The most beautiful hotels in Brittany: our best addresses and B&Bs

A perfect getaway to Belle-Île-en-Mer, just like in the lyrics of a famous song, or an exotic and briny weekend in Saint-Malo, Brittany is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for weekend trips or extended vacations. With its unique landscapes, traditional architecture, and gastronomy – the jewel of French heritage – it is brimming with superb hotel addresses to discover! Our top picks for Most beautiful hotels in Brittany.

1. Domaine de la Bretesche, a breath of history and nature

Time seems to stand still as soon as you cross the gates of Domaine de la Bretesche, a charming Relais & Châteaux. 5 stars located between Vannes and Nantes. Surrounded by an ancient forest, landscaped gardens, and a charming lake, this estate, dominated by a 15th-century castle, can be discovered by exploring its former outbuildings, skillfully renovated in 2025. One is carried away by this unique atmosphere, where every detail—a touch of color here, a refined fabric there—tells the story of a place that has weathered the centuries without ever losing its soul and modernity. 

The hotel unveils 40 rooms with views of the park, lake, or square courtyard, including 6 suites ranging from 40 to 75 m2. Each, bathed in light, plays with warm textures: blond wood, deep velvet, nature-inspired prints. 9 private villas of 60 m2 for 2 to 4 people, located in the former sheepfolds transformed into refined havens, offer the rare luxury of feeling at home while enjoying the service of a five-star hotel. With a terrace, garden view, equipped kitchen, and intimate dining room, the outside world seems both close and far away.

And then, there's the sea and the terroir on the plate. fine-dining restaurant At Le Montaigu, every meal becomes a journey through Breton land. Chef Filipe Silvestre skillfully marries local products with inspiration from his native Portugal, creating dishes where finesse meets generosity. Lunch or dinner facing the castle's reflection on the lake transforms each bite into a moment of bliss. More informal spaces—the Club, the contemporary brasserie, or the Bar des Écuries, with its original stalls and patinated leather—invite you to extend these moments of happiness, to discuss anything and everything over a drink, in complete relaxation.

But La Bretesche isn't just about living indoors; the estate can also be savored (or perhaps especially savored?) outdoors. An 18-hole golf course winds through the trees with the château as a backdrop, bike rides in the forest of the Brière Regional Natural Park, or hand-in-hand strolls along the lake's shores, moments of eternity by the heated outdoor pool or the indoor pool at the Cinq Mondes & Omnisens spa: each experience invites you to slow down and reconnect with what truly matters. Elegance here is never ostentatious; it's felt in the air, in the gestures, in the moments we choose to live.

Domaine de la Bretesche
Domaine de la Bretesche, 44780 Missillac
40 rooms, prices starting from 301 euros per night
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2. Château Richeux, Les Maisons de Bricourt

For over thirty years, Olivier and Jane Roellinger have beautifully shaped the Cancale region, leaving behind houses with an now iconic imprint. The story begins with the Maison du Voyageur, then with the Bricourt restaurant, triple-starred by the Red Guide. Château Richeux is actually a colossal 1920s residence, overlooking the Roches Noires and facing Mont-Saint-Michel.

Les Rimains consists of a peaceful English cottage with 4 cozy bedrooms. Outside, there are marine gites resembling (very high-end!) fisherman's cabins.

At La Ferme du Vent, six rustic stone buildings form guest rooms reminiscent of intimate, tastefully decorated holiday homes. Today, Le Coquillage, the restaurant of Château de Richeux, is brilliantly managed by Hugo Roellinger, a double Michelin-starred chef also awarded a green star by the Michelin Guide. He has also just been named Chef of the Year by Gault & Millau.

Château Richeux, Les Maisons de Bricourt
Le Buot, 35350 Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes
12 keys, prices starting from 310 euros

3. The Grand Hotel des Thermes

In Saint-Malo, this exceptional residence with its Belle Époque facade is emblematic and has been welcoming tourists seeking the benefits of the sea for over 150 years!

174 rooms of all sizes (from 16 to 66 square meters) are rather sober and comfortable. Here, the philosophy of well-being reigns supreme, with thalassotherapy treatments offered as cures or à la carte. The spa, with its seawater pool, whirlpool baths, and massage jets, is an added bonus!

For dining, among other snacks and beachside seating, there's Le Cap Horn, a gourmet restaurant with generous portions, and La Verrière, a place dedicated to dietary cuisine.

The Grand Hotel des Thermes
Grande Plage du Sillon, 100 Boulevard Hébert, 35400 Saint-Malo
177 keys, prices starting from 218 euros

4. Château de Lan Kérellec

Located in Trébeurden, in the Côtes d’Armor, the typically 19th-century building overlooks the magical setting of the pink granite reefs. All around, the crystal-clear ocean and lush vegetation are everywhere. The rooms are tastefully decorated in a rather classic and sober style. The sea view from this hotel is most soothing.

We sit down to enjoy the creative seasonal cuisine with sea-inspired aromas from Anthony Avoine, at the restaurant with its one-of-a-kind dining room, features a ceiling shaped like a boat's hull.

Lan Kérellec Manor
9 All. Centrale de Lan Kerellec, 22560 Trébeurden
18 keys, prices starting from 199 euros per night