La Matelote
Boulogne-sur-mer, Pas-de-calais
Good Hotel Guide Review
By the harbour entrance and near Boulogne”s “odd little beach”, the Lestienne family”s restaurant-with-rooms is in two converted 1930s houses. Tony Lestienne, who specialises in seafood (one Michelin star), continues to win accolades from Guide correspondents. “By far the best meal of our holiday,” say visitors. “Well organised and stylish.” The grand, “rather masculine” decor — red and gold colour scheme, Louis XVI furniture, and “two adjacent staircases which climb up the centre” — is offset by eccentric touches. “in the restaurant are angels, cherubs and teddy bears.” “Bedrooms are comfortably modern, with good bathroom.” Front rooms have views of the “amazing” Nausicaa marine life centre next door, and sea and sunsets, but hear traffic. Breakfast is a generous buffet.
Hotel details
Address
7080 Boulevard Ste-beuve
Boulogne-sur-mer
Pas-de-calais
62200
France
Telephone
00 33 3213 0333 3
Bedrooms
85 rooms.
Open
Hotel open all year; restaurant closed mid-Dec to mid-Jan.
Facilities
Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, restaurant, parking (paid), courtyard, indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, room service, bar, lift.
Children
Yes, cots and extra beds available.
Dogs
Yes, for €17.50 per night.
Smoking
No smoking in the rooms.
Credit cards
All major cards accepted.
Prices
Standard double room from €105–€130, breakfast €15.50.