Hotel Escale Oceania St Malo 3*

The Hotel Escale Oceania is in a stunning beachfront location overlooking St Malo's Grande Plage and is just a 10-15 minute stroll from the atmospheric Intra Muros old town and 30 minutes on foot from the ferry terminal. The hotel style is minimalist, modern and comfortable with friendly staff to ensure you enjoy your stay. With its long maritime tradition and historic attractions, St Malo is one of France's great tourist centres and ideal for a break at any time of the year. Pet accepted 20€/night. Hotel garage 20€/night (1.85m height restriction).

Foot passengers - the hotel is approximately 2km from the ferry terminal and taxis are available. Alternatively, you can take the minibus/shuttle which will drop you outside Intra Muros.

Particularly popular is the old town where strolling through the maze of cobbled streets with their tall granite buildings, lively bars, restaurants, and stylish boutiques feels like stepping back in time. For a day at the seaside you need venture no further as the local beaches are superb and opposite the old town there are 2 or 3 little offshore islands and forts that can be reached on foot at low tide, one of which is Grand Bé where the writer Chateaubriand is buried. Even if you don't want to spend the day relaxing on the beach there are still plenty of things to see and do for all the family including the Grand Aquarium, the thalassotherapy centre (seawater spa therapy), the casino and the Fort National to name a few. You can take a bracing walk around the old ramparts admiring the fabulous views or take a ride on the little road train and discover places you might have otherwise missed. One thing is for sure though, once you've visited St Malo it's almost certain that you'll want to return.