Cool, Unusual and Unique Hotels in Channel Islands
We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Channel Islands, UK. We have also included accommodation in manor houses, villas, guest houses, boats, historic buildings, monasteries, romantic hotels, residences and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Just outside St Helier, this 14th-century manor house features a 3 AA-Rosette restaurant, an outdoor pool with al fresco dining and a casual cocktail bar. Longueville Manor is in 18 acres of private woodland with its own tennis court, croquet lawn and jogging trails, just a mile from St Helier Beach. The hotel is home to a state-of-the-art wine cellar that offers an impressive collection of over 4,000 wines, Champagne’s and Ports, including some of the world’s most remarkable and rare bottles. Individually decorated, the rooms have a flat-screen TV/DVD player, free Wi-Fi access, an iPod dock and Blu-ray player. Rooms also feature fresh fruit and flowers and mineral water, and the bathrooms have bespoke luxury toiletries, scented candles, robes and slippers. Longueville Manor's Restaurant has 2 dining rooms with oak panelling and garden views, and the creative menu includes quality local produce from the manor's own Victorian kitchen garden and fine wines. Indulgent afternoon teas and traditional cooked breakfasts are also available. Guests can relax in the leafy gardens or on the poolside terrace. The Cottage Garden is the hotel's idyllic boutique spa with 2 treatment rooms, a fitness centre and a quiet garden with a spa pool. The Royal Jersey Golf Club is just 2 miles away. Free parking is available, and St Helier's city centre with marina, shopping, bars and restaurants is within a 5 minute drive.Show full description
This is likely the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Channel Islands.
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great value. Popular among women. Located in a hill, in the pretty coastal village of St Aubin, Panorama Guest House offers well-appointed rooms around 3.2 km from Jersey Airport. With fine sea views, it offers free WiFi and has public parking nearby. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Each has an en suite shower with a hairdryer, bathrobes and toiletries. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order each morning at Panorama Guest House. Please be aware that this property is located in an elevated position with steps and slopes in the terrace garden leading to the Seafront Promenade. St Aubin is around 9 minutes’ drive from St Helier, with attractions including the Jersey Museum and Elizabeth Castle. The Durrell Wildlife Park is around 20 minutes’ drive from this guest house.Show full description
I think this is the most creative, cosy and romantic bed and breakfast in Channel Islands. It also has great affordability. WOW!
Camp Site.Unique. Within the 32-acre Durrell Wildlife Park, the Durrell Wildlife Camp is in the rural parish of Trinity. It offers self-catering tents with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the wildlife park, along with dusk tours and further animal experiences. Each luxury carpeted tent offers an outside area with views of the Lemur Lake and a kitchen with an electric kettle and a toaster. All tents are heated by a log-burning stove and also include a shower room. Durrell Wildlife Camp offers barbeque facilities and various on-site restaurants. It also includes a children’s playground. Located in Jersey, the Durrell Wildlife Park is home to rare species of animals, from all around the world. The animals live safely, in open and natural spaces. Jersey Airport is just 20 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Great bar. This restored 17th-century farmhouse provides peaceful guestrooms in rural Jersey. Set 1 mile from St. Aubin’s harbour, it has an outdoor pool. Each room includes tea/coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, safe and hairdryer. There is also an iron and ironing board and the bathroom comes with a bathrobe, slippers and complimentary toiletries. All rooms at Hotel La Place have views of either the pool or the Jersey countryside. Each room also includes satellite TV, a work area and ironing facilities. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided. The award-winning Retreat Restaurant serves the best Jersey produce and offers al fresco dining in the hotel courtyard. Guests can also relax in the Retreat Bar, offering lattes, cocktails and snacks. Hotel La Place is just a 5-minute drive from Jersey Airport and 10 minutes’ drive to the island’s capital, St Helier.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Popular among couples. Originally built in 1843, the elegant Château La Chaire is truly one of the islands' finest country house hotels, with a superb fine-dining restaurant boasting AA Red Star and Rosette awards. Château La Chaire has been enhanced and transformed into a luxury hotel providing an incomparable level of comfort and service. Great care and attention to detail have been lavished throughout, with genuine antiques and original paintings lending an authentic air of period charm to the welcoming and restful interior. Free wireless internet access is available throughout. Tucked away amongst the unspoilt scenery of the valley’s sunny slopes, Château La Chaire is surrounded by 5 acres of terraced gardens, which look down on the picturesque Rozel Bay and its bustling fishing community. The restaurant's menu feature seafood specialities and gourmet food made from locally sourced ingredients, including the delicious Bouley Bay scallops and Jersey sea bass.Show full description
On the sea front, overlooking an idyllic beach and set within 5 acres of award-winning gardens, this luxuriously refurbished, 19th-century Jersey hotel offers fantastic sea views, a restaurant, and a tennis court. Rooms at St Brelade’s Bay Hotel feature excellent sea or garden views, while some rooms also offer balconies. Rooms also provide LCD TVs with satellite channels and heated towel rails. The garden features a synthetic grass tennis court, and guests can also enjoy a heated swimming pool, heated children’s pool, a fitness centre and a children’s play area. Seasonal outdoor pool opens, weather dependant, from May to September each year. Breakfast is a Buffet style with continental and full english options as well as some hot options that can be ordered from the kitchen. Dining can be enjoyed at The Bay Restaurant, serving a wide choice of fresh cuisine made from local produce.Located in the garden, The Petit Port Cafe features views over the swimming pool and St Brelade’s Bay.Show full description
Apartment.Lively. Great location. Popular among women. The Porthole Suites offers open plan Suites with light self catering facilities in an elevated position behind St Aubin's Boulevard. The property features a private garden, free WiFi and free private parking (subject to availability). The open plan suites feature a kitchenette with a dining table, as well as a sofa with a flat-screen TV. There is a supermarket and a selection of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and bars within a 2 minute walk from the property. The area is popular with cycling and there are accessible cycle paths nearby. St Brelade Bay is 1.9 km from Porthole Suites, popular for beach and water sports. Jersey Airport is 3.5 km from the property.Show full description
This apartment has a great location in Saint Aubin.
