We are a family of 4 with young children. The staff is very welcoming. Our room and bathroom is good size and importantly, clean. The beds are comfy with ample of good fluffy pillows. Our bathroom also decent size and clean though no shower door/curtain. Very good shower & bath tub size. Excellent service. Breakfast is a buffet service and... More

Houlgate, though close to Caen, is east of it and is therefore saved from overnighting Brits migrating south. It has charm and some residential architectural gems from 3rd Empire/Fin de Siecle. And this small quirky but delightful hotel/restuarant is it's star. Great welcome, facinating decor and excellent food. Will keep going back.

They misbooked our reservation and we landed 4 (2 kids and us) in a room for two. Hence could have been a nightmare especialy with the typicall normand weather.. Yet was fine due to excellent service and delicious breakfast (very much above French standards). We specialy recommend a dinner as it realy is gastronomic and a good price/quality ratio. rooms... More

Not much to pick from in Houlgate, but this place is a hidden gem. Room was small, but clean and well kept.

We stayed in the only room downstairs facing the patio. It was great for us. No stairs: hub is 82. With a dog it was great for access. Quiet after 11pm and before 9am. Nice, smallish bathroom. big, firm beds, TV, a table, an ancient wardrobe. Very specially nice. The breakfast had all the usual stuff plus Normand specialities: tergoule,... More

We have booked 5 nights at the Hostellerie Normande in May 2010, by chance as we were looking for the place to stay in this area of Normandy. Pluses: Hotel location - great in the heart of Houlgate, which is in our mind the most convinient and least porsh area in Normandy cost. Hotel is easy reached by car and... More