Hôtel La Galiote en Ré

We spent 4 nights in this hotel and couldn’t recommend it enough. As we booked directly with the hotel we got free secure parking. The location was great and only a short scenic stroll to the harbour. Room was comfortable and nicely decorated. Most of all the owners were fantastic and willing to help with any query or request we had.

I found this hotel by chance when searching for Ile de re hotels. I then spoke with one of the owners, Regis and made a booking there and then. We were not disappointed. The owners and staff are all very friendly. The room we had was spacious, air conditioned, parking on site is available at no charge if booking direct with hotel. It’s a few hundred metres stroll along lovely roads to the port and a range of restaurants. The breakfast is well worth paying for... lovely fresh bread, croissants, pan au chocolate and pain au raisin. We’d go back without hesitation. Thanks Regis, Rita and staff, hope to see you again next year.

Thoroughly enjoyed time at this lovely hotel. It has a great location and we loved La Flotte! Hotel is spotlessly clean and it has a beach vibe going on in terms of decor. Highly recommend. Complete silence and black out shutters assured quality sleep!

Before committing to booking this place take all the negative reviews seriously as the bland positive reviews do not give a true representation. It was not a happy experience for my wife and I and I would never recommend or return. We stayed 5 nights and would have left after two but the owner is stubborn and difficult. Having travelled extensively for over 40 years we frequently have had to change plans and have never ever had a problem until now. The French owner was not for compromise and wanted full payment if we checked out early! The positive feedback is that the place is clean and parking is secure. It feels freshly decorated and towels are changed daily. Standard rooms are tiny and smaller than motel rooms anywhere. We had a Superior room and that is essential in our view. The negatives are more extensive and apart from the owner who needs a course in business management and hospitality, the location is a good walk from the port and is way overpriced. There are far better options in St Martin and La Flotte. In addition we had issues with the very thin towels, the inefficient air conditioning, the breakfast (far more pleasant and cheaper at the port), the lack of manned reception unless it suited the owner, the absence of drinking facilities in the room (neither bottled water or a kettle), cheap toiletries and soap, In summary this an expensive Motel and I would not recommend it unless you are desperate. It is also worthy of note that the owner never responds to any reviews be they positive or negative.

Stayed for four nights in August. Room very clean and bright with air conditioning. Staff really friendly and helpful. Perfectly located to walk into village. Secure car parking and bike storage. Breakfast outside on the terrace was lovely. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would return.