Restaurant Hotel Didier Meril

Stayed two nights with breakfast each morning and dinner one night. Room 6 was an attic room with a great view across the bay. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom marvellous use of space and an outstanding shower. Breakfasts were plentiful but perhaps not for the calorie conscious. However great launch pad for much dog walking in Dinard, Saint Malo and Cancale. Our meal on the Wednesday night was superb and fun to read the menu from an I-pad. We chose the two different gourmet menus, one of us had carpaccio and then the beef and the other had beef cheek followed by the veal. Both of us had the cheese from the magnificent cheese trolley and then the pear and almond dessert. We chose a couple of Languedoc wines that were both excellent and very good value, as many of the wines from there are. Finally the young serving staff were very enthusiastic, pleasant and knowledgeable. It was a great evening overlooking the Baie de Prieure

We stayed in room 6 for 1 night on 31st August (2 adults and a 16 years old) What we like: Fantastic view of the Prieuré beach. Very helpful and friendly staff. Public car park in front of hotel. Magimix coffee machine in room. What we like less: Room looks dated and tatty (damaged furniture, strange half size wardrobe…). Small bathroom but with good shower. Only one very flat pillow per person (had to fold my pillow in half!). Sofa bed mattress very thin and you could feel the springs. Expensive continental breakfast at 18 euros. I felt that was overpriced for a few mini pastries, bread and cakes. The stairs can be a bit treacherous with suitcases. We paid nearly £200 for the room and an additional 54 euros for breakfast. All I can say is that I had higher expectations at that price level.

You know it’s a good hotel when 3 days feels like a week away! Suite 8 is wonderful. Panoramic views, easy beach access, private terrace, well equipped room. The only challenges were the stairs (3 long flights down), slow draining shower - it happens and struggled to park due to demand, but got lucky.

The hotel was extremely clean and beautiful, the staff was very friendly and helpful

Room was a little small but food and restaurant was exceptional

I read a moaning review complaining about the unsuitability of this hotel for small children. I agree, but don't blame the hotel, trying doing your research properly. Also, why go to France and expect everybody to speak to you in English? Our hotel suite no. 7 was wonderful, with 2 balconies overlooking the Plage du Prieuré, the seawater swimming pool and the sea. Very beautiful. The food prepared by Patron Didier Meril was between good and wonderful depending upon which dishes you choose. None of the food was disappointing. and the restaurant, I suggest, is verging on gaining its first Michelin star. The only slight difficulty experienced was with my wife's requirement for gluten free food at breakfast - no problem with the other meals. The promised porridge (flocons d'avoine) did not materialise until the last two days of our 6 day break. We would certainly return with great pleasure. Dinard is a lovely and beautifully maintained town.

Super overnight at didiers before the morning ferry to jersey. The food is the best in dinard and the rooms comfortable. Public parking outside the hotel is free but limited. Highly recommend.