Hotel De La Matelote, Boulogne-Sur-Mer

70 Bd Sainte Beuve, Boulogne-Sur-Mer, 62200 4

The hotel is situated on the sea shore, in the heart of Boulogne-sur-Mer, opposite the fishing port. Hotel De La Matelote features 35 soundproofed and... more

 

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9/10 Overall rating

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  • 8/10 Shaun ( Family with young children) 

    from Farnham , GB  on  January 30, 2008

    Good clean accomodation. Pleasant decor in bedroom and in the hotel in general.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Rodney ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Corby , GB  on  December 15, 2007

    "An overnight stay over a 2 day christmas shopping trip. Very friendly and helpful staff throughout the hotel and restaurant. Superior rooms are good size, well prepared and very well equipped. Lounge / bar has very relaxed and comfortable ambiance. Exceptionally good restaurant - recommend the Saveurs de la mer - 7 courses including 5 fish courses - superb quality and presentation. Excellent but quite pricy wine list. Secure parking provides peace of mind if you have a car full of shopping." (97500642)

    The whole hotel was very comfortable and warm on a freezing cold day.Instantly relaxing after a hard day's shopping.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Gabriel ( Family with older children) 

    from Warrington , GB  on  August 3, 2008

    Good location and pool

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 1, 2008

    "In all we found it expensive and rather dull. " (108079291)

    We booked this Hotel because of it's proximity to the Boulogne-Dover Ferry. It was quiet with a comfortable bed and a nice bathroom. It also had secure parking on site.

    We were not welcomed very well, the breakfast was sufficient although for 15 euros each it could have had some more hot food. The parking was fine although we did have a large car and found it quite tight.

  • 9/10 Vivien ( Mature couple) 

    from Manchester , GB  on  April 15, 2008

    "the hotel was simple to find, parking system was excellent, the position on the hotel in the town was ideal. we enjoyed our two-night stay and really could not find fault at all. we would definitely recommend this hotel, particularly for the excellent facilities and the very efficient and friendly staff" (97423150)

    good quality hotel which deserves its 4 stars, friendly and efficient staff, lovely - though small - swimming pool and spa. matelote restaurant in the naussica centre opposite was excellent

    the only tiny thing wrong was that the toilet set was a bit wobbly

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  February 22, 2008

    "Good overall experience. Happy to visit again." (97595795)

    Clean, spacious, well equipped

    Nothing!

  • 10/10 Shirley ( Mature couple) 

    from Royston , GB  on  February 18, 2008

    "Excellent hotel and very good gourmet restuarant (though it would have been good to know that it was closed on Sunday nights). Good though small spa facilities." (97776052)

    Very comfortable beds and excellant restuarant (bathrobes and slippers were a nice touch)

    No tea/coffee making facilities in the bedroom

  • 9/10 Niki ( Mature couple) 

    from Brighton , GB  on  February 3, 2008

    "We had a short break, and wish we stayed a bit longer. Had no time to go sightseing. I had a lot of information from the web side and more or less i knew wht to expect." (97577864)

    the room was very nice with lovely views

    having no sink in the toilet!!

  • 10/10 Adam ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Leicester , GB  on  January 15, 2008

    "Whole experience good, will use the hotel again." (97471587)

    Clean, good quality, tidy

  • 7/10 Julie ( Mature couple) 

    from Northampton , GB  on  January 4, 2008

    "Nice hotel, good location, very disappointed about the closed facilities and that we were not aware at time of booking." (97432302)

    Excellent accommodation.

    The main reason we booked the hotel was for the restaurant facilities. We were not told that this was closed over the period until just before we were setting off so it was too late to change the booking. There was no additional discount offered due to there being no restaurant facilities either. Quite disappointing.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  December 12, 2007

    "We were extremely pleased with the hotel and the service provided by all the staff , who were very friendly. Our stay was very enjoyable and we fully intend to return, as we had little time in the area. It is a short ride from the Eurotunnel, but far enough to be away from the hustle and bustle of Calais." (97488434)

    The ambiance and the welcome . The service and helfulness of the staff was first rate . The rooms were very comfortable and luxurious. We had an excellent meal at their top-rate restaurant . Parking is in secure locked garages .

