Demeures & Châteaux - Hôtel de La Porte Saint-Malo

a small hotel with good services like home

We stayed 3 days in this beautiful little hotel in Dinan and we already miss it! Kevin and Roxana built the most lovely place at two steps from the historical centre of Dinan and it’s perfect to explore the city. We stayed here with our little ones and they really loved their big beds! Each morning, a freshly prepared breakfast is ready for all the guests and the yummy fragrance of the pastries is all around the house! We hope to visit again during summer next time as there is a lovely terrace where guests can relax and it was still closed during this period of the year.

From the outside you expect a quaint and maybe creaky experience. Step inside and the vintage of the house is declared by the massive granite hearth that frames the reception. But then, gracefully guided by Kevin or Roxana, a cunning web of well-lit staircases lead you into small clusters of rooms that are spacious, flooded with natural light from windows with views and serenely fitted out with the best of beds & bathrooms. No frills, no shabby chic, just top of range examples of everything useful. The whole enterprise is lit up by the authentic eagerness & enthusiasm of the young hosts.

Staying at “la port Saint Malo” was a wonderful experience! We spent three nights in this wonderfully clean, intimate, friendly and helpful hotel! The owners: a young couple, Kevin and Roxana, are a hard working and beautifully positive and helpful. We called in a day before our reservation and added a day, arriving two hours later to a sweet welcome and a quick recommendation for a local restaurant- that Kevin was quick to book for us. They helped us find parking nearby the hotel. And the short walk to the old city was magic. We stayed in two different rooms (due to the sudden change in plans and late reservation), and both were beautifully renovated, while respecting the original architecture. Our double room with a balcony had a wonderful big shower. The breakfast was rich and varied, with lots of fresh local products. Dinan was a joy to be in and the hotel was a highlight!

The couple that owns this hotel are the cutest!! They personally greet you, help you park your car, give advice on restaurants. The rooms are very clean and quaint. It is walking distance to the walled city, a little hike to the river where there are a lot of restaurants but worth the steps!

Very nice hotel in a 400 year old building with a beautiful little garden where you can have drinks. The walk to the heart of town was 5 minutes, and the owners were the nicest, most helpful you can ask for.

This was a delightful small hotel in the wonderful town of Dinan, only a few minutrs walk from the walled old town, will definitely return.

I rarely rave about a place, but this is an exception. The owners, Kevin & Roxana, are absolutely wonderful. They go out of their way to accommodate their guests in whatever is asked of them. The renovations that have been done are spectacular. It feels very homey. In addition the location, a couple of blocks from the gate to the Old Town of Dinan, makes it easy to explore the city. It's also very close to St Malo which is also great but very touristy, so I found Dinan a much better alternative.

Two words for this hotel: warm and welcoming. The couple that run the hotel seem like an endless font of positive energy. When we asked “how are you” they said “we are great every day” and that’s how it feels from the moment you walk in to the moment you check out. The hotel is at the high end of 3 stars: they do everything to make it a great stay but the property is not what a 4-star hotel is expected to be- a bit more homey and informal. But we love that! The rooms are in great shape, all the towels and linens you need, etc, The hotel is a few houses put together so the property is more quirky and than a typical hotel (read as more steps and odd room sizes to make the most of the space). Our room was on the second floor with a narrow staircase leading to the room and low ceilings in some places. Not a problem, but it will lean toward homey than luxury. Breakfast was so nice. Your hosts are there again running around to ensure everything is great. It was. A very nice hotel breakfast. If they run out of coffee someone will be there to refill before long. Location is great - only 2 blocks from the walls of the center of the city and less than 10 minutes down (literally) to the waterfront. Highly recommended!