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Le Rabelais

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool
Interior
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 14 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 Route de l'Ouillette, Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendee, 85200
  • Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Museum of Fontenay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Château de Terre Neuve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Club Room

Club Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Quadruple Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Single Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Fontenay-le-Comte

In Fontenay-le-Comte .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte with a stay here. Museum of Fontenay and Château de Terre Neuve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arts Fusions Fonderie - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Museum of Fontenay - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Château de Terre Neuve - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Velluire Station - 13 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Cap'Tain - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café l'Entracte - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Minute Blonde - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Le Café Dauphin - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Le Rabelais

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Le Rabelais offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Le Rabelais. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Fontenay-le-Comte hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Le Rabelais offers 54 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Satellite television is provided.

This Fontenay-le-Comte hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages and facials.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 0.90 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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 in May and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Rabelais Fontenay-le-Comte
Rabelais Hotel
Rabelais Hotel Fontenay-le-Comte
Le Rabelais Hotel
Le Rabelais Fontenay-le-Comte
Le Rabelais Hotel Fontenay-le-Comte

Le Rabelais Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 141 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

a

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Room was good, staff were very helpful, pool was good too
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Very comfortable

Very comfortable, very convenient, good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful!

This Hotel is excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant superb, with first rate service, quality ingredients and presentation. Not expensive. Cannot fault the breakfast, a selection to suit everyone. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Ann-Marie

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

Recommended

It was a nice hotel with friendly & helpful staff. The restaurant was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Recommended

Lovely hotel, staff & room. Was just a stop over but recommend 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken, UK

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

Very good food. Hotel rooms are excellent

Good buisness class hotel with friendly faces Room excellent. restaurant good; food choice was very good. Overll a very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Le Rabellais

Generally very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great hotel

We used this hotel as a stop off on our way down south. It had friendly, helpful staff, great room with everything you need, including air conditioning, and free WiFi. Also use of a good, clean swimming pool on a hot day. We had a wonderful evening meal. I would recommend a stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jake, London

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

Nice Hotel!

We only had a one night stay, but enjoyed it. The hotel décor feels a little old fashioned, but it is a pleasant place to stay with comfortable, clean rooms, a good breakfast and a nice pool & garden area. The kids enjoyed the small playground too.

10/10 Excellent

Richard , Chepstow

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

Overnight stay on journey south

I chose this hotel because it had a family room, was reasonably priced and was a convenient distance from St Malo and our holiday destination. Apart from having to wait 45 minutes for the room to be ready - we were told the room would be ready from 3pm onwards, but, unfortunately it wasn't, the hotel was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful, particularly in the restaurant.

8/10 Good

Keith, Medstead UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the 41st time we have stayed at this Hotel on our regular trips to our holiday home in France. It just gets better every year. The setting is great and the restaurant offers a great choice of food and wine. The buffet for the starters is great

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Herefordshire

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

Hotel ideal for overnight stay

This hotel has a lovely pool to cool down after a long drive. the gardens are maintained well . The room was spotless and dinner outside in the garden was lovely

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Le Rabelais - the best place to stay in F-le-C

A very friendly hotel in the rather dull town of Fontenay-le-Comte. Food is superb, so dine in the hotel restaurant - you will struggle to find anywhere else to eat in the town.

8/10 Good

bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

friendly and nice with children

good clean room, exactly as shown, requests made in advance for toddler were all in place. We were the only English speaking guest, as it is really a place for locals and staff were a bit rusty on their language skills, really made an effort and so did we in french so that comms were no issue. Extremely friendly, nice heated outside pool, small children play area and really good garden for children to run around. good food, not too expensive, good base for puy do fou theme park.

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Hampshire, England

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

Going with the Dogs

When you are travelling with two pet dogs most French hotels usually welcoming, but the facilites for the pets, a small wood, large lawn and access directly from a grond floor room are perfect. add to this friendly service and an excellent restaurant, at attractive prices and little wonder that Le Rabelais is a must-stop hotel on our regular trips from England to our house in Gascony. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

CORINNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

OMAR

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025