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Novotel La Rochelle Centre

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Terrace/patio
Executive Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Vieux Port sits right by the ocean, offering a peaceful retreat with stunning views. Guests enjoy breakfast at Les Pincettes restaurant, relax in the garden or browse the library, and stay connected with high-speed WiFi available in every room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenue De La Porte Neuve, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000

What's nearby

  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vieux Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port des Minimes - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Minimes Beach - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station - 13 min walk
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mie Câline - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪D'Jolly Artisan Glacier Patissier - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Basilic'O - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Odelićes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪French Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Novotel La Rochelle Centre

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Minimes Beach
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Novotel La Rochelle Centre. The on-site restaurant, Les Pincettes, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and pool views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, 8 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All 94 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 102-cm flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 8.30 to 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gourmet Bar
  • Les Pincettes

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3,014 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 102-cm flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 2 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12 per pet, per night (maximum EUR 11 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 2.75 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 8.30 to 18 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night (maximum EUR 11 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

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 April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number 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

Novotel Hotel Rochelle Centre
Novotel Rochelle Centre
La Rochelle Novotel
Novotel La Rochelle
Novotel Rochelle Centre Hotel
Novotel Rochelle Rochelle
Novotel La Rochelle Centre Hotel
Novotel La Rochelle Centre La Rochelle
Novotel La Rochelle Centre Hotel La Rochelle

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel La Rochelle Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from November 2 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Novotel La Rochelle Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel La Rochelle Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Novotel La Rochelle Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel La Rochelle Centre?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel La Rochelle Centre located?

This family-friendly La Rochelle hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Charruyer Park, Concurrence Beach, and Bay of Biscay. Musée des Beaux-Arts and New World Museum are also within 10 minutes. La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station is 13 minutes by foot and La Rochelle Station is 21 minutes.

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Novotel La Rochelle Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 764 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liudmila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 nights in La Rochelle

Excellent location of this hotel allowed us to experience a lot of things by foot. All staff members were very friendly, helpful and polite. The swimming pool was a real bonus. Would highly recommend for families. Breakfast until 11am children under 16 free. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel. Pleasant staff. Big Room. Parking good. Short walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would return

Good attention to detail. Excellent comfort and friendly staff. 10 minutes walk to old town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

ragnar

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

A good choice

This Novotel was good. Nice room (520) , - and cozy restaurant and nice small pool. Friendly personal. Very within small walking distance to both old town and the harbor. One bad thing: Please cut out this meaningsless "telling room number" to breakfast. Everyone can say a number. And someone did. Up on our check out, they want to charge us for a brekfast we never did enter. Must be very easy to just put up a scanner, and scan room key card when enter for breakfast ?Even more easy just to let it be included in room price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a great location. The employees are very nice and the service provided was excellent. The onsite restaurant is great, the food was very tasty. Breakfast great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very professional and responsive. Sandie recommended us a restaurant and it was great. Everything went well-
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! The best!!!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

localização muito boa e agradável.

hotel com localização mto boa e tranquila, ao lado do parque e a uma distancia razoável da área central da cidade. Possui estacionamento, o que facilita para quem está viajando de carro.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ludovic

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

Novotel la Rochelle, je conseil.

Hôtel proche du vieux port, parfait pour l'emplacement. Le plus , le parking . Intérieurement l'hôtel est très agréable. Décoration moderne et cocouning. Très bon accueil. Chambre spacieuse et agréable. Seule bémol, pas de sèche serviettes dans la salle de bain. Le petit-déjeuner très varié. Je conseil.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bien
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane

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

Hotel que je recommande.

Très bon hotel. Le service parfait, des hotesses disponibles et a l'ecoute. L'hotel est idealement placé, literie tres confortable. Je recommande.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

olivier

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

A refaire

De passage à la Rochelle, séjour d une nuit. accueil top , chambre et literie géniales. Si je devais mettre un mauvais point ce serait pour la façade qui a besoin d un entretien.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

André Zana

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

Café da manhã maravilhoso!

Hotel com estacionamento e café da manhã maravilhoso! Fica à uns 10 minutos de caminhada do centro mas é bem seguro para andar até lá. Tem uma sala de jogos bem legal para as crianças inclusive com fliperama!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

philippe

Liked: Amenities
Très grande chambre impeccable accueil très chaleureux
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Olivier

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

Très bien

Très bien pour passer quelques jours à La Rochelle . Au calme , 5 minutes pour être en centre ville.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

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

au top!

Nous étions de passage pour le retour des vacances et nous avons adoré le confort (rien de tel qu'une bonne nuit de sommeil) , la qualité des prestations et l'amabilité du personnel. Parfait!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service excellent, hotel so conveniently situated & lovely rooms. Breakfast was excellent also
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

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

8/10 Good

patrick

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

Ne pas réserver à l'avance !!!!

Reservation un mois avant. Prix plus cher !! Une vue sur le parking. Vraiment déçu. Pas content de notre séjour.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pascal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dommage que les chambres soient avec des canapés lits immenses. Aurait besoin de rafraîchir les chambres. Par contre un personnel agréable et à l'écoute. Une mention spéciale pour le personnel de salle au petit déjeuner et à la réceptionniste..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bravo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très beau établissement, personnel très gentil et serviable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located and well presented. The dining options were very limited in the hotel so we had to find an alternative option. This is no problem as long as the weather is kind, otherwise, expect to be soaked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

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

Bien mieux

Très bonne idée d’avoir remplacer la moquette du restaurant par un revêtement de sol approprié Le service y est également meilleur
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bien personnel au petit soin et agréable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel nickel et très bien situé. Personnels compétents.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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