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  December 11, 2007

    "We always enjoy staying in this hotel. Has been modernised and enlarged since last stay which has made a difference. A fair walk to Bologne town centre and some distance from restaurants except their restaurant which was superb as always. Their restaurant over the road wwas good but lacks atmosphere." (97934104)

    Comfortable beds, well designed bathroom. Liked bathrobes. good wardrobe space.

    Very dark and poor outlook

  • 9/10 Anthony ( Mature couple) 

    from Oxford , GB  on  December 8, 2007

    "The Matelote is an interesting place, with lots of stairs and passaages, corners and surprises. There's also a lift. We liked the facilities - included in the price, but were a little surprised that car-parking is charged separately. We ate in the restaurant, and there was nothing wrong with either food or service, although it was midweek, & they weren't busy. Be warned, though, its not a cheap option, so if you want simple, inexpensive food, walk the kilometer into the centre of Boulogne. Staff were helpful, and allowed me to practice my terrible French on them. We will probably book again on our next visit." (97753320)

    Good-sized room, comfortable bed. Generally, it was a bonus to have use of pool, sauna & jacuzzi.

    Hardly a 'dislike': The hotel information in the room didn't explain everything too well, such as use of Sauna, Pool & Jacuzzi.

  • 6/10 Grant ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Bradwell , GB  on  June 2, 2007

    "Very disappointed that the hotel hadn't picked up on the fact that i am a wheelchair user and the hotel restaurant has a very big step into it. The receptionist didn't think there was one when i asked her... The Restaurant staff were very helpful in manhandling my chair up the step, but that isn't the point. Thankfully i didn't need to use the toilet when having the meal or i think that would have been impossible. Room was fine, although there were some chairs in the foyer outside the room that were blocking access. Wheelchair room was good - although there should be more hand rails in the bathroom I found the receptionist not very friendly in the first place (thankfully when we checked out the next day the staff were much friendlier then). I think it should be indicated when asking people if they want to book the restaurant that it is a very expensive (albeit good) one - i was a bit embarrased at the cost to my friends" (99272498)

    location

    didn't feel as welcomed as we'd expected

  • 8/10 Andrew ( Mature couple) 

    from Welwyn garden city , GB  on  April 3, 2007

    Excellent location for the Nausicaa Aquarium

    No view from the rear but as a result it was very quiet.

  • 10/10 Michael ( Mature couple) 

    from Southend-on-sea , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 12, 2007

    "have stayed in this hotel many times over the years always excellent One thought - would be nice to have an english newspaper or magazines!" (99792181)

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  January 7, 2007

    The room was spacious and comfortable and the bathroom was clean and bright.

  • 8/10 Stephen ( Mature couple) 

    from Brackla bridgend , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 19, 2006

    Everything was fine

    The view at the rear

  • 9/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Milnthorpe , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 3, 2006

    "The hotel is magical with attentive and helpful staff- but the private parking was not very good, the reception assigned me to space large enough for a MINI....when I complained they quickly assigned me to a proper garage" (99344802)

    The typical French feel with a touch of luxury

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  September 11, 2006

    "It was a delight to arrive at this hotel where everything was of the highest quality.Bed,bathroom etc were superb.Staff very helpful and efficient." (3305267744)

    It is wonderful to find luxury accomodation in this part of France

    Nothing

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Family with young children) 

    on  September 4, 2006

    "Definitely a recommended hotel - friendly staff, clean and in good decorative order, pleasant colour scheme throughout. Comfortable beds, modern clean bathrooms with both bath and shower. The hotel parking facility was very useful. Great location for the beach and for the Nauticaa aquarium just opposite. Not many negative points - I would have preferred wood floor or tiled floor in the bedrooms instead of carpets, and would have preferred lightweight duvets on the beds instead of the very old fashioned blankets. Also a proper espresso/cappuccino machine in the breakfast room would have been an asset. Didn't eat in the restaurant so can't comment about that. Overall good value for money I would say." (3305079612)

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  August 28, 2006

    Very well maintained and professionally run --- I would definitely return if in the area

    Nothing

  • 9/10 Pauline ( Mature couple) 

    from Dewsbury , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 26, 2006

    Standard and style of hotel and room

    Nothing

  • 8/10 David ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Madeley , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 15, 2006

    "Overnight stay only but the excellent restaurant meant that the evening was very pleasant. I would have preferred it if there were tea and coffee making facilities in the room and that breakfast was included in the price." (3305177344)

    Excellent restaurant, good rooms, very clean, easy parking, central location

    Bar closed early, a little expensive to not have included breakfast

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  August 13, 2006

    "Although only a one night stay it was one of the most pleasant hotel stays we have experience for a long time and good value for money." (3305163231)

    spotlessly clean excellently decorated and equipped room. the restaurant ( next door) was truly magnificent and the cuisine truly exceptional ( albeit not cheap).

    the only improvement possible would be to provide tea/coffee making facility in the room.

