Bois Flottais
Relaxed island retreat. Single-storey, low-key layout around two heated pools. Pastel palette, locally-inspired décor, family-managed warmth. Not flashy — more like a well-loved maison d'hôtes that scaled up thoughtfully.
Book the restaurant well ahead of your stay — in summer it fills fast, even for hotel guests
Why It Matters
One of the few hotels on Île de Ré to offer two heated pools, an in-house Phytomer spa, and a serious restaurant (Bistrot Côte et Homard) all on one site — accessible to non-guests too. The family owners also run the restaurant personally, with Chef Frédéric in the kitchen. It's on Tablet Hotels for good reason.
A family-run 4-star hotel on Île de Ré, owned by Nathalie and Frédéric, with 19 individually decorated rooms arranged around two heated pools. It sits squarely between the Plage des Gollandières (about 500 m away) and the village center of Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré (a 5-minute walk), so you get beach proximity without the noise. Rooms are done in pastel island tones with high-quality finishes — think Île de Ré beach house, not generic hotel.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Classic Double
A step up from the Junior in size, decorated in the hotel's signature pastel island palette. Ground floor rooms with pool views. Individually furnished — no two are identical.
Double · 15 sqmFamily Room
A 16 m² room sleeping four — comfortable for two adults and two children, with the pool right outside the door. Individually decorated like all rooms in the hotel.
Family configuration (4 people) · 16 sqmJunior Double
The smallest room in the hotel — good for a solo traveller or a couple on a budget who plan to spend most of their time at the pool and beach. No frills, but perfectly equipped. Ground floor, opens onto the pool area.
180cm double or 2x90cm single beds (on request) · 11 sqm
L'Annexe Studio
A separate 32 m² studio a 10-minute walk from the beach, sleeping up to 3 people. Double bed on a mezzanine plus a sofa bed below. Fully equipped kitchen and a south-facing garden terrace make this the best option if you want privacy and self-catering flexibility. End-of-stay cleaning included. You can still use the hotel's pools, hammam, breakfast service, and bike rental.
Double bed (mezzanine) + sofa bed · 32 sqmSuperior Double
The most spacious of the double rooms — luminous and comfortable. One room in this category is adapted for reduced mobility. The bathtub option (versus shower-only in other categories) makes this the pick for anyone wanting a soak after a day of cycling.
180cm double or 2x90cm single beds (on request) · 17 sqmTriple Room
For three people — compact at 13 m² but functional. Good for a solo parent with one child or three friends on a tight budget who won't be spending much time indoors.
Triple configuration · 13 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel rents bikes (including electric bikes based on third-party sources) giving direct access to the island's 110 km of cycling routes. Routes range from 9 km village loops to the full 90 km island circumnavigation. The terrain is flat, making it genuinely accessible for all ages. The section from Saint-Martin to La Couarde along the coast is a highlight.
The hotel has meeting rooms and can host business meetings, seminars, and product launches. Private full-hotel buyouts are also available, with personalised activity packages on request.
Two heated outdoor pools with surrounding sun-lounger terraces. Open April through September. Rooms open directly onto the pool area from the ground floor.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One Superior Double room is adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Accessible parking also available.
Served in the dining room or on the outdoor terrace. Consistently praised in guest reviews — described as generous. Can accommodate some dietary needs on request.
Open April to September. Ground-floor rooms open directly onto the pool area.
All rooms have air conditioning or underfloor cooling.
Two separate secured car parks on-site. Costs €7 per day, reservation required. One lot is for standard vehicles; larger vehicles use a second lot about 2 minutes' walk away.
Paid airport shuttle to/from La Rochelle - Île de Ré airport (17 km). Must be booked in advance.
Aromatic steam room with essential oils.
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