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Reviews of Detective Hotel

6, avenue George V, 76790 Étretat, France

#3 of 13 hotels in Étretat

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 85 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    A wonderful experience in this unique hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sherlock Holmes Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The ambience was fantastic created by the incredible decor and collection of artefacts. It was a fun place to stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Grateful to personnel, reception lady was so helpful and nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • CSI Connecting Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be ready that hotel is tiny, has a bit of an “odeur” , but it is typical to old buildings.

    Unusual concept, owners obviously made a great job arranging the design. Liked a lot common living room/bar- chess, cross cross, other games and intellectual entertainment.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • People with friends
    • CSI Connecting Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place blew our minds. If you also dislike the monotone hotels, come and stay here. Full of surprises, fun, great service, Every corner has an interesting bit, the beds were comfy and the staff amazing. We would have loved to stay longer.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    9.0
    It was very good experience to stay at that hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre double - Miss Marple
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff of the hotel is very accommodating and nice ,, and the hotel is clean, also the breakfast is good and nice affordable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    10
    There is more to this hotel than meets the eye. Be your inner detective.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Arsene Lupin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    What a fantastic and unique place to stay. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chambre double - Miss Marple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Theme and all old objects

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    10
    Restful and relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tintin Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, enjoyed myself here

    Location. Central to everything and very easy to find. 2 minutes walk to the beach and eateries. Accommodation. Eclectic, each room is themed relating to Spy Characters. I stayed in the Tin Tin room, stayed an extra night and slept in the Nestor Burma room. Breakfast offered and is delicious. Madame Caroline is welcoming and friendly and helpful, as are her staff. Hotel Detective is so interesting and quirky, a peaceful place

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    10
    If you are going to Étretat, this is the place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Magnum Duplex Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What we liked most about the property was the hostess at the front desk. She was more than helpful. She let us in early to store our luggage and at the end of our trip, she let us store our luggage there until we had to go to catch our bus. She also allowed my daughter to sit in the library to work after we had checked out and before we checked in. Again, the hostess was incredible!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • CSI Connecting Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and cleaning are good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Clouseau's Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Original style of decoration. We loved it. I like their idea of putting a turntable in the room! The mattress was very comfortable. The staff was very polite and welcoming :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Sherlock Holmes Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Far from a standard hotel, fully decorated in detective style. Friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    The Detective Hotel was a wonderful place to stay while exploring the Normandy coast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Hercule Poirot Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather was a bit wet, but to be expected in the spring. The bus was delayed by 3 hours so our overnight stay was a bit short. Better to stay two nights.

    Clever Detective theme throughout, included a hidden bathroom and disguised television in our room. Lovely staff that offered wonderful suggestions on where to eat and things to do. Extensive breakfast selection in a well-decorated dining room. Didn't get a chance to hang out in the game room, but there were lots of options.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location, cool theme, but in an old building that could use an update.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Emma Peel Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    -> there is no elevator, didnt read that and came with a baby who had lots of stuff

    Breakfast was really excellent: great bread especially, was popular with everyone staying there. The decor is kinda oldish as is the building but it goes with the overall theme of the place. Bathrooms were clean but could use updating. The game room has nice games and great books also.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Clouseau's Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good person in the reception and an hotel with his charm and mystery :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    incredible mise en scène! Very well decorated!! Room a bit peaky though
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Columbo Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room a bit small

    the theme

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Clouseau's Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed was very small in size, but was ok for a few days stay.

    The owner was very helpful and took care of all our questions, issues. The breakfast was really nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Sherlock Holmes Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room, decor, hot drinks

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Retrolux
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Nestor Burma Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No such thing

    The decorations of the room and the hotel overall

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Our stay was excellent!nice staff , interesting rooms, everything is good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite Arsene Lupin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interesting clean hotel

    Property is excellent for staying!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Great Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Arsene Lupin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My wife got in the room first. When I brought the luggage in the room, she told me there is no toilet in the room! I checked the hallway and there was none there either. Went downstairs to the reception and asked her how come there is no toilet in the room. She said, with a huge smile: “you need to be a better detective”. We did do a better detective job and found another room with a secret entrance. Hotel is filled with so much antique detective furniture, pictures, books, etc. The game room/library downstairs is amazing.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Emma Peel Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no nearby parking and no lift

    friendly staff walking distance to the key sightseeing points and restaurants

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Hercule Poirot Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room is quite small, which was ok with me but I'd like to have a small table in the room. Nothing much else to say here.

    Nice hotel in the city centre. Offered me a parking spot for my motorcycle in a garage. Free coffee in the dining room, probably tee as well. Wifi was ok to watch Netflix.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    10
    Charming and Mysterious Stay at a Retro-Styled Hotel in Etretat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Magnum Duplex Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    While my overall experience at this retro-styled hotel in Etretat was largely positive, there are a few aspects that are worth mentioning as potential drawbacks. Firstly, the additional charge for breakfast may be seen as a downside for some guests who prefer to have the option included in the room rate. However, considering the quality and abundance of the breakfast, I found it to be well worth the extra expense. Another point to note is that due to the unique and varied room styles, some rooms may be more to one's liking than others. It's important for potential guests to inquire about the specific room style and amenities before making a reservation, to ensure it aligns with their personal preferences and needs. Despite these minor considerations, the overall experience at this retro-styled hotel in Etretat was memorable and enjoyable. The welcoming atmosphere, excellent location, and intriguing room styles make it a highly recommended place to stay when visiting the beautiful town of Etretat.

    I recently had the pleasure of staying at a charming retro-styled hotel in Etretat that felt like it was straight out of an Agatha Christie novel. This unique establishment offered an excellent location, close to the town hall and the tourist office, making it convenient for exploring the area. My experience at this hotel was filled with intrigue and delight. One of the standout features of this hotel was the individuality of each room. Each one boasted a different style and held its own secrets waiting to be discovered. This added an element of mystery and excitement to my stay, making it feel like a true adventure. The breakfast, although available at an additional cost of 25 EUR for two people, was worth every penny. It was both delicious and plentiful, providing a satisfying start to the day. The attentive staff ensured that my dining experience was enjoyable, and their warm hospitality made me feel welcome throughout my stay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    9.0
    Exceeded expectations in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre double - Miss Marple
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs difficult for some.

    Breakfast great. Beach towels available terrific. Coffee choices excellent for a machine. Themes fascinating.

    Stayed in June 2023

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