Hôtel Saint Christophe in La Baule-Escoublac

This is a homely hotel situated around 150m from the long sandy beach in La Baule. It is a similar distance from the excellent market, restaurants and shops. It consists of 4 or 5 traditional villas that have been purchased by the owners over a number of years and is situated in a residential area. The villas are all on a single site with walkways and outside seating linking them. Parking on site is available at 20€/night and there is an underground car park opposite at a slightly higher price. Our room was small with an equally small bathroom but everything was there. The bed was comfortable and the place well furnished. You could easily relax in the room and it was pleasant place to be. The cleaning staff were very thorough, polite and pleasant. The other staff, particularly reception, are very helpful. There is a lounge for drinks as well as outside tables. Breakfast (€22) is extensive with unusual pastries and cakes as well as hot food. The service was slow due to the staff appearing overworked. There are plenty of alternative places to eat locally if you wish. The atmospheric dining room serves French cuisine in a traditional relaxing environment. It is high quality with a short menu but should be booked. There are other exceptional restaurants in the town. La Baule is an established resort rather similar to some of those on the French south coast around Perpignan. We did not see or hear any other English visitors in the hotel or town during our stay. The other guests are also very polite and even if you do not speak French a "bonjour" on passing them on the streets and walkways goes down well. We shall return.

The bedroom was up a flight of stairs from the toilet, which made it difficult for us at night. The breakfast was good, but slightly below the standard of other hotels where we’ve stayed.

Excellent find. Beautiful hotel, well-maintained. Everything is very clean, special touches with vintage furniture in the room, and very friendly, helpful staff. Location close to the beach is a plus. Parking not very easy.

Hotel Saint Christopher is in the best location, near the beach, the market, the high street. Tasteful decoration, lovely renovated bathrooms. Staff always attentive and professional. I booked for a long stay over Christmas and the New Year. My room was quiet, in a villa in the garden. On the negative side, I booked a chambre superieure and there was nowhere to put my clothes, I had to keep everything in my suitcase. For a long stay, not great. It would have been nice to get some welcoming fruits or something in the room when I arrived. Good and varied breakfast, but the meal in the restaurant was disappointing, it was better a few years ago. I arrived on December 16 and left January 11, so a long stay. The last 5 days I was moved to another room, in the main building, quite noisy at night. I left with mixed feelings about the hotel, I loved the decoration in the rooms, the central location is great. I would give 4 stars to the staff at the reception who were very attentive and responsive.

A lovely hotel with an excellent team we really our stay with you and will be back again next year, if not before.

Overall, a pleasant experience staying for a few nights with the family. Clean room, comfy beds, good breakfast and friendly staff. Also an excellent location, less than 5 minutes walk from the the main street and the beach. I did feel that the room we had was overpriced - at the top of building, crouching under rafters and up 4 flights of stairs - not easy with 2 children and 2 dogs (although it is a dog friendly hotel which is a positive). No lift and no offer of assistance with the luggage. We had one evening meal at the hotel which was very nice but again overpriced. There is also limited parking which you can pay €20 per day for which is too much - better off finding a free spot on the roadside. Generally though, a good hotel due to friendliness of staff and location. Would I stay here again, probably not.

I loved everything about this hotel! So charming!
The exterior of the hotel, our cozy rooms, amazing dinner and high quality breakfast..very friendly with kids.
I don't want to come to La Baule again but I want to come to Saint-Christophe again.

Lovely hotel close to the beach
Superb boutique hotel in the chic seaside resort of La Baule

Rooms are beautifully decorated, big terrace, comfortable bed, clean. Garden were possible to rest or have a drink. Very good breakfast. Hotel is located in a quiet location, 5 minutes walk from the beach.