The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Victoria, Châtelaillon-Plage

Delightfully peaceful and welcoming family hotel with onsite private parking. The communal areas inside have a stylish yet comfortable/cosy ambience and there is also a spacious covered seating exterior area at the front. This was our third visit in as many years. The friendly owner recognised me and immediately spoke in English. Ideal location as within minutes walking distance of many shops, restaurants and the beach.

One small thing, the pillows were a bit too thick and firm for us. A spare second thinner pillow per person would be ideal.

Friendly staff.Free parkingClose to the beach.Opposite the train station, around 10 minute train ride to La Rochelle.

I love the story of the owners who have lovingly restored this hotel and now welcome each guest in such a personable manner. The rooms have been beautifully and extravagantly restored. The continental breakfast is excellently presented and of high quality as well as modestly priced. In fact, the cost of staying at this hotel is very reasonable and about 40% less than comparable hotels in Las Rochelle. The hotel is in the absolute ideal position in Châtalaillon, less than 200m from the very centre of the beach and the best restaurants, and through a park to reach it, while being across the road (25m) from the train station, which links with La Rochelle in about 10 minutes.

Trains to La Rochelle are cheap and very comfortable even if not as frequent as they could be. The hotel's facilities are exactly as described. It would be better if tea/coffee making facilities were added in because the hotel's bar is not always open, but these are not advertised. However, currently most hotels in this category make this provision. An expectation that guests will hang room keys on public display while there is no safe in the room for valuables is an anachronism. It is one aspect of this being a hotel set in the French tradition, but sooner or later there will be a serious theft from a room or rooms by taking one or more keys at an unguarded moment and there will be tears to shed. It is a pity that the terrace which is advertised is in the front of the building, not the rear. None of these things robbed us in any way of an enjoyable and memorable stay.

Near beach and facilities. Free car park on site.

Friendly staff, lovely room short walk to the beach ideally located, close to places to eat will definitely stay there again if in the area Breakfast was good value, and coffee delicious. Able to park for free near the hotel

Lovely boutique style hotel, close to the beach, friendly personnel, nice rooms and beds.

Spacious rooms, immaculately clean. Great location 2 minute walk to the beach. Friendly staff and a good breakfast.

Walking distance to restaurants and bars with free parking.Breakfast was very good and good value. Air Conditioning a bonus and very good shower.

Maybe a lift to room.

Charming hotel, lovely owners and staff, relaxing stay, close to the beach and parc.

The locality of this hotel was perfect, it was adjacent to the station, not that there was any train noise to notice. It was a main transport link between La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Also, a bus route was also available.The beach was a 5 minute gentle stroll through a beautiful parc which led straight onto the esplanade which has a good variety of bars, restaurants and ice cream parlours and creperies.

Here was nothing to dislike.

Lovely boutique hotel with Victorian and modern decor, nice sized rooms and fantastic shower.Salima was very friendly, welcoming and helpful during our stay.Good buffet breakfast with decent coffee and tea boite plus a range of cold meats cheeses, hard boiled egg, yogurts breads, cereals and fruit etc.Free parking on street and very easy access. Lots of restaurants within walking distance at sea front, through a beautiful park.

TV very limited

Fabulous quiet, bespoke hotel close to the train station and easy walk to the beach. The owners have gone to great lengths to fill this beautiful building with charming art & furniture. Staff were friendly, attentive & quick to help us with recommendations & things to see.

The mattress on the bed in our room needs replacing. While the carpet looks beautiful in the bedroom, it is hard to keep clean.

Beautiful location and a lovely hotel. Staff were welcoming and friendly with top tips for local dining options. Next to the train station for easy access to other coastal locations including La Rochelle.

All great and nothing not to like.

This hotel was 1st class. Ively building with history, Hosts were very welcoming. Location is absolutely perfect, 150 metres from the beach. Train station nearby but no noise problems at all. Hotel was spotlessly clean, well run, organised and lovely. The breakfast was 1st class with excellent choices. We only stayed 1 night but would go back and stay longer . Absolutely recommended.

Nothing. We have no bad reports at all.

Beautiful room, nice shower, very good breakfast with fresh bread & local products and nice staf and evendo we were late the owner came to open and we received a warm welcome anyway & in english!!!?So thank you for a very nice stay!!

Reception on arrival was very welcoming. Description of the hotel was precise and our cosy room was lovely. Breakfast was excellent and we particularly liked the greeting from the owners and staff in explaining where everything was. We only stayed one night and would certainly look to booking again if we visit this area.

Lovely friendly staff. Very chic vintage style. Lovely breakfast.

Nothing. Though would be good to have coffee facilities in room. But staff happy to make one for you.

Convenient location next to train station. We were passing through for one night and this saved us time that we were able to use relaxing at the beach. Friendly and helpful staff! I wish we could have stayed longer!

The lack of a mini fridge in the apt.

We really enjoyed our stay here - we had tried to find a hotel in nearby La Rochelle, but settled on this one as there were none available. And next time, we will stay here instead of looking at La Rochelle. Chatelaillon-Plage is a lovely little resort, and the hotel is very close to the centre but still very quiet, with free car parking.The staff on reception were delightful, we felt really welcome. Rooms are simple, but really clean and with excellent air conditioning. There’s a little bar on site, but no restaurant. The young lady on reception recommended several places to eat, and the one we chose was great!

nothing to dislike.

Hotel has a vintage style to it which is nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Car parking is available outside the hotel and on the roads. The breakfast was good. A nice hidden little gem of a hotel.