Hôtel Le Yachtman, The Originals Collection

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The Originals Collection
8.2 (2771 reviews)
23 Quai Valin (Vieux Port Sud) , La Rochelle , fr

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise from the street
Inadequate breakfast options
Issues with room cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Concerns about noise and stains in the room raise cleanliness and maintenance questions.
Service
8.56
The staff is described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.1
Excellent location close to major attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.55
Issues with noise and room condition lower the rating.
Amenities
8.58
General praise for room comfort, but some amenities lacked, like a filled minibar.
Value for Money
8.04
Some felt the hotel was overrated for a 4-star service, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.59
Breakfast options described as standard with room for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.06
A generally positive stay with notable areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 23:17

Property Description

Harbour Views and En Suite Accommodation
Le Yachtman in La Rochelle offers a picturesque setting with a heated swimming pool and terrace overlooking the harbour. The en suite rooms are elegantly furnished with flat-screen TVs, some even featuring a cozy lounge area.

Free Wi-Fi and Buffet Breakfast
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the property. Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast in the dining room, enjoying views of the Old Port. Unwind in the bar with a drink and complimentary newspapers.

Explore La Rochelle
Conveniently located just 500 meters from the train station, Le Yachtman is the ideal base for exploring La Rochelle Aquarium, Towers, and the medieval town center. Secure private parking is available nearby for your convenience.

Experience the charm of La Rochelle at Le Yachtman - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that the property is accessed via 3 steps.

You are advised to book for a parking space.

Access to the hotel : Direction Old Port / Tourism Office / SNCF Train Station.

Please note that an ID can be requested at check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LRH

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 13 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 5 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2771 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 8.56
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 7.59
Overall Experience: 8.06
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Sue • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Chrystelle • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Super emplacement.

Cons:

La salle du pdj est peu spacieuse.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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aude • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

Nous avions réservé la suite junior rue saint Nicolas dont la description montrait un canapé lit pour la 3 ème personne.
Nous étions côté port , certes avec une très belle vue mais avec un lit d'appoint en mode camping avec une petite couverture qui avait bien vécue, nous l'avons signalé mais rien n'a été fait.
L'hôtel vient d'être rénové mais certaines finitions manquent, dans la douche pas de cache sur la Vmc et vue sur une magnifique gaine thermique alu pleine de poussière.
La piscine est très belle en photo, mais petite avec peu de transats, et une odeur pas très agréable flottait dans l'air.
Le petit déjeuner n'est pas a la hauteur des 18 euros, la partie anglaise ( oeuf, bacon,baked beans) est tout juste tiède, les viennoiseries pas franchement extraordinaires....

L'hôtel mise tout sur son emplacement exceptionnel il faut le reconnaître, mais le prestations ne suivent pas pour le prix.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • fr
5
Déception
Pros:

La localisation sur le port

Cons:

Cet hôtel est overpriced. La sonorisation entre les chambres est très mauvaise, on entent les voix et surtout les portes des voisins. Le petit déjeuner est très médiocre. Pas de serviettes de piscine disponible en début d'après-midi...

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Lionel • couple • fr
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ie
8
Comfortable stay in great weather, loads of good restaurants and bars.
Pros:

Very friendly staff in a well situated hotel. A staff member on duty 24/7. One of the cleaning staff was exceptionally helpful.

Cons:

No restaurant in the hotel. A continental breakfast cost 18.00 euro, a main course in many local restaurants could be purchased for the same price. The room was quite small. The bar area did not show World Cup football on the tv, in a country playing in the World Cup.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
9
Beautiful break in a lovely hotel
Pros:

Location is excellent wish I’d taken a swimming costume for a dip in the pool in the mad heat. Pool is a bonus and the breakfast was really good.

Cons:

We asked our room to be made up as a twin but the beds were just together as the fixed bedside shelves meant you couldn’t properly split them. There should be an instruction guide telling you there are window shutters we only discovered these on the last day, and the air conditioning was set to 22 but we felt it should have been set at 18 or 19.
Still a really good enjoyable stay

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Mehdi • family_with_children • fr
10
Absolument parfait
Pros:

L’accueil et la bienveillance du personnel.
L’emplacement parfait, la piscine fort bienvenue en canicule.

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • gb
9
A great hotel - very smart, clean and convenient.
Pros:

Crisp cotton bed linen on a super comfy bed.
Great location on the quayside.
Aircon was so appreciated.
Hugh on front desk very helpful and very friendly.

Cons:

Parking was very secure but a little tricky to find. Once found it was fairly close by.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Car access

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Location, very close to everhthing but far enough away from the really crowded noisy areas.
Outside tables capturing fangastic marina views
Separate toilet and bathroom in room
Soundproofing
View over pool
Friendly helpful staff and entertaining dutch manager

Cons:

Rooms a little small but to be fair this is the old port in La Rochelle where space is tight and at a premium

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ferdinand • couple • fr
10
Parfait. Que du bonheur.
Pros:

J’ai tout aimé dans cet hôtel

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Françoise • extended_group • fr
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • fr
8
Pas mal . À recommander pour l’emplacement
Pros:

Chambre petite mais bien équipée
Petit déjeuner très bien

Cons:

Le parking est à 500m et il faut porter les valises depuis, car le système de bornes automatiques qui permet de se rapprocher de l’hôtel est bloqué….
Cela n’était pas mentionné

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • fr
10
Exceptionnel hôtel ! Fortement recommandé !
Pros:

Emplacement excellent ! L’équipe très sympa et professionnel. Petit dej copieux avec un vue de la piscine. La suite était incroyable, et le lit , wow ! Vue sur le vieux port de notre suite était parfait !

Cons:

RAS

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • fr
10
Petit paradis au centre ville
Pros:

Tout était parfait ! Le plus les petits invités à dormir et déjeuner dans la chambre

Cons:

Le trafic entre le parking et l'hôtel compliqué pendant les Francofolies

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
Great.
Pros:

Perfect location. Friendly with a good atmosphere and nice pool.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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elise • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Lacaud • couple • fr
9
Bel emplacement
Pros:

Bon accueil, parking près de l hôtel, petit déjeuner copieux, belle piscine, chambre spacieuse et bonne literie

Cons:

Bruit dans les rues adjacente

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee