Hôtel Brittany & Spa is Roscoff's leading hotel, a carefully restored 17th-century Breton stone manor house sitting behind the fishing port's granite quayside in northern Finistère, Brittany. Roscoff is an exceptional destination among Breton coastal towns: a walled port of extraordinary historic integrity, a long-standing hub of seaweed harvesting, home to one of France's principal marine biology research stations, and the departure point for Brittany Ferries services to Ireland and the UK. The hotel's period stone architecture, walled garden, and position at the heart of the historic town place it in immediate proximity to Roscoff's 16th-century church of Notre-Dame-de-Croaz-Batz, the old merchants' houses along the quay, and the ferry terminal. The gastronomic restaurant, Nori, holds a Michelin star and is regarded as one of northern Finistère's finest dining addresses. The kitchen has built a reputation for cuisine that draws directly on Roscoff's marine environment — coastal seaweed, freshly caught fish from local boats, and rare vegetables grown on the fertile Ceinture dorée horticultural plain south of the town. The spa offers thalassotherapy-style treatments using seawater and local seaweed preparations, a heated indoor pool, and a suite of beauty and body therapies; all lean on the seaweed heritage that defines Roscoff's identity. Bay-view rooms overlook the island of Batz and the open sea beyond the port. Classic and superior rooms are decorated in a warm, refined style that complements the stone manor setting without imposing a generic luxury template. The hotel serves as a natural first or last stay on a Brittany itinerary arriving by Brittany Ferries from Plymouth, with the ferry terminal immediately accessible on foot.
Room types
- Classic rooms
- Superior rooms
- Junior suites
- Suite
Amenities
- Nori 1-Michelin-star restaurant
- Spa with thalasso treatments
- Bay view rooms
- Heated indoor pool
- Gardens
Location
2 Boulevard Sainte-Barbe, 29680 Roscoff
48.7257, -3.9817 View on map
Highlights
- 17th-century Breton stone manor hotel at the heart of Roscoff's remarkably preserved historic granite port
- Michelin-starred restaurant Nori, celebrated for cuisine rooted in Roscoff's seaweed, coastal fish, and Léon vegetables
- Spa with seaweed and thalasso treatments drawing directly on Roscoff's world-renowned marine harvest tradition
- Heated indoor pool and bay-view rooms overlooking the island of Batz and the Finistère coastline
- Immediate walking access to the Brittany Ferries terminal for Plymouth–Roscoff route arrivals and departures
Tips for visiting
- Book the Nori restaurant separately even as a hotel guest — tables fill quickly and should be reserved before arrival
- Request a bay-view room to watch ferries, fishing boats, and the island of Batz from the window
- The island of Batz is 15 minutes by ferry from the port — it is nearly car-free, excellent for cycling, and very quiet
- Roscoff's producer market operates on Tuesday and Thursday mornings around the port — worth attending for local seaweed products and Léon vegetables
- The GR34 coastal path in northern Finistère begins near Roscoff and offers excellent day walks in either direction
Accessibility
The hotel is a historic Breton stone manor with some steps between areas and no lift in all parts of the building. A lift is available for principal floor access. The indoor spa pool has step entry. Guests with mobility requirements are advised to contact the hotel directly before booking to identify the most suitable room configuration and access routes.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests reach Roscoff by train?
Morlaix is the nearest train station, approximately 25 km south of Roscoff, with TGV connections from Paris Montparnasse (approximately 3 hours to Morlaix). Local buses and taxis connect Morlaix station to Roscoff.
What makes Roscoff unusual among Breton fishing towns?
Roscoff has an exceptionally well-preserved historic granite core, a living fishing community, a world-class marine biology research station, and a centuries-long tradition of seaweed harvesting. Its international ferry links and the famous 'Johnnies' onion trade with Britain give it a cosmopolitan character unusual in a small Breton port.
Does the hotel have parking?
On-site private parking is available; availability should be confirmed at time of booking, especially in summer when Roscoff's town centre fills with ferry passengers and day visitors.
Is the spa available to non-guests?
Spa treatments are primarily available to hotel guests. External day-spa bookings may be possible with advance reservation, but capacity is limited. The indoor pool is restricted to hotel guests.