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Le Grand Hard

4.0 star property
Hotel in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont with a restaurant and a bar

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Courtyard
Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Terrace/patio
Le Grand Hard offers a genuine rural escape where rustic charm meets modern convenience. Guests can play arcade games, browse the library, or wander the garden before dining at the on-site restaurant. Free self-parking and bicycle rentals make exploring the countryside easy.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Junior Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Junior Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
14 La Rivière, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Manche, 50480

What's nearby

  • Utah Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Airborne Museum - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Omaha Beach - 44 min drive - 33.4 miles

Getting around

  • Chef-du-Pont-Ste-Mere Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Roosevelt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪E Castel Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'Estaminet Hotel-Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le stop bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Auberge John Steele - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Le Grand Hard

Upscale hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Le Grand Hard. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an area shuttle
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Le Grand Hard include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 35 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 1.65 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 20 for adults and EUR 12 for children

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Grand Hard Hotel Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Grand Hard Hotel
Grand Hard Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Grand Hard
Le Grand Hard Hotel Ste.-Marie-Du-Mont
Le Grand Hard Normandy, France
Le Grand Hard Hotel
Le Grand Hard Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Le Grand Hard Hotel Sainte-Marie-du-Mont

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Grand Hard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Le Grand Hard?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Le Grand Hard?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Le Grand Hard?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Le Grand Hard located?

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Utah Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Angoville-au-Plain Church and Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church. Airborne Museum and Cotentin Farm Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Le Grand Hard Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great service, friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast is varied and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Athol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

We enjoyed the rural setting, the elegant decor and spacious room. Check in was friendly and efficient. Morning breakfast buffet was also wonderful. Location was also very convenient to Normandy World War II sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hoog kwaliteitsniveau en vriendelijk personeel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic stay- cannot recommend the place high enough. Very spacious and restaurant was top quality local produce
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I picked this hotel for the proximity to Utah Beach. The hotel and the people are both excellent proximity to Utah Beach also excellent. Can't say enough wonderful things about this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel. It takes you back in time. Yet the inside of the rooms are modern with amenities. Very comfortable stay, restaurant very good quality of food and friendly service. (English spoken) Pictures on website are very accurate. Highly recommended, in this peaceful country setting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay while exploring the D-day sites and mont saint Michel. It is a beautiful property with farm to table food and comfortable rooms. The place is absolutely charming. I can't wait to visit again. The restaurant is a perfect place to end the day! Breakfast is lovely and the staff is amazing!! Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, lovely staff who recommeded places to eat during our stay. The hotel has a lounge and bar inside. The pool was sadly closed for the season, however i would love to return in summer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

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

Great location with comfort and luxury

Spent two days here whilst visiting the Normandy coast. The room was spacious and comfortable. Restaurant and breakfast had lovely food. So convenient for the D day beaches. Very relaxed feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Wonderful find in centre of Normandy

Wonderful find at the last minute. Great location, wonderful staff and lovely hidden place to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fred og ro.

Smuk beliggende på landet med marker, heste og træer som naboer. Værelset er stort og fint, men virker en smule fugtigt. Den tilhørende restaurant er god og der er bare en dejlig afslappet stemning herude på Le Grand Hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Le Grand Hard for an amazing stay! Great people, amazing food, very comfortable room, all in the middle of the history of D-day and the 101st! We will be back! Craig Burguiere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place to visit Normandy. The staff was so helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being in the center of all the Normandy. D-Day sites, Rouen, Bayeaux. Perfect location. Perfect atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great country property in fantastic countryside. A good courtyard area where you can enjoy a glass of wine weather permitting. Rooms were great , staff were great , location was great. What more could you want .. oh and lots of parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a place to stay. Nestled in a quiet and serene farmhouse style hotel. So quaint, magical. No place quite like it. We hope to go back. Give it a try!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, the dining, grounds, and the friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location for the start of our D-Day Beaches trip. A country setting close to Utah Beach, and both the rooms & staff were great. This place is Normandy. Be sure to make both dinner & breakfast reservations for the full experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Good hotel

Lovely quiet hotel. Rural setting and close to Utah beach. Restaurant at hotel was very good. Service very good. The receptionist could be a little more friendly welcoming guests but overall, we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. We really wish we had more time. The breakfast was amazing. We recommended this place to our local friends for when they have visitors. Thank you for an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was great. They have their own beef and it was excellent. Perfect for visiting the D-day beaches and sites. Had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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