Hôtel Le Cornouaille

What Hôtel Le Cornouaille does

Hôtel Le Cornouaille is a privately-held, family-run 3-star hotel and spa located at 62 Avenue de la Plage, Bénodet, on the South Finistère coast of Brittany, France, operating as a SARL with €8,000 share capital under the direction of Karine Le Roy. The property offers 16 contemporary rooms and apartments — comprising Classic, Superior, and Triple rooms plus Apartments for 2–4 persons, a PMR-accessible Studio, and a Family Studio — with nightly rates ranging from €89 to €189 depending on season and category. A fully renovated wellness area completed in 2024 adds a heated indoor pool under a glass roof, Finnish sauna, marble hammam, sensory shower, and professional massage services, with access extended to external day guests at €20/adult/hour. Supporting revenue streams include a locally-sourced gourmet breakfast (€13.50/adult), a curated portfolio of packaged stays (from €149 to €449), gift vouchers distributed through the Bonkdo platform, and a meeting room accommodating 10–15 persons for seminars and team-building events.

The business model is overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer: the hotel's own WordPress-based booking engine, with a "best price guaranteed" positioning, and in-house telephone reservations are the primary distribution channels, with no OTA dependency emphasized. Spa appointments are booked through the Planity platform, and a referral ecosystem of approximately 15 partner restaurants in Bénodet compensates for the absence of an on-site restaurant. Marketing is conducted via the website, an active Instagram and Facebook presence, TripAdvisor, and regional tourism collectives (Tout commence en Finistère, Région Bretagne, Urban Style Logis). The customer base is fragmented across individual leisure travellers, families, external spa day guests, golf tourists (via partnerships with Golf Bluegreen l'Odet and Golf de Cornouaille), and a small corporate/MICE segment. The technology stack is intentionally lightweight — WordPress for the website, Planity for spa booking, Bonkdo for gift vouchers — with no proprietary platform or AI/ML capabilities disclosed, consistent with the operational profile of an independent French boutique hotel.

Name

Hôtel Le Cornouaille

Legal name

Le Cornouaille Hôtel

Website

https://le-cornouaille-hotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hôtel Le Cornouaille is a privately-held, family-run 3-star boutique hotel in Bénodet, Brittany, offering 16 renovated rooms and apartments, a 2024-renovated wellness area with spa and massage services, and package-based stays aimed at leisure travellers, families, external day-spa guests, and small corporate groups along the South Finistère coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Value Inn / No-Frills Hotels (THAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family-Oriented Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAF)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Wellness spa services
• Family-run hospitality
• Beach resort lodging
• Conference meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Bénodet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Room and apartment rentals: Primary revenue from nightly accommodation in 16 rooms and apartments, ranging from classic doubles to family studios. Pricing varies by season and room type, from €89 to €189 per night. Additional revenue from add-ons: extra beds, pet fees, well-being access, and breakfast.
2. Well-being and spa services: Charged access to the indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and sensory shower (€20/person/hour for adults, €10 for children). Massage services sold separately via the Planity booking platform. Well-being access is also open to external day clients not staying at the hotel.
3. Food and beverage: Breakfast service is the main F&B revenue stream (€13.50/adult, €7/child). No on-site restaurant; the hotel directs guests to partner restaurants in Bénodet, and a brunch event is organized 2–3 times per year at €25/person for external guests.
4. Gift vouchers and packages: Gift vouchers sold through the Bonkdo platform, including packages combining accommodation, breakfast, and spa access starting from €185. Tea time experiences at €30/person.
5. Seminars and meetings: Meeting room rental for corporate events, team building, and residential seminars. Capacity of 10 people (meeting) / 15 people (presentation). Evening step package for commercial travellers at €105 including dinner at a partner restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hôtel Le Cornouaille is a family-run 3-star boutique hotel in Bénodet, Brittany, France, offering 16 contemporary rooms (Classic, Superior, Triple) and apartments (2-person, 2–4 person, PMR-accessible studio, family studio) for leisure travellers and families. The property's standout offering is a renovated wellness area featuring a heated indoor pool under a glass roof, Finnish sauna, hammam, sensory shower, and professional massage services, complemented by locally-sourced breakfast, a meeting room, and gift voucher packages distributed via Bonkdo.

