Boasting garden views, L'instant bleu provides accommodation with massage services, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 25 km from L'Espace Encan. The property has pool and river views, and is 24 km from La Rochelle Train Station. The guest house offers parking on-site, an outdoor swimming pool and room service. At the guest house, units are fitted with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and kitchenware. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the guest house. The guest house specialises in a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at L'instant bleu can enjoy fishing and canoeing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Parc Expo de La Rochelle is 26 km from the accommodation, while Mytiliculture Museum is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, 27 km from L'instant bleu.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
High score for Marans
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cecile
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have stayed at l'Instant Bleu before. Francois is an excellent host and goes above and beyond in hospitality. Breakfasts are superb, especially sitting by the pool in the sunshine. We love the location and the quiet surroundings. And it is...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly owner who was very helpful. Even let us use the pool! Great breakfast. We both enjoyed this accommodation. Thank you.
  • Barbara
    France France
    The thoughtful and caring attitude of François, the owner. He offered us bikes with maps, made us a beautiful breakfast each morning, an apéritif in the evening, a Cruise down the canal in the evening and à free massage. Such treatment! The room...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

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Ideally located in the department of Charente Maritime at the crossroads of the Vendée and the Deux Sèvres, near La Rochelle, the Ile de Ré, the beaches of the Atlantic coast and the beautiful green Venice, l'instant bleu offers you its guest rooms, all equipped with private bathroom and toilet. A WE, a vacation, a business trip, come and stay in our guest rooms or in our Studio and enjoy a pure moment of relaxation in a quiet and green environment, on the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise. A well being massage lasting 45 minutes will be offered to you during your stay at l'Instant bleu (2 nights). You will be able to relax by the heated swimming pool (the pool is open from May to September, and more (+) if the weather permits). Bicycles will be at your disposal to discover our beautiful region. Fishing on the spot
Language spoken: French

Property surroundings

Facilities of L'instant bleu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Room service
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Heated pool
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
    Languages spoken
    • French

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    L'instant bleu takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa and Cash only.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 87782058900019

    FAQs about L'instant bleu

    • L'instant bleu is 550 yards from the centre of Marans. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • L'instant bleu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Swimming Pool

    • Check-in at L'instant bleu is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at L'instant bleu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at L'instant bleu include:

      • Studio
      • Double

    • Guests staying at L'instant bleu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish