We made a late booking and paid more than we expected as we had used Le Phare previously - but - our beautiful room on the corner of the building with views on two sides exceeded expectations. A lovely end to our holiday in France. We have visited France regularly since 1959 with our caravan and only ever passed through Ouistreham but now we have discovered how beautiful that area is and no longer tow a caravan so hopefully will spend more time there before heading to our friends further south. Le Phare is ideally placed us. Thanks

Have stayed 3/4 times a year for passed several years and the hotel improved over the years staff as changed but always helpful and friendly. breakfast as greatly improved over last 18 months loverly lady on breakfast duties last 3 visits keep it up and sure another star not far away Dave

we normally stay on way back to uk and return to France .our ferry for last 4/5 years 3 times a year as been late arrival 2200 to 2300 when the hotel is finished for the evening. coffee or tea in room would be icing to miserable 6 hours crossing la manche but not a comlpaint

We had a corner room with a bath and stayed for five nights while visiting Normandy. The location is superb. Ouistreham is a very convenient town to stay in, with a great day spa at Thalazur, and access to all the Sword Beach D-Day landing sites, plus Pegasus Bridge and Caen so close by. There's a big Carrefour as well. The restaurant to Le Phare is also very good for lunch or dinner. There are at least four other restaurants within sight. The hotel accepts dogs.

Nice welcome on arrival (at about 10.45pm, direct from ferry — a 1min drive). Comfortable and very clean room (bathroom small, with powerful shower but we couldn’t change its position). Good breakfast — cereals, fruit, yoghurts, lovely croissants, good coffee…

A very minor confusion over our name and that of another, similar, person who has arrived before us, so we’re not sure we got the room we’d booked (we think that one had a bath) but it wasn’t very important as the one we got was very clean and comfortable.

I booked 2 rooms for 4 nights for a friend and I to visit the D Day beaches and museums etc. Reviews were very mixed but this was our experience. Checked in by the Manager/owner efficiently on arrival, I speak some French but he spoke good English as did all the staff we met. 2 first floor sea front double en suite shower rooms were tired and in need of decoration BUT were clean, comfy bed, good working shower. Towels changed, ensuite cleaned and bed made every day. We had €9 euro breakfast twice, good value - hot drinks, juice pasties, bread, meats, cheese, yoghurt, cereals etc. We ate in the hotel twice, food was very enjoyable and as good as we had anywhere else. It is quite busy and the others we spoke with enjoyed their meals. Location excellent for Brittany Ferryport and our beaches adventure, car park opposite hotel, couple of other restaurant/bars adjacent. 10/15 minute walk to the main town high street. All staff were friendly, efficient and English speaking. Wi Fi was good downstairs but intermittent in both our rooms. For what we paid (£75 prpn) it was acceptable value and I would stay there again.

Friendly welcome, to an old building, by Madame. Stairs to our first floor airy, very clean bedroom and bathroom, adjacent to the canal and ferry port. Excellent meals over two nights, payable to the restaurant as under separate ownership to the hotel. Breakfast in the morning was typique and good. Excellent stopover for those visiting the British memorial at Vers-sur-Mer, the other Memorials and landing beaches, Pegasus Bridge and of course the Bayeux Tapestry. Would readily stay again.

Car parking is in the main well lit square adjacent, so slightly conscious that it was not immediately outside, however within 20 metres of hotel. Good value for money, and the port noise does cease by midnight, restarting around 7 am. Not fussed by that at all.

This hotel is ideal for those, like us, arriving by ferry, especially late evening. Literally just a minute drive from customs to the hotel door. We have used it several times for this reason. Parking is immediately outside the hotel. The rooms are basic but comfortable. The self-service breakfast is very good as is the food in the restaurant.

We stayed here overnight on arrival in France and again before our return ferry trip home. Unfortunately on our first stay the shower was incredibly slow. On our second overnight stay the wifi was not available in our room although it worked in the reception area. We were told the wifi provider is in the process of being changed.

This is a simple, modestly priced hotel very close to the car ferry terminal. Car parking is readily availably, free, appears safe, and is immediately outside the hotel. Our room was adequate without being luxurious and breakfast was good. Therefore an ideal place to stay if travelling by ferry from Portsmouth. It's also good to note that when I asked them what to do if the ferry was very late (and the hotel was therefore closed) they said that they would make arrangements but you need to contact them to say you will be late.

A comfortable nights stay after a late crossing and before a drive south to our French home. We requested adjacent rooms, late arrival and breakfast for the party of 3 and all requests were accommodated with good communication. The staff were welcoming and efficient both on arrival and next day at breakfast. The rooms were of a good size and the beds comfortable. The hotel is obviously redecorating some rooms as one room newly decorated and one in need of redecoration but this did not detract from the stay. Everything worked as it should including the showerr which was easy to use. Breakfast was as expected with fresh bread and croissants with cereal, meats and cheeses. Check in and out was easy. Although on the main road to the port we were not disturbed by traffic noise although the occupants of the next room were noisy but not the hotels fault. We had stayed at the hotel some years ago and the experience this time was much improved and we would stay again.

No dislikes

Excellent stop over before getting the early ferry. Hotel is within view of the checkin for Brittany ferry to Portsmouth, less than 5min drive. Basic double comfortable with en suite, and excellent value. Just time to have a quick buffet breakfast at 7am and easily reach ferry checkin before 7.45am. Evening meal at the restaurant was tasty and also good value. Local seafood very good. Lots of parking nearby free 7pm to 9am.

Parking cost in municipal car park opposite hotel quite pricey. Free, I think, nearer the port