Hôtel Barrière Le Grand Hôtel Dinard is an elegant five-star hotel overlooking the Rance estuary, with uninterrupted views towards Saint-Malo’s historic ramparts. Its waterfront location, luxury facilities and access to several distinctive Breton courses make it an excellent base for a coastal golf holiday.

The hotel’s 86 renovated rooms and suites combine deep blues, sandy tones and polished wood furnishings inspired by the Emerald Coast. Accommodation overlooks Dinard, the hotel’s private garden or the sea, while upgraded rooms and suites add balconies with panoramic views across Saint-Malo Bay.

The principal course for visiting golfers is Dinard Golf, situated approximately 9 km away at Saint-Briac-sur-Mer. Founded in 1887 and designed by Tom Dunn, it is one of the oldest golf courses in continental Europe.

Measuring 5,334 metres with a par of 68, Dinard Golf is relatively short by modern standards but requires accuracy and imagination. Its fast, elevated greens, strategically positioned bunkers, coastal rough and exposed setting ensure that the sea breeze remains an important part of the challenge. Holes unfold through heathland, dunes and rocky shoreline, with extensive views across the English Channel.

A wider golf itinerary can include Saint-Malo Golf Resort, Les Ormes Golf, Golf de Saint-Cast and the dramatic clifftop course at Pléneuf-Val-André. This variety makes the hotel suitable for both a short golf break and a longer tour of northern Brittany.

After golf, guests can relax in the Shiseido Spa, which offers Japanese-inspired treatments and massages. The wellness area includes a 29°C indoor pool overlooking the bay, a sauna, hammam and fitness centre.

Le George V serves French brasserie cuisine accompanied by sea views, while the 333 Café offers lighter dishes, afternoon tea and evening drinks. The waterfront gardens and Promenade du Clair de Lune are directly outside the hotel.

For UK golfers travelling with their own clubs, ferry services to nearby Saint-Malo can provide a practical alternative to flying.