Live a life of island luxury at a top Jersey hotel in Saint Helier

With its own Michelin-starred, 5 AA rosette restaurant, roof bar, spa and indoor and outdoor pools, the 5-star Club Hotel & Spa has all the ingredients for a wonder-filled trip to Jersey. After a day browsing the boutiques surrounding Saint Helier’s Central Market, stroll the 5 or so minutes back to your room, which is decorated in warm, plush browns, with linen by luxury Italian brand Frette. Freshen up for dinner in a granite shower with Elemis lotions enhancing the opulence of your stay.

At Bohemia restaurant, you’ll find chocolate-brown leather chairs, gilded wallpaper and a chandelier constructed from wine glasses that appear to be half-full. This luxe decor lends a sense of the dramatic absolutely in keeping with the flavours at this bastion of fine-dining. Choose from the classic dinner menu, with items such as slow-cooked bantam egg with celery, celeriac, ham and truffle, or opt for the mystery dining experience, which comprises six courses.

In the Club Spa, you’ll find an outdoor heated swimming pool where you can do a length or two, before heading indoors to the thermal suite with its salt cabin. There’s also a herbal steam room, mud treatment room, experience shower and relaxation area. Lie back as expert hands perform a treatment such as a CARITA Cinetic restorative and firming skin peel in one of three single treatment rooms, or in the double if you’re sharing the experience with a loved one

Saint Helier’s harbour – just a 14 minute stroll from the Royal Yacht – is a wonderful spot for a sunny day out. Relax with a novel in the waterfront gardens, then sip on a reviving cup of loose-leaf Duchess Earl Grey tea at a traditional British tea house prior to delving into Jersey’s seafaring past at the Maritime Museum. When you’re ready for some creature comforts, head back to this sophisticated nautical-themed hotel.

Peaceful rooms are decorated in a contemporary style, with cool blues and wooden accents. With the hotel’s turndown service, your bed will be all ready for you to slip into when you’re sleepy. Book into the penthouse suite for a romantic weekend with a loved one – sip chilled champagne on arrival amid fresh flowers, and then relax on your own terrace with its lounging pods. You may require another bottle of fizz for the spacious Jacuzzi that’s also located there.

At breakfast time, head to Sirocco’s serene, ocean-inspired dining room, then watch as chefs in crisp whites prepare eggs precisely to your preference. As you dine, absorb serene views over the glittering marina as you plan the day ahead. Later, head to Spa Sirène where a programme of facials, body treatments, massages and nail treatments awaits. Flit between the heated vitality pool, Swedish sauna, aromatherapy steam room, salt inhalation room and experience showers for the full programme.

A mile or so out of town, in leafy Saint Saviour, stands this AA Five Red Star hotel, a rural retreat set in 18 acres of land. As you approach the restored manor house, you’ll wind around a circular courtyard with a central grassy lawn. The trickling fountain in front of Longueville Manor’s arched entrance draws you in and adds to the feeling of complete serenity.

The woods are certainly calling here, so take a restorative walk through the hotel grounds, taking a moment to admire the ornamental lake and the fully restored Victorian kitchen garden. Or, opt for a couple of hours’ pampering in the Cottage Garden spa, which includes a secluded garden, outdoor pool and hot tub, along with a treatment programme including de Mamiel facials and Manomara massages. At pre-dinner drinks, awaken the wine connoisseur within by ordering a glass of something from the hotel’s 4,000-strong wine cellar, which is also a museum you can tour. (The hotel prides itself on its Burgundy and Bordeaux region wines). Then, order a treat like Longueville’s seafood platter and feast on lobster, crab, home-smoked salmon and local shellfish in the 15th-century Oak Room restaurant.

Rooms here are cosy and dressed in a traditional style, with ornate mirrors, one-off writing tables and framed artwork on the walls. As you’re relaxing before bed, light a sweet-scented candle and sink into an armchair with plump cushions. To cleanse your palate after dinner, you can snack on the complimentary fresh fruit.

This 5-star haven has held its prominent position on the Esplanade since 1890. With an impressive pillared entrance hall that features a sweeping dark-wood staircase, Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa retains much of its original glory while providing all the benefits of a modern luxury hotel.

Gaze out of the window in an elegant bedroom, decorated in greens, pinks, blues or red for a boutique feel. If the view over to the 16th-century Elizabeth Castle piques your interest, head over the road and take the Castle Ferry across to visit this Tudor-age relic standing tall on its tidal islet. Ferries are every 30 minutes but at low tide, you can also walk the rocky half mile or so across the causeway to explore the island and exhibitions detailing its past.

The hotel’s Grand Jersey spa combines an indoor heated pool, sauna and steam room. In the sauna, choose your preferred heat intensity from three levels of wooden benches, then, in the treatment rooms, lie back as you’re massaged, rubbed and pampered with Elemis products. Once refreshed and rejuvenated, relax on a velvety sofa in the Champagne Lounge with its vibrantly hued cushions, floral carpet and upholstery and admire the high-panelled ceiling and gleaming chandelier. While away an hour or two with a glass of fizz or light snack. You can also order traditional afternoon tea, and satisfy a sweet tooth with treats such as home-made fruit scones smothered in Jersey clotted cream.

