Hôtel Le Sénéchal

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Ars-en-Re

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Loft | Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Suite (Magnifique) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
View from room
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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6 Rue Gambetta, Ars-en-Re, 17590
  • Place, Saint-Etienne Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Philippe Deschamps
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Plage de la Pointe de Grignon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Ravissante)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Magnifique)

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View (Exceptionnelle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Elégante)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Loft

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Loft, 2 Bedrooms (Tour)

  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

House, 2 Bedrooms (Angleterre)

  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

House, 2 Bedrooms (Lamathe)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 657 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

House, 3 Bedrooms (Grange)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (Caractère)

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Suite, Terrace (Exceptionnelle)

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ars-en-Re

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Ars-en-Re hotel, you'll be steps from Saint-Etienne Church and within a 10-minute walk of Philippe Deschamps. Bay of Biscay and Plage de la Marielle are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Saint-Etienne Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Philippe Deschamps - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plage de la Marielle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plage de la Grange - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plage de la Pointe de Grignon - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station - 51 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Café du Commerce - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Table d’Anaïs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A l'Ouest - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Chez Marie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Cabane de la Patache - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Hôtel Le Sénéchal

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Ars-en-Re
Hôtel Le Sénéchal offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ars-en-Re hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hôtel Le Sénéchal offers 21 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 55 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 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: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 55 per day

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Onsite 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 April and close in October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hôtel Sénéchal Ars-en-Re
Hôtel Le Sénéchal Hotel
Hôtel Le Sénéchal Ars-en-Re
Hôtel Le Sénéchal Hotel Ars-en-Re

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hôtel Le Sénéchal to the airport?

Hôtel Le Sénéchal is 20.4 mi (46-min drive) away from the La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Le Sénéchal?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Le Sénéchal on Jul 16, 2026 start from $241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hôtel Le Sénéchal have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hôtel Le Sénéchal.

How close is Hôtel Le Sénéchal to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Plage de la Marielle and 11-minute walk from Plage de la Grange. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hôtel Le Sénéchal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hôtel Le Sénéchal, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hôtel Le Sénéchal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Le Sénéchal?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hôtel Le Sénéchal?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hôtel Le Sénéchal have a pool?

Hôtel Le Sénéchal features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Hôtel Le Sénéchal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hôtel Le Sénéchal to downtown Ars-en-Re?

Hôtel Le Sénéchal is 0.1 mi away from Ars-en-Re.

Hôtel Le Sénéchal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice place and the staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my third time staying at this hotel and everything about this property is prefect. Thank you for another great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a find loved it here 💕💕💕

From the moment we arrived at your hotel staff very friendly and helpful loved it parked the car up for the few days hired bikes and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings would Definitely recommend and stay again Merci Beaucoup 💕💕💕
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely getaway

Beautiful small hotel inns lovely small town I beautiful Ars en Re. Wonderful staff. Extraordinary room with sitting area, terrace, view of the church.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay at Le Senechal. The staff are lovely, the property is very charming, and Ile de Re is the perfect place to unwind. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slice of heaven

Couldn't have been happier with our hotel choice. It was a little slice of heaven. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and the hotel was such a peaceful base to explore from. Will 100% be returning and recommending to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and rustic hotel with a tiny pool. Room was large and well furnished, but had a bath, no shower. Overlooks the church and small village with a couple of restaurants nearby. Staff were friendly and helpful. Young, local, and spoke moderate English.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel parfait et personnel tres sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

evelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très bien placé au coeur d'Ars en Ré. Jardin superbe, personnel charmant, chambre et cabinet de toilette très petits pour un prix élevé
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ett riktigt Happy Place

Otroligt fint hotell med underbar miljö, både inne & ute! Vänlig och hjälpsam personal som skapar en hemtrevlig känsla. Poolen var ljuvlig! Läget var top notch. Bra med låst cykelgarage om du hyr cyklar över flera dagar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gemütlicher und entspannter Aufenthalt. Alles familiär gehalten. Wohlfühlatmosphäre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carine

Liked: Amenities
Formidable Le village est inoubliable Le Senechal parfait
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henri-Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent séjour

Séjour comme toujours extrêmement agréable dans un hôtel bourré de charme au cœur du village d'Ars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivan-Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil très sympa Cadre presque « domestique » avec patio , verdure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a aimé le côté typique de l'hôtel peu de chambres et la gentillesse du personnel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must go to

Fantastic location & hotel, very kind staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Wilhelmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk personeel, maar te duur voor wat het is, euro 300 per nacht en geen airco en geen internet in de kamer. Dit aangekaart en ze hebben me een ventilator gegeven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un hôtel plein de charme, décoré avec très bon goût, dans le très beau village d'Ars. Le personnel se distingue également par sa gentillesse et sa disponibilité.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FREDERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour parfait

Hôtel charmant, très belle décoration, literie confortable, le patio pour les petits déjeuner est un enchantement. Séjour très agréable.
Coin salon dans la chambre, trés lumineux
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, in beautiful Ars en Re. Will definitely go back, everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Thibault

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique hotel however expensive for what you get. Staff not very warm. Breakfast is simple but good. Parking (public and free) quite far from the hotel, no big deal, just surprised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik&Co

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zeer aangenaam hotel met prachtige kamers en vooral een fijne atmosfeer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

reat!

Great location and a beautiful room. Very quaint
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection in ile de Re

We love this hotel. Very casual and laid back which is perfect for a few days on Ile de Re. Great Proviore downstairs, close to everything and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019