Once a country mansion, the main house at Les Rocquettes was built in 1765 on the outskirts of St Peter Port, Guernsey's capital.
In 1946 the house was first transformed into an hotel by the Johnson family who continued to own and run the hotel until 1996. Les Rocquettes Hotel was then acquired by the Sarnia Hotels - a family owned hotel group that operates three quality St. Peter Port hotels in Guernsey.
In the last few years the hotel has been substantially enlarged and altered adding additional accommodation, multi purpose function room and health suite with indoor swimming pool.
Les Rocquettes Hotel has an excellent location, being within walking distance of the town centre of St Peter Port, and Beau Sejour - Guernsey's main sports and leisure centre.
The hotel has ample car parking and is well served by the Guernsey bus service.
The Mulberry Health Suite Guernsey
The facilities in The Mulberry Health Suite at Les Rocquettes Hotel Guernsey include a 12 x 7 m indoor swimming pool, which has an integrated children's pool and Jacuzzi.
The health suite also provides a sauna, steam room and an excellent gym. Equipment includes a multi gym with toning equipment, treadmills, exercise bike, stepper, rowing machines and a cross trainer. The heated indoor pool and gym have French doors which lead out on to the sun terrace and attractive, sheltered gardens.
All the facilities of the Mulberry Health Suite Guernsey are free to use by hotel residents. Day membership is available to include a two course lunch
Accommodation at Les Rocquettes Hotel, Guernsey
Hotel accommodation at Les Rocquettes Hotel Guernsey consists of 51 bedrooms, made up of double, twin, family and single rooms along with two self-catering apartments. There are three grades of bedrooms at Les Rocquettes Hotel - Deluxe, Superior and Standard.
All the hotel's bedrooms are en suite, and facilities include colour television and radio, direct dial telephone, beverage tray, hair dryer and mini safe. The superior rooms are all located in the new wing of the hotel, and all have balconies and have the additional facilities of small refrigerators and trouser press.
Three of the superior rooms allow wheelchair access into the bathrooms, along with ample turning space in the bedrooms. Two deluxe rooms were added to the accommodation at Les Rocquettes hotel in 2001 - large double rooms which have been furnished and decorated to very high standards.
The new wing of the hotel is linked to the main house by a stylish atrium complete with helical wooden staircase and attractive fountain. The atrium provides attractive lounge areas on three levels for hotel residents.
Restaurant
Re-opened in April 2006 after a complete refit, The Oak Restaurant Guernsey has a contemporary and stylish atmosphere. Providing a daily hot and cold breakfast buffet and traditional breakfast, this can be served in the restaurant, or can be served in the comfort of the hotel bedroom, or even outside on the terrace. In the evening the Oak restaurant offers an a la carte menu with flavours and textures from around the world. In addition a three course set menu is offered which is automatically included for clients who choose to stay on half board basis. The local Guernsey seafood boards are recommended, changing daily to reflect the day's catch.
There is a carefully selected wine list to complement the fine cuisine, and guests staying at Les Rocquettes Hotel on half board can also take advantage of the 'Dine Around' scheme. This means that guests can enjoy dinner at one of these fine Guernsey restaurants in Les Rocquettes Hotel's sister hotels: BW Hotel de Havelet and BW Moores Central Hotel, both located in St. Peter Port.
Guest can also relax and dine in the new and stylish Oak Bar which is popular with locals too. Open throughout the day it offers an excellent selection of lunches and dinners such as sweet chilli chicken skewers or a selection of cheeses available mid afternoon, as well as lighter dishes in between. The menu caters for all tastes including younger guests, and often runs "themed" food weeks and occasional live entertainment featuring local jazz musicians.
Conference Rooms
Les Rocquettes Hotel can cater for conferences, meetings and business presentations, as well as lunches, dinners, weddings or banqueting celebrations. A versatile suite called the Johnson Suite has its own entrance, bar and cloakroom facilities and is well equipped with power points. It has natural daylight as well as blackout blinds and an audio visual LCD projector, TV, OHP, and radio microphone can all be arranged. Theatre style presentations for up to 110 delegates can be catered for, in classroom style layout can accommodate 60 persons, cocktail receptions a maximum of 120 and for private dinner parties 80 persons.
Weddings
Weddings receptions can be held in the versatile Johnson Suite.
Tourist Attractions
Amongst a host of attractions, the maritime museum at Castle Cornet merits a visit as does Hauteville House, the home of Victor Hugo during his exile in Guernsey.
Self-Catering Apartments at Les Rocquettes Hotel, Guernsey
With the two self-catering apartments conveniently located in St. Peter Port Guernsey Les Rocquettes provides the freedom of a self-catering holiday in addition to the use of hotel facilities whenever you wish.
Both the self-catering apartments have a spacious lounge / diner with colour TV and direct dial telephone, plus a well-equipped kitchen complete with washer dryer. Apartment 1 - sleeps up to 6 guests and has 3 bedrooms Apartment 2 - sleeps up to 4 guests and has 2 bedrooms. Self-catering apartment guests may use the Mulberry Health Suite including the indoor pool, children's pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym as well as the garden and also enjoy meals and drinks in the popular bar and restaurant.