Hôtel Barrière L'Hermitage
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the top-rated hotel in our La Baule sample, a seafront setting and a spa, and the price is not the deciding factor. Skip it if you are counting euros, because it costs roughly five times our Budget pick and almost three times our Best Value pick.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in La Baule. It is an official 5-star hotel with a spa, a pool, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and family rooms listed by the property, plus a beachfront listing. Couples on a special trip and families who want space and facilities in one place are the natural fit.
It also carries a pets tag in our data, but the exact pet policy and any fee are not confirmed, so ask before you bring an animal. If you mainly need a clean bed near the sea and plan to be out all day, one of our cheaper picks will do the job for far less money.
Location and getting around
The address is 5, esplanade Lucien Barriere, BP 173. The location score is 9.8 out of 10, the strongest figure on this page. Guests say the hotel sits directly on the seafront with clear views of the water.
We have no verified walking times to particular sights or to the station, so check routes on a map before you arrive. Transport options are not confirmed in our data. If you are coming by car, ask the hotel about parking, as it is not listed among the facilities we have.
What guests say
The guest score is 9.4 out of 10 from 160 reviews, joint first of the 5 eligible hotels in the sample. Guests praise two things above all: the seafront position and the staff, who are described as professional, polite and attentive.
No recurring complaints appear in our data. That is a good sign, but 160 reviews is a fairly small base, and room size, noise and the state of the rooms have not been assessed. Read a handful of recent reviews for the room category you want, especially if a sea view matters to you, since views vary by room and are not guaranteed.
What you pay and how it compares
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €407.70 a night, against a sample median of €141.84. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Golden Tulip La Baule Hotel and Residence, scored 8.2 at 4 stars for €78.70 a night. Our Best Value pick, Hôtel Le Saint Christophe, scored 8.9 at 4 stars for €141.84. The extra money at L'Hermitage buys a fifth star, a spa, a beachfront listing and the highest guest score of the three.
Breakfast options listed are continental and buffet. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in La Baule. Our Luxury slot gives priority to official 5-star hotels, and L'Hermitage is one. It also tied for the best guest score in the sample and has the best location score of our three picks, which made the choice straightforward.
Before you book
Check what your rate includes, especially breakfast and spa access, and read the cancellation terms. Confirm opening times and any fees for the pool and spa in November. Ask about parking and the pet policy if either applies to you. If a sea view is the point of the trip, book a room type that states it clearly.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hôtel Barrière L'Hermitage on the beach?
The property lists itself as beachfront and guests say it sits directly on the seafront with clear views of the water. Views vary by room, so book a room type that names a sea view if you want one.
How much does Hôtel Barrière L'Hermitage cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €407.70 a night. Check today's price for your dates, as this is not a live quote.
Does Hôtel Barrière L'Hermitage have a spa?
Yes, a spa and wellness centre and a pool are listed. Opening times and any extra fees are not confirmed, so check them before you go.
Is Hôtel Barrière L'Hermitage pet friendly?
Our data carries a pets tag, but the exact policy and fees are not confirmed. Contact the hotel before booking with an animal.