Product overview

Hôtel Le Cornouaille is a 3-star family-run hotel in Bénodet, Brittany, offering 16 contemporary rooms (Classic, Superior, Triple categories) and apartments (2-person, 2-4 person, Studio PMR, Studio Familial) that accommodate 2-5 guests. The hotel features a fully renovated wellness area with heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna, hammam, sensory shower, and professional massage services (Californian, Tonic, Lomi-Lomi, Zenitude, Prenatal). Additional offerings include a gourmet breakfast buffet with local products, seminar/meeting facilities, and various package offers (Tea Time, Cocooning, Golf packages, gift vouchers). The property operates year-round with services including free WiFi, room service, and partners with local restaurants as no on-site restaurant exists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chambre Classique (Classic Room) Approximately 17 m² room accommodating 1–2 persons with double bed (160x200) or twin beds (90x200), soundproofing, free WiFi, walk-in shower, flat-screen TV, and courtesy tray with kettle. Priced €89–€149 per night.
• Chambre Supérieure (Superior Room) Approximately 20 m² room for 1–2 persons with queen-size or king-size bed, mini-bar, Nespresso machine, soundproofing, and private balcony. Priced €98–€155 per night.
• Chambre Triple (Triple Room) Approximately 25 m² room accommodating 1–3 persons with king-size double bed and single bed, mini-bar, Nespresso machine, and private balcony or patio access. Priced €110–€159 per night.
• Appartement 2 personnes (2-Person Apartment) Approximately 30 m² apartment on the 2nd or 3rd floor for 2 persons, with separate bedroom, double bed (180x200), fully equipped kitchenette, and Nespresso machine. Priced €121–€164 per night.
• Appartement 2 à 4 personnes (2–4 Person Apartment) Approximately 50 m² apartment on the 2nd or 3rd floor for 2–4 persons, with separate bedroom (double bed), 2 single beds in living room, fully equipped kitchen, 2 flat-screen TVs, and Nespresso machine. Priced €151–€189 per night.
• Studio 3 personnes PMR (Accessible Studio) Approximately 35 m² ground-floor studio adapted for persons with reduced mobility, accommodating up to 3 persons, with kitchenette (dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, Nespresso), accessible bathroom with design shower, and direct patio access. Priced €135–€179 per night.
• Studio Familial (Family Studio) Approximately 45 m² fully equipped family studio on the 2nd floor, accommodating 1–4 persons, with double bed or 2 double beds, 3 small balconies, fully equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, Smeg refrigerator), and Nespresso. Priced €135–€179 per night.
• Espace Bien-être & Spa (Wellness Area) Renovated wellness area featuring a heated indoor pool under a glass roof, traditional Finnish sauna, marble hammam, sensory shower, and relaxation area by the pool. Open 9h–21h30 year-round. Access priced at €20 per adult and €10 per child for a one-hour session.
• Massages et Soins (Massage and Treatments) Professional massage and facial treatment services including Californian massage, tonic massage, Lomi-Lomi Hawaiian ritual, Zenitude back/neck/head massage, prenatal massage, and facials. Available solo or duo, with each session including wellness area access. Booked via the Planity platform for both hotel guests and external clients.
• Espace Séminaires & Réunions (Meeting & Seminar Room) Fully equipped apartment-style meeting space for corporate events, management committees, team-building retreats, and residential seminars. Equipment includes WiFi, 55-inch flat-screen TV, HDMI cables, and a projector on request. Capacity: 10 persons in meeting layout, 15 persons in presentation layout. Mineral water provided.
• Petit-déjeuner (Gourmet Breakfast) Gourmet breakfast buffet featuring local, fresh, and homemade products including fresh fruit, Breton jams, eggs, cold cuts, cheeses, pastries, cakes, yogurts, and beverages. Served 7h00–10h30 (from 7h30 on weekends). Priced €13.50/adult and €7/child (5–9 years).
• Bons Cadeaux (Gift Vouchers) Gift vouchers sold through the Bonkdo platform, including packages combining accommodation, breakfast, and spa access starting from €185. Vouchers are valid for 1 year and enable gifting of hotel and spa experiences. Tea time experiences are also sold at €30/person.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 rooms and apartments ranging from 17 m² (classic) to 50 m² (apartment for 4), accommodating 1–5 persons per unit
