Hôtel du Bac
Casual Breton maritime. White walls, timber floors, blue-and-white color palette throughout. Small and personal rather than grand — this is a working port hotel, not a resort.
Book Le Bistrot du Bac in advance — it fills up fast, especially in summer, and walk-ins are a gamble
Why It Matters
A 4-star hotel in a tiny Breton fishing port, with a Michelin Plate restaurant in-house and a one-star Michelin restaurant 50 meters away — that combination in a village this small is rare. The port views from virtually every room seal it.
Sitting right on the working port of Sainte-Marine — a small fishing village where the Odet river meets the sea in southern Finistère — the Hôtel du Bac is exactly what it looks like from the outside: a classic three-story Breton maritime hotel in aqua and white, with 11 rooms all facing the boats. But the food situation is anything but ordinary. The in-house Bistrot du Bac holds a Michelin Plate and chef Thibault Rosset serves langoustines hauled off local boats. And 50 meters up the quay, their sister restaurant Les Trois Rochers has earned a full Michelin star under chef Frédéric Claquin.
Where You'll Stay
1 room type available
Chambre Vue sur le Port
From EUR96 / nightAll 11 rooms follow the same blueprint: around 15 sqm, maritime blue-and-white decor with timber floors and wood accents, and a direct view over the Sainte-Marine fishing port. Each has a double bed, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, Italian-style walk-in shower, hairdryer, complimentary coffee and tea kit, filtered still water, and free toiletries. Upper floors accessed by stairs only — no lift. Twin bed configuration available on request.
Double (twin on request) · 15 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Standard bicycles available May through September for exploring the local area, the port, and the coastal paths around Sainte-Marine and beyond.
The hotel rents electric and classic bikes from May to September for exploring the Finistère coastline, local cycle routes, and the surrounding countryside. Reservation recommended.
The hotel sits right on the port, making it an ideal base for coastal walks along the sentiers des douaniers (customs officers' path). The seasonal pedestrian ferry — the 'p'tit bac' — links Sainte-Marine to Bénodet across the Odet, a classic short crossing.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel is not accessible to guests with reduced mobility. All upper floors are reached by stairs only.
Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel and all rooms.
Served daily from 7:30 to 10:00. €15 per person. Features local products: breads from the Fournil Bigouden bakery in Combrit, jams from Bois Jumel in Morbihan, seasonal fruit, pastries, charcuterie, cheese, cereals, local apple juice, and hot drinks.
Baby cribs available for children under 2, free of charge, on request.
Rollaway beds available for children up to 12 years old. Supplement of €15/night.
Online access to international newspapers and press available for guests.
A partially covered outdoor terrace directly on the Sainte-Marine port waterfront, used for bar service, breakfast, and restaurant dining when weather permits.
The hotel has no dedicated parking. Guests can drop luggage at the entrance before parking on the main square nearby. The port area is pedestrian from May to October.
Dogs are welcome, one per room. Must be kept on a lead within the property. Dogs are not admitted to the restaurant. Supplement of €15/night.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Rooms are serviced daily.
Reception assists with activity planning, local sightseeing guidance, and restaurant reservations. Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00.
BUILD YOUR HÔTEL DU BAC PLAN
Rooms, dining, spa, and resort experiences — organized into one trip plan.
Start Planning