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Hotel Valdys Thalasso & Spa - L'Escale Marine Douarnenez, Douarnenez
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About the Hotel
Rue Des Professeurs Curie,
Douarnenez,
France,
29177,
Brittany
Hotel Valdys Thalasso & Spa - L'Escale Marine is located just steps from the White Sands beach in Douarnenez. This hotel offers a unique combination of wellness facilities and an oceanic setting. Its proximity to local attractions enhances its appeal for both leisure and business travelers. Historical sites and natural parks are easily accessible from the property.
Location
Hotel Valdys Thalasso & Spa - L'Escale Marine is situated 15.5 miles from Pluguffan airport. Check-in occurs off-site at a designated reception area. Guests are within walking distance of the Plage de Sables Blancs and can easily explore local attractions, such as the Port-musee and Site Naturel des Plomarc'h. The hotel provides express check-out and luggage storage for added convenience.
Rooms
The hotel features bright and airy bedrooms that provide a tranquil escape for guests. Each room is equipped with modern comforts, including flat-screen TVs and complimentary toiletries. Private bathrooms come with bathtubs or showers designed for relaxation. Various room configurations are available, catering to families and solo travelers alike.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet featuring major brand products, including bread, jam, yogurt, and fruit juice. The on-site restaurant offers set menus and a la carte options, focusing on fresh fish, crustaceans, and market produce. Seasonal specialties are also available, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Room service may also be available for added convenience.
Leisure & Business
The hotel boasts an Aqua Détente area with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam, and hot tubs, available for an extra charge. Business travelers can utilize 969 square feet of event facilities. Recreational amenities include complimentary bike rentals and onsite spa services, offering massages and body treatments. Guests can also access nearby sports facilities.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Easy Parking Access
“The parking facilities were incredibly convenient. I appreciated having access to a parking card for the nearby large parking area, which made it easy to find a spot for our big car without any hassle.” view full review
Delicious Breakfast
“The self-serve continental breakfast was just perfect! It offered a great variety of options to start the day off right, and it was included in our deal, making it a great value.” view full review
Comfortable Sleeping
“I loved the comfort of the bed and pillows in our room. After a long day, having such a cozy place to rest significantly enhanced our stay.” view full review
Relaxing Spa Access
“The underground passage to the spa facilities was a fantastic feature! It provided seamless access to enjoyable relaxation time after a day at the beach.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Locker room
Elevator
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness center
Yoga class
Services
Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
Cribs
Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
Saltwater pool
Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Hot spring bath
Public Bath
Room features
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Media
Flat-screen TV
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Location
Rue Des Professeurs Curie,
Douarnenez,
France,
29177,
Brittany
Map view
Rue Des Professeurs Curie,
Douarnenez,
France,
29177,
Brittany
City landmarks
Church
La Chapelle Saint-Michel
1.4
mi
Museums
Port-musee
1.2
mi
Tristan Island
3100 ft
Church
Eglise Saint-Herle
1.7
mi
Port Rhu
1.4
mi
Island
Ile Tristan
1.4
mi
Pen Foënnec
Centre Equestre de Douarnenez
1.1
mi
Site Naturel des Plomarc'h
1.5
mi
31 rue Voltaire
Galerie de l'Iroise
1.4
mi
Rue Laennec
Chapelle Saint Vincent
2.1
mi
Beach
Plage de Trezmalaouen
3.0
mi
Nearby
Beach
Plage de Sables Blancs
400 ft
Restaurants
Le Char Lo
700 ft
42 rue des Sables Blancs
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
60%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Convenient Location
Friendly Staff
Dining Quality
Room Condition
6.0/10
Guest rating
Rooms
5.9
Location
8.1
Service
6.5
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
6.0/10
based on 16 reviews
7.9
7.9/10 based on 421 reviews
Lloyd
United States of America,
June
2024
6.2/10
Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. On one hand, it's very budget-friendly and comes with basic amenities like towels, shampoo, and a hairdryer, but on the other hand, the rooms have a bit of a budget feel. The location is adequate, being close to the beach, but the dining options were of poor quality and the prices were high.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were basic but came with towels and necessary amenities.