Boutique hotel.Historic. Popular among couples. Situated in Saint Aubin, 100 metres from St Aubin’s Bay Beach, La Haule Manor features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides room service and luggage storage space for guests. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature sea views. All rooms in La Haule Manor are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Saint Aubin Beach is 1 km from La Haule Manor, while St Brelade - Ouaisne Bay Beach is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jersey Airport, 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel is popular among couples travelling to Channel Islands.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. La Moinerie’s buildings are set on the site of a medieval monastery on the peaceful island of Sark. The renovated buildings of La Moinerie still have their original rustic charm, surrounded by lawns and tree-lined groves. Bedrooms are available as well as larger lodges. All feature an en suite bathroom and a garden view, with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi in the rooms. This includes bars and restaurants, all within a 15-minute stroll.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, charming and historic boutique hotel in Channel Islands. WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Elegant and classical, this award-winning 5-star hotel is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the Channel Islands, with a top restaurant, an excellent location and a relaxing spa. The Old Government House Hotel & Spa is just a 5-minute walk to the harbour. Today, the Old Government House still retains many beautiful original features and a timeless charm and elegance. The state-of-the-art Revolution Health Club is Guernsey's most exclusive private gym. Dating back to 1858, the building was once the official residence of the island’s Governor. The building has been lovingly restored and sympathetically refurbished, incorporating the modern facilities of a luxury hotel. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The Olive Grove, the deck and the outdoor heated pool offer wonderful views over the gardens and the harbour. The luxurious spa has 2 whirlpools, a sauna and a steam room offering top-of-the-range hydrotherapy for your whole body. The hotel has won awards for its cuisine and boasts 2 restaurants, the Curry Room at The Governor’s and the more informal OGH Brasserie.Show full description
This prestigious boutique hotel is located in St Peter Port and provides stunning views of the port. It has two restaurants, a spa, and an outdoor pool. With its elegant and classical style, it is one of the oldest and most luxurious hotels in the area.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Lovely interior design. On the harbour at St Aubin, the Old Court House Inn provides luxurious rooms and a restaurant and bar on Jersey’s southern coast. This inn enjoys stunning sea views and is close the village’s shops, cafés and pubs. Among local attractions is the 16th-century Elizabeth Castle in St Aubin’s Bay and the Jersey Museum in St Helier, just over 4 miles away. Each room features a TV, wardrobe, desk and tea and coffee facilities. An en suite bathroom has a bath or shower with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Overlooking the harbour, the relaxed restaurant offers a full lunch and dinner menu, including dishes showcasing locally caught fish and seafood. There is also a bar and bistro menu, and selections for children and vegetarians. Most of the island is accessible within 20 minutes’ drive from St Aubin, including the La Mare Wine Estate, around 6 miles from the Old Court House Inn.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Offering garden views, The Old Forge B&B is an accommodation situated in Sark, 300 metres from La Grande Greve Beach and 1.9 km from Derrible Bay Beach. Boasting sea views, a garden and a pool with a view, this bed and breakfast also comes with free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, units have a wardrobe. Some units have a a dressing room. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Guests at The Old Forge B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sark, like cycling, fishing and hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Guernsey Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest and most WELL DESIGNED bed and breakfasts in Channel Islands. It also has outstanding views.
