Hôtel Atalante - Relais Thalasso & Spa

On Sainte-Marie-de-Ré’s boardwalk, a beachfront spot steps from the Bay of Biscay and Plage de Port Notre-Dame. A short drive from the Île de Ré bridge and about 11 km from La Rochelle airport, it’s a seaside base for exploring La Rochelle and the islands.

This contemporary coastal hotel has 96 rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes and desks. Expect daily housekeeping, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, plus a cozy lobby fireplace and a thalasso-style spa for a seaside wellness vibe.

Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, plus 2 hot tubs, a steam room, sauna, solarium, fitness center and both indoor and outdoor pools. Wake up to sea‑breeze mornings, browse the gift shop or book excursions at the tour desk. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self parking keep things easy.

968 sq ft (90 m²) of event space with meeting rooms, a 24‑hour business center and a computer station. Multilingual staff, a 24‑hour front desk, complimentary newspapers and airport/train pick-up (surcharge) round out the practical perks.

Restaurant Atalante serves lunch and dinner and there’s a bar/lounge plus a beach bar for sundowners. Room service is available during limited hours and buffet breakfasts are offered daily (for a fee), typically from 7:30–10:30.