Hotel de France

A long-established four-star hotel set in extensive landscaped grounds on the hill above St Helier, with both indoor and outdoor pools, well-kept gardens and several restaurants ranging from a relaxed brasserie to more formal dining. The centrepiece for many guests is the Ayush Wellness Spa, a large Ayurvedic-inspired spa with hydrotherapy pools, saunas and a full treatment menu that draws both hotel guests and day visitors. Rooms are spacious and traditionally furnished, with many overlooking the gardens or out towards the coast, and the hotel regularly hosts entertainment in the evenings. It's a long-time favourite for family breaks thanks to the pools and grounds, while couples are drawn by the spa and a more grown-up dining option. The hotel's elevated position means most rooms get plenty of light, with a short downhill stroll bringing you into the heart of St Helier.

It's a 10-minute downhill walk into town (and a steeper one back), and spa treatments are popular so it's worth booking these in advance.

Mid-range. Check Booking.com for live rates.

Open year-round.

Short walk or taxi into central St Helier.

Lift access; accessible rooms available.