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Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Ideally located facing Saint-Malo and its battlements, Castelbrac overlooks the sea. Nothing predisposed this sumptuous building which clings to the side of the cliff to become a luxurious hotel.
Rich with an incredible history, the elegant establishment is today the perfect incarnation of the seaside spirit from the « great era ». Castelbrac is a place to refresh and recharge out of time in a magnificent classified site.
Castelbrac is also a fabulous story, the English spirit ‘s living symbol. One day Colonel Lord Hamilton, hero of the Crimean War, passed by. In front of the remarkable building, he exclaimed : « Oh my god ! what a bric-a-brac ! ». At the time, the location was still only sketch, far from the estate that it would become.
Captivated, he bought it from the Fabers, an English family who had founded the resort of Dinard. The new owner renamed the Castel « Villa Bric-à-Brac ». He gave it a neo-medieval style by adding battlements in the manner of certain British castles.
In 1934, a new chapter began for the imposing building. It was acquired by the National Museum of Natural History. Natural scientists moved in. From then on, important research was carried out there, notably by Commander Charcot.
In 1935, the villa Bric à Brac was transformed into an extraordinary aquarium. Children and adults alike marveled at the spectacle of its countless marine residents. The establishment closed its doors for good in 1992.
More than a hotel, Castelbrac is a place of memory and healing, facing the sea and sky. 24 rooms & Suite on the sea where beauty and history unite in a refinement without obturation for the rejuvenation of the spirit and the serenity of the guests.
Lord Hamilton Villa
The Villa Bric-à-Brac, built in 1872 by the British Faber family, raised by the Scottish colonel Hamilton, offers 14 rooms overlooking the sea, this one with a sea view, the was enlarged by the National Museum of Natural History in 1935.
Prestige Suite
The Prestige Suite with sea view offers a spectacular panorama thanks to its four beautiful windows and has a living room with exceptional comfort.
Particularly spacious, the Suite Prestige allows communication with a second bedroom through its private corridor. It is decorated with a resolutely warm elegance and offers an incomparable view of the bays of Vicomté, Solidor and Saint Malo.
Superior Room
Our Superior rooms with sea view are particularly pleasant and bright. They are adorned with a resolutely warm elegance and offer an incomparable view of the Bay of Prieuré.
Treat yourself to the comfort of these refined rooms with their colourful decoration. They feature a large wardrobe and a bathroom equipped with a spacious Italian shower.
Prestige Room With Sea View
Our Prestige rooms with sea view are particularly spacious and offer a sitting area. They are adorned with a resolutely warm elegance and offer an incomparable view of the bay of Saint Malo.
Treat yourself to the comfort of these luxurious rooms with their colourful decoration. They feature a large wardrobe, a bathroom equipped with a bathtub and/or a spacious Italian shower.
Pourquoi Pas Restaurant
Fundamentally, it’s the taste that I strive to reveal, whilst implementing a sustainable approach to the riches of our Terroir – The Chef Julien Hennote
Warm & refined setting with St Malo bay’s view
Julien Hennote, the Chef, welcomes you to the Pourquoi Pas restaurant, situated in the intimate surroundings of the ancient Natural History Museum.
The restaurant itself radiates refinement and elegance inthe Art Deco spirit whereas the Belvedere Terrace offers a sublime panorama of the Bay of St-Malo and the Priory.
A One Star Restaurant
Chef Julien Hennote and his brigade honour an inventive, authentic and local cuisine. Thanks to passionate work and a close-knit team, the restaurant has quickly become one of the best restaurants in Brittany”.the invitation to rejuvenate body and mind
The word from the Starry Chef
“A Michelin star is a deep satisfaction for a Chef, an accomplishment and an immense recognition. This distinction is also a sign of the commitment of a whole team that offers quality work, precision and warmth with the sole aim of bringing joy and satisfaction to the restaurant’s guests.
Dining Menus
Fundamentally, it’s the taste that I strive to reveal, whilst implementing a sustainable approach to the riches of our Terroir – The Chef Julien Hennote.
Aquarium Bar & Charcot Lounge
Inspired by the marine world and decorated in the Art Deco spirit, it also offers aperitif tasting and Aquarium dishes for an informal lunch.
Bar & Tea Room
With their splendid sea view, the Bar l’Aquarium and Salon Charcot offer the promise of warm moments with family or friends.
The Aquarium Bar
The bar, installed in the former aquarium of the National Museum of Natural History open to the public between 1934 and 1992, offers a wide menu to be discovered in a calm atmosphere.
Charcot Lounge
The current Salon Charcot (formerly the restaurant) is located exactly where the office of Commander Charcot, a renowned polar explorer, used to be.
A fresco of his expedition, exhibited in his honour, can be admired there. You can relax with a pastry and afternoon tea. Let yourself be transported back in time, and enjoy Tea Time in this warm and cosy atmosphere.
Refresh your senses
Convoking all our senses, this little extra soul vibrating here connects us to ourselves. It brings us closer to the other, companion of an inner journey in a land of peace and immense skies.
