Pros
- Housed in charming and traditional Normandy-style building
- Set right on seafront boardwalk overlooking sandy beach
- Fresh and homey rooms with nicely finished bathrooms
- Some rooms open to balconies overlooking the beach
- Breakfast can be ordered to the room (for a fee)
- Cozy bar serves cocktails and light snacks
- Free parking on-site (though spaces are very limited)
- Small spa on-site with beauty treatments available
Cons
- Can be tricky to navigate to
- Little soundproofing in rooms
- No in-room refreshments
- Closes over winter
- No in-room Wi-Fi (This is unclear -- a TA review says there is no Wi-Fi anywhere, while other sites say there is free Wi-Fi in the common areas. Nothing is said about Wi-Fi on the hotel website from what I can tell.)
Bottom Line
Le Flaubert is a charming, attractive, and quintessentially French seafront guesthouse overlooking a wide sandy beach in Trouville-sur-Mer. Its 32 rooms are bright and individually styled, some with balconies overlooking the sea. The mid-range property has no dining area or in-room refreshments, though does have a small bar serving cocktails and light snacks. Breakfast can be ordered up to the room (for a fee). For such an impeccably finished hotel in such a prime setting, rates are very reasonable indeed -- just get there early if arriving by car as parking is very limited.
(Trip Advisor says 32 rooms)
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Oyster Awards
Scene
Charming and traditionally Normandy seaside guesthouse with fresh and homey ambience
With its almost fairytale-like, semi-timbered Normandy architecture, it's hard not to be enamored of this quintessentially French seaside hotel on first sight. Inside, the lobby is bright with a fresh, modern palette of crisp white and pale blue, and a homey blend of contemporary and traditional furnishings. A selection of vintage cinema and tourism posters are dotted throughout, together with random curios and antique knick-knacks, which helps create the welcoming feel of a family-run guesthouse. A flight of wooden stairs and a single elevator lead to the property's five floors, each decorated in the same tastefully restrained styling and adorned with choice ornaments. The small Bar Le Bovary feels like an eclectic bohemian living room, with woven rugs, striped chairs, and paisley-patterned throw pillows in shades of red and clay set against antique wood furnishings.
Location
Set right on seafront boardwalk overlooking the wide sandy beach
Le Flaubert is situated right on the seafront overlooking the pretty golden sand beach of Trouville-sur-Mer in northern France. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the immediate surrounds and along the beachfront boardwalk, while the town center with its market and shops is a few minutes' walk southeast. Deauville's casinos and luxury hotels are just eight minutes away by car, and the Trouville-Deauville train station and yacht marina can be reached in about five minutes. D-Day landing beaches can be found within about 40 minutes' to one-hour-and-20 minutes' drive down the coast, and the historical city of Caen is about 45 to 55 minutes away.
Rooms
Bright and homey with clean, contemporary bathrooms
Each room is individually styled, but continues the general theme of the lobby, blending fresh, light tones with traditional furnishings, patterned fabrics, and vintage prints. Rooms are generally spacious with some opening to furnished balconies overlooking the beach, while bathrooms are clean, contemporary, and excellently finished -- though toiletries are limited. Standard Room bathrooms have stall showers, while others have shower/tub combos, and Suites have separate showers and bathtubs. Standard in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs with DVD players, but no refreshment facilities or Wi-Fi.
Features
Breakfast in bed delivered to the room
The Flaubert has no restaurant or dining area, but a simple continental breakfast can be ordered up to the room (not included in the rate). There is a plush and relaxing bar where guests can flop into soft couches with a drink, and free Wi-Fi is available to guests in the common areas. The hotel also offers free parking on-site, though spaces are very limited and parking can be tricky in the area.
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Scene
Charming and traditionally Normandy seaside guesthouse with fresh and homey ambience
With its almost fairytale-like, semi-timbered Normandy architecture, it's hard not to be enamored of this quintessentially French seaside hotel on first sight. Inside, the lobby is bright with a fresh, modern palette of crisp white and pale blue, and a homey blend of contemporary and traditional furnishings. A selection of vintage cinema and tourism posters are dotted throughout, together with random curios and antique knick-knacks, which helps create the welcoming feel of a family-run guesthouse. A flight of wooden stairs and a single elevator lead to the property's five floors, each decorated in the same tastefully restrained styling and adorned with choice ornaments. The small Bar Le Bovary feels like an eclectic bohemian living room, with woven rugs, striped chairs, and paisley-patterned throw pillows in shades of red and clay set against antique wood furnishings.
Location
Set right on seafront boardwalk overlooking the wide sandy beach
Le Flaubert is situated right on the seafront overlooking the pretty golden sand beach of Trouville-sur-Mer in northern France. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the immediate surrounds and along the beachfront boardwalk, while the town center with its market and shops is a few minutes' walk southeast. Deauville's casinos and luxury hotels are just eight minutes away by car, and the Trouville-Deauville train station and yacht marina can be reached in about five minutes. D-Day landing beaches can be found within about 40 minutes' to one-hour-and-20 minutes' drive down the coast, and the historical city of Caen is about 45 to 55 minutes away.
Rooms
Bright and homey with clean, contemporary bathrooms
Each room is individually styled, but continues the general theme of the lobby, blending fresh, light tones with traditional furnishings, patterned fabrics, and vintage prints. Rooms are generally spacious with some opening to furnished balconies overlooking the beach, while bathrooms are clean, contemporary, and excellently finished -- though toiletries are limited. Standard Room bathrooms have stall showers, while others have shower/tub combos, and Suites have separate showers and bathtubs. Standard in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs with DVD players, but no refreshment facilities or Wi-Fi.
Features
Breakfast in bed delivered to the room
The Flaubert has no restaurant or dining area, but a simple continental breakfast can be ordered up to the room (not included in the rate). There is a plush and relaxing bar where guests can flop into soft couches with a drink, and free Wi-Fi is available to guests in the common areas. The hotel also offers free parking on-site, though spaces are very limited and parking can be tricky in the area.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Beach
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Cable
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Cribs
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Supervised Kids Activities
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