A superb location overlooking the Gironde estuary, this hotel is pleasant indeed for a stay, though, surprisingly, it lacks a proper bar and restaurant. Ask for a drink and you can get a beer, but gin, bacardi, rum - no! A nice dining room serves decent breakfasts, but it appears that only tour groups can dine - strange!
There are a number of restaurants nearby, plus the casino, but the ambiance of a bar is missing.
Rooms on 3 floors are decent enough, some with superb sea views, and the staff are keen to please. It is well worth asking for a room at the front.
Royan is about a mile away, with a pleasant coastal path to get there. The pace of life is gentle here, though in July and August it can get a bit hectic. The bay is popular with surfers, but good sands make bathing a pleasure for everybody.
In this area, you could do a lot worse!
- Grand Hotel Royan
