The 13 Best Hotels in La Baule

Palaces, boutique hotels and characterful stays on the Côte d'Amour

Updated March 2026

La Baule has an outstanding range of hotels, from legendary palaces to small, intimate places with real character. Here is our pick of the thirteen best, sorted by category, to help you find the right base for your stay on the Côte d'Amour.

How we choose

Our scores come from our own stays and take in location, room comfort, quality of service, facilities and value for money. Star ratings are the official Atout France classification. We are independent and take no commission. Prices shown are starting rates in mid-season and vary by period.

Five-Star Hotels

★★★★★
1
9.5/10

L'Hermitage Barrière

5 esplanade Lucien Barrière, La Baule

The spa and private beach make the Hermitage a bubble of luxury. We especially liked breakfast facing the bay, one of the finest ways to wake up on the Côte d'Amour. Official website

2
9.3/10

Le Royal Barrière

6 avenue Pierre Loti, La Baule

We were struck by the Art Deco elegance of this historic hotel, founded in 1896. The thalassotherapy centre is a real pleasure after a day out, and the outdoor pool facing the ocean is hard to match. Official website

3
9.2/10

Castel Marie-Louise

1 avenue Andreu, La Baule

This Belle Époque villa charmed us from the gate, with its wooded grounds and view over the bay. The small spa and the fine-dining restaurant make it the most romantic address in La Baule. A genuinely refined retreat. Official website

Four-Star Hotels

★★★★
4
8.9/10

Hôtel Saint-Christophe

Place Notre-Dame, La Baule

We can see why regulars come back year after year: refined rooms, a bistronomy restaurant and a quiet terrace make for a particular atmosphere. Personal service is one of the strengths of this boutique hotel in the heart of La Baule. Official website

5
8.5/10

Mercure Majestic

Esplanade Benoit, La Baule

We liked the ideal seafront position and waking up facing the ocean. The heated pool is a real plus, and the panoramic bar is a pleasant spot for a drink before dinner. A La Baule classic at a fair price.

6
8.4/10

Les Cimes Bleues

La Baule-les-Pins

Tucked into the pines of La Baule-les-Pins, this small hotel won us over with its flowering garden and intimate feel. The rooms are decorated with taste and the beach is a few minutes' walk away. A genuinely peaceful base.

Three-Star Hotels

★★★
7
8.3/10

Lutétia & Spa

La Baule

We made good use of the spa and wellness area after a day walking the coast: proper relaxation. The rooms are comfortable, breakfast is generous, and the balance of comfort and price is among the best in La Baule.

8
8.2/10

Villa Caroline

La Baule

We were charmed by this restored villa, its shaded garden and its individually decorated rooms. The calm, family atmosphere and the home-made breakfast make it a true haven a short walk from the beach.

9
8.0/10

Hôtel des Dunes

La Baule

We recommend this family-run hotel for its closeness to the beach and its friendly feel. The rooms are bright and practical, the private car park is a real asset, and children are made welcome. A sensible, pleasant choice for families.

10
7.9/10

Villa Cap d'Ail

La Baule

We came across this discreet, likeable address in a quiet residential street. The restored villa with its seaside charm, the private garden and the home-made breakfast create a warm, unaffected atmosphere we liked a great deal.

11
7.8/10

Best Western Brittany

Town centre, La Baule

We liked the practical town-centre position, close to the station and the shops. The refurbished rooms are comfortable and modern, the buffet breakfast is varied, and the car park is genuinely useful. A good choice for a straightforward, easy stay.

Two-Star & Budget Hotels

★★
12
7.5/10

Hôtel Alcyon

La Baule

This is the best value in the resort, to our minds. The rooms are simple but impeccably kept, the wifi works properly, and the welcome is always warm. A few minutes' walk from the beach, it is the right address on a tight budget.

13
7.8/10

Camping Le Bois d'Amour

La Baule

We tried a comfortable mobile home as a family and were pleasantly surprised: heated pool, good entertainment and a well-run kids' club. On the edge of the pine woods and a bike ride from the beach, it is the natural, easy-going option for families.