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L'Absinthe Hôtel

3.0 star property

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A traditional stone building with red doors and windows, featuring a cobblestone street and a tree in the foreground.
A fireplace with a fire, a stone wall, and a wooden bench.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a dog, and a building with a stone facade.
A dining table with plates, cutlery, a basket of bread, and a glass of juice.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with pillows, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$426
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

Explore the area

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1 Rue de la ville, Honfleur, Calvados, 14600
  • Place, Old Harbor of Honfleur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Honfleur Avant Port
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sainte Catherine Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Deauville (DOL-Normandie)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wooden ceiling.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a round table, and a painting on the wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden floor, and a red and white striped wall.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wooden headboard.

Suite, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a checkered bedspread, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a round table, and two chairs.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Honfleur

L'Absinthe Hôtel places you in the centre of Honfleur, steps from Old Harbor of Honfleur and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sainte Catherine Church. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .At the hotel's own beach bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Enclos hotel include Honfleur Normandy Outlet and Casino Barriere de Deauville.

What's nearby

  • Tourist Office of Honfleur - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Harbor of Honfleur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Honfleur Avant Port - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sainte Catherine Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eugene Boudin Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Quettreville-sur-Sienne Station - 21 min drive
  • Deauville (DOL-Normandie) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Deux Ponts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Vintage Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistro du Port - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lou Cabana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪L'Alcyone - ‬2 min walk

About this property

L'Absinthe Hôtel

L'Absinthe Hôtel offers its guests a library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. L'Absinthe Hôtel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a fireplace in the lobby, and a front desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Honfleur hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
L'Absinthe Hôtel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. 23-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 16 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 to 26 for adults and EUR 12 to 18 for children
  • A beach bar

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.54 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 26 for adults and EUR 12 to 18 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 16 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

L'Absinthe Hôtel Hotel
L'Absinthe Hôtel Honfleur
L'Absinthe Hôtel Hotel Honfleur

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at L'Absinthe Hôtel?

L'Absinthe Hôtel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at L'Absinthe Hôtel?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at L'Absinthe Hôtel on 11 Sept 2026 start from NZ$426, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at L'Absinthe Hôtel?

Yep, L'Absinthe Hôtel has a secured covered self car park for EUR 16 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to L'Absinthe Hôtel?

The closest beach to L'Absinthe Hôtel is Trouville Beach (12.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at L'Absinthe Hôtel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Thep Kinnaree is a short 7-minute walk away.

Is L'Absinthe Hôtel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that L'Absinthe Hôtel is a hit with families.

Does L'Absinthe Hôtel serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at L'Absinthe Hôtel?

No, L'Absinthe Hôtel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at L'Absinthe Hôtel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at L'Absinthe Hôtel?

Furry friends are welcome at L'Absinthe Hôtel, with food and water bowls on offer.

L'Absinthe Hôtel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. The staff are awesome. Absolutely charming spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast. Excellent staff. Great location. Really interesting building. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a perfect location. Small boutique style, nice rooms many with harbour views. Lovely reception and bar area to grab a drink from the honour bar, and service is top notch. Breakfast full of delicious local produce and secure parking just 5-7min walk from hotel. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, the friendliest staff, we loved our rooms and the town!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the heart of the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with harbour views, beautiful room’s & very central location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and amazing welcome! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay! The staff are wonderful. Delicious breakfast each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous little hotel on the harbour. Rooms are beautiful and well appointed and the staff are totally focussed on helping their visitors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special stay in a beautiful room overlooking the harbor. Raphael was a marvelous host providing restaurant recommendations, serving breakfast, building the fire in the reception area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Lovely welcome , everything explained, aidid to parking , it’s a 5 minute easy walk to riverfront hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful property with a wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the town. Very friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our host Raphael was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and comfortable hotel in super convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele and Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent in every way. The owner/host was extremely gracious and helpful, including with his restaurant recommendations and reservations! Very well located and highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right in the heart of Honfleur and super walkable. The staff is very friendly and attentive, and were helpful with tips and suggestions for navigating the area. Would definitely recommend staying here if you’re planning a visit to Honfleur.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel staff, best *** star experience ever.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay and See Honfleur

Great stay for one night. Fantastic location in a wonderful place with a lot of history. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful in getting us a room with a view of the harbor after our original room was not what we thought we selected for our reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay in the centre of Honfleur. Great rooms, fantastic service including booking a couple of special restaurants. Local parking sorted too. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thomas & Victor were very friendly and helpful without stay and great restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a great place to stay.

What a lovely hotel. Great location, great people working there and we had a really nice time. We will definitely be staying again, in fact, see you in about 3 weeks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024