Hotel
Royal Émeraude Dinard - MGallery
Dinard · Ille-et-Vilaine
A 4-star Belle Époque hotel with 47 rooms in the heart of Dinard, a few steps from the Écluse beach, with a hammam, a fitness room and a piano bar.
- Rating
- 4 stars
- Rooms
- 47
- Suggested time
- 2 nights is ideal for Dinard and Saint-Malo; 3 nights to explore the whole Emerald Coast.
- Type of place
- Hotel
- Atmosphere
- Belle Époque, hushed and romantic, with a strong decorative identity.
- Getting there
- 1 boulevard Albert 1er, 35800 Dinard; the Écluse beach and the centre within walking distance, private parking on booking.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 1/10
- Reduced mobility
- 9/10
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
The Royal Émeraude holds a special place among Dinard’s hotels. This Belle Époque house, first opened in 1892, now offers 47 rooms and suites in the MGallery style, a few steps from the Écluse beach and the casino. It has no large pool, but offers a hammam, a fitness room and a hydrojet, as well as Le Darling piano bar. Its private car park is particularly valuable in central Dinard, although it is paying and must be booked.
Highlights
- A historic and very elegant address for a romantic weekend in Dinard, between the beach, the villas and the centre.
- Regional cycle routes run through Dinard.
- The house dates back to 1892.
- The Écluse beach is just a few steps away.
- Le Darling piano bar is part of the hotel’s identity.
- The private car park is particularly handy in central Dinard.
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- The hammam and fitness room round off a town stay without turning the hotel into a resort.
- The hotel holds the Clef Verte (Green Key) label.
Practical information
- Address
- 1 boulevard Albert 1er, 35800 Dinard
- Public transport
- Dinard can be reached by bus or taxi from Saint-Malo; the town is easy to explore on foot from the hotel.
- Food
- No gastronomic restaurant; Le Darling piano bar for drinks and atmosphere, with plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
- Breakfast
- MGallery breakfast served on site.
- Check-in
- From 3pm.
- Check-out
- Up to 12 hours.
- Parking
- Secure private car park on booking, around €20 per day.
- Pets
- Pets not allowed.
- Accessibility
- 4-star hotel with adapted access; ask for an accessible room explicitly when booking.
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.
- Book parking at the same time as your room.
- For a romantic stay, ask for a Superior room or a suite.
- Do not choose the hotel for a pool: it does not have one as a main facility.
- Take the ferry to Saint-Malo rather than the car.
- Book treatments and the hydrojet in advance.
- Pets are not allowed, so choose another address if you travel with one.
Frequently asked questions
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
No gastronomic restaurant; Le Darling piano bar for drinks and atmosphere, with plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
Is the hotel convenient for cyclists?
Regional cycle routes run through Dinard.
Is there a swimming pool?
No large pool.
Is there a sauna, a hammam or a hot tub?
A hammam and a hydrojet; treatments to be booked subject to availability.
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Read in the journal
- City guideWhat to do in Dinard: the complete guideBelle Époque villas, the Promenade du Clair de Lune, the Écluse beach, the Pointe du Moulinet, the film festival and Saint-Malo by boat: what to do in Dinard.
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