The Best Motorway Hotels France
Étretat
Dormy House - Étretat
Route du Havre, 76790 Étretat, France
Set on the cliffs of Étretat, this hotel offers breathtaking views of the sea and iconic white cliffs. Surrounded by four hectares of gardens, it provides direct access to the beach and an 18-hole golf course. Stylishly designed comfortable, some rooms offer stunning views of the sea. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar and when the weather is nice, guests can relax with a drink on the hotel’s terrace. Very helpfull staff and a generous buffet breakfast. The town centre of Etretat is just a 10-minute walk away.
Villa Eliane - Étretat
12 Rue Jacques Offenbach, 76790 Étretat, France
Villa Eliane is a 19th-century seaside villa just a 10-minute walk from Étretat's beach and the beautifull white cliffs.
It has bright, spacious rooms, some with balconies or garden views. You can relax in the shared lounge or have a drink at the terrace. There is a good continental breakfast en you can hire bikes.
Le Havre
Les Écuries de Bléville - Le Havre
155 Rue Estienne d'Orves, 76620 Le Havre, France
A renovated apartment in former stables in the quiet Bléville district of Le Havre. The apartment has two bedrooms, a bright living room with a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, as well as a garden and terrace. It can accommodate up to five people and there is private parking.
Reviews praise the spaciousness, equipment, warm welcome, cleanliness, and calm location with gated parking.
Honfleur
B&B Le Fond de la Cour - Honfleur
29 rue Eugene Boudin, 14600 Honfleur, France
Bed and breakfast set in former stables close to the historic center of Honfleur. It has a cozy atmosphere, friendly hosts, and excellent location within walking distance of the old port and main attractions. Individually decorated rooms and there is an inner courtyard garden with terrace. There are also suites and family rooms. Guest give also very high ratings regarding the excellent breakfast.
L’Absinthe Hôtel - Honfleur
1 Rue De La Ville, 14600 Honfleur, France
Boutique hotel in the historic heart of Honfleur, close to the old harbour. It is housed in a restored 16th-century presbytery and an adjacent historic house near the port. The hotel has 11 individually designed rooms and suites, each decorated with care and equipped with modern amenities. Some suites have a sauna. The décor mixes vintage furniture, art objects, books, and stained glass. There is also a bar and a restaurant with fresh seafood.
Deauville
Manoir des Lions de Tourgéville - Deauville
Le Bourg Tourgeville, 14800 Deauville, France
Bed and breakfast in an historic manor house dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, just a few kilometres from the popular seaside resort of Deauville. Individually decorated rooms and suites furnished with antique furniture and classic décor. Guest can relax in the garden and the shared lounge.
Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville
30 Route Départementale 677, Canapville , 14800 Deauville, France
Luxurious boutique hotel set in a historic Norman manor estate, in the countryside and close to the coast. It is surrounded by landscaped gardens. The hotel offers rooms, suites, and private cottages spread between the main manor and independent cottages in the garden. In the summer guest can relax at the outdoor heated swimming pool. There is a shared lounge and wellness centre. It is a 7 km drive to the seaside resort of Deauville.
Cabourg
O Douceurs Sucrées - Cabourg
10 Impasse Poincaré, 14390 Cabourg, France
This bed and breakfast (douceur sucrees means sweet treats) is less than 1 km from the beach and a short walk from the casino and town center with many restaurant options. The property offers comfortable family rooms with private bathrooms and garden views. Some accommodations feature kitchen facilities and private terraces. Guests are enthousiast about the excellent breakfast, convenient location, and the warm hospitality of the host.
Maison de Vacance - Cabourg
6 Chemin de Villiers, 14390 Cabourg, France
This cosy holiday home in Cabourg features two bedrooms, a living room, and a fully equipped modern kitchen, plus private parking. Guests can relax in the garden and on the terrace. It is a 12-minute walk from the beach and close to Cabourg’s restaurants, casino, and racecourse. Good reviews about the garden, comfortable amenities, and helpful host communication.
D-Day Landing Beaches, Caen & Bayeux
Villa Robs - Caen
14 Place Saint-Martin, 14000 Caen, France
Accommodation in a beautiful residence just outside the historic centre of Caen.
There are studios’ with a kitchenette and appartements with one or two bedrooms, everything very comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated. Very enthousiast reviews from guests.
Hotel Libera Colombelles - Caen
42 rue Nelson Mandela, 14460 Caen, France
Hotel just outside the center of Caen with spacious rooms, many with balconies. There is a garden, an restaurant and a generous breakfast buffet. There is free parking and electric vehicle charging point. It is less than a 20 minutes’ drive from the sea and the D-Day landing beaches
Chambres d'hôtes Le Maroni - Courseulles-sur-Mer
24 Rue Amiral Robert, 14470 Courseulles-sur-Mer, France
Le Maroni is an elegant 18th-century Caen stone mansion located in the historic center of Courseulles-sur-Mer, fully renovated in 2021. It is close to Juno Beach and the major Normandy D-Day sites. Spacious and comfortable rooms and appartments. There is a terrace with views of Saint-Germain church, a shared kitchen and a breakfast area, and free parking nearby. A microwave and refrigerator are available for guest use, and bikes can be stored securely. The lively local market (Tuesdays and Fridays) and the daily fish market are just steps away.
Guests especially appreciate the rooms, the excellent breakfasts, and the warm hospitality of host Romain.
Le Mas Normand - Ver-sur-Mer
8 Impasse de la Riviere, 14114 Ver-sur-Mer, France
This guest house is just 400 meters from the sea and close to the historic D-Day beaches. Set in a former 1770 farmhouse, it offers country-style rooms with exposed beams, stone walls, and private bathrooms, as well as a garden cottage with outdoor seating. There is also a gypsy caravan.
