Mont Saint-Michel is Normandy's (or Brittany 's, depending on who you ask) most famous tourist attraction and undoubtedly one of the must-sees in France. It can be reached from Saint-Malo and other places, but if you want to see it at sunrise or get there early before the tourist waves, you have no choice but to live near it.
In the following article you will find some recommended hotels that are located not far from Mont Saint Michel and that can also serve as a base for star trips in their own right. I have divided the article by price so that the cheaper hotels are at the beginning and the more luxurious ones are at the end.
Accommodation within the walls of Mont Saint Michel
These are the only hotels located within the walls of Mont Saint Michel itself. They are not the cheapest or the most luxurious, but they are the only ones that allow you to stay on the island after the crowds leave.
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La Coque d'Or
Apartment within the walls of Mont Saint Michel, two hundred meters from the abbey and a few steps from the island. The apartment has a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and coffee maker, and a view of the city. The score of 9.6 is the highest on the entire page. However, it has only one bedroom, so it is suitable for a couple and not a family.
- Apartment within the walls of Mont Saint Michel itself
- City view, fully equipped kitchenette and coffee machine
- Only one bedroom, suitable for a couple
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At Adele's
A holiday home inside the walls of Mont Saint Michel, in a building built in 1425. A few steps from the monastery and two hundred meters from the island itself. Linens, towels and a TV are provided. This is the way to sleep inside a World Heritage Site and go out into the empty street after the visitors leave. However, this is a holiday home and not a hotel, so there is no reception and no toilets.
- Within the walls, in a building from 1425
- A few steps from the monastery, two hundred meters from the island
- A vacation home, not a hotel, no reception and no service
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Auberge Saint Pierre
The hotel is located on the main street of Mont Saint Michel in a 15th century building and has all the comforts you would expect from a modern hotel including a TV, en suite bathroom and WIFI. You can also enjoy a buffet breakfast at this hotel so you don't go out hungry and fall into the tourist trap of La Mère Poulard while looking for an omelet for breakfast 🙂
- Within the walls, in a 15th-century building classified as a Historic Monument
- On-site restaurant with Normandy cuisine
- 7.9, and the rooms in an old building are not for everyone
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La Vieille Auberge
Not a bad option for those who want to live on the island without paying a fortune. This modest 2-star hotel is located very close to the monastery itself and contains all the amenities you will need. The hotel has rooms with a sea view and it is definitely worth trying and booking them to enjoy one of the most beautiful sights of France.
- Inside the walls of Mont Saint Michel, on the main street
- Can you stay on the island after the visitors leave?
- The low score on the page, 7.5, and the rooms are small and basic
Hotels near Mont Saint Michel
Hotels in the immediate vicinity, in Beauvoir, Pontorson and along the road leading to the island.
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Ermitage – Mont-Saint-Michel
A five-star hotel in Beauvoir, five and a quarter kilometers from the monastery, and the only one of this class in the entire region. There is a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge, and the rooms are air-conditioned with a coffee machine, minibar and safe. There is a restaurant, room service, concierge, bicycle rental and even an airport shuttle, as well as free private parking and facilities for guests with mobility problems. However, it is not on the island, and you need a car or shuttle to get there.
- Five stars, the only one in the area
- Free parking, restaurant, concierge and bike rental
- In Beauvoir, 5.4 kilometers from the monastery, you need a car or shuttle
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Mercure Mont Saint Michel
A Mercure hotel with spacious and comfortable rooms. The hotel is not far from the shuttle to Mont Saint Michel, which will save you the expensive parking in the area. The hotel staff is very nice and the clean rooms make this hotel a good option.
- The highest score among the chain hotels in the area, 8.4
- Restaurant, bar and parking on site
- Large chain, less local character
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Le Relais Du Roy
A lovely hotel located about 1.5 km from Mont Saint Michel and 50 meters from one of the ferry stations that leads to the monastery. Each room contains a shower and toilet, and of course a TV and WIFI. If you are hungry in the evening, you will be happy to know that the hotel has a gourmet restaurant that serves regional flavors.
- In a 16th-century building with a vaulted restaurant
- Close to the shuttle that takes you to the island
- Outside the walls, and the rooms face the road
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Hotel Gabriel
A lovely hotel located about a 25-minute walk from Mont Saint Michel. The rooms in the hotel are spacious with an en suite shower and WiFi connection. In short, everything you need to spend a night on the way to Mont Saint Michel. Also, from reports I received, the breakfast here is not bad at all, so you probably won't be hungry when you start climbing the mountaintop towards the monastery.
- Modern hotel at the entrance to the site, with parking
- Air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms
- Outside the walls, you need a shuttle or a long walk to the island
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The Relais Saint-Michel
What a joy to wake up in the morning and see the Mont Saint Michel monastery from your room window! Almost all the rooms face the bay, and that is the big “pro” of this hotel. Other than that, it is a hotel with spacious rooms, nice service, and a free shuttle that takes you from the hotel directly to the monastery.
- Rooms with direct views of Mont Saint Michel
- Private balcony in most rooms
- The most expensive hotel in the group, and the view makes it significantly more expensive
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Hôtel Vert
A modest and simple hotel located on the seafront about 2 km from Mont Saint Michel. The rooms are clean and contain everything travelers need. As such, it is an economical option for travelers who do not want to pay a lot of money for the privilege of living near the tourist attraction.
- Five minutes from the island, with parking
- Fifteen buildings and a restaurant, suitable for families
- Outside the walls, and this is a large complex and not an intimate hotel
Chamber Dot and rural accommodation in the area
Chambres d'hotes and gites around Mont Saint Michel, usually at a more affordable price and with a personal atmosphere.
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A l'ombre du Mont Saint Michel
Chambre d'hote in Huisnes-sur-Mer, a small village overlooking the bay of Mont Saint-Michel. The score of 9.5 is one of the most highly rated places to stay in the area, and the atmosphere is personal to a degree that you don't find in hotels near the site. However, it is a village, not a city, and you need a car.
- Chamber Dot in Avison Sir Mer, facing the bay
- Score 9.5, one of the highest in the region
- In a small village, you need a car.
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Etoile des Greves
Accommodation in Ardevon, 8 km from the monastery, with free private parking and WiFi. There is a terrace, a garden and a shared lounge, and it is a convenient starting point for hiking and cycling in the bay. However, the distance from the island requires a car.
- Free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge
- Starting point for hiking and cycling in the bay
- 8.2 kilometers from the monastery, need a car
Didn't find a hotel you like?
If all the hotels I recommended are booked, let me recommend additional options.
- You can check out other hotels in Mont Saint Michel and its surrounding area. They can be found here.
- You can forgo living on Mont Saint-Michel itself and live in Saint-Malo, which is about a half-hour drive away. If you decide to do this, let me recommend this article to you. Saint Malo – recommended hotels in the city and its surroundings.