Great views. Nestled on a hillside overlooking the picturesque harbour of St.Aubin with its restaurants, shops and pubs, this charming hotel is set within award-winning gardens. The Somerville Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and terrace from which there are spectacular views. Good food is part of daily life at the Somerville Hotel. All rooms are individually designed and luxuriously furnished for the ultimate in comfort. The sandy expanse of St. Aubin's Bay and the sheltered cove of Belcroute are only minutes away. Our chefs use seasonal local produce to create an extensive menu which is complemented by a competitively priced list of fine wines. After dinner you can retire to the privacy of your room.Show full description
Elegant. Overlooking St Ouen’s Bay and its own 10 acres of private grounds, The Atlantic Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in sophisticated surroundings. With its own outdoor swimming pool and adjoining the La Moye Championship Golf Course, the hotel also has an on-site health club. Bedrooms at The Atlantic have stylish marble en suite bathrooms and a light, modern décor. Each has a balcony, and guests have use of their own seating area with a TV and access to free Wi-Fi. Fresh Jersey ingredients go into the modern British cuisine served at the hotel’s Ocean Restaurant. There are seasonal and set menus, as well as specially selected vegetarian options. The health club includes an indoor swimming pool, a mini gymnasium and saunas. The capital and harbour of St Helier is just a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and Jersey Airport is only a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Overlooking Bouley Bay, this 4-star guesthouse with an outdoor swimming pool occupies an countryside setting in Trinity. Originally built 200 years ago, the guesthouse maintains some original features. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout and each individually designed room has a shower room and kitchenette. Some rooms also have sea views. The perfect base from which to enjoy a number of coastal path walks, Undercliff is the only member of the British Walking Federation (B.W.F) in the Channel Islands. As such, it provides over 11 well signposted walking routes around the island, ranging from 10-32 km in distance. Undercliff is also well situated to explore the many attractions that Jersey has to offer, including: Jersey Zoo, founded by Gerald Durrell, which also features 2 crazy golf courses; and the island’s capital, St Helier.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Popular among couples. Greenhills Country Hotel has a peaceful setting in the heart of the green lanes of St. Peter and offers an outdoor heated pool and pretty, colourful gardens. Its restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes and offers table d'hôte menus using local produce, including seafood. Alfresco dining is possible on the terrace in summer. The comfortable bedrooms have a traditional decor with a modern twist and fine bedding toiletries and furniture. Staff are warm, friendly and ready to help. Guests will enjoy free access to the Merton Hotel's Aquadome Leisure Club with its indoor pool, sauna, gym and café.Show full description
Great value. L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa overlooks Jersey's most scenic bay, just a 5-minute drive from Jersey Airport. Guests can enjoy an indoor heated salt-water swimming pool and a spa. There is also a sauna and steam room, along with a small gym. Each room at L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa is modern and spacious. Guests can enjoy free mineral water, free Wi-Fi, and toiletries by Gilchrist & Soames. Some rooms also have sea views. There are 2 award-winning restaurants: The Grill with its seafood menu and The Crystal Room, which serves traditional dishes. Guests can also have a snack at the brasserie, dine al fresco on the beachfront terrace, or relax with a drink in the lounge. The hotel features two spa treatment rooms and a hot tub with a view over St Brelade’s Bay. The ferry from St Malo only takes 45 minutes to reach Jersey. The hotel has free parking on site.Show full description
Apartment.Great location. Popular among women. Situated in the centre of St Brelade’s Bay, Beau Rivage offers self-catering suites with en-suite facilities and free WiFi. Guests have direct access to the beachfront, which offers windsurf hire, beach cafés and restaurants. Each suite features a fully equipped kitchenette with oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. All bedrooms come with a TV, hairdryer and radio/alarm clock. Bathrooms contain bath with shower and a heated towel rail. Some rooms offer a balcony with a sea view. Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant which offers dishes created with fresh local produce. Meals can also be enjoyed in the conservatory or terrace, and all meals are cooked to order. A range of beers and wines are also available. The property is family friendly and provides a play room for children. The historic Fisherman’s Chapel is adjacent to the beach, along with Winston Churchill park. The centre of Jersey can be reached in a 15-minute drive.Show full description
Lively. Overlooking Fermain Bay, Fermain Valley Hotel has a sun terrace with wonderful views of the English Channel. With stylish rooms and award-winning restaurant, there is also free Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy the beautiful award-winning gardens. Just 5 minutes’ drive from the charming harbour town of St Peter Port, Fermain Hotel is surrounded by Guernsey’s scenic countryside. The elegant rooms at Fermain Valley are sumptuously decorated, and each has a private bathroom with bathrobes and toiletries. Rooms also have satellite TV. The annex rooms are located in a separate building on the hotel grounds. Guests can take a short uphill stroll through the hotel grounds to access the annex rooms. Fermain Valley features an indoor swimming pool, sauna and a choice of cosy lounges with board games. Guernsey Airport is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Fermain Valley Hotel is a luxurious accommodation with breathtaking bay views. It provides an indoor pool, three dining options, and a tearoom. What sets it apart is the addition of a cinema and meeting rooms, catering to both leisure and business requirements.
Luxury Hotel. With views of St Aubin's Bay and Elizabeth Castle, the luxurious 5 star Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa is one minute from golden beaches. Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa is on the Esplanade, 10 minutes from St Helier town centre, and offers free parking. Bedrooms have designer furniture, flat-screen TVs, free high-speed internet access and toiletries. Tassili is a 4 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant which offers a unique experience using seasonal produce. Some rooms have ocean views. The luxurious spa provides a gym, Spa pool, experience showers, sauna, steam room and an indoor pool plus a range of treatment rooms. Victoria's offers a relaxed and informal dining experience. The Terrace offers al fresco dining during the summer months and boasts excellent ocean views. Grand Jersey's glamorous Champagne Lounge is perfect for morning coffee, afternoon tea or evening drinks.Show full description
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