Castelbrac
Historic Belle Époque aristocratic architecture meets Art Deco interiors and a contemporary sea-inspired colour palette. Bold prints, Pierre Frey and Casamance fabrics, original portholes preserved throughout. Quiet, unhurried, and genuinely elegant without being stiff.
Request the Tesla transfer from Saint-Malo TGV station — €30, 15 minutes, far more stylish than a taxi
Why It Matters
One of only a handful of Michelin-starred hotel restaurants on the Brittany coast. The building has lived multiple dramatic lives — British colonial villa, marine research centre, city aquarium — and the whole property is drenched in that layered history. The private hand-built yacht (Le Fou de Bassan) for exploring the Emerald Coast is a genuinely rare amenity.
Castelbrac is a five-star cliffside hotel in Dinard carved into a 19th-century Belle Époque villa above Prieuré Bay. The building started life in 1872 as Villa Bric-à-Brac, became a marine research station and public aquarium in the 1930s, and is now one of Brittany's most singular places to sleep — every one of its 23 rooms faces the sea. The Michelin-starred restaurant, porthole-lit Aquarium Bar, and private wooden yacht make it far more than a room with a view.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Captain's Office Rooms & Family Suite
From EUR394 / nightFive rooms in the Captain's Office wing, set slightly back from the cliff edge. Includes a family suite — the best option for guests travelling with children, as connecting room configurations are available. Prices from €394 up to €630.
Deluxe Room with Balcony and Sea View — Lord Hamilton Villa
From EUR551 / nightStep up from the Superior with the addition of a private balcony overlooking the bay. Same Art Deco styling and high-end fabric palette as all villa rooms.
Hamilton Prestige Suite with Sea View
From EUR830 / nightThe main suite at Castelbrac. Particularly spacious, with four large windows framing panoramic views of the bays of La Vicomté, Solidor and Saint-Malo. Has a generous living room, large wardrobe, and a marble bathroom with both a bathtub and a walk-in shower. Can be connected to a second bedroom via a private corridor — useful for families or groups.
Observatory Rooms
From EUR394 / nightFour rooms in the newer Observatory wing, each overlooking the Bay of Saint-Malo. This wing was added later and integrates seamlessly with the Belle Époque original. Prices from €394 for entry-level, up to €571 for prestige category.
Prestige Room with Sea View — Lord Hamilton Villa
From EUR571 / nightLarger rooms in the villa building with enhanced views and more generous proportions. A step up in comfort from the Deluxe category.
Prestige Room with Terrace and Sea View — Lord Hamilton Villa
From EUR630 / nightPrestige rooms with a private terrace — the ideal spot for morning coffee with the Saint-Malo skyline across the water.
Superior Room with Sea View — Lord Hamilton Villa
From EUR394 / nightEntry-level rooms in the original 1872 villa building. All face the sea over Prieuré Bay. Furnished with high-quality fabrics (Pierre Frey and Casamance), Art Deco touches, and preserved original portholes in some rooms. Nespresso machine, minibar, flat-screen TV, bathrobes and slippers included.
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Clair de Lune promenade runs directly alongside the hotel, offering easy access to Dinard's Belle Époque villa circuit and beaches. The hotel's tour desk can organize guided walking tours.
Electric bikes available for hire from the hotel. A 17km green cycle lane connects Dinard to the surrounding coast. Standard bicycles are also available free of charge.
On-site library available to guests.
Castelbrac's hand-built private wooden yacht takes guests along the Emerald Coast and out toward the Channel Islands. Options include morning discovery cruises (1 hour), half-day trips, beach picnics, and romantic dinners on board. The yacht departs from directly below the hotel. One of the most distinctive activities on offer anywhere on this stretch of coast.
In winter, the belvedere rooftop terrace is transformed into an ice rink. Mulled wine and warm pastries are sold. A genuinely local experience rather than a tourist gimmick.
A small chapel on the property grounds, listed among the hotel's outdoor facilities as a space for spiritual renewal.
Castelbrac's cliffside lane pool overlooks Dinard's Clair de Lune promenade and has direct views of Prieuré Bay. Reserved for hotel guests. A changing room is available above the pool. Open Apr–Sep 8am–9pm; Oct–Mar 9am–7pm. Poolside drinks available in summer.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Small meeting room accommodating 6–14 people in conference or seated configurations. Equipped with Wi-Fi, A/V, and climate control.
Elevated terrace overlooking Saint-Malo. Used as a restaurant terrace and becomes the ice rink in winter.
Private car park with 15 spaces, valet service on arrival. Reservation required. Secure and under video surveillance. €30 per night. Porsche EV charging stations available.
Official gift certificates available for stays and experiences via castelbrac.secretbox.fr.
Hotel arranges Tesla transfers from Dinard-Pleurtuit Airport (15 min, €30) and Saint-Malo SNCF station (15 min, €30). Must be booked in advance.
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