About this property

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le Palais des Gouverneurs is located in the former Palais des Gouverneurs, in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. It offers studio and apartment accommodation with an half-covered pool heated from February to November, a fitness room, a hammam and a sauna. Set within a private park, each studio is equipped with a private bathroom, satellite TV and a kitchenette including an electric hob and dishwasher. Guests of Pierre & Vacances Le Palais des Gouverneurs can rent bikes on site and there is also a children’s playroom. Pierre & Vacances Le Palais des Gouverneurs is a 5-minute walk from the harbour the Cible and Bois Plage beaches are 2 km away. La Rochelle-Ile de Ré Airport is 20 km from the residence. A free parking on site, subject to availability.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Pierre & Vacances Résidences
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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 futon bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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    Green Key (FEE)

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the building and its location. It was clean and our studio had everything we needed. The bed was super comfy. Great shower. The whole place has a lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The reception were very helpful when we asked...
  • Taylor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big apartment with all the facilities we needed and a well stocked kitchen. Washing machines worked well and a drying rack was provided. Swimming pool and sauna/steam room were very nice. Located a five minute walk from the center of the village...
  • Marie
    Ireland Ireland
    Well equipped one bedroom apartment in a very good location. The apartment was very clean, spacious and suitable for guests that want to self cater. We didn’t have a terrace/balcony but nice outdoor areas where you can chill and relax when sun is...
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent.The pool was great and the bed was extremely comfortable and cosy.
  • Paul
    France France
    Very convenient location close to the centre yet kick to get away cycling. Nice pool and bike for rent inside the residence. Really enjoyed our stay.
  • Sheena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of was ideal and short walk to town and harbour. The apartment was spacious comfortable and very clean . The facilities in pool and hammam were fabulous and bikes available too, The whole setting was very spaced out and easy to find...
  • Rachelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal for a short stay. Had everything we needed and was modern & clean. The terrace space directly outside was a bonus, as was the pool.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent right in the centre. Lovely staff and nice swimming pool
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely facilities, helpful staff and a great location - a short walk to cafes, restaurants and the harbour area.
  • Jacquelyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was nice, quiet & very close to the center.

Managed by Pierre & Vacances

Company review score: 8.7Based on 140,734 reviews from 196 properties
196 managed properties

Company information

Created in 1967 in Avoriaz, Pierre & Vacances has been offering residences in the heart of the most beautiful destinations by the sea, in the mountains and in the countryside for over 55 years. A benchmark player in French tourism, with a strong local presence, Pierre & Vacances is committed to local, low-carbon holidays. The brand's mission is to bring its customers closer to their surroundings, by offering them the best locations, breathtaking views, accommodation and services designed with families in mind, swimming pools in the majority of its residences and teams to help customers discover the destination. Today, with almost 200 residences in France and Spain, Pierre & Vacances welcomes over 2 million holidaymakers every year. Our mission is to make you prefer holidays closer to home. We are committed to reducing our carbon emissions linked to the energy consumption of our residences and have put in place an initial energy sobriety plan to be launched in 2022. "At Pierre & Vacances, we are convinced that settling in the heart of the most beautiful destinations makes our customers' holidays a success".

Property information

Le Palais des Gouverneurs residence is located in the heart of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, a charming village characterised by its Vauban fortifications. Just a 250 m walk will take you to the port, its restaurants and shops. Set in the former "Palais des Gouverneurs", in a large private park, our residence comprises three white buildings with colourful shutters, typical of the architecture of the area. Each flat is decorated in soft tones, interspersed with splashes of colour, to make your home a cosy nest that you'll be delighted to return to after a day's adventure on the Ile-de-Ré. From February to November, you can take a dip in our swimming pool or relax on a sun lounger in the solarium.

Neighbourhood information

In Charente-Maritime, opposite La Rochelle, the island, nicknamed Ré la Blanche because of its luminosity, is linked to the mainland by a 3.5 km bridge. The island of Ré, with its immense beaches, Atlantic-scented dunes, forests and salt marshes, enjoys exceptional sunshine all year round. - With a length of 30 km and a width of just 5 km, the Ile de Ré offers an exceptional setting and heritage with its ten multi-faceted villages. - A cycling kingdom, the island is dotted with 87 km of cycle paths, offering a sporting way to discover the island, as well as canoeing for water sports enthusiasts. - Climb the steps of the Phare des Baleines and the Ars bell tower. - Visit Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the island's historic capital, protected by its ramparts and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le Palais des Gouverneurs takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about £173. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCarte BleueOtherCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the elevator is unavailable. Guests must use the stairs.

- Reception opening hours: all days exc. saturday: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 19:00 - saturday: 08:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 20:00

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Included: Accommodation, dishes and kitchen corner), Wifi basic access (to 5 devices to navigate the web, read emails and search), Charge and tax (except tourism tax and application fee), Hammam and/or Sauna, Bed and bath linen.

With an extra cost, you may request to reserve the exact location of your accommodation by calling the residence. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

-Please note that credit card is the only accepted method of payment.

-Please note "Free parking is subject to availability"

Opening hours of the pool: every day from 9am to 7pm.

Half-covered pool : Only the indoor pool is open for the next summer

Please note that you have to order your bread and pastries by 6:30 p.m. the day before for the following day. Pick them up at reception from 9 a.m. onward.

Please inform Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le Palais des Gouverneurs in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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