Service
7.0
Location
8.0
The hotel is in a convenient location, close to the beach, making it easy to access.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were deemed of poor quality for the prices charged.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate but nothing exceptional.
Gene
United States of America,
May
2024
6.0/10
The hotel had a very budget feel in a light and spacious room, with worn elements from a lifetime of traveling. The service, while extremely helpful and friendly at the Golden Tulip during check-in and check-out, had an unfortunate instance where we felt judged as unable to afford. The location was excellent, with easy access to the beach and Douarnenez center, although on a side street. The dining experience was uninspiring, with poor quality offerings that needed quicker replenishing. Overall, a mixed experience with some standout positives and notable drawbacks.
Rooms
6.0
The room felt very budget but was light and spacious, though worn from extensive traveling.
Service
7.0
The service was extremely friendly and helpful, especially at the Golden Tulip, but there was an uncomfortable moment where affordability was questioned.
Location
8.0
The location was very good, within walking distance to the beach and Douarnenez center, with some bars and restaurants nearby but on a side street.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was uninspiring with poor quality food that needed quicker replenishing.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel offered basic facilities without any standout features.
Leroy
United States of America,
April
2024
6.2/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positive and negative aspects. The rooms, although spacious, felt a bit worn and in need of refurbishment. Lack of air conditioning was a downside despite the overall comfort of the big room for sleeping.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were spacious but showed signs of wear and could benefit from refurbishment. However, the room was big and comfortable for a good night's sleep.
Service
7.0
The service at the hotel had its ups and downs. While the staff was pleasant and helpful overall, there was an issue with them trying to charge an additional local tax without prior notice. Despite this, they were accommodating during our stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was very nice, situated on a side street at the Golden Tulip and within walking distance to the beach and center of Douarnenez. The proximity to bars and restaurants added to its appeal.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience left much to be desired. The replenishment of items was slow, and there were shortages of cups. The quality of the food was disappointing and incomplete, making it an uninspiring meal experience.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities at the hotel were adequate without any standout features. However, improvements could be made in the dining area and in upgrading the room amenities for better comfort.
Convenient Location
Dining Quality
Dick
United States of America,
March
2024
5.8/10
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of both the beach and the center of Douarnenez. The rooms are spacious but show signs of wear and need refurbishment. Despite the stale smoke smell, it lacks coffee or tea making facilities. The service was marred by attempts to upsell extras at perceived lower-tier guests like us. The location is excellent for exploring the town and enjoying the nearby amenities. The dining experience fell short in terms of replenishing supplies promptly and offering only basic options. However, the competitive rate may not fully justify the quality received.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms are spacious but show signs of wear and need refurbishment. Smells of stale smoke and lacks coffee or tea making facilities.
Service
5.0
The service included attempts to upsell extras at perceived lower-tier guests like us.
Location
8.0
The location is excellent for exploring the town and enjoying the nearby amenities.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience fell short in terms of replenishing supplies promptly and offering only basic options.
Facilities
Marcus
United States of America,
March
2024
6.6/10
The hotel's location was very nice, close to the beach and the center of Douarnenez, with pleasant and helpful service. The room was spacious and clean but could have benefited from air conditioning. The dining experience was uninspiring, and the facilities were decent.
Rooms
7.0
My room was spacious and clean, but unfortunately, there was no air conditioning.
Service
9.0
The staff was lovely and very pleasant, making my stay wonderful.
Location
8.0
The location was very good, within walking distance from the beach and the center of Douarnenez.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was uninspiring, with food that was really bad, incomplete, and of poor quality.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were satisfactory, nothing extraordinary.
