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The best places to stay in the Channel Islands
Published 20th July 2026
A sunny archipelago nearer France than England, with beaches that rival the Caribbean.
Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm and a scattering of uninhabited islets make up the Channel Islands.
Step off the ferry or plane and you'll feel like you've travelled back into a gentler age. Cars are scarce - or even banned - and the pace of life is slow.
Here's our pick of some of the best places to stay in the Channel Islands - from unique historic towers and cottages to luxury boutique hotels.
Coolstays on Alderney
The Blonde Hedgehog
St Anne - Alderney
2 per room
Stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Alderney offering beautiful rooms, island-inspired dining and laid-back coastal charm.
Coolstays on Jersey
Archirondel
St Martin
2 +2
Built on a rocky outcrop on the north coast of Jersey in 1792, Archirondel Tower has been recently refurbished into a truly unique holiday home.
Radio Tower
La Corbière
6
Enjoy one of the best views in Britain in this unique holiday home built from a converted WW2 building
La Crete Fort
St John
5
Located on a headland on Jersey’s rugged north coast, this comfy 16th Century fort is a truly unique holiday home.
Stable Apartment at Hamptonne
St Lawrence
4
Cosy apartment in the picturesque Jersey countryside offering a romantic break for two or an escape for small families or groups of friends.
Kempt Tower
St Ouen
12
Extraordinary converted defence tower in Jersey National Park, built with local granite and sleeping up to 12 guests.
Elizabeth Castle
St Helier
6
Quaint, comfy apartment at Elizabeth Castle, a beautiful location at sea off the coast of Jersey.
Cider Barn Apartment at Hamptonne
St Lawrence
6
Idyllic family holiday apartment on a 15th century farmstead in some picturesque Jersey countryside.
Barge Aground
St Ouen
6
Stay right by the beach in Jersey’s stunning St Ouen bay at Barge Aground - a truly unique and historical holiday escape.
Fort Leicester
Trinity
8
This fantastic holiday home sits in a magnificent 19th century fort in Jersey.
Coolstays on Guernsey
Fermain Tower
St. Peter Port
2
An imaginatively renovated 18th Century watchtower that looks out over picture-perfect Fermain Bay, on the beautiful island of Guernsey.