Hotel
Hôtel Le Nautilus
Saint-Malo · Ille-et-Vilaine
In a 17th-century building fully renovated and soundproofed in 2025, Le Nautilus is a 3-star hotel with 14 rooms in the heart of Saint-Malo’s walled city, with a local breakfast, a garage on booking and four Dutch bikes lent free of charge.
- Rating
- 3 stars
- Rooms
- 14
- Suggested time
- 1 to 4 nights
- Type of place
- Hotel
- Atmosphere
- Intimate, friendly and historic, with the charm of an old building modernised without losing its character.
- Getting there
- 9 rue de la Corne de Cerf, in the heart of Saint-Malo’s walled city, a few minutes’ walk from the beaches, the ramparts, the shops and the Palais du Grand Large.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 3/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
Le Nautilus stands at 9 rue de la Corne de Cerf in Saint-Malo’s walled city, on a quiet little street. This 3-star hotel has 14 rooms in a 17th-century building fully renovated and soundproofed in 2025. Room categories include courtyard-facing Standard, Superior, King/Twin, Triple, attic and connecting family rooms. They offer very high-speed Wi‑Fi, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a private bathroom, and the hotel has a lift. There is no restaurant, but the walled city offers a huge choice within walking distance. Breakfast focuses on local produce. The locked garage, on booking, suits small vehicles and is accessible at set times, with specific rates for motorbikes and bikes. Reasonably sized dogs and cats are allowed, one per booking and up to 20 kg, for €15 per night. The hotel is not accessible to guests with physical disabilities for architectural reasons, but has facilities for other disabilities. Four Dutch bikes are lent free on booking, and the bike garage costs €5 per night. Nearby: the ramparts, the Bon-Secours beach, the Plage du Môle, Fort National, the Palais du Grand Large and the Grand Bé.
Highlights
- A very central address in the walled city, on a quiet little street, particularly suited to exploring Saint-Malo on foot or by bike.
Practical information
- Address
- 9 rue de la Corne de Cerf, 35400 Saint-Malo
- Food
- No restaurant; a huge choice of restaurants within walking distance in the walled city.
- Breakfast
- Breakfast focused on local produce.
- Parking
- Locked garage on booking, suited to small vehicles and accessible at set times; specific rates for motorbikes and bikes.
- Pets
- Reasonably sized dogs and cats allowed, one per booking and up to 20 kg, €15 per night.
- Accessibility
- Not accessible to guests with physical disabilities for architectural reasons; facilities for other disabilities.
Tips on the spot
- Compare the direct rate with flexible offers, and check whether breakfast is included.
- Read the cancellation conditions of your exact rate before paying.
- Book early for rooms with a view, balcony or terrace.
- Mention any mobility needs before your room is allocated.
- Tell the hotel before arrival if you are travelling with a pet.
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- Check reception hours if you are arriving late, and the restaurant hours for an evening arrival.
- Confirm parking if it is limited, paid or by reservation, and the charging point for an electric car.
- Book spa treatments early and check the access conditions: age, dress, booking and supplement.
- Ask for a quiet room if you are sensitive to noise.
- Check the tourist tax and any extras not included.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main types of accommodation?
Courtyard-facing Standard, Superior, King/Twin, Triple, attic and connecting family rooms.
Does the hotel have a spa or wellness area?
No, there is no spa.
Is there a swimming pool?
No, the hotel has no swimming pool.
Is there a sauna or hammam?
No.
What is the first sight to see from the hotel?
The ramparts of Saint-Malo.
Do I need a car?
It depends on your plans. Some sights can be reached on foot, but a car is useful for places further afield.
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