La Ferme Saint-Siméon is the splurge pick in this guide. It stands at 20 rue Adolphe Marais on the heights of Honfleur, about a ten-minute walk from the historic centre, and has been a Relais and Châteaux member since 1964. The setting, among gardens above the Seine estuary, has a country-house feel. The hotel lists 35 rooms in six categories, from Classic and Superior rooms to Luxury rooms, Junior Suites, Suites and a Suite with views of the Seine, and 20 of the 35 rooms have a private hammam. There is a spa with massages and a relaxation area, and the hotel runs several places to eat, including the gourmet Les Impressionnistes, the bistro La Boucane and a bar. It suits couples and anyone marking an occasion, and it is a base for Étretat, the Pays d'Auge and Bayeux.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the hill above Honfleur, a ten-minute walk from the old basin and the church, and it is easiest to arrive by car. Deauville airport is a short drive away, and Pont-l'Évêque station is roughly twenty minutes by car. Parking is charged at a daily rate for self-parking or valet. For Bayeux and the D-Day coast, allow around an hour and a half each way, so Honfleur works best as a base for the north coast rather than the beaches.
The rooms
Six categories, Classic, Superior, Luxury, Junior Suite, Suite and a Suite with views over the Seine. A private hammam in 20 of the 35 rooms is a distinctive feature, so ask for one if it matters to you. Rooms range from compact doubles to large suites, and many have garden or river views. Expect high ceilings, quiet and a country-house feel rather than a modern business-hotel look.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and travellers who want a comfortable base with a spa and good food after days of sightseeing. It is less obvious for families on a budget or for those whose focus is the landing beaches, which are a long drive away.
Good to know
Breakfast is charged separately and is a buffet. The hotel is a Relais and Châteaux member and offers a spa, but guest reviews from late 2024 and early 2025 mention work on the pool, gym and spa, so confirm the current status of the facilities you want when you reserve. Pets are accepted for a fee.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa with massages and relaxation area
- ✓Private hammam in 20 of 35 rooms
- ✓Gourmet restaurant Les Impressionnistes
- ✓Bistro La Boucane and bar
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Pets accepted for a fee
- ✓Self-parking and valet (charged)
Good questions
Is La Ferme Saint-Siméon within walking distance of the harbour?+
Yes, the hotel is about a ten-minute walk from the old basin and the historic centre. It sits on the hill above the town.
Do all rooms have a hammam?+
No, 20 of the 35 rooms have a private hammam. Ask for one when you reserve if it matters to you.
Is it a good base for the D-Day beaches?+
It is better for Honfleur, Étretat and the Pays d'Auge. The landing beaches are roughly an hour and a half away, so Bayeux is the better base for them.
