3 star P&V hotels in Calvados, France

Lovely view over the marina from our balcony. we travelled with two children aged 9 and 12 who loved the indoor pool. (Outdoor closed until May). our two story apartment for six was comfortable and spacious for a family of four, but could have slept a couple more on the sofa bed in living room. we ate at one of the two bistros on the marina, a few metres from the front door, very reasonable and delicious food. 5 mins over the estuary bridge to beautiful long beach and promenade which leads to smart Cabourg. Very quiet out of season but still enough buzz from local restaurants. All in all, perfect base for the many local attractions of Normandy. Our children enjoyed the Bayeaux Tapestry. modern, very practical, perfectly clean and great value for money. great for families; all restaurants very family friendly. Great mini golf on the beach!

This is not actually a hotel. It is a "residence" consisting of appartments, which are suitable for families of up to 4, who are on holiday, and who would prefer to self-cater rather than pay the high prices charged by restaurants in Deauville. As such, the rooms have a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and regrigerator. However, I would have difficulty using these kitchens, because there is a shortage of workspace for preparing food, and I firmly believe that lack of workspace in a kitchen is a major risk factor for kitchen accidents, which can be very nasty. For a business person who wants to set up a computer and printer, the positioning of electricity sockets is not convenient. However, my main problem with this "hotel", was that after the first night, I was bumped to a different roon, on the pretext that the room I was in, was needed for a disabled person. The receptionist accused Expedia of failing to pass on my reservation in good time for my arrival. I do not believe this claim, because I do not believe I would have been admitted, if they had not received my reservation. It subsequently transpired that the receptionist was under the impression that I was in a different room (despite the fact that I clearly told her which room I was in). Therefore it would appear that I was disturbed un-necessarilly. One of the worst things that a hotel can do to a client, is to require the guest to change rooms (for any reason at all), AFTER he has unpacked..