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LE LANTERNON

4-star Belle Époque guest house near St-Martin Harbor

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Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room, Garden View | Bathroom
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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23 Av. Victor Bouthillier, Saint-Martin-de-Re, Charente-Maritime, 17410
  • Place, Ernest Cognacq Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St-Martin Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St-Martin-de-Re Citadel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Room

Premier Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Room

Panoramic Room

  • Harbour view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Saint-Martin-de-Re

Close to the beach.At this guesthouse, you'll be steps from St-Martin Harbor and Ernest Cognacq Museum. Bay of Biscay and St-Martin-de-Re Citadel are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ernest Cognacq Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St-Martin Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St-Martin-de-Re Citadel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Cible - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Minimes Beach - 39 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Angoulins sur Mer Station - 31 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Phare - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Saint Mart - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Les Copains Babord - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Au Pot d'Etain - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Baleine Bleue - ‬4 min walk

About this property

LE LANTERNON

4-star Belle Époque guest house near St-Martin Harbor
As a guest of LE LANTERNON, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. LE LANTERNON also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby.

This Belle Époque Saint-Martin-de-Re guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1885
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
LE LANTERNON offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Saint-Martin-de-Re guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 to 25 for adults and EUR 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, and March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.88 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 25 for adults, and EUR 15 to 25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Property Registration Number FR6843148636

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open June 01 and close September 30.

Property is also known as

LE LANTERNON Guesthouse
LE LANTERNON Saint-Martin-de-Re
LE LANTERNON Guesthouse Saint-Martin-de-Re

Frequently asked questions

How close is LE LANTERNON to the airport?

LE LANTERNON is 11.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at LE LANTERNON?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LE LANTERNON on Jun 17, 2026 start from CA $329, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does LE LANTERNON have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at LE LANTERNON.

How close is LE LANTERNON to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk from La Cible and 3.7 mi (18-min drive) from Les Golandières. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does LE LANTERNON offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at LE LANTERNON, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 15 and 25 for adults, EUR 15 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at LE LANTERNON?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Casino Barriere de La Rochelle (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at LE LANTERNON?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at LE LANTERNON?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does LE LANTERNON have a pool?

LE LANTERNON features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does LE LANTERNON have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is LE LANTERNON to downtown Saint-Martin-de-Re?

LE LANTERNON is 0.2 mi away from Saint-Martin-de-Re.

LE LANTERNON Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very nice, great decorations and the owners Gérôme and Sophie are absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place Ile de Re.

This was an amazing place to stay on Île de Re. Best location, extremely clean and simply the quaintest place. Our host, Jerome was terrific and just added to the great ambiance plus served us delicious breakfasts. Overall, an “incontournable” in Saint-Martin de Re.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Night away

Me and my husband only staying one night but check in isn’t until 5 and you have to park in a car park a walk away from the hotel. It would have been nice to have checked in at 2 like most hotels and have the whole of the afternoon to explore instead of having to go back to the car for the bags at 5pm! The hotel is beautifully furnished and spotless. The rooms are spacious and have lovely views outs looked out over the harbour which is beautiful. The biggest thing for me was no tea making facilities in the room as I love my morning cuppa!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Misses the mark

Great location and charming house. Our room was nice and spacious and the bathroom was lovely too. Le Lanternon has potential but misses the mark on a number of fronts, principally service related. It all starts with a bizarre check in rule of 5pm. There is no one available to even leave your bags with if you arrive early. We were offered breakfast the first morning and told to look at the picture of the offerings online for the ‘lux’ breakfast. The pic shows a beautiful spread with an overflowing bowl of colourful fresh market fruit, which we were told was bought the morning of. Reality was a half full bowl of banana, a few tiny pieces of kiwi and mushy melon. You had to scrape the condiments from almost empty jars and the coffee was mediocre at best. €25pp is not good value so go out and find yourself a nice cafè instead. For the price of the room you get virtually no service. No room service during your stay or amenities in your room. You’re not even allowed to help yourself to a hot drink in the morning (unless you’ve paid for the overpriced breakfast). There are many other places to stay on the island where you’d get much more value for your money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nous avons été très bien accueilli
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nils Petter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Veldig koselig og sentralt!

Veldig positiv overraskelse, majestetisk bygning med klassiske detaljer og sjarm. Gjennomtenkt design og interiør og beliggende veldig nær restauranter og havna. De beste sengene vi har hatt på hele vår reise med 6 forskjellige hoteller :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean-thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Juste parfait. Petit déjeuner un petit peu décevant. Beaucoup de fourmis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience chaleureuse et cosy

Sejour paisible au coeur de st martin , lieu sympa, cosy, chaleureux .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Spännande plats!

En underbar plats att bo på! Originell, lite utöver det vanliga! Lite svår att hitta till.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
un bel emplacement à l'entrée de St Martin en Ré. La maison est grande et conviviale. Les chambres donnant sur le jardin intérieur sont plus calmes. La chambre est bien équipée et bonne literie. Pour les petits déjeuners un peu plus de recherche et de variété vu le tarif pratiqué : des pâtisseries maison plus de fruits et spécialités à ce tarif. Pour l’apéro c'est top de pouvoir être au sommet du lanternon pour le coucher du soleil mais juste à 4. Un séjour très agréable dans l’ensemble
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valérie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un endroit avec une belle âme, des hôtes bienveillants et attentionnés, vraiment à recommander
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024