John
United States of America,
January
2024
5.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was very convenient, close to the beach and center of Douarnenez, but the rooms were a bit disappointing with a strong smell and lack of air conditioning. The staff provided good service overall, although there was an issue with an unexpected local tax charge. The dining options were uninspiring, although the price was budget-friendly. The facilities were basic but functional.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were very smelly and dark, and the sleeping arrangements on uncomfortable sofas for two people were not ideal. Lack of coffee or tea making facilities was a downside.
Service
7.0
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, despite trying to charge us unexpectedly for local tax and implying the hotel was 'cheaper. '
Location
8.0
The location was very good, within walking distance of the beach and the center of Douarnenez. However, being in a separate building on the other side of the street was a bit inconvenient.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was uninspiring and of poor quality, although the prices were cheap. Cups were in short supply, and replenishing was slow.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were basic but functional.
Christopher
United States of America,
December
2023
6.2/10
The hotel room was spacious and clean, but it smelled heavily like a smoking salon and stayed hot and stuffy all night. The service was a mix of lovely but also trying to charge extra for local tax. The location was convenient, being near the beach and the center of Douarnenez. The dining experience was disappointing with poor quality. Overall, a mixed experience with some positive and negative aspects.
Rooms
7.0
The room was spacious and clean, but unfortunately, it smelled heavily like a smoking salon and stayed hot and stuffy all night.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix of lovely but also trying to charge extra for local tax.
Location
8.0
The location was convenient, being within walking distance of the beach and the center of Douarnenez.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing with poor quality.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average.
Susan
United States of America,
October
2023
5.0/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was fantastic, close to the beach, bars, and restaurants, but the rooms were very dated and in need of renovation. The service was helpful overall, but there were attempts to charge extra for local tax in a slightly insensitive manner. The dining options were of poor quality, and the facilities left much to be desired.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms, while spacious, were very dated and desperately needed an upgrade. They also had a strong smell of a smoking salon.
Service
6.0
The service provided was generally helpful, but there were attempts to charge additional fees for local tax in a way that felt judgmental.
Location
8.0
The location of the hotel was great, walking distance to the beach and center of Douarnenez, close to bars and restaurants.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience fell short with incomplete and poor-quality offerings that needed quicker replenishment.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were lacking, with outdated rooms and a poor dining experience.
Rob
United States of America,
October
2023
6.0/10
The hotel's location is very nice, within walking distance from the beach and center of Douarnenez. The rooms, while spacious, would have benefited from air conditioning and refurbishment. The service was mixed but generally pleasant. The dining experience was uninspiring and basic. The facilities were adequate but needed improvement.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms are spacious but used, dark, and smelly.
Service
7.0
The staff was pleasant and helpful.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is very nice, with bars and restaurants within a short walk.
Dining
5.0
The dining was cheap but very basic.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate but needed improvement.
Michael
United States of America,
October
2023
7.0/10
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the beach and the center of Douarnenez, with bars and restaurants nearby. The rooms had a strong smoking smell despite the no-smoking policy, lacking air conditioning but equipped with towels, shampoo, and a hairdryer. The dining experience was uninspiring and slow to replenish, but there were daily fresh fish dishes available. The facilities were adequate, with a separate building across the street from the main hotel.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms smelled heavily like a smoking salon, which we were clearly not allowed to use and could have benefited from air conditioning. They were equipped with towels, shampoo, and a hairdryer.
Service
8.0
The check-in and check-out process at the Golden Tulip went smoothly.
Location
9.0
The location was very good, with the hotel on a side street a short walk from the beach and Douarnenez center. There were bars and restaurants within close proximity.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was uninspiring, needing quicker replenishment, but there were daily fresh fish options available.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average; the hotel was in a separate building across the street from the main one.
Thomas
United States of America,
September
2023
6.2/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the location couldn't have been better, close to the beach and the center. However, the dining experience was basic, and the price didn't quite match the quality offered.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were big and comfortable, with towels, shampoo, and a hairdryer provided, but they had a very budget feel.
