Logis Hôtel Restaurant Le Dauphin et Le Spa du Prieuré
A former priory spa with sauna, hammam and gourmet dining
Superb · 1296 reviews
About this stay
Set inside a former priory in central Caen, this hotel pairs genuine monastic-building character with a spa offering a Finnish sauna and hammam, available at a surcharge and upon reservation, complete with bathrobes, slippers and a bottle of water provided. Rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi, a minibar and a flat-screen TV, keeping modern comforts inside the historic shell. The hotel restaurant serves specialities from the Normandy region accompanied by fine wines, and additional facilities include massages and beauty treatments beyond the sauna and hammam themselves. Caen Carpiquet Airport is within reach for onward travel after a stay built as much around the spa and restaurant as the rooms themselves.
- Former priory
- Sauna and hammam
- Gourmet restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
Our take
I would choose Le Dauphin for its former priory building in central Caen and for a stay built as much around the table and the spa as the room. The restaurant pairs Normandy specialities with fine wines, and the spa offers a Finnish sauna, a hammam, massages and beauty treatments, bookable for a supplement. Rooms and suites have a minibar and free WiFi. A 7.9 from almost 1,300 reviews suggests a good stay rather than a flawless one.
- ✓Reserve the spa in advance, the sauna and hammam run on a booked, surcharged basis rather than open access.
- ✓Book a table at the restaurant for Normandy specialities even if exploring the wine pairing.
- ✓Try the massages and beauty treatments as an add-on to the sauna and hammam session.
Why we love it
- A genuine former-priory building in central Caen
- A Finnish sauna and hammam available on reservation
- A restaurant serving Normandy specialities with fine wines
- Massages and beauty treatments beyond the spa basics
Why guests love itLe Dauphin is a three-star Logis hotel set in a former priory in central Caen, and I recommend it to families who want character within walking distance of the sights. Rooms and suites have free WiFi, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The restaurant serves Normandy specialities with fine wines, which makes dinner easy after a day out. Parents can book the spa, with a Finnish sauna and hammam, for an extra charge and on reservation.
Guest reviews
Superb · based on 1296 reviews