St Martin, Guernsey
Les Douvres
📍 St Martin, GY4 6ER
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Your stay — Les Douvres
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Les Camps Methodist Church (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: St Martin's Parish Church (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
HSBC — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Grande Rue Pharmacy — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Guernsey Pound, GGP
GBP (British Pounds) is widely accepted; exchange bureaux at the airport offer poor rates, consider changing at a local bank or a currency exchange in St Peter Port for better rates
Contactless and chip-and-pin cards are widely accepted; mobile payments are less common, especially for smaller transactions
10-15% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and £1-£2 for hotel staff
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A £2-£3 coffee at a local café or bakery
A £6-£8 sandwich or salad at a supermarket deli or café
A £15-£20 main course at a pub or café
Street food is scarce in GY4, but you can find affordable options at the local markets or food stalls at the Harbour
Aldi and Co-op are the most common budget supermarket chains in the area
High-street shopping is mostly found in St Peter Port, with affordable options at the island's markets
A day pass for the local bus service costs £5.50, and the bus from the airport to St Peter Port costs £3.50
Buy a Guernsey Island Guide for £3.50 to get discounts at local attractions, use the local bus service, and shop at Aldi for groceries
Emergency Contacts
St MartinWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in St Martin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Les Douvres
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · HSBC — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Grande Rue Pharmacy — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
St Peter Port Bus Terminal → Junction near Blue Horizon Hotel, St Martin
💡 Alight at 'Le Friquet' stop, then a 3-minute walk along Rue des Franchises. Route 91/92 is the main spine; avoid peak hours (08:00-09:30, 16:30-18:00) for a seat.
Guernsey Airport (GCI) → Blue Horizon Hotel, St Martin
💡 Get off at the 'Blue Horizon' stop on Route 41 (toward St Peter Port). Buses accept contactless; exact change needed for cash. This route runs via the east coast — scenic but not the fastest.
Guernsey Airport (GCI) → Blue Horizon Hotel, St Martin
💡 Pre-book with local firms like G.T.C. or C.I. Taxis for guaranteed availability. The ride is short but winding; ask for a fixed price before setting off.
St Martin village centre → Blue Horizon Hotel
💡 Taxis don’t run meters on island; negotiate the fare upfront. This is ideal if you’re coming from St Martin’s shops or the outdoor market (Saturdays).
Guernsey Airport (bus stop opposite terminal) → The Carlton Hotel (St Martin's stop)
💡 Buy a round-trip ticket from the driver for £3.10 – saves faffing with change. The stop is a 4-minute walk uphill from the hotel; pack light if you have luggage.
The Carlton Hotel (St Martin's stop) → St Peter Port town centre (Terminal 2)
💡 Ask the driver for a day pass (£6.50) if you're going back and forth – it covers all island buses and pays for itself after two round trips.
The Carlton Hotel (The Wicked Wolf) → St Peter Port town centre
💡 For a cheaper ride, use the 'Guernsey Cabs' app. The rank at the hotel is quiet; call 01481 725225 half an hour before you want to leave.
Guernsey Airport (GCI) → The Carlton Hotel (The Wicked Wolf)
💡 Book with Guernsey Taxis on 01481 725225 before you land. They'll meet you in arrivals. Cash only for most drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Les Douvres?
Check-in at Les Douvres is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Les Douvres?
A £6-£8 sandwich or salad at a supermarket deli or café
What is the cheapest way to get around from Les Douvres?
A day pass for the local bus service costs £5.50, and the bus from the airport to St Peter Port costs £3.50
Top Attractions in St Martin
💡 Walk to the end of Albert Pier at sunset – it’s free, uncrowded and the light on the granite is spectacular. Buy a bag of prawns from the fish van (around £4) for a cheap snack.
💡 Go at sunrise or just after a storm for dramatic light and spindrift. The best spot is at the end of the Albert Pier, past the marina. Free parking for 30 minutes on the pier itself if you're quick.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit near the fountain. The garden’s café sells good tea and cake for under £4, but they close by 4pm.
💡 Bring a picnic — there are benches in the upper area with the best sea view. The museum is free on the first Saturday of the month. The garden closes at dusk, not at a fixed time.
💡 Drive to Le Gouffre car park (free during winter, paid in summer) and walk the coastal path for 15 minutes to the point. Best at low spring tides when the channels are visible. Avoid in heavy rain — the path gets slippery. Bring binoculars for seabirds.
💡 Go on a weekday morning – it’s quieter. The museum ticket also allows re-entry for a week, so you can pop back after a lunch break.
💡 Go for the noon cannon firing – a daily tradition since the 1800s. The causeway is walkable only at low tide; check tide times online before you set off.
💡 Don't pay for the interior unless you're a Victor Hugo enthusiast — the garden is the real draw, and you can see the external staircase and ornate chimneys from the street. Free street parking is available on Hauteville. Check the website: opened only 10am–12:30pm and 2pm–4pm.