Hôtel Vert is the practical choice for staying at Mont-Saint-Michel without paying island prices. It is on the Route du Mont Saint-Michel on the mainland, a few metres from the shuttle departure point, and it has 54 rooms, most of them between 12 and 45 square metres, all with a bathtub according to the hotel. Rooms range from doubles and twins to triples and quadruples. Reception is staffed around the clock, there is free wifi, and a restaurant, La Rôtisserie, and a bar, with a terrace and garden. Breakfast is an all-you-can-eat buffet for an extra charge. The hotel is bike-friendly, has an electric vehicle charging point, and accepts pets for a fee. It suits couples, families and walkers who want to see the Mont in the evening and early morning, before and after the day-trip crowds.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the mainland, a few metres from the shuttle departure point, and the bay is roughly a six-minute walk away. The shuttle takes you to the causeway and the island, followed by a walk onto the Mont. Parking is private and accessed with a single-use code, and there is a daily charge. Bayeux is about two hours away by car, so staying here splits a long day trip into two easier days.
The rooms
54 rooms in double, twin, triple and quadruple formats, with flat-screen televisions, a hairdryer, an iron and an ironing board. The hotel states that most rooms are 12 to 45 square metres. A baby crib is available. Bathrooms have a tub. Rates are modest by Mont-Saint-Michel standards, with a double listed from around seventy euros.
Who it suits
Budget-minded couples, families and walkers, and anyone who wants to be on the island at dawn or in the evening. It is simple rather than luxurious, and the rooms are compact.
Good to know
There is no lift, and the hotel states it is not accessible for people with reduced mobility. Breakfast is charged separately, with a lower rate for children. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is at 11:00.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant La Rôtisserie and bar
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓24-hour reception
- ✓Private parking (charged)
- ✓Electric vehicle charging point
- ✓Bike-friendly with Accueil Vélos label
- ✓Pets accepted for a fee
Good questions
How far is Hôtel Vert from Mont-Saint-Michel?+
It is a few metres from the shuttle departure point on the mainland, and the bay is about a six-minute walk away. The shuttle takes you to the causeway.
Is breakfast included?+
No, breakfast is an extra charge, served as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Children under twelve pay a lower rate.
Is there a lift or step-free access?+
No, the hotel states there is no lift and that it is not accessible for people with reduced mobility. Ask about ground-floor rooms before you reserve.
