anna
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Great place, location lovely and staff fabulous.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Prestige Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, and the staff were amazing.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Jennifer
United States10 reviews2 helpful votes10“A charming, authentic, historic hotel with a superb, friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Prestige Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing -everything was perfect!
The breakfast is phenomenal! It’s buffet style with meats, cheeses, fruit, yoghurt, bread, pastries, juices, meusli and granola, coffee and tea. For us, the hotel is perfectly situated - it’s an easy 3-4 block walk to the harbor and the pedestrian shopping street, yet the hotel itself is in a quiet area. It’s the best of both worlds!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Richard
United Kingdom20 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely old hotel, expensive, but very nice. Lovely staff. Car park is a long way from the hotel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tradition Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The car park is a long way from the hotel.
Great location, in the old part of town.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Jill
United Kingdom4 reviews10“super friendly and charming small hotel in beautiful street in the stunning town of St Martin. five star experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Prestige Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
beautiful family run charming hotel in very pretty street close to all amenities
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Norma
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Would stay again for sure”- • People with friends
- • Tradition Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Carpark not close by
Very French, shabby chic, fresh breakfast, lovely staff
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Deborah
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Not long enough!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The style, incredibly elegant. Exceptional taste.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Gianluca
United Kingdom12 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Room was not properly cleaned until we explicitly asked
Great location, very nice hotel, nice staff.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Berend
Netherlands18 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Low ceilings Service: bikes were stolen from inside the hotel. 1. I would have appreciated a warning for bike thieves up front. 2. When the hotel was made aware that bikes were stolen from other guests, I would have appreciated to be informed instead of finding out a day later when wanting to cycle, 3. I’d appreciate any form of empathy / help after discovery of the theft. Rude ending of an otherwise nice cycling holiday.
Location is excellent, interior is charming, breakfast heavenly
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Rebecca
Netherlands4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Tradition Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is far from soundproof due to the house being very old. If you are a light sleeper, this will be a challenge.
Great location, beautiful traditional common areas and garden. Staff is exceptionally helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Williams
France11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Three friends and I shared a family too which was excellent apart from the tiny toilet compartment which was effectively squeezed into a cupboard with very thin walls. Very steep stairs to our room which was fine for us but might be difficult for anyone with reduced mobility.
Great location in the heart of Saint Martin. The house itself is stylishly decorated throughout with a quirky courtyard garden in the middle. Breakfast was plentiful. There was also the option to have cocktails in the courtyard which made a very pleasant start to the evening. We also booked a parking space in their private garage which was a bonus as parking is at a premium in the centre of town.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Mark
Ireland7 reviews9.0“Comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with friendly attentive staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Tranquil location with eclectic decor
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Rebecca
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Beautiful tranquil setting in a brilliant location. Good value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Prestige Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Rooms a little tired, but no big issues.
Lovely helpful staff, beautiful gardens, great location. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Henk
Japan2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Prestige Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast is 32 euro per person per day, although good quality but price is really too high
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Clare
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0“Perfect place for a 2 night stay in St Martin”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Fantastic location, very friendly, helpful staff, authentic decor
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Anne
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“A wonderful stay in a very peaceful ,quaint hotel which appealed to our love of old fashion charm.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Prestige Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Perhaps the manager might consider a non-slip mat for the bath in room 12 as we did struggle a bit with the slippy fibre glass bath.LOL.The actual bedroom was just a little small for us but that is purely a matter of opinion.
.The location was great and the continental breakfast was very satisfactory.All the staff, especially the receptionists that we encountered were so welcoming and friendly.They really were exceptionally helpful ,particularly as I was trying to deal with the problem of lost baggage.My husband and I will hopefully get to return to this little oasis of tranquility in the not to distant future.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Isabel
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely location and staff , very pretty space.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very hot room , and rickety loo , but we were in the attic so that’s probably why.
Loves the garden and helpful and kind staff.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Lisa
United Kingdom19 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great visit to st Martin”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Tradition Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pillows on the beds were not great. ,
Great little hotel
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Sarah
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0“just perfect for us”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
brilliant location - right in town centre but away from noisy harbour (at night) very helpful staff and lovely decor. beautiful garden and good breakfast
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Jenny
United Kingdom12 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Prestige Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The one way system but that's not a reflection on the property.
Such a delightful place to stay. Lovely old buildings but excellent facilities. Places to sit and relax alone or with others throughout the property and the garden. Very hospitable and helpful staff. Great breakfasts. Very conveniently situated.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 2 October 2022
Sonya
United Kingdom20 reviews10“Days spent walking, cycling and swimming with a lovely hotel to return to: perfect!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tradition Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
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Beautifully furnished room with plenty of storage for a week's stay. Location was very central - a short walk from the harbour - and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Karen
United Kingdom56 reviews9.0“Glorious hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 7 nights
Car parking was a long way from the hotel
Fabulous old style hotel, a real hidden gem
Stayed in September 2022
