Our selection of hotels in Dinard for a seaside wellness break

1. Hôtel Barrière Le Grand Hôtel Dinard

A landmark on the Emerald Coast since its inauguration in 1858, Le Grand Hôtel Dinard continues to embody the prestige of the Breton seaside resort. Overlooking the bay, with one of the best panoramic views of Saint-Malo, this Barrière Group-owned establishment underwent a facelift in 2018 and is now in pole position for a seaside wellness break.

Interior designer Alexandre Danan has sublimated the seaside hotel, combining the splendor of the Belle Époque with touches of modernity, playing on luminous hues that capture the soft marine clarity of the region. Right from the entrance, history is revealed through elegant moldings and a period elevator, recalling the aristocratic past of Dinard, once dubbed the "Breton Brighton". With its 86 exquisitely decorated rooms and suites, some with private balconies where you can breathe in the sea breeze, Le Grand Hôtel offers spectacular views over the gardens or the English Channel.

Chef Wilfried Lacaille's George V, a gourmet restaurant, offers subtle, daring, iodized cuisine rooted in local produce. The dining room, bathed in natural light thanks to its large bay windows, offers an enchanting setting for savoring dishes such as bluefin tuna tartare or Kouign Amann, prepared according to the rules of the art, while admiring the breathtaking panorama of the Baie de la Vicomté. The show is at its best at sunset, when the golden light magnifies the ramparts of Saint-Malo, making the restaurant a truly romantic setting. Guests can extend their Breton experience at the Spa Diane Barrière, a bubble of well-being imagined by Chantal Peyrat, where a range of top-of-the-range treatments is offered with the prestigious Ligne St Barth and Biologique Recherche products: slimming treatments, detoxifying treatments with essential oils, oxygenating facial treatments... This haven of peace by the sea is also equipped with a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a hammam and electric bikes for exploring the surrounding area with the whole family. Children are also catered for at the Le Studio by Petit VIP kids club, which welcomes toddlers aged 4 and over for fun and educational workshops on art, cinema, photography...

Hôtel Barrière Le Grand Hôtel Dinard
86 keys from €200 per night
46 Avenue George V, 35801 Dinard

2. EMERIA Dinard Hôtel Thalasso & Spa

Freshly renovated, the Dinard hotel Emeria overlooks Saint-Enogat beach and enjoys an exceptional seafront location between Mont Saint-Michel and Cap Fréhel. It's in this restful, invigorating setting, ideal for a seaside wellness break, that the 4-star hotel houses 167 rooms - English cottage-style on the land side and Breton-style on the sea side - in harmonious shades of green and beige. For your taste buds, the O'sens restaurant serves traditional dishes and deliciously iodized local recipes. The spa and thalassotherapy institute covers 2800 m², with no fewer than 58 treatment rooms, heated seawater pools and an aquatic course. The range of treatments on offer guarantees a personalized wellness stay, thanks to a variety of themed cures: the special back cure relieves lower back pain using hydrojets; the health prevention cure helps restore balance and well-being by alternating draining massages and toning showers, with the aim of detoxifying body and mind.

EMERIA Dinard Hôtel Thalasso & Spa
167 keys, from €229 per night.
1 Av. du Château Hébert, 35800 Dinard

3. Hôtel Le Nessay, a seaside wellness break

Le Nessay, a charming 4-star hotel in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, occupies a former 19th-century castle on the Brittany coast. With its 17 pastel-colored rooms and suites, this waterfront establishment is ideal for a seaside wellness break, and also features a 5-bedroom villa with heated pool. Chef Kevin Cadeau concocts seasonal local cuisine to be enjoyed on the terrace with its sunset views. On the wellness front, the Phytomer spa adds a touch of relaxation with a private sauna and a treatment cabin nestled on the garden level. Treatments range from exfoliation and deep cleansing to massages and masks using Phytomer products with marine textures and fragrances. Highlights include the Hydra Originel treatment with organic seaweed, the marine scrub and the Sea Bubbles massage, which combines back and scalp relaxation with remineralizing heated mud for a detox and anti-stress effect.

Hôtel Le Nessay
17 keys, from €200 per night
Boulevard du Bechay, 35800 Saint-Briac-sur-Mer

4. Castelbrac Hotel

Nestled in an imposing 19th-century villa built into the side of a cliff, this hotel offers a wellness stay by the sea, with the Bay of Saint-Malo and the Rance estuary in Ille-et-Vilaine on the horizon. Sea views from the 24 rooms and suites of this 5-star hotel, whose refined style is an invitation to adventure. A Michelin star has been awarded to chef Julien Hennote of the "Pourquoi pas" restaurant, where he brilliantly transforms local fish products in a splendid panoramic Art Deco dining room. As for well-being, the French brand Phytocéane accompanies all the treatments and rituals created by the spa team. Set sail for more or less distant destinations with the Fjord facial with Icelandic water to moisturize and purify, the salicorne body treatment to firm and drain, restoring energy and suppleness, or the Jardin d'Orient ritual with hammam, scrub and massage to relieve the stresses of everyday life.

Hôtel Castelbrac
24 keys, from 300€ per night
17 Avenue George V, 35800 Dinard

5. Royal Emeraude Dinard MGallery Hotel

The Royal Emeraude, part of the 4-star Mgallery collection, is a magnificent example of Dinard tradition. This elegant mansion dating from 1892 stands not far from the Ecluse beach and casino. Its glass roof bears witness to the Belle Epoque and the aristocratic life that animated the seaside resort in those years. The 47 rooms, including 2 suites, are spread over four levels, each dedicated to a different theme. The first floor evokes the English colonial period in India, while the second floor pays homage to the ambiance of the Orient Express... Refined fabrics, stylish furnishings and luxurious amenities illustrate the art of living à la française. An open-access fitness and relaxation room ensures a sporty break. A hammam and hydrojet massage table are available on reservation to relax and release tension.

Hôtel Royal Emeraude Dinard MGallery
47 keys, from €200 per night
1 Bd Albert 1er, 35800 Dinard