“great little hotel”

we have stayed at the Toiras before and came back for a second long weekend visit as the place is just so great. The decor is really amazing and beautifully laid out and presented. The staff are very warm and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. There is a little dining room in the hotel but There are dozens of restaurants in St Martin Here they will accomodate you if you wish to eat in the hotel but why would you want to eat in a closed room when there are so many fabulous restaurants lining the marina. The little bar is typical of thousands of bars in thousands of small French hotels, its not really meant as a bar its just the provision of a service for those who might want a quick nightcap before retiring, or a quick drink before heading out for the evening. I dont expect the staff expect you to linger at the bar in the hotel when there are many real bars lining the marina just a few steps away. The rooms are a good size and while a little on the 'moody 'side in terms of lighting they are extremely comfortable and quiet. Anyway the attraction of Ile De Re is the shopping and the many fabulous seafood restaurants and buzzing bars lining the Marina. The little touches make you feel really welcome, We had a note and fruit when we arrived and the little note thanking us for our stay when we left .

“Wonderful Hotel”

The Toiras is a wonderful small hotel in the centre of St Martin de Re. We stayed there 2 nights and the service (particularly from Pierre) was first class.

“comfortable and relaxing”

this hotel manages to be comfortable and relaxing with great style, yet retains a friendly atmosphere. Wonderful helpful staff.

“Not all it's cracked up to be...”

This place could be as lovely as it appears at first glance...BUT...overall it's shortcomings were very disappointing. Our room was off the courtyard/terrace/garden and was so dark we could barely see to read even with the lamps on in the afternoon. Having the garden outside the window was totally spoilt when the tinkling of the fountain was drowned out by the constant noise of staff wheeling linen bins to & from the laundry. If the hotel had not advertised its bar, restaurant & cafe we may have felt more forgiving BUT... in reality these are all in the same (fairly small) room and it depends on the time of day as to which is open! Even that being no guarantee! Our preferences - for a relaxed charm, food which is affordable and available and guests being expected to laugh - were not met. If you like hushed & reverential with more than a touch of pretension give it a try.