If I could rate this place 100 out of 10, I would. The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed in. All the small details are thought of. It feels like you enter a movie when enter the territory. Art, books, antiques - all that plus a stunning view of the village. Our room was super spacious and our bathroom was so vast and comfortable (with a shower and a bathtub!!!). Breakfast is a gastronomic adventure itself! Highly recommend! Will come back 100%.

A magical and unforgettable place — thank you, Castel De La Terrasse! Staying at Hotel was an absolutely magical experience. From the moment you step inside, you feel as though you’re being transported through time into the elegant, textured world of the French bourgeoisie. The interior design is remarkable — filled with history, charm, and a refined sense of beauty that makes every corner feel like a curated story. The views from the rooms are breathtaking, opening up to the sea, the cliffs, and a beautifully kept garden. Mornings begin with exceptional breakfasts served in a luminous salon overlooking this picturesque landscape. Everything is made from fresh local ingredients: delicious cheeses, homemade jams, warm bread, croissants, and outstanding coffee. The egg dishes, prepared to order, are simply perfect. I want to extend special thanks to the owners and staff, who welcomed us with such warmth and hospitality — it truly felt like visiting old friends. Every detail of our stay was wrapped in a peaceful, almost timeless serenity. The garden and private parking area are spacious and beautifully maintained, offering a quiet retreat after a day of exploring. A note for travelers: as this is a historic building, there is no elevator, and the charming wooden staircase is narrow and steep. This may be important to consider if you have mobility issues or heavy luggage. However, this is part of the building’s character — and easily outweighed by everything else this place offers. This stay was a gift, and I’m deeply grateful for the time spent here. Thank you for creating such an extraordinary experience — I will never forget it.

Well maintained old villa with friendly hosts, amazing breakfast from local products, 5 mins from main seafront, I would recommend.

I liked everything but you should consider few moments: - city tax (3 eur per person per night) is paid on check out by cash; - breakfast includes cheese, eggs, cereals, pastry, beverages- no veggies or meat, if you fancy this - rooms don’t have vanity kits or slippers, one La Roche Posay soap-shampoo - obviously there is no elevator but steep stairs- might be an issue for elderly people - seagulls are very loud, think about night ears plugs - do book sea view room, it is totally worth it ; try to stay more than 1 night to get full experience

We had the most wonderful stay here – the house is absolutely stunning, thoughtfully decorated with artistic taste and unique touches that evoke the spirit of Lupin. Everything was spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained, from the charming interiors to the lovely garden and lawn in front of the house. Our room has multiple windows with breathtaking sea view and over the town. The breakfast was delicious with fresh local products and home-made jams served in such a cozy atmosphere in a charming room. The location is perfect – just a 5-minute walk to the beach and town center, yet peaceful and quiet. What made the stay even more special was the warm and helpful host, who gave us great recommendations for restaurants and scenic trekking routes. Truly one of the most memorable stays we’ve had in France. Highly recommended!

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Everything was absolutely perfect. The house is incredibly beautiful, full of authentic details, and radiates warmth and love. The location is ideal, the rooms are stunning, everything is spotless clean, and the atmosphere is simply magical. The food was delicious — truly some of the best I’ve ever had. The owner and everyone we met were incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. They even allowed us early check-in and to leave our luggage after check-out, showing real care and flexibility. You feel like you are stepping into history, and it’s a place you immediately want to return to again and again.

There was absolutely nothing to dislike. Everything exceeded expectations.

Such a unique place. Beautiful, authentic, very welcoming. Villa is located in a very good place, everything is available in a walk distance. The personal of the hotel was very nice, helpful and friendly. We got a bigger room with a sea view (instead of garden view) and the room was such a gem. Also, breakfast was great: a variety of bread, cheese and jams. Also, fresh juice and eggs

Everything was great. We had a bit language barrier (we don’t speak French), but at the breakfast a lovely couple from Germany, helped us with a translation.

The location is very good. The welcome to the hotel was very good as was the breakfast which was served by a very friendly helpful young lady. The decor of the rooms was good with interesting pictures on the walls. The outside terrace was perfect for sitting and observing the view. The bathroom and toilet were good.

As the hotel is older the following comments are a fact of life. From the car park to the rooms there are lots of steps and the interior staircase is fairly narrow. The room floors creak as you walk which means if other people are moving about their rooms you can hear them.

The Castel de la Terrasse was absolutely charming and quaint, and I loved everything about our stay! The host was SPECTACULAR and greeted us at the door when we arrived close to the cut off time late at night. She gave us a map and showed us what restaurants were still open and provided my husband with instructions to drive up the hill so it would be easier for him to carry up our luggage. Each morning the breakfast was an incredible delight to walk down to and always included a fresh assortment of breads, croissants, butter, farm fresh eggs cooked anyway you like, and fresh squeezed orange juice. It was truly the perfect start to each day we spent there. The food was always fantastic and so were our conversations with the other guests and our hostess. I feel like I found a hidden gem and I miss everything about Castel de la Terrasse. It was a wonderful experience that I will never forget.

There really isn't anything I can think of that I didn't like but I will point out a couple of items to watch out for. Because the Castel is old it does not have an elevator so pack accordingly. Our stay was in mid-March and the temperature was cool so I enjoyed opening the windows whenever we were in our room to feel the cool fresh air and to hear the seas in the distance. I don't believe there is central air conditioning in the Castel but I believe the temperatures are mild in the summer so this is likely fine. However, a fan might be necessary for some individuals.

This place was just amazing! Such a unique experience living in an old French villa with a stunning view. The location is perfect. The host was so friendly and nice. Breakfast was so good with fresh pastries, delicious cheeses and scrambled eggs. We stayed in room of 38m, it had cute bathroom and the best view. Strongly recommend! The only thing was the strange smell in the room one day but don’t forget the place is quite old.

A wonderful mansion! Polite staff, advised us where to go, we were wonderfully greeted at breakfast. The house is shrouded in magic, everything is thought out to the smallest detail! Cleanliness at the highest level. The house is warm and the breakfast is great with farm products. Etretat is the best place for a quiet holiday, and this mansion offers breathtaking views of the sea with sunsets the color of cotton candy.🌊💙