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From quirky B&Bs and yurts to to country manors and luxury spa hotels, Jersey caters for all tastes.

To rejuvenate Jersey’s image several of the top hotels have undergone multi-million-pound revamps, and a quarter of the hotel guest rooms are now within the 4- and 5-star range. This is all good news if your pockets are well-lined; finding cheap accommodation in Jersey is not so easy.

The self-catering scene in Jersey has been looking up in recent years with more seaside accommodation to rent and, for the adventurous, the opportunity to stay in historic monuments and follies which have been restored by Jersey Heritage (www.jerseyheritage.org/stay/heritage-lets). These range from “stone hut” accommodation in 19th-century seafront fortresses or towers to a stylish 1930s boat-shaped folly on the beach and a panoramic German Occupation observation tower.

You’ll be spoilt for choice by the many fine dining opportunities on offer.

The Jersey Club

To find the best deals book online, either through Visit Jersey or specialist operators, or choose your hotel and book direct through them. It’s worth comparing costs – sometimes a package through the hotel can work out to be the cheapest option. Typical special offers are three nights for the price of two or free car hire for stays of at least three nights. Off-season room rates can fall dramatically, and there are some great deals at some of the hotels that remain open in winter.

For rooms in July and August book well ahead. Supplements are nearly always charged for sea-view rooms. Check the cost – it’s often worth a little extra per night for the fabulous view you could wake up to.

St Helier isn’t the most attractive centre on Jersey, and budget accommodation is limited; but it does have the best sightseeing and shopping, and buses from here will take you all over the island.

Many holidaymakers prefer to stay in smaller centres such as the picturesque ports of St Aubin or Gorey, or on the beautiful beach of St Brelade’s. All three have an excellent choice of restaurants and good bus links.

Hotels price guide

The price bands below are a guideline for the cost of a standard en suite double room and breakfast, for two people in high season (July–Aug).

£ = under £110

££ = £110–220

£££ = over £220

Luxurious bedroom at The Club Hotel & Spa.

The Club Hotel & Spa

Luxury boutique hotel, with 38 rooms and eight suites. Chic decor, a swish spa and outdoor swimming pool, and the highest rated restaurant on the island, the Michelin-starred Bohemia. £££

Swish and glamorous 5-star hotel where you can sip vintage bubbles in the Champagne Lounge, dine in the seductive Tassili restaurant and wind down or work out in the stylish Elemis spa and pool. £££

Good value 3-star set near the waterfront, with restaurant and indoor pool. ££

Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of town, the Monterey offers comfortable modern accommodation and excellent leisure facilities. Main features include indoor and outdoor pools, spa pool, steam room and mini-gym. ££

One of Jersey’s oldest hotels; built in the 1930s, now a stylish modern hotel. Café Zephyr is a favourite of fashionistas, Sirocco offers fine dining, the P.O.S.H. Bar is the place for bubbles, the Drift for live music and cool ambience. Luxury spa, gym and indoor pool. ££

Charming, relaxed self-catering guesthouse across the road from the harbour. Snacks are served on the garden terrace, and there are plenty of options for dining out nearby. ££

This is a peaceful retreat, surrounded by 10 acres (4 hectares) of park and gardens, halfway between St Helier and St Aubin. Traditional decor, discreet service and very reasonable prices for HB. £

Award-winning B&B with fine bay views from picture windows, luxury beds and excellent breakfasts. Non-smoking and adults-only. Plenty of restaurants close by. ££

Watch the sunset at the Atlantic Hotel in St Brelade’s.

Leonardo

One of Jersey’s most alluring hotels, with magnificent views over St Ouen’s Bay and adjoining La Moye championship golf course. Gourmet cuisine is served in a lovely, light sea-view restaurant. Indoor and outdoor pools, health and leisure centre, all-weather tennis court. £££

Contemporary and well-equipped self-catering resort comprising Les Ormes leisure village near St Brelade’s Bay and Les Ormes de la Mer coastal cottages, overlooking St Ouen’s Bay. Accommodation comes with well-equipped kitchens and king-size beds. Les Ormes has a host of activities, including an indoor (and seasonal outdoor) pool, gym, indoor tennis, nine-hole golf course and fun zone; Les Ormes de la Mer has great surf and stunning sunsets (and the use of Les Ormes facilities). Min 1 week. ££

This luxurious and civilised beach hotel has a cool contemporary decor. Over half the 106 bedrooms have balconies overlooking the sea. There’s a choice of restaurants, with alfresco dining in summer, plus a health club and spa with heated indoor pool. £££

Comfortable, relaxing hotel set in immaculate 7-acre (3-hectare) gardens and overlooking the best family beach on the island. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gym, health club and 20-metre swimming pool. £££

Traditional country house in a secluded spot near the sea at the foot of Rozel Valley. There are 14 luxury, individually-styled rooms, some with en suite spa bath and four-poster beds. The restaurant is noted for fine cuisine, and especially seafood. £££

For something completely different experience the luxury camp at Jersey Zoo. Wake to the sound of lemurs or the sight of gibbons or red squirrels in the trees by your tent. Accommodation is comfy yurts with carpets, proper beds, wood-burning stoves and private bathrooms in separate tents. Cooking equipment is supplied and the zoo has two cafés. Guests have free access to the park and there are additional teepees for children if required. Minimum stay is normally three nights; seasonal. ££–£££

This is an ideal base for walkers, just 20 yards/metres from the spectacular north coast footpath. Bouley’s pebble beach, with its clear waters, is down the road. Self-catering, individually styled en suite rooms as well as two- and three-bed apartments and a suite, garden with heated pool and friendly atmosphere. Bus to St Helier. £

Jersey’s first hotel designed specifically for guests with disabilities, offering HB, a range of rooms, ramped pool and peaceful grounds. Pickup by accessible minibus from airport or harbour included. £££

Fine dining at the Grand Jersey’s Tassili restaurant.

Hand Picked; Hotels

Bask in the sunshine on the terrace of L’Horizon Hotel & Spa.

Hand Picked; Hotels

Renovated guesthouse and restaurant on this secluded bay on the island’s northwest coast. Bus to St Helier. ££

Near Grouville beach, the Beausite is a 72-room modern conversion centred on a seventeenth-century granite farm building and is very close to the Royal Jersey Golf Club. Child-friendly, with play area, games room and infants’ pool as well as main pool. Self-catering apartments are also available. ££

The highest-rated hotel on the island, this elegant manor house is set in 15 acres (6 hectares) of gardens. The fourteenth-century building has been beautifully restored and is a member of the Relais & Châteaux group. The hotel is renowned for Jersey cuisine and has a heated outdoor pool and tennis court, as well as offering luxury yacht charter. £££

Visit Jersey (www.jersey.com) has a free online booking service, whether for hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, camping or hostels.

Macole’s (www.macoles.com) offers a good choice of apartments and other self-catering accommodation.