After a morning lounging on the sandy beaches of Saint Helier and paddling in rock pools, a leisurely stroll along the waterfront promenade takes you back to the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel. This cleaned-lined, modern building gleams in the sunshine thanks to its many, light-infusing windows. Inside the hotel, you can take in views out over Elizabeth Castle and the south of the island. If later, a spot of afternoon shopping is on the agenda, the town centre is just a 5 minute walk away. There you’ll find boutiques selling hand-crafted art and accessories as well as traditional department stores with a sense of grandeur.

Rooms here are elegantly decorated in cool greys and come complete with handy touches like professional hairdryers, magnifying mirrors and steam irons – many also include a turndown service. If you’re staying to celebrate a special occasion, reserve a panoramic suite that includes separate living areas, sofa beds and floor-to-ceiling views over Elizabeth Marina and St Aubin’s Bay.

When dinner beckons, head down to the Waterfront Restaurant – here, a club-like atmosphere with different seating options like banquettes and padded dining chairs creates a comfortable, low-key feel. Decor and hues are inspired by the nearby marina. Dine on dishes such as Jersey mussels and oysters, accompanied by triple-cooked chips with truffle oil and shaved Parmesan. Complemented your meal with a crisp white wine from a bio-dynamic vineyard across the sea in France. A sugary treat to finish is hard to resist – go for something like a citrus-layered cake with berries with an after-dinner espresso.

A resplendent white facade is the first thing that’ll catch your eye as you approach this family-run hotel that dates from 1916. The long balconies and elegant dormer roofs of Ommaroo Hotel conjure up a feeling of seaside holiday indulgence as you breathe in the salty air.

This conveniently located hotel, just a 10 minute walk from Saint Helier’s central zone and opposite the town’s beach and 19th-century lido, features light interiors and country garden-style furnishings. Explore the building and grounds to discover an outdoor heated pool and landscaped enclosed garden filled with horse chestnut trees and cheerful hydrangeas. For dinner, head to Palmer’s Restaurant, where the clean, white interior with crisp cotton tablecloths and elegantly folded napkins mirrors that of the front of the building. On the menu, pick from sophisticated dishes such as moules à la crème, salade niçoise and lamb shank with thyme.

Head up to your room to find crisp, white bed linen all ready to sink into, cool grey soft furnishings with bird prints and stainless steel desk lamps for reading – or consulting your guidebook for the next adventure. Coastal-themed images adorn the walls, adding to the holiday atmosphere. Look out for special features like bay windows and rocking chairs as well as interconnecting rooms for families or bigger groups. Dogs are also welcome, so you won’t need to leave anybody at home.

It may well be the upmarket Indian restaurant that draws you to the cosmopolitan Hotel de France on Saint Helier’s tranquil periphery. Dishes such as truffle-infused tandoori poussin served with cumin-tossed jersey royals and chat massala make up the tantalising menu at Saffrons. Or maybe it’s the captivating French chateau-style facade that’ll lure you in, with its symmetrical staircase bordered with intricate blue fencing – a hint of the tasteful tranquillity that awaits inside.

The Ayush Wellness Spa is a peace-filled sanctuary constructed in stone and wood to mirror the varied textures of nature. Glass walkways create a sense of space. Facilities here include an infinity pool, a hydrotherapy pool with Jacuzzi, a yoga studio and a library. To improve circulation and wellbeing, work up a sweat in the sauna or steam room then bring your temperature right down in the cold plunge pool. On offer is an extensive portfolio of Ayurvedic therapies and spa treatments. Try the navarkizi, a four-hand full body massage where two therapists apply pressure using warm muslin parcels filled with rice, milk and herbs.

Rooms are individually styled to reflect the hotel’s original French country-house character, with warm wood touches, lamps that cast a soft glow, and richly textured fabrics. Alternatively, choose a Spa room which continues the facility’s nature theme with decor in restful stone and wood. Thoughtful room touches include fluffy bathrobes and Eco Boutique toiletries in the en suite.

The Pomme d’Or Hotel overlooks Liberation Square, a focal point on the island and significant in its history – it was named in 1995 to mark 50 years of Jersey’s liberation and today holds a commemorative sculpture and fountain. Step inside the hotel to find beautifully decorated rooms that blend contemporary artwork, bright colours and light wood for a welcoming ambience. Plush quilts in vibrant hues feel indulgent, quadruple glazing protects your space from the bustle of town and toiletries by the White Company are provided for an indulgent bathtime. For an extra-special occasion, book the elegant top-floor Victor Hugo suite, which includes unobstructed views over the square, a walk-in shower and a white duck-down duvet.

When morning comes, head down to the Harbour Room, a light, airy restaurant with panoramic windows and views over the square and harbour. On the menu may be a continental breakfast of items like cereals with grapefruit segments or green figs and a smoked-fish platter, or, a full English and grilled kippers followed by fresh croissants and pastries.

Later, perhaps after spending a couple of hours admiring motor-racing nostalgia at the Mansell Collection, a 5 minute taxi ride away, head to the hotel’s Café Bar. Order a tempting bite like a truffle chicken open sandwich and follow it up with a traditional beer in the Wharf Bar. Before dinner, take a quiet stroll and have a closer look at the fountain in the square, with its 12 jets representing the island’s 12 parishes.