Royal Emeraude
Belle Époque British-seaside with a travel nostalgia theme. Think Victorian glass conservatory, piano bar, brass fittings, and rooms that feel like cabins aboard a 1920s ocean liner. Genuinely atmospheric, not just decorative.
The first Sunday of every month, Bar Le Darling hosts a jazz brunch for €45 per adult — reservation required by phone
Why It Matters
One of Dinard's most historically characterful hotels, built in 1892 in a town that was essentially invented by British aristocrats. The per-floor travel themes — British Indian Ocean on the ground floor, Ocean Liner on the first, Orient Express on the second, Aviation on the third — give it a coherent and committed identity that most boutique hotels attempt and few pull off.
Built in 1892 and sitting 50 metres from Dinard's main Écluse beach, the Royal Émeraude is the kind of place that feels genuinely rooted in the town's golden era of Belle Époque seaside hospitality. The architecture mimics a grand ocean liner, and that travel-through-time theme runs all the way through four floors of rooms styled after transatlantic liners, the Orient Express, and early aviation. Part of Accor's MGallery boutique collection, it's a small property — 46 rooms and suites — so the atmosphere is more country-house hotel than resort. There is no pool, rooms are compact, and the smallest start at just 19m².
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level option at 19m², styled with travel-themed décor tied to the floor's theme. Bathroom with either shower or bathtub. Compact but atmospheric — this is a room you spend time in, not just sleep in.
19 sqm
Deluxe Room
At 22m², the Deluxe rooms are themed after either an ocean liner, the Orient Express, or aviation. Pick your era. They're still snug, but the décor genuinely commits — think dark wood paneling, porthole mirrors, or aeronautical prints. Bathroom with shower or bathtub.
22 sqm
Junior Suite Aviation
Under the eaves on the top floor, this 33m² suite leans fully into the aviation world — inspired by aviator Roland Garros who was associated with the Plage de l'Écluse. There's a queen-size bed, a proper lounge area with minibar, and a bathtub in the bathroom. The sloped ceilings add character, not claustrophobia.
33 sqmSuite with Terrace and Sea View
The best rooms in the house at 37m²+. Two of them exist, and both have a private terrace with direct views over Écluse Beach. One sits on the first floor with an ocean liner theme; another on the second floor has a bow window and balcony. King-size bed, premium bathroom. Worth the premium for the sea views alone.
37 sqmSuperior Room with Terrace
British Indian Ocean aesthetic on the ground floor. At 20m² these aren't big, but they come with a private terrace — ideal on a sunny Brittany afternoon. Most are on the ground floor, which means easy access but less of a view. Bathroom with shower or bathtub.
20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A traffic-free cycling route connecting Dinard to the medieval town of Dinan. The hotel can advise on bike hire.
The historic Dinard Golf course, offering coastal views over the Emerald Coast, is nearby. One of the oldest golf courses in France.
Board a ferry from Dinard to the walled city of Saint-Malo — a 10-minute crossing that's been running since 1904. Hotel concierge can advise on timings.
Every first Sunday of the month at 11:30am. All-you-can-eat buffet with local and seasonal products including seafood, salads, and pastries, live jazz piano. Priced at €45 per adult, €22 per child. Open to non-guests.
The hotel's signature experience: a private tour of the Dinard coastline in a vintage automobile with a dedicated guide. Includes fresh local seafood paired with champagne, finishing with a cocktail at Le Darling bar. Must be booked 48 hours in advance, available year-round, weather-dependent.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Three meeting rooms including the S. Bouttet auditorium, suitable for study days, seminars, team building, and business events.
Off-site private parking at 3 Rue de la Pionnière, Dinard. 12 spaces. Reservation required.
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