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Staying Near Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude: 9 Central Hotels Compared

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Staying Near Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude: 9 Central Hotels Compared

Find the best central hotels near Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude in Saint-Malo. Compare locations, facilities & booking tips for your Brittany stay.

Staying Near Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude: 9 Central Hotels Compared

The Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude sits on the edge of Dinard, within the broader Saint-Malo coastal corridor - one of Brittany's most visited stretches combining tidal drama, walled city heritage, and seaside resort atmosphere. Travelers searching for central hotels near this landmark typically want somewhere that keeps them within reach of both the Dinard and Saint-Malo sides, without committing to a purely rural or isolated property. This guide covers 9 central accommodation options across the area - from Dinard's beachfront to Saint-Suliac's riverside - so you can match your base to your actual itinerary.

What It's Like Staying Near Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude

The Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude is located in Pleurtuit, directly adjacent to Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo Airport - a regional airport serving routes from London City, Dublin, and several UK cities. The surrounding area is quiet and semi-rural, but Dinard's resort centre and its beaches sit within around 5 km, while the walled city of Saint-Malo is reachable in under 15 minutes by car via the Barrage de la Rance. Staying close to this landmark makes most sense if you're arriving by air and want to minimize transfer time, or if you have aviation-related activities planned at the club itself. Visitors primarily interested in Saint-Malo's ramparts or Dinard's Belle Époque seafront will find the area serviceable as a base but won't gain a walkable advantage over more central properties.

Why Choose Central Hotels Near Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude

Central hotels in this corridor - spanning Dinard's waterfront, Saint-Malo's intra-muros, and the smaller communes like Saint-Briac-sur-Mer or La Richardais - offer significantly more access to restaurants, beaches, and historic sites than properties clustered purely around the airport perimeter. Bed and breakfasts dominate the accommodation landscape here, typically offering larger rooms with kitchen access than comparably priced hotel rooms in Saint-Malo's walled city. The trade-off is that most central options require a car or local bus to reach the aéroclub, as pedestrian infrastructure between resort areas and the airport zone is limited. Rates across the mix of B&Bs and mid-range hotels in this zone run noticeably lower than equivalent seafront hotels in peak-season Saint-Malo, making centrally located Dinard and La Richardais properties a practical cost-saving choice without sacrificing access.

Practical Booking & Area Strategy

For the closest base to the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude with actual town access, Dinard's centre along Boulevard Wilson and Avenue George V places you roughly 4 km from the airfield while keeping the casino, L'Écluse Beach, and the main restaurant strip walkable. La Richardais, directly south of the Rance estuary barrage, offers an even shorter drive to the aéroclub - around 3 km - and connects to Saint-Malo via the D168 in under 10 minutes. Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, to the west, adds scenic coastal access and cycling routes but increases your airport transfer slightly. Book at least 6 weeks ahead for July and August stays - Dinard's summer season fills quickly due to its jazz festival and the English-market appeal of the airport routes. Off-season visits in May, June, or September give significantly better availability and calmer beach conditions. For day trips, Saint-Suliac (a designated «Plus Beaux Villages de France»), the Solidor Tower in Saint-Servan, and the Fort National in Saint-Malo are all within 20 km, making any of the listed properties a usable hub for exploring the full Côte d'Émeraude.

Best Value Stays

These properties deliver strong practical value - spacious rooms, useful kitchen facilities, and solid breakfast offerings - at rates that undercut the area's seafront hotels without pushing you far from the main sites.

  • 9.7 Exceptional
    130 reviews
    Chambres D'Hotes Le Clos D'Enhaut Chambres D'Hotes Le Clos D'Enhaut Chambres D'Hotes Le Clos D'Enhaut Chambres D'Hotes Le Clos D'Enhaut Chambres D'Hotes Le Clos D'Enhaut

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    Chambres d'hôtes Le Clos d'Enhaut sits in a historic building in Dinard, around 8 km from the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude - a short drive via the D766 - and 1.7 km from Prieuré Beach, one of Dinard's quieter swimming spots. The units feature parquet floors, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, walk-in shower, and flat-screen TV, which is more self-contained than most B&Bs in the area at this price point. A free shuttle service is included, which meaningfully reduces the logistical pressure of airport transfers for guests without a rental car. Continental breakfast includes local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruits, served on-site. Free private parking adds further value for road-trip arrivals.

    • Free airport shuttle service
    • Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
    • Free private parking

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    US$ 139

  • 9.3 Superb
    419 reviews
    Au Gray Du Temps Suspendu Au Gray Du Temps Suspendu Au Gray Du Temps Suspendu Au Gray Du Temps Suspendu Au Gray Du Temps Suspendu

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    Au Gray du Temps Suspendu is set in Pleslin-Trigavou, approximately 10 km northeast of the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude, in a historic building with garden views and a private garden terrace. The property has a private entrance for each unit - a practical detail for guests arriving on late flights - along with outdoor furniture, a kettle, and a coffee machine in each room. Breakfast is rated superb by guests and follows a buffet and continental format with fresh pastries and juice. The setting is quieter and more rural than Dinard's centre, which suits travelers prioritizing calm over walkable nightlife. Free private parking and free WiFi are included, and the hosts provide packed lunches for day-trip guests.

    • Private entrance per unit
    • Superb-rated buffet breakfast
    • Garden terrace with outdoor furniture

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    US$ 77

  • 3. Le Tertre Gatinais

    9.2 Superb
    50 reviews
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    Le Tertre Gatinais is located in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, around 12 km west of the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude, and 1.4 km from Plage de Longchamp - one of the lesser-crowded beaches along this stretch of the Côte d'Émeraude. The property includes facilities for disabled guests, which is relatively uncommon among B&Bs in this rural coastal zone. A shared lounge and sun terrace are available, and the surrounding area supports cycling, snorkelling, hiking, and fishing - relevant for guests combining an aviation visit with outdoor activities. Breakfast receives a superb rating from guests and free private parking removes the need to navigate local parking zones. Marina Dinard is 6.6 km away, keeping the town's restaurants and ferry connections accessible by car.

    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Superb-rated breakfast
    • Sun terrace and shared lounge

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    US$ 148

  • 4. Le Berceul

    9.8 Exceptional
    49 reviews
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    Le Berceul is a historic B&B in La Richardais, one of the closest communes to the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude at around 3 km - making it one of the most convenient bases in this guide for aéroclub visitors. Each unit includes a terrace with inner courtyard views, a full kitchen with oven, dishwasher, and microwave, plus bathrobes and a hair dryer in the private bathroom - a level of equipment more typical of apartment rentals than B&Bs. The property offers outdoor play equipment for children, barbecue access in summer, and a bicycle rental arrangement for guests who want to explore the Rance valley routes. Port-Breton Park is 2.1 km away, and Marina Dinard is reachable in around 10 minutes by car. Free parking and family rooms are included.

    • Full kitchen with oven and dishwasher
    • Bicycle rental arrangement on-site
    • Outdoor play equipment for children

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    US$ 200

  • 9.0 Superb
    215 reviews
    Les Mouettes Les Mouettes Les Mouettes Les Mouettes Les Mouettes

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    Les Mouettes (details) is a historic B&B in Saint-Suliac - one of France's officially designated «Plus Beaux Villages» - located around 18 km southeast of the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude along the Rance estuary. The property offers city views from a sun terrace and has a minimarket on-site, which is a useful convenience for self-sufficient guests. À la carte and continental breakfast options are available, both with fresh pastries and juice. The Solidor Tower is 13 km away, Grand Bé in Saint-Malo is 14 km, and Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport is 68 km - the closest of all listed properties to Rennes, useful for guests with connections there. The setting is tranquil and village-scale, with limited evening dining options in the village itself but strong daytime appeal for walkers and photographers.

    • Sun terrace with estuary and city views
    • On-site minimarket
    • À la carte breakfast options

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    US$ 93

Best Premium Stays

These hotels offer seafront positioning, spa access, or Belle Époque design in Dinard and Saint-Malo - properties where the location and facilities justify the higher nightly rate, especially in shoulder season when availability improves.

  • 1. Best Western Hotel Le Crystal Dinard

    7.9 Good
    632 reviews
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    Le Crystal Dinard sits directly on L'Écluse Beach - Dinard's main beach - approximately 7 km from the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude, with rooms and suites overlooking La Pointe du Moulinet headland and the Saint-Malo skyline across the estuary. The location places the Casino de Dinard, the Thalassotherapy Centre, and the town's main restaurant cluster all within walking distance - a practical concentration of leisure options that few other properties in this guide can match on foot. Suites include a kitchenette, and most rooms have a balcony; an underground private car park is available on-site. An English breakfast can be served in-room or in the dining area, and a salon bar operates on the premises. Beachfront access with underground parking is a combination rarely found in Dinard's centre.

