Ile de Re, FranceSainte-Marie-de-Re
RELAIS THALASSO Île de Ré
Coastal thalassotherapy estate
Sainte-Marie-de-Re Ile de Re, France
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Relais ThalassoCoastal thalassotherapy estate
An enclosed corridor connects rooms directly to marine baths filled with fresh seawater drawn at high tide.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Heated Atlantic seawater pools, private treatment suites, and guided cold-water ocean dips.
Notable
A five-hectare oceanfront estate with daily fitness classes and guided island bike rides.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The village of Sainte-Marie-de-Ré sits inland, leaving this southern stretch of coast to vineyards, dunes, and Atlantic beaches.
The rooms
Most rooms open onto private balconies or terraces, looking out over coastal vineyards or directly toward the Atlantic.
The seawater pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool is heated up to 32 degrees Celsius with hydromassage jets, and an outdoor pool faces the Atlantic.
The spa & gym
At the table
Breakfast is laid out beneath branch chandeliers, and the dining room serves seasonal Atlantic seafood for dinner.
How it began
The property's original 1975 pool was the island's only swimming basin, where an entire generation of local Rétais learned to swim.
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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.