Ile de Re, FranceLe Bois-Plage-en-Re
Les Bois Flottais
Whitewashed poolside cottages
Whitewashed poolside cottages
Nineteen whitewashed cottages gather around two heated pools, running as an easygoing island stay centered on slow swims and coastal cycling.
What it’s good at
Notable
Low terracotta-tiled bungalows feature pastel beach palettes around two central courtyard swimming pools.
Listed
An essential-oil hammam and Phytomer marine rituals accompany two seasonal heated pools.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
White stucco and terracotta cottages encircle a pair of outdoor swimming pools, housing guest rooms with vaulted wood ceilings and rustic-chic beach decor in natural hues.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Sandy Atlantic beaches sit a five-minute walk away, and the village centre with its open-air market is just as close.
The rooms
Bedrooms have vaulted timber ceilings and pale coastal colors, opening straight onto the central pools or private patios.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The two courtyard pools are heated from April through September, edged by timber decking and sun loungers under palm fronds.
The spa
At the table
Breakfast is served each morning on the terrace. For dinner, Bistrot Côte & Homard prepares live lobster and island oysters.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.