    • Direct L'Écluse Beach access
    • Underground private car park
    • In-room breakfast available

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    US$ 102

  • 2. Royal Emeraude Hotel Dinard - Mgallery Collection

    8.9 Fabulous
    750 reviews
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    Royal Emeraude Hotel Dinard, part of the MGallery Collection, is positioned 30 metres from the beach in Dinard's centre and around 6 km from the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude - the area's most architecturally distinctive hotel option in this guide. The property has been fully refurbished while retaining its Belle Époque character, and includes a fitness centre and hammam - wellness facilities absent from all other properties listed here. Le Darling piano bar serves cocktails, champagnes, and a curated Grand Vins wine selection, providing an evening option without leaving the property. Seminar and function rooms are available, making this relevant for business travelers arriving via Dinard Airport. All rooms include satellite TV, en-suite facilities, and WiFi; superb breakfast is a consistent guest highlight.

    • Hammam and fitness centre
    • Le Darling piano bar on-site
    • Seminar and function rooms

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    US$ 188

  • 3. Hotel De L'Univers

    8.3 Very Good
    2207 reviews
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    Hotel De L'Univers is located directly inside Saint-Malo's intra-muros - the walled city - facing the castle, around 12 km from the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude via the Barrage de la Rance. The position 400 metres from Saint-Malo Marina and walking distance from the ferry port and train station makes it the most transport-connected hotel in this selection for guests using sea crossings to the Channel Islands or UK. The hotel looks onto the main square, and the entire historic walled city is explorable on foot from the front door - no car needed once checked in. A bar and terrace are available on-site, and the 24-hour front desk covers late airport-to-Saint-Malo arrivals. Family rooms are offered, and free WiFi is standard throughout.

    • Inside Saint-Malo's walled city
    • Walking distance to ferry port and train station
    • 24-hour front desk

    Just a few rooms left at the best rate! 

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    US$ 76

  • 4. Oceania Saint Malo

    8.7 Fabulous
    1305 reviews
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    Oceania Saint Malo faces the sea on Chaussée du Sillon, directly opposite Sillon Beach and 450 metres from Saint-Malo Marina, placing it around 13 km from the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude. Free spa and pool access is included for all guests - a significant value-add at this price tier compared to properties that charge separately for wellness facilities. The open-air hot tub is on the patio, the fitness room is equipped with current machines, and massage treatments are available at an extra cost. Air-conditioned rooms feature parquet flooring, flat-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms; the panoramic terrace overlooks the full bay. On-site parking is available, the Saint-Malo Train Station is 1.5 km away, and multilingual reception (English, Spanish, German, French) covers international guests arriving via Dinard Airport.

    • Free spa and indoor pool access
    • Open-air hot tub on seafront patio
    • On-site parking with beachfront position

    Rooms filling fast – secure the best rate! 

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    US$ 158

Smart Travel & Timing Advice for the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude Area

The Côte d'Émeraude corridor peaks hard in July and August - Dinard's Festival du Film Britannique in October and the summer beach season together drive occupancy at beachfront properties to near-maximum, with rates at hotels like Royal Emeraude and Le Crystal climbing sharply from late June. June and September are the tactically strongest months: sea temperatures are still viable for swimming, the Dinard and Saint-Malo resort crowds thin out noticeably, and room rates across B&Bs and mid-range hotels run meaningfully lower than peak summer. The Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude itself is most active on weekends year-round, so if your visit is aviation-oriented, weekend stays align best with club activities. For stays combining the aéroclub with Saint-Malo sightseeing, a minimum of 3 nights allows a day on the Dinard side, a day exploring Saint-Malo's ramparts and Grand Bé island (accessible only at low tide), and a day for the Rance valley or Saint-Suliac without feeling rushed. Book beachfront Dinard properties at least 8 weeks ahead for any July dates, as UK direct-flight travelers from London City and Manchester fill these hotels quickly once summer schedules are published.

  • What It's Like Staying Near Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude
  • Why Choose Central Hotels Near Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude
  • Practical Booking & Area Strategy
  • Best Value Stays

    • 1. Chambres D'Hotes Le Clos D'Enhaut
    • 2. Au Gray Du Temps Suspendu
    • 3. Le Tertre Gatinais
    • 4. Le Berceul
    • 5. Les Mouettes
  • Best Premium Stays

    • 6. Best Western Hotel Le Crystal Dinard
    • 7. Royal Emeraude Hotel Dinard - Mgallery Collection
    • 8. Hotel De L'Univers
    • 9. Oceania Saint Malo
  • Smart Travel & Timing Advice for the Aéroclub de la Côte d'Emeraude Area
Hotels featured in this article
1. Chambres D'Hotes Le Clos D'Enhaut
2. Au Gray Du Temps Suspendu
3. Le Tertre Gatinais
4. Le Berceul
5. Les Mouettes
6. Best Western Hotel Le Crystal Dinard
7. Royal Emeraude Hotel Dinard - Mgallery Collection
8. Hotel De L'Univers
9. Oceania Saint Malo
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