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Le Rabelais

3.0 star property
Hotel in Fontenay-le-Comte with full-service spa and fitness centre

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 14 per person)
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

Explore the area

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19 Route de l'Ouillette, Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendee, 85200
  • Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Museum of Fontenay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Château de Terre Neuve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Club Room

Club Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Quadruple Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Fontenay-le-Comte

Le Rabelais places you steps from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and within a 20-minute stroll of Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte. Highlights at this hotel include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, prenatal massages and facials. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Fontenay-le-Comte hotel include Museum of Fontenay and Château de Terre Neuve.

What's nearby

  • Arts Fusions Fonderie - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Museum of Fontenay - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Château de Terre Neuve - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Parc de Pierre Brune - 16 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Velluire Station - 13 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Creperie Du Moulin - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant L’ Ardoise - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Le Pappagallo - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Creperie Le Pommier - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Le Rabelais

Hotel in Fontenay-le-Comte with full-service spa and fitness centre
Le Rabelais offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Le Rabelais. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Fontenay-le-Comte hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Le Rabelais offers 54 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided.

This Fontenay-le-Comte hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.90 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 14 for adults and from EUR 7 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Rabelais Fontenay-le-Comte
Rabelais Hotel
Rabelais Hotel Fontenay-le-Comte
Le Rabelais Hotel
Le Rabelais Fontenay-le-Comte
Le Rabelais Hotel Fontenay-le-Comte

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Le Rabelais?

Le Rabelais offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Rabelais?

As of 3 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Rabelais on 5 Sept 2025 start from AU$168.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Le Rabelais?

Yep, Le Rabelais has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Le Rabelais?

The closest beach to Le Rabelais is Minimes Beach (46.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Le Rabelais?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Le Rabelais. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and prenatal massages.

Does Le Rabelais have a pool?

Le Rabelais has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May to September.

Is Le Rabelais family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Le Rabelais is a hit with families.

Does Le Rabelais serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Le Rabelais?

No, Le Rabelais does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Le Rabelais?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Le Rabelais?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Le Rabelais?

Dogs are welcome at Le Rabelais, with food and water bowls on offer.

Le Rabelais Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 150 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, room clean. The actual town itself is rundown and doesn’t offer much facilities. The restaurant was nice but doesn’t cater much for non meat eaters. We had a dog with us and were given a disabled room with its own door to the car park. The dog was also allowed to come with us to the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

a

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Room was good, staff were very helpful, pool was good too
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

Very comfortable, very convenient, good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

This Hotel is excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant superb, with first rate service, quality ingredients and presentation. Not expensive. Cannot fault the breakfast, a selection to suit everyone. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Ann-Marie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

It was a nice hotel with friendly & helpful staff. The restaurant was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Lovely hotel, staff & room. Was just a stop over but recommend 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good food. Hotel rooms are excellent

Good buisness class hotel with friendly faces Room excellent. restaurant good; food choice was very good. Overll a very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Le Rabellais

Generally very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

We used this hotel as a stop off on our way down south. It had friendly, helpful staff, great room with everything you need, including air conditioning, and free WiFi. Also use of a good, clean swimming pool on a hot day. We had a wonderful evening meal. I would recommend a stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jake, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel!

We only had a one night stay, but enjoyed it. The hotel décor feels a little old fashioned, but it is a pleasant place to stay with comfortable, clean rooms, a good breakfast and a nice pool & garden area. The kids enjoyed the small playground too.

10/10 Excellent

Richard , Chepstow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay on journey south

I chose this hotel because it had a family room, was reasonably priced and was a convenient distance from St Malo and our holiday destination. Apart from having to wait 45 minutes for the room to be ready - we were told the room would be ready from 3pm onwards, but, unfortunately it wasn't, the hotel was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful, particularly in the restaurant.

8/10 Good

Keith, Medstead UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the 41st time we have stayed at this Hotel on our regular trips to our holiday home in France. It just gets better every year. The setting is great and the restaurant offers a great choice of food and wine. The buffet for the starters is great

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Herefordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel ideal for overnight stay

This hotel has a lovely pool to cool down after a long drive. the gardens are maintained well . The room was spotless and dinner outside in the garden was lovely

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Le Rabelais - the best place to stay in F-le-C

A very friendly hotel in the rather dull town of Fontenay-le-Comte. Food is superb, so dine in the hotel restaurant - you will struggle to find anywhere else to eat in the town.

8/10 Good

bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

friendly and nice with children

good clean room, exactly as shown, requests made in advance for toddler were all in place. We were the only English speaking guest, as it is really a place for locals and staff were a bit rusty on their language skills, really made an effort and so did we in french so that comms were no issue. Extremely friendly, nice heated outside pool, small children play area and really good garden for children to run around. good food, not too expensive, good base for puy do fou theme park.

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Hampshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Going with the Dogs

When you are travelling with two pet dogs most French hotels usually welcoming, but the facilites for the pets, a small wood, large lawn and access directly from a grond floor room are perfect. add to this friendly service and an excellent restaurant, at attractive prices and little wonder that Le Rabelais is a must-stop hotel on our regular trips from England to our house in Gascony. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Propreté irréprochable depuis le parking, le hall d’accueil, les couloirs, la chambre, la terrasse.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un nuit au Rabelais

Très bon séjour à l hôtel Rabelais. Chambre spacieuse, propre, silencieuse. Très bon petit déjeuner, nous avons également dîner au restaurant, excellent. Je conseille vivement cet hébergement
Stayed 1 night in May 2025