Hotel
Le Nessay
Saint-Briac-sur-Mer · Ille-et-Vilaine
A 4-star hotel with 17 rooms and suites on a peninsula in Saint-Briac, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, with a restaurant, bar, Phytomer Spa and sea views all around.
- Rating
- 4 stars
- Rooms
- 17
- Suggested time
- 2 to 3 nights to enjoy the place and the Emerald Coast.
- Type of place
- Hotel
- Atmosphere
- Elegant, island-like and very exclusive, with the sea all around the château.
- Getting there
- Boulevard du Béchet, 35800 Saint-Briac-sur-Mer; direct access to the beach and the GR34.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 6/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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 Nessay is set in a château right on its own peninsula in Saint-Briac. The 4-star hotel has 17 rooms and suites: 11 in the château, 4 in the gatehouses and 2 in the annexes facing the sea. A separate five-bedroom house completes the offer for families and groups, outside the hotel’s 17 rooms. The Phytomer Spa is intimate, with a treatment room and a sauna you can book privately. Le Nessay is also a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Highlights
- The château has 9 rooms and 2 suites, all with sea views.
- The gatehouses frame the entrance to the grounds.
- The annexes face due west.
- The sauna can be booked privately in 30-minute slots.
- The GR34 starts at the foot of the château.
- Bikes are lent subject to availability.
Practical information
- Address
- Boulevard du Béchet, 35800 Saint-Briac-sur-Mer
- Getting there
- Boulevard du Béchet, 35800 Saint-Briac-sur-Mer; direct access to the beach and the GR34
- Public transport
- Bus about 10 minutes’ walk away; Saint-Malo TGV station about 20 minutes by car
- Rooms
- 9 rooms and 2 suites in the château, 4 rooms in the gatehouses, 2 Prestige rooms in the annexes, the Suite Émeraude, the Suite Nessay, and the separate five-bedroom Maison du Nessay
- In the room
- Sea view in almost every room, high-end decor, Wi-Fi, private bathroom, equipment depending on the category
- Food
- The Nessay restaurant on site; cocktail bar
- Breakfast
- From about €28, according to Ille-et-Vilaine Tourisme
- Wellness
- No pool mentioned; intimate Phytomer Spa on the garden level, treatment room and private sauna in 30-minute slots by reservation; no gym featured
- Cycling
- Bikes lent subject to availability; electric or classic bike hire from about €35
- Opening
- From 6 February to 31 December 2026
- Parking
- Car park and valet service
- Accessibility
- One adapted room and full accessibility since 2017
- Ideal for
- Couples, luxury, gastronomy, spa, families in the Maison du Nessay
- Nearby
- Grande Salinette beach, the GR34, Saint-Briac, Dinard, Saint-Lunaire, Saint-Malo
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 the restaurant and the spa at the same time as your room.
- For an exceptional stay, choose the Suite Émeraude or the Suite Nessay.
- For a large family, look at the Maison du Nessay.
- Book the private sauna in advance.
- Without a car, plan the bus or a transfer from Saint-Malo.
Frequently asked questions
What is its main asset?
One of the most exclusive addresses on the Emerald Coast, set in a château facing the sea.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
Yes, the Nessay restaurant, plus a cocktail bar.
Is there a pool?
No pool is mentioned.
Is there a spa?
Yes, an intimate Phytomer Spa on the garden level.
Is there a sauna, hammam or hot tub?
A treatment room and a sauna you can book privately in 30-minute slots.
Can I come with a baby?
Ask the hotel for baby equipment.
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