Hostellerie la Farandole

Hôtel très agréable que je fréquente depuis 5 ans

We stayed at La Farandole 3 nights. Our choice was driven by the location and the fact the hotel is a 4* We had previously read various reviews posted by customers, which were mixed. Some good, some not. La Farandole wants to be a luxury hotel but it does not make the mark. Lots of things are not quite right. I guess it depends on what you are used to but if you are accustomed to real luxury hotels, you’ll find this one is not. - Breakfast is very average and the hot charges for extras, like a boiled egg. - The hotel charges you for anything extra, including bottled water in the room, except for one single small bottle for two for three days! - SPA is 35€ per person for 2 hours - Dinner is overpriced and of average quality - No commun space, lounge or bar for chilling - The telephone in the room was not working nor did the lock on the room door. - Parking outside is limited. The hotel underground carpark is 15€ ights. - There was an offer when we booked. Breakfast was included in the price of the room. Great. I wanted their top room. Much more expensive than all other rooms. Breakfast was not included in the price of this room !?! Why, why!? I downgraded to a simpler room. - Etc, etc We had a pleasant enough stay but with irritating and frustrating experiences. We have stayed in many great hotels all over the world where they understand and know how to delight their customers, often with small and simple things, and make them come back. It would be so easy for La Farandole to fix most issues and delight their customers. I don’t think they get it. Maybe this might help.

Perfect get away Perfect get away place for couple!!! Room was spacious and the sea view was gourgeous. Only downside was the expensive breakfast.

The site is great. Fantastic view from the suite on the sea. With Jacuzzi on the top roof. The beach La Gorguette is also very good, clean water and not too busy. Restaurant panoramic is ok, nothing ex optional. Only point to be improved is service from people working in Hostellerie, they are smart and friendly and try to do their best but I think they are not enough to cover all requests. So you have to wait for beach restaurant or bar service, but it's ok as they always come with a smile. So I suggest this place.

Great location, great rooms, great beach, great service! We will stay there again for sure. The restaurant and food is also excellent. Also, the nearby areas are great to explore. The views are very good. I don't think there is another hotel nearby that compares.

Location: Nice, directly on the public Beach but not much around in walking distance, Bandol is around 10 min drive Hotel: not in best shape anymore, there are many places where you see and feel missing maintenance. Language is an issue, even on the front desk, calling restaurant e.g. is useless Rooms: we had a stay in the attached Villa, nice as you have some privacy with a separate pool for the 5 rooms, but it open to other guests too. We had just in front of our room over the days groups of people who definitely didn’t stay in villa but occupied the chairs and place, not nice at all. Roof top restaurant: A Desaster, poor Service driven by the lady in charge when we had our dinner. Ambiance is like in a football stadium at night with flushing light, food on average level but everything over priced compared to what you get. To make it clear, if you charge prices in the Range of 5* Hotels, you have to deliver, this is here not the case, therefore just 3 points out of 5.