A memorable night in a historic house? A breathtaking view of the cliffs of Étretat? A stay in a charming hotel?
Don’t worry, you will find your ideal accommodation in Étretat for an unforgettable stay. This is it:
- our tips for choosing where to sleep in Étretat
- and our selection of the best hotels in Étretat
Our selection is made independently, based on our experience and research. When we stay in a hotel, we remain anonymous and pay in full.
Where to stay in Étretat: best hotels and neighborhoods
Why stay at least one night in Étretat
We grew up in Le Havre, only 30 minutes from Étretat. It is a place that we have visited many times… and yet, it still fascinates us.
This is our favorite destination in Normandy!
And if you choose to spend a night there, you will not regret it because:
- there are less people in the evening and early in the morning,
- the cliffs are transformed with shimmering colors at sunset and sunrise,
- the changes of tides and sky transform each time your discovery of the place. It is easy to understand why these landscapes inspired the Impressionists
Learn more in our article on what to see at Etretat.
The best places to stay in Étretat
The town – village of Etretat is not very big. You are never far from the sea.
You have several areas where you can sleep.
Here are their advantages and disadvantages:
Upstream and downstream cliffs
– Benefits:
The views
The calm
Free parking
– Disadvantages:
If you go to the center or into the city on foot, the access can be very steep.
For example, the hotel Le Donjon Domaine Saint Clair – see photos, prices and availability
The waterfront
– Benefits:
View of the sea
Easy access to all attractions and restaurants
– Disadvantages:
No private parking
Can be noisy
For example, the hotel Le Rayon Vert – see photos, prices and availability
The Center
– Benefits:
Easy access to the city and the beach
Some accommodations have private parking
Easy access to all attractions and restaurants
– Disadvantages:
No view
Can be noisy
For example, the B&B Les Tilleuls Etretat – see photos, prices and availability
The surrounding countryside
– Benefits:
Easy access to the city and the beach
The space
Quietness far from the tourists
– Disadvantages:
Having to find a parking space when you visit Étretat
For example, the hotel Les Pins de César – see photos, prices and availability
3 best hotels in Étretat (our favorites)
Quickly, our 3 favorite options are as follows (details on each in the rest of the article):
- Luxury: Hotel Le Donjon Domaine Saint Clair
– see pictures and availability - Center: The B&B Les Tilleuls Etretat
– see pictures and availability - Good value for money: L’Hôtel d’Angleterre Étretat
– see pictures and availability
Étretat is a very touristic place, think of booking in advance to have the choice and the best prices: see the best hotels rated by the customers
Another tip to keep in mind: The parking issue
When choosing a hotel, it is important to take into account the question of parking.
Étretat is a very touristy place, stuck in a valley. In summer, it becomes difficult to park.
If you come by car, check out the parking options: some hotels have private parking lots. But others do not. Therefore you have to find a place and pay.
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Normandy
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is comfortable enough (distances can be long) but compact (some parking lots and villages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
1. Hotel Le Donjon (historical and boutique)
Why stay at the Donjon Domaine Saint Clair?
If you’re looking for charm and originality, look no further.
This is one of the most inspiring hotels we have stayed in.
The 3 buildings have been decorated with care. Between the stylish curtains, the textured wallpapers and the work on light, it is a fascinating discovery in every corner of the hotel.
Our room overlooked the pool and the trees. A real moment of relaxation.
It is a cocoon of relaxation between the trees, with a veranda filled with comfortable armchairs and a snack with homemade cake…
What more could you ask for? Not going out to eat? Of course, because you have the choice of 2 restaurants on site, one of which is starred.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Falaise amont
- Type: Boutique Hotel
- Price range: 4 stars
- Restaurant: 2 on the spot: one gastronomic and one bistronomic.
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: bar, pool, spa, snack bar
- Parking: on site, free, charging stations
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
A personal note: our father was very excited to see our pictures of what the Donjon has become. Because when he was a kid, the place was abandoned and he would explore it with his friends, letting their imagination create lots of stories.
See our complete article on our stay at the hotel Le Donjon
2. Dormy House Hotel (for the view)
Why stay at the Dormy House Hotel?
The Dormy House Hotel is a must in Etretat. You can see it well on the heights when you walk on the beach.
This is the hotel with one of the best views: it overlooks the sea and is surrounded by a park of 4 hectares. Something to relax with a drink!
Here everything is turned towards the sea, including the breakfast room. You can enjoy the moods of the Norman sky, with the beautiful changing colors, which the impressionist painters loved.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Falaise aval
- Type: Hotel
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: 2 on site
- Family rooms: yes but few
- Facilities: bar
- Parking: free, on site
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
3. Hotel Les Pins de César (luxury in the countryside)
Why stay at the hotel Les Pins de César?
If you are looking for luxury, nature and calm (as Etretat is very touristic), we recommend you the hotel Les Pins de César. It is located in the countryside 15 minutes from Étretat, and 5 minutes from the cliffs.
It is the perfect place to recharge your batteries because you are surrounded by trees (Austrian Pines) and greenery, with a park of 20 hectares.
We fell in love with the serenity that reigns there. We felt like we were entering another world when we got there.
And if you like spas and relaxation, the offer is excellent.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Country side
- Type: charming hotel
- Price range: 4 stars
- Restaurant: options in the area, no restaurant on the property
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: indoor pool, spa, bar
- Parking: on site, free of charge
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
4. Hotel d’Angleterre Étretat (good value for money)
Why sleep at the Hotel d’Angleterre?