  • 10/10 Peter ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Andover , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 11, 2006

    "good all round accomidation nice detail in bathroom very comforable thanks" (3304970129)

    The staff were very frindly and the room was very comfortable

    no view from the window

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 10, 2006

    spacious well appointed rooms

  • 10/10 Brian ( Mature couple) 

    from Middlesex , United Kingdom;GB  on  June 12, 2006

    "good hotel will return" (3304797179)

    position & convenience

    strong food smell in hotel

  • 7/10 Colin ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Ferndown , United Kingdom;GB  on  June 10, 2006

    "We enjoyed our brief stay and in fairness breakfast was discounted because of our experience with the non functioning window. We had wanted to use the balcony but could not. Although we were told we could have another room it was not of the same standard." (3304509477)

    nice hotel and very pleasant staff

    the door to balcony was faulty . It was a fire risk and we told staff immediately we had discovered this after our arrival.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  April 24, 2006

    Very convenient,well appointed

    Nothing

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  April 20, 2006

    "We went for a short break with 2 friends. It was a great location, we liked being out of the town centre with a great view of the sea. The restaurant in the Nausicaa was fantastic quality and value ( run by the same chef as the hotel ). Easy to find from Calais and good access to the motorway to get to other areas. Fabulous local choclate." (3304163524)

    Location,bathroom facilities, comfortable bed, parking arrangement.

    The bar was expensive which meant we went to a nearby cafe.

  • 7/10 Ian ( Mature couple) 

    from Portsmouth , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 13, 2006

    "The hotel is a reasonable example of a four star hotel. It is neither better nor worse than one would expect. We stayed in three hotels, all four star, this hotel was neither the best or the worst." (3304293250)

    Everything was clean and tidy and in good working order. The adjoining restaurant was wonderful but dont go there for a cheap meal. Good value for excellent cuisine.

    I would not complain at all about the staff but they were not particularly friendly, one young lady in the restaurant was very severe

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  April 10, 2006

    "We were very happy with the hotel and the room. We found our way to it easily, the room was as we would wish and the car was secure. Our meal in the restaurant was first class - we couldn't have asked for better." (3304244387)

    Comfortable and quiet room, secure parking for the car and very helpful staff.

  • 9/10 Michael ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Stowmarket , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 10, 2006

    "All the staff we dealt with were friendly and helpfull and all spoke good English (far better than my French, but I did make the effort). The hotel is situated on the main road into Boulogne from Calais right on the sea front, opposite the Aquarium which is worth a visit. Parking is at a premium in the area near to the hotel, but if you reserve a space in the secure garage (room for only 8 cars or so)it is worth the additional cost. Lifts serve all floors. The hotel was not too busy while we stayed, this could account for the quiet, but I suspect it is always quiet so you should not be disturbed. The en-suite bathroom was excellent, although we did have a loose loo seat. Bathrobes as well as ample towels were supplied, along with the usual soaps, shampoo and creams. The shower and bath are of very good quality and very easy to operate. Air conditioning is also available to ensure your comfort no matter what the temperature outside is. Breakfast was not included in the price but at 11 Euro's not to much to worry about. A good selection of fresh breads and pastries, juice, tea or coffee. Cereals, dried fruits, figs, yogurts, meats and cheese. If you want a boiled egg done to your likeness ( all self help). Enjoy your stay." (3304214368)

    The accomodation was clean and well presented.

    There are no rooms put aside for non-smokers. However, although smoking was evident in the rooms we had been given every effort had been made to mask the smell and it was not that bad.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  February 21, 2006

    Lovely surroundings, well decorated, very comfortable.

    None

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  February 13, 2006

    "Amazing food - probably one of the best dinners we have ever experienced. The artistry and presentation made dinner an eating experience." (3304107768)

    Standard of decor excellent. Very homely feel to hotel. Ideal seafront location.

