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Le Rabelais

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

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool
Interior
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 14 per person)
Le Rabelais provides a peaceful retreat with its garden and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Visitors can book hot stone massages at the spa or grab coffee at either of the two cafes before heading out to explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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 drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Quadruple Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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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Club Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Club Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fontenay-le-Comte, Le Rabelais is near a train station. Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte and Château de Terre Neuve are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Parc de Pierre Brune and Les Jardins du Sculpteur Jean-Marc de Pas.
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Map
19 Route de l'Ouillette, Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendee, 85200

What's nearby

  • Arts Fusions Fonderie - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of Fontenay - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Château de Terre Neuve - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Parc de Pierre Brune - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Creperie Du Moulin - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant L’ Ardoise - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Tupina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hôtel De Vendeé - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Le Rabelais

Hotel near a train station
A terrace, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Le Rabelais. Indulge in a facial and a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a playground and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 54 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

Does Le Rabelais have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Le Rabelais pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Le Rabelais?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Le Rabelais?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Le Rabelais?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Le Rabelais located?

Situated in Fontenay-le-Comte, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park, Notre Dame de Fontenay le Comte, and Museum of Fontenay. Château de Terre Neuve is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Le Rabelais Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 155 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome, great facilities, evening meal excellent, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly would stay again when passing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Imen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service excellent, propreté impeccable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vielen Dank, dass wir unproblematisch etwas später auschecken durften.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENAUD

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

10/10 Excellent

ROLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

thierry

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agréable séjour en famille
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAS CONSULTING

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Erik

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

Top hotel

Todella ystävällinen ja huomioonottava henkilökunta. Erinomaiset palvelut, erittäin siisti ja viihtyisä hotelli.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

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

8/10 Good

Andre

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

10/10 Excellent

CORINNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

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

8/10 Good

Isabelle

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

8/10 Good

OMAR

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

SANDRINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Corentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliane

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

100% satisfaite.

Très bel établissement, au calme et tenue impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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