La suite by thémaé
Give yourself a moment of rejuvenation in the Suite by Thémaé and live a unique well-being experience around the benefits of tea.
This place of timeless serenity will plunge you into a multi-sensory universe conducive to letting go and relaxing. Treat yourself or your loved ones to a three-step ceremony treatment including face and body treatments for a visible beauty result and deep relaxation.
La suite by gemology
A true invitation to a new beauty experience is reserved for you in the Suite by Gemology. The new Gemology prestige face range based on precious minerals draws its scientifically proven beneficial qualities from the heart of mineral nature.
Enhance your skin with radiance thanks to the range of care products with precious and semi-precious stones and powerful cosmetic active ingredients.
Fitness Room
A fitness room is available to our guests: with its equipment facing the sea, it is ideal for a moment of fitness and rejuvenation.
Swimming Pool
Castelbrac has a swimming pool for guests of the hotel where they can relax on summer days and enjoy a drink at the poolside with family or among friends. Nestled just above the pool is a small gym (cycling and cardio) for your fitness needs.
Meetings & Events
Castelbrac is an exceptional destination for the organization of your seminars, business meals, private events and incentives.
Management committees, meetings, seminars, the Laboratory is the ideal space to federate teams in a breathtaking setting with a panoramic view of the bays of Vicomté, Solidor and the ramparts of Saint-Malo.
The Hotel has its own private launch at the service of its guests to discover the Emerald Coast and the islands (available in spring and summer).
Le Laboratoire
Le Laboratoire is the ideal place to organize the highlights and important moments of your company: management committees, meetings, seminars (Groups of up to 14 people).
Equipment : led screen with usb port, flipchart, free wifi, telephone, stationery, microphone and sound system, hdmi connection between computer and screen, adjoining lounge with Nespresso machine, tea, coffee, water drinks, soft drinks on request.”
Weddings
Discover a place where weddings are stress-free, relaxing, and a refuge for the soul.
St Gabriel Chapel
Soul Haven, a refuge for the soul. Our greatest desire is that during a stay at Castelbrac guests can fully relax. Healing of the body (restaurant, bar, spa, fitness…) and healing of the soul…
Located in the most beautiful area of the hotel, with your feet in the water, windows overlooking the spectacular view, the Chapel encourages rest, calm, meditation and prayer. St. Gabriel chapel is open to all, because God wanted us all, and we love all, whoever we may be.
PRIVATE BOAT – LE FOU DE BASSAN
The construction of this hand-made wooden boat took nearly 4000 hours of work. Its evolutionary V-shaped hull ensures great stability, comfort and navigation, and its experienced captain provides complete security from the moment you board.
Stylish and powerful
With its colours and unique tides, the Côte d’Emeraude is the most beautiful European marine site, and the best way to discover this area is by sea.
Castelbrac is the only hotel in Brittany and Normandy to offer this unique experience on such a rare boat. Stylish and powerful, the “Fou de Bassan” is a 12-metre speedboat fully built in Brittany.
Access to nearby beaches
The “Fou de Bassan” can anchor directly on the beaches of the bay islands or set off for Chausey or the Channel Islands. The captain can also offer guided walks to discover the forts of Vauban around Saint Malo, as well as the entire coast between Cape Fréhel and Mont-Saint-Michel.
Dinard & areas
On the cliffside, Castelbrac invites you to a parenthesis of soul and body rejuvenation, as close as possible to the sea. Wild landscapes, sometimes mysterious, often changing… Large animated beaches or small discreet creeks… The Emerald Coast will know how to seduce you.
Dinard as in the belle époque
Thanks to its classified villas, its Belle Epoque casino and its cultural events, it is considered one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in France.
Overlooking the sea, the circuit of the splendid villas reveals a teeming mixture of seaside architecture from the end of the 19th century where the renowned British Film Festival is held every year.
Market & Dinard Golf
The Dinard market, one of the largest in the region and very famous for its local products, attracts many visitors all year round. Inaugurated in 1887, the Dinard Golf Club, the second oldest golf course in France, whose clubhouse is classified as a historical monument, offers a breathtaking view of the sea.
Saint-Malo, maritime fortress
Cradle of famous sailors and privateers, Saint-Malo is full of islands and islets fortified during the reign of Louis XIV under the direction of the famous architect Vauban.
The opportunity to discover the Fort de la Conchée, the Grand Bé where the writer and poet Chateaubriand rests and of course the ramparts of the famous corsair city.
The Mont Saint-Michel
A Wonder of the West” listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mont Saint-Michel stands on a granite rock in the heart of an immense bay that is prey to the highest tides in Europe.
Dinan, medieval city
Surrounded by ramparts, Dinan and its medieval heritage bear witness to its glorious past. Its 14th century castle, the Clock Tower, the Cordeliers Convent, so many treasures preserved overlooking the small typical port along the Rance river.
Every two years, the Fête des Remparts brings the town back to medieval times.
