Novotel Saint Quentin en Yvelines

Novotel Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is a very easy hotel to settle into for a golf break, largely thanks to its location beside Le Golf National.

Instead of staying in central Paris and travelling out for each round, guests can base themselves next to one of the best-known golf venues in France.

It has a relaxed, modern feel and suits golfers who want the trip to feel simple from the start.

The course is close, the hotel has the facilities you need after a round, and Versailles is near enough for a change of scene, a good dinner or a bit of sightseeing away from the fairways.

Accommodation

The hotel has 131 modern rooms, with a clean, comfortable style that works well for a short golf break near Paris.

Some rooms look towards Le Golf National, which adds to the sense that this is very much a golf-focused stay.

It is a good fit for couples, small groups and golfers who want a practical base close to the course.

The rooms are not trying to be grand or overly formal, but they are comfortable, reliable and well-suited to a few nights beside one of France’s most famous golf venues.

Restaurants & Bars

There is a restaurant and bar on site, which is always useful after a round at Le Golf National.

Guests can keep things easy with dinner or drinks at the hotel, rather than heading back into Paris after a full day on the course.

The hotel also has terrace space, giving it a more relaxed leisure feel than a standard city hotel.

Versailles is close enough for evenings out too, so guests can mix simple hotel dining with restaurants in town during their stay.

Leisure Facilities

Novotel Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines has a good range of facilities for a golf break, including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa/wellness facilities. These are handy extras after golf, especially for guests who want to unwind without going far.

There are also tennis courts and outdoor areas, so the hotel has enough going on for a comfortable short break.

It is not a grand resort-style hotel, but it works very well for golfers who want convenience, space and a few useful facilities around them.

Nearby Golf

This is the main reason to stay here. Le Golf National is beside the hotel, making Novotel Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines one of the easiest bases for playing this famous Paris golf venue.

The headline course is the Albatros Course, a championship layout with a big-event feel. It has hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup, the men’s and women’s golf competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and multiple editions of the Open de France. With water hazards, stadium-style shaping and a dramatic finishing stretch, it gives golfers the chance to play somewhere with real tournament history.

The Aigle Course is also at Le Golf National and offers a more forgiving round at the same venue. It pairs well with Albatros, giving guests the option to play the headline course one day and enjoy a slightly more relaxed round the next.

Nearby Attractions

The Palace of Versailles is around 10km from the hotel, so it is easy to add a cultural day or evening to the trip. Guests can visit the palace, gardens and Hall of Mirrors, or head into Versailles for restaurants, cafés and a more historic town-centre atmosphere.

Paris is also within reach, with the hotel around 30km from the capital. That gives the stay a nice balance: golf is the main focus, but guests can still add sightseeing, shopping, museums or dinner in Paris if they want more than just time on the course.

Getting There

Novotel Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is well placed for guests arriving by air or rail. Paris Orly is around 30 minutes away by road, while Paris Charles de Gaulle is around 50 minutes away, depending on traffic.

For UK guests, travelling by Eurostar into Paris Gare du Nord is also a practical option. From there, guests can continue across Paris by train towards Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines or take a private transfer directly to the hotel. Once at the hotel, the big advantage is simple: Le Golf National is right next door.

Best Time to Visit

The best time for a Paris golf holiday at Novotel Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is generally April to October, when the weather is better for golf and sightseeing.

May, June, September and early October are especially good months, with comfortable temperatures and strong playing conditions.

July and August can also work well, particularly for guests who want warmer weather and use of the outdoor pool, although Paris and Versailles are usually busier during the main summer holiday period.