Amy Adejokun
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This hotel, on the outskirts of Ajaccio, basically lacks style. Its only advantage is the public beach a few meters away from the first bedrooms. The hospitality is rather cold.
The Stella di Mare is 10 minutes away from Ajaccio centre, on the Sanguinaires road. It is not far from the Eden Roc, Dolce Vita and Paladien Les Calanques hotels. Built between the road and the sea, all the buildings face the horizon. A splendid view of the Gulf of Ajaccio Down below, a small beach for making the most of the limpid Mediterranean sea.
The 65 bedrooms are on two levels. They all face the sea but some of them have the view blocked by a building. The most popular rooms are the ones that are the closest to the Mediterranean. Some have a concrete terrace with direct access to the sea.
Standard rooms are quite big, bathroom with bathtub or shower, a satellite TV and direct telephone. No individual air conditioning, or even a fan. White walls, tiled floor, formica furniture. They are simply decorated and clean.
Built in 1965, the Stella di Mare is starting to age. As most of the hotels in this region, its buildings are in concrete. No place for any charm. No greenery, no decorating that could improve its cold appearance. The reception and shared areas are decorated in a style that is rather neglected ! However, after all, we might like this very relaxed atmosphere.
For tight budgets it's a good idea. Meals aren't expensive. The restaurant is the size of a large refectory with no particular appeal except for the splendid view overlooking the sea and the swimming pool.
A small sandy beach reaches the foot of the hotel. . The waters are clear. The seabeds of this coast are said to be splendid. It's a public beach, barely fitted out by the hotel.
The Stella di Mare is an unpretentious family hotel. Relaxed atmosphere and casual welcome. Not advised for people who like their comfort. People with low budgets are not even concerned. Only advantage: its beach, one of the largest on this coast.
The hotel is open from April to the end of October.
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Anonyme.
Hôtel superbement bien situé. Piscine très agréable. La mer est très accessible. Chambre très confortable. A recommander.
Piscine et mer. Hôtel bien insonorisé. Personnel efficace et à l' écoute des clients. On se sent un peu chez soi. Petit déjeuner avec vue c'est super.
Pour aller en hyper centre il faut une voiture. Le restaurant n' est pas à la hauteur de nos attentes.
Anonyme.
Chambre au calme (on n'entend pas les voisins), climatisée, télé. Les chambres, salle de bain, wc sont nettoyés & les serviettes changées tous les jours. La vue depuis la terrasse du restaurant est magnifique. Petit déj copieux. Nous avions choisi une formule avec le diner compris et sincèrement nous n'étions pas déçu. Prix raisonnable, de qualité, sur place, cadre idyllique. Très pratique la plage privée mais j'avoue un peu petite. Nous avons toujours eu un coin à nous. Voiture indispensable.
La plage à deux pas avec à disposition des parasols gratuits. Le restaurant sur place. Petit déjeuner servi plus tôt en cas de sortie. Arrêt de bus devant l'hôtel (1?/pers)
Peu de place de parking à l'hôtel. Piscine petite. Absence de parasol lors du petit déjeuner. Plusieurs personnes nous ont dit que le bruit de la mer était gênant. De plus la sieste est quasi impossible puisqu'on entend les gens présents sur la plage
Anonyme.
+ Bien situé proche mer. + Propre et relativement calme. + Situé à l'angle d'une rue avec plein de petits restaurants sympa et animés. - L'hôtel n'a pas de parking et il est difficile de trouver une place... +/- : le petit déjeuner n'est pas dans l'hotel et il faut la rue mais est copieux
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- L'hôtel n'a pas de parking et il est difficile de trouver une place... +/- : le petit déjeuner n'est pas dans l'hotel et il faut la rue mais est copieux
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