Situated in the city centre of Etretat, the Detective Hotel has a unique decor, which gives tribute to famous detectives around the world and it is 250 metres from the beach.
Each room is individually decorated to represent a different detective’s story and character. All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms and a TV.
There is a private garden, a tearoom and a library so guests can relax and enjoy a drink. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Hotel Detective is close to the shops and restaurants.
The Detective Hotel benefits from a privileged location from which guests can discover the picturesque Normandy region, the Bridge of Normandy, and the D-day Beaches.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“The decor of the hotel is really amazing and shows dedication and love to detail. The room was lovely, staff was great and attentive. Good breakfast. I was able to store my bicycle safely as well, which was great.”
Esb
Netherlands
“Great hotel in the center of Etretat with very friendly staff! I recommend this hotel for its staff, location and originality ...It will make your stay special and give a magic twitch to this already unique destination!”
Julie
United Kingdom
“We loved the quirkiness of the design for each room and that they were based on different detectives. And the design theme for the whole hotel, the toilet hidden in a wardrobe etc.
The bed was great, I had a king size bed.
The breakfast was really...”
Parisha
India
“The location of hotel was very nice, easily accessible to the beach area. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. The receptionist is a kind lady and very welcoming. You have a game area with a lot of board games and also table games. Giant...”
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Stephen
United Kingdom
“Great quirky place to stay. A real passion project which is also a great hotel. Good value and a really good breakfast.”
Nicolae
France
“The hotel has personality, and is interesting as an experience.”
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Kam
Germany
“Very good breakfast, excellent location (walking distance to the famous Cliffs of Etretat)
The staff was amazing and helpful. The coffee and tea area is really nice, with lots of good boardgames.
The room and hotel were well decorated too.”
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Dilem
France
“We stayed there for 1 night and it was really great. It was very clean and the staff were really nice and friendly. Their breakfast was on spot. We really liked the fact that they have a free coffee service. The location was the best, very central...”
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Vladimir
Russia
“It's a very cute hotel with a very friendly stuff. Each room is dedicated to different characters.”
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Sheryl
United Kingdom
“The ambience was fantastic created by the incredible decor and collection of artefacts. It was a fun place to stay.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Detective Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the hotel has no lift and some rooms are located on the third floor.
Please inform Detective Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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