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Restaurants in Bénodet (including L'Hémisphère, L'Alhambra, La Dolce Vita, La Réserve Bretonne, Le Transat, La Croisette, Le Café Foutu, La Mouette Rieuse, Les Voiles)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe hotel has no on-site restaurant and partners with approximately 15 restaurants in Bénodet to provide dining options for guests. The 'Commercial traveller evening package' (from €105) specifically includes dinner at a partner restaurant. Dining recommendations are featured on the hotel's website and provided upon arrival.
• Bicycle rental companies in BénodetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe hotel does not have bicycles on-site but works with two local rental companies in Bénodet. Hotel staff make reservations on behalf of guests and provide secure storage for guests' personal bicycles.
• Golf Bluegreen l'Odet and Golf de CornouailleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel guests receive a 20% discount on green fees at Golf Bluegreen l'Odet (Clohars-Fouesnant, 10 minutes away) and Golf de Cornouaille (La Forêt-Fouesnant, 20 minutes away). The hotel markets golf getaway packages incorporating these preferential rates.
• SOLIKENDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOLIKEND is described as France's first solidarity-based online booking platform. Le Cornouaille Hotel puts 20–50 nights per year up for sale, with the full payment of these nights being donated to a charity chosen by the client. This initiative supports associations working in various fields and reflects the hotel's social impact commitment.
• TyWatt (EV charging station)minorOthersA TyWatt fast-charging station for electric vehicles is located at the nearby Poulquer public car park (37 Rue du Poulquer, 29950 Bénodet), a few metres from the hotel. The hotel recommends this station to guests with electric vehicles.
• Sophie Meunier (interior architect)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSophie Meunier, an interior designer based in Bénodet, was commissioned to rethink and fully renovate the hotel. Her work brought a contemporary touch while preserving the soul of the establishment. The renovation was carried out with attention to energy and environmental standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brit Hotel: French midscale hotel chain with properties across secondary cities and resort towns, including Brittany. Comparable as a 2–3 star limited-service competitor targeting value-conscious leisure and business travellers, though operated under a national brand rather than as an independent property.
• Kyriad: Mid-scale French hotel brand (Louvre Hotels Group) offering 3-star equivalent rooms with breakfast service and limited F&B. Overlaps with Le Cornouaille on price point, room-only or breakfast-included stays, and family/leisure traveller mix in regional France.
• Best Western France: International midscale chain with strong presence in Brittany coastal towns. Comparable to Le Cornouaille on 3-star equivalent amenities and leisure traveller base, but with chain-scale marketing budgets, loyalty programmes, and broader distribution reach.
• Campanile: French midscale chain (Louvre Hotels Group) focused on regional locations with limited-service rooms and on-site restaurant. Comparable to Le Cornouaille in serving business and leisure travellers in secondary markets, but with chain operations, central reservations, and full F&B that the independent property lacks.
• Ibis (Accor): Accor's flagship economy-to-midscale brand with dense coverage across France including resort markets. Competes for similar budget- and value-conscious leisure travellers through standardised rooms, breakfast-included pricing, and global distribution — opposite end of the boutique/specialised spectrum from Le Cornouaille but on the same price-sensitive demand pool.

Direct peers

• Logis Hôtels: Federation of independent French hotels of which Le Cornouaille is a member through the 'Urban Style Logis' collective. Most direct peer because of the shared family-run, independent midscale positioning, similar ADR bands, and overlapping distribution through Logis channels in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CornouailleHotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/lecornouaillehotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h%C3%B4tel-le-cornouaille

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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