Hôtel du Phare

2.0 star property
Bayside hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Hôtel du Phare, a haven near Ouistreham Beach, offers the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence. Enjoy a drink at the bar or savor local flavors at the restaurant on the sun-kissed terrace. With multilingual staff, luggage storage and coffee/tea in the lobby for your convenience. Free WiFi keeps you connected while free newspapers keep you informed.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 2 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
10 Place du Général de Gaulle, Ouistreham, 14150

What's nearby

  • Museum of the Atlantic Wall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ouistreham Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Centre Equestre de Ouistreham - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Casino Barriere - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cabourg Beach - 17 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Caen Station - 21 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Moulerie - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casserole Et Bouchons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪L'Accostage - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Le Phare - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hôtel du Phare

Hotel near Ouistreham Beach
Located close to Cabourg Beach, Hôtel du Phare provides a terrace, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hôtel du Phare offer amenities, such as sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie le Phare

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.90 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hôtel Phare Ouistreham
Hôtel Phare
Phare Ouistreham
Hôtel du Phare Hotel
Hôtel du Phare Ouistreham
Hôtel du Phare Hotel Ouistreham

Frequently asked questions

Is Hôtel du Phare pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel du Phare?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel du Phare on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$118.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hôtel du Phare?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hôtel du Phare?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hôtel du Phare located?

Situated in Ouistreham, this beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ouistreham Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Juno Beach and Cabourg Beach. Caen Castle and Normandy Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Hôtel du Phare Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 448 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Really great place to stop off and local for the ferry. Highly recommended Super breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christophe

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awful hotel, not very clean and shocking attitude to guests. Convenient for an early ferry from Caen but obvious from the state of the hotel and attitude of staff that they were not interested or expecting guests to ever come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

g j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent position for ferry

Excellent position for ferry, good variety of food and drink, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I do stay here 3 times a year but it’s busy. I don’t expect to be remembered but I was and that is welcoming. Particularly good as a solo traveller. I feel looked after in le phare. Plus I enjoy the atmosphere and location when having supper. The rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist on Saturday night was brilliant. I wanted to make another reservation for August and immediately he took care of it Food in the reception is very good and the beer ( Afligem) tasted even better after arriving from Tours. Very close to the D day beaches and Pegasus bridge
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's 5 minutes from Ferry terminal. Clean, has everything you want. Breakfast extra cost but very good. For early Ferry crossings its absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel right in the port with parking directly outside / perfect for an early ferry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

john

Disliked: Room comfort

Super location for ferry, but several drawbacks.

Location spot on for overnighting before ferry crossing. Restaurant pretty good too. But our double room was comparatively small, as was the bed, with little room to move around the bed or room. No kettle, tea or coffee, nor water. Bathroom ok. Overall our 100 euro cost was, by normal French standards, well over the top.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly welcome and felt valued as a guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really friendly welcome and pleasant restaurant and bar. Rooms a little small.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

ANTHONY

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant in the past was great but on this visit service was slow mussels very poor. Will try another hotel next time.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room decor was a little dated and could do with usb charging ports added. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. The food was wonderful and very reasonably priced
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property I used for convenience for Ferry terminal. 5 minutes away. Rooms have everything you need. Bar restaurant seating outside. Staff speak English. Breakfast additional cost. Meals very good with fast service. Definitely use this hotel for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very good indeed

The hotel was very close to the ferry, staff were friendly, breakfast was worthwhile - very fresh croissants. Just to say that there are quite a lot of steep stairs if you have a large suitcase but we didnt so not a problem
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal stopover for ferry

Nice stay, very clean & so nice to have a room with a view of the port. A very pleasant restaurant with a good menu. Brilliant to have on site parking even with municipal car park close by. Did not experience breakfast because we did not know what time it started.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Barely adequate.

Clean room, and comfortable bed. Water so soft it was virtually impossible to rinse off. No left-luggage room, which made sightseeing very inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Disliked: Amenities
A dangerous shower. Controls broken. Clearly damp with plaster peeling off the walls. A window that is broken and cannot be closed so you have to endure the noise of the HGVs heading to the Port. Horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and restaurant were excellent. The room was small but clean and as requested we were allocated a room on the first floor near the stairs. However, as a warning to future guests this is an area where there are a lot of immigrant young men who spent most of the night tryhing to break into cars particularly UK cars. People should not leave any valuable in cars and should be aware of this problem. Police presence but not all the time. Do not let you put off staying here but just be aware.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very disappointed

Nice smile and welcome on reception, BUT the room was very small, Dirty, shower head was loose and not easy to use , and shower would not drain as fast as the water cam out the tap.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed twice - on ferry in and out trips Reception service the worst I have ever had in France On first trip the hotel car parking was closed off due to local fete. We went to reception to ask what to do and got Gallic shrug - it will be opened when the fireworks end. Went back later and still nothing except same shrug. After a local policeman helped us get into the park and we finally got in at just before 11.30. Dumped bags and when down to get a drink and waiter sad at 11.31 "closed" even though they were still serving existing guests. Pointed out we were residents and got "Fermee" with no hint of help. As we were booked to go back on return I thought we would give them another chance. Car Park was full - asked were to go and got a point to municipal park and same shrug. He did however recognise the booking and got key. The phone then rang and he spent a considerable time negociating a new booking leaving me standing there. There is no lift (we knew that) but no effort or offer to help with luggage up steep stairs even though I was walking with 2 sticks. AVOID HOTEL DU PHARE AT ALL COSTS
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and perfect location for the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel calme et bien situé pour prendre le bateau
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very small and there was no elevator, dining room staff were not very friendly, room furniture was old and dated, shower was small and awkward to get in and out, not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
OK for a one night stay when you get off the ferry, as it's very close. However, the bar closes at 10pm, which isn't good timing, as that's when the ferry arrives! Rooms are small, clean and basic. Good breakfast buffet with local products.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025