The property is ideally located to explore Gold Beach, Juno Beach (5 km), Omaha Beach (32 km), and Bayeux (15 km). Guests enjoy a warm, family atmosphere, comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast.
Château Côte de Nacre - Ver-sur-Mer
4 BIS rue de la Libération, 14114 Ver-sur-Mer, France
Spacious, fully equipped apartments in a neoclassical manor house near the sea and the D-Day landing beaches. Set within a 4-hectare park, the property features a heated indoor pool, sauna, sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating areas.
The Château is highly rated for its beautiful grounds, family-friendly atmosphere, cleanliness, and warm hospitality and it is an ideal base for relaxation and exploring Normandy.
Chambres d'Hôtes Le Clos Tassin - Colleville-sur-Mer
498 Route d'Omaha Beach, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Prune and Pascal are the owners of a beautifully renovated 19th‑century Norman farmhouse, just 2 km from Omaha Beach. The bed en breakfast offers five uniquely themed rooms with private bathrooms, cosy decor, all set in a large garden. Guests enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with fresh local products and have access to a shared kitchen, as well as an on-site shop featuring regional specialties like Calvados. The property is ideally located near Bayeux, Arromanches, and the main D-Day sites, and guests praise the clean and comfortable rooms, welcoming hosts, and tranquil atmosphere.
Le Sherman - Colleville-sur-Mer
77 Route du Cimetiere Americain, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Le Sherman is an authentic American-style motel set in a green residential area just steps from The Overlord Museum and a short drive from Omaha Beach. The motel provides comfortable, well-equipped family rooms. Guests can enjoy terraces or balconies, outdoor seating, and optional breakfast delivered to the room. There is also an on-site restaurant. It is perfectly located for visiting the American Cemetery, the D-Day beaches, and Bayeux with the famous tapestery is a 15 minutes drive.
Omaha Beach
La Sapinière - Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
100 Rue De La 2Ème Infanterie Us, 14710 Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France
La Sapinière is a seaside hotel, just 20 meteres from Omaha Beach, with spacious and comfortable rooms, some with a balcony. Guests can enjoy traditional french cuisine in the on-site restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the breakfast is excellent.
Le Clos d'Omaha - Englesqueville-la-Percée
3 Impasse Saint-Hilaire, 14710 Englesqueville-la-Percée, France
Appartments in a beautifully restored former farmhouse, just minutes from the historic Omaha Beach. Everything very tastefully decorated and with a fully equipped kitchen. With a garden and an private outdoor hot tub.
Bayeux
Domaine de Bayeux - Bayeux
20 rue de Cremel, 14400 Bayeux, France
Hotel set in an elegant 18th‑century residence surrounded by a large, tree‑lined park in the heart of Bayeux, just a short walk from the cathedral, the Bayeux Tapestry and the train station.
The property is divided between the historic main house, where rooms feature classic décor with woodwork and period details, and a modern extension in the orchard with spacious, air‑conditioned rooms, many with terrace or balcony overlooking the gardens.
Guests can relax in the cozy lounge with its ornate fireplace, stroll in the garden, and start the day with a generous continental breakfast with local Norman products such as Isigny butter, cheeses, farmhouse yogurts and fresh baked goods.
because of its location it is a very good base to explore Banyeux and its surroundings.
Aggarthi Bed and Breakfast - Bayeux
13 Rue Saint-Exupère , 14400 Bayeux, France
Spacious, fully equipped apartments in a neoclassical manor house near the sea and the D-Day landing beaches. Set within a 4-hectare park, the property features a heated indoor pool, sauna, sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating areas. The Château is highly rated for its beautiful grounds, family-friendly atmosphere, cleanliness, and warm hospitality and it is an ideal base for relaxation and exploring Normandy.
Churchill Hotel Bayeux
14 Rue St Jean, 14400 Bayeux, France
Boutique hotel located in the heart of Bayeux, just steps from the famous Bayeux Tapestry and the historic cathedral. Set in a beautiful 18th-century building, it offers elegant rooms, a cozy lounge, and a inner courtyard. It has modern comfortable rooms, also family rooms. Its central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Bayeux, the Normandy coast, and the D-Day landing sites ( a 10 minutes drive).
Mont Saint Michel
Le Petit Moulin Rouge, B&B - Beauvoir
28 Rue d'Asteriac, 50170 Beauvoir, France
Bed and breakfast in a restored 18th-century watermill in the village of Beauvoir, just minutes from Mont Saint-Michel. It is surrounded by lush gardens and the gentle trickle of its original millstream. There are individually themed rooms, each with antique furnishings, many overlooking the water wheel or the garden. Guests enjoy a lavish homemade breakfast and crepes served on the terrace or in the cozy communal lounge. It is a good base to explore the region and visit Mont Saint Michel (10 minutes).
Mont B&B - Pontorson
34 Boulevard Clemenceau, 50170 Pontorson, France
Five cozy rooms in this family-run bed en breakfast in the center of Pontorson, about 9 km from Mont Saint-Michel. There is a garden and sun terrace and guest are very enthousiastic about the breakfast, the facilities like private parking and the outstanding service.
L'Aurore de la Baie - Huisnes-sur-Mer
9 Rue du Moulin de la Butte, 50170 Huisnes-sur-Mer, France
Small guesthouse in a village, a few kilometres from Mont‑Saint‑Michel, offering wide views over the bay and salt‑meadow landscape. There are bright and comfortable rooms and cottages with 2 bedrooms.
It is a good base for touring highlight in both Normandy and nearby Brittany.