Service
5.0
The service was a bit disappointing as they tried to charge a high local tax and made us feel uncomfortable for staying at a 'cheaper' hotel.
Location
8.0
The location was very good, within walking distance of the beach and the center, but the bathroom's small shower cabinet was inconvenient.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was rather basic and needed quicker replenishment of supplies.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were sufficient but not exceptional.
Great location
Basic dining
Edward
United States of America,
September
2023
5.6/10
The hotel is ideally located within walking distance from the beach and the center of Douarnenez, making it very convenient for beach access and coastal path walking. The rooms come with essential amenities like towels, shampoo, and a hairdryer, but unfortunately, they heavily smelled like a smoking salon. Despite this drawback, the hotel's proximity to the beach and various dining options stands out as a highlight.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms had a strong smell of stale smoke, which was quite unpleasant. However, they were in a great location, close to the beach, bars, and restaurants.
Service
5.0
The service was a mix of positive and negative experiences. While the direct access to the thalasso was perfect, being charged extra for local tax and feeling like the staff assumed we couldn't afford certain services were disappointing.
Location
7.0
The location was very good for those interested in beach activities and close to the town center. However, the separate building across the street and the small and challenging shower cabinet were slight inconveniences.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were rather basic and needed quicker replenishment at times. Although the dishes were freshly prepared, the quality didn't justify the high prices.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel's facilities were decent but did not exceed expectations. The lack of certain amenities and the small shower cabinet were notable drawbacks.
Bill
United States of America,
September
2023
5.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a blend of positives and negatives. The location was convenient, close to the beach and the center of Douarnenez, with easy access to bars and restaurants. However, the lack of air conditioning in the rooms made for a hot and stuffy night, and sleeping on uncomfortable sofas for two people was not ideal.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms would have been better with air conditioning. The sleeping arrangements on uncomfortable sofas for two people affected our comfort during the stay.
Service
7.0
The staff was pleasant and helpful overall, yet their approach to the local tax charge was off-putting; they seemed to imply the hotel was 'cheaper' as if we were unable to afford it.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was a major plus, being within walking distance to the beach and the center of Douarnenez, with plenty of dining options nearby.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was uninspiring and disappointing, with slow replenishment of items and a high price for the quality provided.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel lacks air conditioning and boasts insufficient sleeping arrangements, which impacted the overall stay.
Warren
United States of America,
May
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was fantastic, within walking distance of the beach and the center of Douarnenez, but the room we booked included sleeping in two really uncomfortable sofas meant for two people each. On the bright side, we had towels, shampoo, and a hairdryer provided. The service was a bit off-putting as we were made to feel inferior when inquiring about additional amenities, despite having direct access to the thalasso. The dining options were cheap but very basic, and there were some issues with replenishing supplies. However, the facilities were satisfactory overall.
Rooms
6.0
The setup with the two uncomfortable sofas was disappointing, but at least the room had towels, shampoo, and a hairdryer available.
Service
5.0
The staff's attitude towards affordability was negative, but on the positive side, having direct access to the thalasso was a great perk.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, being on a side street close to the beach and within walking distance of the center of Douarnenez.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was cheap but very basic, with some issues in maintaining supplies.
Facilities
7.0
Despite some drawbacks, the facilities were decent overall.
Philip
United States of America,
May
2023
6.4/10
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. It's in a great location, close to the beach and bars, which was convenient. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but they felt a bit worn and could use some refurbishment. The staff at the Golden Tulip were generally pleasant and helpful, but I was surprised by an additional local tax charge. The dining options were uninspiring, expensive, and needed better upkeep. The facilities were average overall.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable and clean, but they seemed a bit used and in need of refurbishment.
Service
7.0
The staff at the Golden Tulip were generally pleasant and helpful, although I was surprised by an additional local tax charge.
Location
8.0
The location was great, close to the beach, bars, and restaurants making it convenient for exploring the area.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was of poor quality, expensive, and needed better maintenance.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, nothing outstanding but sufficient for a short stay.