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Le Rabelais

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Hot stone massages, prenatal massages, facials, massages
Seasonal outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Map
19 Route de l'Ouillette, Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendee, 85200
  • Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park
    1 min walk
  • Le Terminus
    6 min walk
  • Fontenay-Le-Comte Pôle Santé Bus Station
    6 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    50 min drive

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Club Double Room Single Use | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Club Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Triple Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Single Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double Room, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Single Room, Terrace

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Le Rabelais

Hotel in Fontenay-le-Comte with full-service spa and fitness centre
A full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a sauna are on-site.
Le Rabelais offers 54 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided.

This Fontenay-le-Comte hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages and facials.
During your stay at Le Rabelais, you're just a quick walk from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indulge with hot stone massages or facials at the spa
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, meeting rooms and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and a playground
  • Steps from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and 14 minutes on foot from Arts Fusions Fonderie
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Le Rabelais offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Le Rabelais. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Fontenay-le-Comte hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Le Rabelais has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.90 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 13.00 for adults and from EUR 6 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Rabelais Fontenay-le-Comte
Rabelais Hotel
Rabelais Hotel Fontenay-le-Comte
Le Rabelais Hotel
Le Rabelais Fontenay-le-Comte
Le Rabelais Hotel Fontenay-le-Comte

Le Rabelais Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 126 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

a

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Room was good, staff were very helpful, pool was good too
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable
Very comfortable, very convenient, good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
This Hotel is excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant superb, with first rate service, quality ingredients and presentation. Not expensive. Cannot fault the breakfast, a selection to suit everyone. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Ann-Marie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
It was a nice hotel with friendly & helpful staff. The restaurant was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Lovely hotel, staff & room. Was just a stop over but recommend 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good food. Hotel rooms are excellent
Good buisness class hotel with friendly faces Room excellent. restaurant good; food choice was very good. Overll a very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le Rabellais
Generally very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
We used this hotel as a stop off on our way down south. It had friendly, helpful staff, great room with everything you need, including air conditioning, and free WiFi. Also use of a good, clean swimming pool on a hot day. We had a wonderful evening meal. I would recommend a stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jake, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel!
We only had a one night stay, but enjoyed it. The hotel décor feels a little old fashioned, but it is a pleasant place to stay with comfortable, clean rooms, a good breakfast and a nice pool & garden area. The kids enjoyed the small playground too.

10/10 Excellent

Richard , Chepstow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay on journey south
I chose this hotel because it had a family room, was reasonably priced and was a convenient distance from St Malo and our holiday destination. Apart from having to wait 45 minutes for the room to be ready - we were told the room would be ready from 3pm onwards, but, unfortunately it wasn't, the hotel was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful, particularly in the restaurant.

8/10 Good

Keith, Medstead UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the 41st time we have stayed at this Hotel on our regular trips to our holiday home in France. It just gets better every year. The setting is great and the restaurant offers a great choice of food and wine. The buffet for the starters is great

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Herefordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel ideal for overnight stay
This hotel has a lovely pool to cool down after a long drive. the gardens are maintained well . The room was spotless and dinner outside in the garden was lovely

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Le Rabelais - the best place to stay in F-le-C
A very friendly hotel in the rather dull town of Fontenay-le-Comte. Food is superb, so dine in the hotel restaurant - you will struggle to find anywhere else to eat in the town.

8/10 Good

bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
friendly and nice with children
good clean room, exactly as shown, requests made in advance for toddler were all in place. We were the only English speaking guest, as it is really a place for locals and staff were a bit rusty on their language skills, really made an effort and so did we in french so that comms were no issue. Extremely friendly, nice heated outside pool, small children play area and really good garden for children to run around. good food, not too expensive, good base for puy do fou theme park.

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Hampshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Going with the Dogs
When you are travelling with two pet dogs most French hotels usually welcoming, but the facilites for the pets, a small wood, large lawn and access directly from a grond floor room are perfect. add to this friendly service and an excellent restaurant, at attractive prices and little wonder that Le Rabelais is a must-stop hotel on our regular trips from England to our house in Gascony. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pause pro agréable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uitstekend hotel zijn 3 sterren zeker waard
Een uitstekend hotel 3 sterren waard met een voortreffelijk restaurant. Goed ontbijt en gemakkelijk parkeren. Goede uitvalsbasis voor uitstapjes in streek met fiets of auto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel convenable
Hotel bien pour le tarif
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PELLET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erreur courante de facturation
Tout a été parfait. À l’exception d’une erreur sur la facturation : on a facturé un petit déjeuner qui n’a pas été pris; une erreur habituelle oû l’on facture systématiquement le petit déjeuner qu’il soit pris ou non !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024