    Nothing

  • 10/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Cobham , United Kingdom  on  January 13, 2006

    "Everything went well. Staff helpful and friendly prior to our arrival and after." (3304017054)

    Hotel full of character everything looked as if it had been recently renovated.

  • 10/10 Neal ( Mature couple) 

    from Colchester , United Kingdom;GB  on  January 9, 2006

    "Warm friendly atmoshere. Close to local amenities." (3304077458)

    Tastfully decorated. Lovely sea view.

  • 10/10 Malcolm ( Mature couple) 

    from Earls barton , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 7, 2005

    The quality of the hotel

    no

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  December 3, 2005

    "Excellent hotel - could not really fault anything. Restaurant an experience!! Room service breakfast very generous. Liked being able to wander across to Nausicaa on Sunday morning." (2873659)

    Easy to find - quality hotel.

    Choice of duvet instead of blankets.

  • 8/10 Peter michael ( Mature couple) 

    from Ossett , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 24, 2005

    "pleasent but limited parking, hotel have facilities but limited and costly" (2930445)

    pleasent location for port and beach

  • 9/10 Ronald ( Mature couple) 

    from Sunbury on thames , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 22, 2005

    "Hotel was very good and the adjacent restaurant and food were excellent with very good service." (2799278)

    Extremely clean and comfortable, with a very well equipped bathroom

    Coffee making facility would be welcome

  • 10/10 Richard ( Mature couple) 

    from Holbeach hurn , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 16, 2005

    "We would stay here again. The resturaunt was excellent if a little expensive." (2923414)

    The hotel was quiet and the staff were very helpful.

    The bar prices were a little expensive.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  November 9, 2005

    "The hotel is about 10 minutes walk from the town centre and is located immediately opposite the Nausicaa centre on the sea front. Parking is very limited around here, and it was well worth the money to pre-book a parking space at the hotel. We also booked a table at the restaurant in the evening, which turned out to be a gastronomic delight. Service in both the hotel and the restaurant was very good, however we did visit out of season." (2912230)

    The staff in the hotel were very friendly and forgiving of bad French. The room was well decorated, and the overall atmosphere very good.

    There were no tea or coffee facilities in the room

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 31, 2005

    "Great stay good hotel" (2860120)

    Friendly positive help with all problems. Staff were very helpful indeed.

    Restaurant does not give a varied enough choice. Was the same last weekend as it was in the summer.

  • 8/10 Cedric ( Mature couple) 

    from Wallingford , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 27, 2005

    "Booked from the Internet, and a pleasant discovery. Hotel is well-positioned, secure parking a plus, and both room/bathroom and breakfast were of good standard. We especially appreciated dinner in the next-door restaurant, where the €34 menu was exceptional value for a truly delicious meal. Will recommend to friends and undoubtedly book again one day." (2719370)

    Quiet, clean, well-equipped, reasonably spacious.

    Nothing worth comment

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 23, 2005

    "The location of the hotel makes it easy to access. Some rooms have a lovely view of the water. The hotel was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable. We would choose this hotel if we were in the area again. The restaurant was excellent." (2769628)

    The room was clean and well decorated. The bathroom was bright and large.

  • 9/10 Roger ( Mature couple) 

    from Woodbridge , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 9, 2005

    "It was well worth booking a garage space - excellent facility. We had booked a table in the restaurant (next door - no direct access)on the first night but were disappointed with the welcome in there. The lady appeared irritated by our initial inability to find our way round the menu (we were tired after a long journey) and were treated in an offhand manner. However, the food was excellent. As we were staying two nights we dined at a local brasserie on the next evening and thoroughly enjoyed it." (2800090)

    There was a nice atmosphere in the hotel. The decor was tasteful and attractive.

    None, as far as we were aware.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  September 30, 2005

    "Apart from the very minor problem detailed above, we were very satisfied and would certainly return." (2733232)

    Pleasant atmosphere,efficiently run and well appointed

    Bathroom shower was not particularly good, dificult to operate with leaking conections

  • 8/10 Derry ( Mature couple) 

    from Ide hill, sevenoaks , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 23, 2005

    "We would come again. Thank you" (2543658)

    Good room, clean, a bit noisy

    None

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