Villa Mon Étoile
Opal Coast · family holidays
Family hotel by the sea in France, or a self-catering apartment?
For a family of four with a baby, a family hotel and a holiday apartment suit different ways of travelling. Here is a straight comparison of what each does best, so you can choose the right fit for your stay on the Opal Coast.
From €140 per night · + €50 cleaning and linen fee
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- Best price: cheaper than on Airbnb
- Free early check-in
- Free late check-out
Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability.
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The real question: where does everyone sleep?
When you search for a family hotel by the sea, the underlying question is usually the same: how do two adults, two children and a baby share a stay without everyone going to bed at 8 pm? In a hotel, the answer is generally a family room or two interconnecting rooms, with a cot on request. In an apartment, everyone has their own space.
At Villa Mon Étoile in Le Touquet, each of our two apartments (Hélios and Cassiopée) measures 55 m² with two separate bedrooms: a 160 cm double for the parents, two single beds for the children and a travel cot for the baby.
Family hotel or apartment: the comparison
| What matters | Family hotel (typically) | Villa Mon Étoile apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping 4 + a baby | Family room or interconnecting rooms, cot on request | 2 separate bedrooms, travel cot supplied |
| Baby's meals | Depends on the hotel: bottles warmed at the bar, kettle in the room | Equipped kitchen (oven, dishwasher), high chair, children's tableware |
| Laundry | Rarely possible, or a paid service | Washing machine in the flat |
| Housekeeping | Room made up daily | No daily service; €50 cleaning and linen fee |
| Breakfast and meals | Breakfast and often a restaurant on site | Not included; shops and restaurants 200 m away on rue Saint-Jean |
| Welcome | Reception desk, concierge | Keys on site, direct contact with the owner |
| Living space | The bedroom | Living room, kitchen and terrace with barbecue |
| Length of stay | From one night | 2 nights minimum |
| Price for 4 | Per room, breakfast often extra per person | From €140 a night for the whole flat + €50 fee |
What a hotel does better
To be fair, a good family hotel has real advantages. The room is made up every day, breakfast is served, the restaurant means nobody has to cook in the evening and reception is there at any hour. For a single night, or if you want a holiday with no chores at all, a hotel is often the right call.
What an apartment changes with a baby
- One bedroom for the parents, one for the children: the baby's nap and bedtime no longer set everyone's evening.
- A kitchen to prepare purées and bottles on the baby's timetable, with a high chair and children's tableware.
- A washing machine for sandy clothes, so you pack fewer bags.
- Baby kit already there: travel cot, baby bath, toys and books.
- A terrace with barbecue for dinner outside while the little ones sleep next door.
For more ideas, our guide to Le Touquet with a baby covers outings for the very young, and our page on family holiday rentals in Le Touquet introduces the apartments.
And the budget for four?
Hotel prices are usually per room per night, with breakfast often charged per person, and a family sometimes needs two rooms. Here, the price is for the whole apartment, from €140 a night, plus a €50 cleaning and linen fee (sheets and towels supplied). Meals are not included. Compare the total cost of your stay, food included, rather than the nightly rate alone. Exact prices for your dates are on the booking page.
Coming with grandparents or another family? Both apartments can be booked together for 8 guests: see our page on family get-togethers in Le Touquet.
Charles's tip: with a little one, leave the high chair, travel cot and baby bath at home: they are already here. Save the boot space for the pushchair and the beach toys.
Frequently asked questions
Hotel or holiday let by the sea with a baby: which is better?
A hotel gives you daily housekeeping and meals; an apartment gives you separate bedrooms, a kitchen and a washing machine. With a baby, the space and kitchen often make the difference.
Is there a cot in the apartment?
Yes, a travel cot is supplied, along with a high chair, baby bath, toys, books and children's tableware.
Is breakfast included?
No, there is no catering. The kitchen is fully equipped (Nespresso included) and the shops on rue Saint-Jean are 200 m away.
Is the apartment cleaned every day?
No, there is no daily service as in a hotel. A €50 cleaning and linen fee is added to the nightly rate, with sheets and towels supplied.
How many people can stay?
4 guests plus a baby per apartment, and up to 8 guests if you book both apartments.
Book your family stay
Book direct: 2-night minimum, sheets and towels provided, keys on site.