If you walk around the area of Etretat, you will see many houses made of red brick and flint. These are classic local buildings that we love. That’s why we love the facade of the Hotel d’Angelettere in this 1850 house.
The decorations are simple and light, with a unique feel to each room. You feel light and relaxed.
And moreover, you are at 2 steps from the sea and the cliffs!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: center
- Type: between guest house and hotel
- Price range: good value for money
- Restaurant: in the center of Etretat, so all the choice is nearby
- Family rooms: yes
- Equipment: /
- Parking: public pay parking lots
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
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5. Hotel La Villa 10 Hotel Spa
Why stay at La Villa 10 Hotel Spa?
Another brick and flint house as we like them. This villa dates from the 19th century.
And once inside, the decoration is neat with a choice of wallpapers that intrigue without disturbing: a decor a little vintage but also contemporary! The balance of ancient and modern is very successful.
The Spa area is also a success with the wooden decor, the hammam and the hydrotherapy.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Center
- Type: Hotel
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: in the center of Etretat, so all the choice is nearby
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: bar, spa
- Parking: on site, paying
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
6. B&B Les Tilleuls Etretat
Why stay at B&B Les Tilleuls Etretat?
What a surprise!!!
On the street side, a beautiful facade but that does not let you know what you will discover once you enter the universe of this guest house.
This building is a mansion from 1738, a bourgeois house in the heart of Etretat.
Behind the house is a beautiful garden with an avenue of lime trees and a terrace. A green setting in the heart of the city!
Elegance is the key word here.
Want another surprise? They even have a small home theater!
Practical information
- Neighborhood:
- Type: B&B
- Price range: level 3
- Restaurant: in the center of Etretat, so all the choice is nearby
- Family rooms: no
- Facilities: garden
- Parking: on site, free of charge
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
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7. B&B Castel De La Terrasse
Why stay at the B&B Castel De La Terrasse?
Hidden from view, yet close to the waterfront, this B&B is a great option for those looking for a little peace and quiet with a view of the sea (almost every room has a view).
We found that as soon as you enter the park, you feel transported to another world.
Located in a Belle Époque seaside house, you will appreciate the charm of the decoration and the peaceful and inspiring atmosphere.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Downtown, but a little further from the waterfront
- Type: B&B
- Price range: Level 3
- Restaurant: in the center of Etretat, so all the choice is nearby
- Family rooms: no
- Equipment: park
- Parking: on site, free of charge
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
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8. Hotel Le Rayon Vert (seafront)
Why stay at the hotel Le Rayon Vert?
The hotel Le Rayon Vert is one of the few options directly on the waterfront.
This 19th century building surprises by its two-tone aspect. This warm aspect is also found in the interior. A cozy decor around blue to not contrast too much with the sea views! (be careful though, not all rooms have a view of the sea).
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Waterfront
- Type: Hotel
- Price range: economical
- Restaurant: Restaurant du Perrey, and a large choice around
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: rooms with whirlpool baths
- Parking: public and paying
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
9. Detective Hotel
Why stay at the Detective Hotel?
If you come to Etretat because you are a fan of Arsène Lupin and other detective stories, this hotel is the right option.
It is a charming hotel with detective themes: the Arsène Lupin Suite, the Sherlock Holmes, Emma Peel, Hervule Poirot, CSI, Magnum, Clouseau, Columbo rooms… different atmospheres, unusual decorations to be transported into another world.
We would like to go back one day when it is empty to discover all the different rooms…
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Center
- Type: Hotel
- Price range: economical
- Restaurant: in the center of Etretat, so all the choice is nearby
- Family rooms: yes
- Equipment: /
- Parking: public and paying
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
10. and many rentals of houses and apartments
The hotel offer is limited in the city, but you can find many small houses and apartments for rent.
The small houses often have a lot of charm and are within walking distance of the waterfront.
Suggestions
- La Petite Maison gite at 10min walk from the cliffs of Étretat – see prices, photos and availability
- La Suite d’Etretat, very original and 200m from the beach – see prices, photos and availability
- A typical townhouse – see prices, photos and availability
- …
- See the best rated rentals
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Cheap hotels in Étretat
Étretat is a very touristy destination and located in a valley. As a result, space is limited and prices are rising.
There are no very low cost hotels in Etretat that we can recommend.
To find lower cost options, look in the countryside around Etretat, move away a little.
- Hotel Saint Cristrophe in the village Le Tilleul – see, prices, pictures and availability
- Chain hotels are available in the city of Le Havre, a 30-minute drive from Etretat.
Other options: lodging and camping in Étretat
Hotel Le Manoir de la Salamandre
One of the most intriguing buildings in Étretat is the hotel-restaurant La Salamandre.
Even if you don’t sleep there, take the time to admire it. This is an overhanging farmhouse (wider at the top) with wood-fired bricks and half-timbering. Look at the detail of the sculptures.
Inside, you will feel like you are going back in time.
Just be aware that the hotel is above a bar-restaurant, and that the building is old.
See prices, pictures and availability
Camping in Étretat
If you are looking for campsites for your stay in Etretat, you have several options:
- Etretat camping – small with easy access to the beach and town
- The Camoing L’Aiguille Creuse, 4 stars, a little further away – less than 10min drive from Etretat.
- The Flower Camping la Chenaie or the Camping Le Rivage, both in Yport, less than 20 minutes drive from Etretat.
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