Jersey Hotels

Jersey Hotels

Set like a small stretch of Eden in the calm, emerald ocean waters, Jersey is a Channel Island washed with greenery, rocky flower-flecked hills, tree-studded streets and marvellous mythical architecture. This welcoming island boasts a unique local culture, with plenty of eclectic annual events, from the bold brass of French-infused live music to the inspirational independent film festival. With rich, taste-bud tantalising cuisine and pristine stretches of paradisal natural beauty, Jersey is an island like no other.

Things to see

Jersey’s history and heritage comes alive at Mont Orguiel Castle, a copper-coloured 15th century medieval marvel that rests atop a sharply sloping hill, directly above the aquamarine bay waters. Centuries-old paintings and tapestries hide within its walls, and the dark cellar hosts a spooky and entertaining exhibit about witchcraft. Next, visit La Hougue Bie, a magical medieval chapel with a red-stoned roof set in a dense, luxuriant forest. Top off your historical Jersey tour with some local cultural wonders at the Museum and Art Gallery, which tells the story of Jersey’s origins through ancient archaeological finds, and showcases mind-bending surrealist artwork. Immerse yourself in Jersey’s heavenly greenery at Val De La Mare Arboretum, where hundreds of towering trees grow harmoniously, including a rare and awe-inspiring giant redwood. Finish off your day at one of the western beaches, watching the amber sunset paint the sky red-pink.

Hotels in Jersey

Jersey is home to a remarkable selection of 5 and 4-star hotels and spas, which provide quintessential accommodation to compliment the island’s blissful surroundings. With enormous heated swimming pools, cool cocktail bars and king-size rooms with exemplary en-suites, these Jersey hotels offer a taste of total luxury. Affordable inns and lodges are speckled throughout Jersey’s towns, which proffer from traditional homely surroundings and friendly hosts. However, families may want something different from these Jersey hotels, and will be tempted by the many house rentals on offer, which are frequently located deep within the soft green river-striped countryside.

Where to stay

Saint Helier - Jersey’s capital - is the place for those seeking a blissful blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Saint Helier boasts powdery palm-lined beachfront that gently slopes up to the narrow central streets, which burst with outdoor cafés, restaurants, bars and sleek designer clothing stores set in pink-painted buildings. St Brelade - a short distance from the airport - is a relaxed, less busy town, where you can enjoy a Jersey Wonder - a local, sugary fried-dough dessert - at a quiet beachfront café. To experience Jersey’s local culture and have its natural beauty at your doorstep, stay in rural Grouville.

How to get to Jersey

Jersey Airport provides year-round flights throughout Europe. A mere hour-long flight from London Heathrow will find you gently descending into the green idyllic island, where friendly shuttle busses will drive you from the airport to all of the main towns. Regular ferries also depart from France and England across the tranquil channel waters, where Jersey will gently appear on the shimmering horizon, which makes for a spectacular sight. Although Jersey offers convenient bus and cab services, the best way to explore this expansive island is by hiring a car from one of the affordable rentals.