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Reviews of Hostellerie La Farandole

4 out of 5
Hostellerie La Farandole
140 , Chemin de la Plage, Sanary-sur-Mer, VAR

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 296 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 296 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 296 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 296 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 296 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Few Americans but nice hotel
Nice place, great views, mostly great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guylyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Laila MORIN on 24 Sept 2021
Merci beaucoup

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Wonderful hotel in a wonderful part of the world. The only issue we encountered was that the WiFi didn’t work the first night. Other than that everything was perfect, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very average 4 star hotel, albeit great pool
Our stay, and overall review, is very mixed. Pros: Exceptionally kind staff, lovely pool area, a room with a generous terrace and spacious bathroom, welcome underground parking in the hot summer months. Cons: The finishings of the property are more indicative of a three star, rather than a four star, hotel (issues with the air conditioner, WiFi, phone, etc). Small and minimalist rooms (cheap decor, lacking charm). The beach is public (and very crowded) which one would not ascertain from the misleading photos on the website. If this hotel was not situated directly on the beach, in this region, it is doubtful one could charge these rates, as well as rate it as a four star property. Limited vegetarian options on the menu and not enough staff serving the pool area (lengthy delays). Towel tokens for the pool, which is uncommon for a ‘luxury’ property. Our standards and expectations for a four star hotel are higher, while noting this does differ across countries. Overall, the hotel meets basic needs, but does not stand out or impress in terms of infrastructure or amenities, with the exception of the staff who were kind, and doing their very best.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Timmo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very nice rooms, service on certain instances could be better considering the price point.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel steps from the sea.
This hotel exceeded all of our expectations. With its picturesque location right on the sea to its warm friendly staff it really made our winter stay special. We changed rooms to a suite mid stay, (which was spectacular) and the front desk moved our luggage for us even going as far as to arrange some flowers I had previously bought into a vase in the room. Great staff and lovely hotel will absolutely have us coming back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riviera 2019
It was the best location and the hotel was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upscale, comfy, room with a view is good value.
A little out of the way, but it was a beautiful, private setting on a small beach on the coast. Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were comfortable and quiet. A great value for the money paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, really nice decor, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Loic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice but you have to pay for every extra
The suite was amazing and very quiet. I have paid quite a lot for it and I think it was worth it. Nevertheless, despite a high price, you have to pay for everything else: breakfast (18 euros/person, SPA, cotails are very expensive...) I have been to a similar hotel where everything was included for a similar price. In that case, it seems that I was travelling for a low-cost airline
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Too expansive for the cheap service
Wifi didn’t work, the man at the reception desk the last day was awfully unpleasant (Adrian) and I was charged with a vodka I didn’t take in the mini bar. Won’t come back there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel itself is a lovely building and rooms are really nice and modern. The staff seriously need some training though. It felt like they had just opened and we not ready for it. Breakfast is a shambles. Was told it was included on arrival and it finished at 10.30. We went at 10.15 and there was nothing but a muffin and some scraps of cold scrambled eggs left. Then on check out they tried to charge us £18 each for this. Overall though, i enjoyed the room and would consider going back, just wouldn’t take breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We fou d the staff excellent - very helpful and friendly and helpful. The food and service at the restaurant were perfect. The swimming pool was well designed and a pleasure to use.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced, staff, maintenance to improve to be 4*
Rude reception ‘manager’ the trainee was efficient and helpful. Speaking English is not an option for this 4 star! Restaurant and food fine, sauna nice. Our 2 Junior suites (we had to move) were nice, spacious, clean with a beautiful sea view. Not easy to find and to park but someone is here to help you with the car. Hotel a bit too remote. Nice but small pool. Heating and hairdryer not working, nothing has been fixed, the rains hower was hanging out from the wall. It would be wise that they check and fix everything during the winter period to be ready for the season., especially in mid May. Overpriced (350 usd per night) and you expect much more from a 4 star.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent... but bring a car/be ready to walk
Very nice hot, great facilities and kind staff. Travelled in September and was nearly empty so hadn't lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Patrick - Head receptionist on 8 Jul 2018
Dear Christine, Thanks for your rate. Hope to welcome you next time. Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Simon, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. The views across the bay are stunning. Not a cheap hotel though but great for exploring Bandol and Sanary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Patrick - Head receptionist on 8 Jul 2018
Dear Simon, You are right: the views across the bay are definitely stunning. See you at Hostellerie la Farandole and many thanks for coming.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is nice and clean. The service is great. The restaurant is expensive. Breakfast is a bit poor. They charge extra for each item which in other hotel is free, just like a fried egg. There is no gym, and entering the SPA is for extra cost
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from Patrick - head receptionist on 9 Jun 2018
Thank you for sharing this feedback, Cleaness and service are really important for us and we are really glad that you noticed it. We do not charge extra for each item. A lot of things as the pancake, bacon and omelette are included. We do not have gym but a really nice SPA that offers a nice water trail with steam bathn sauna, sensorial shower, cold pool and vortex one at only € 20 for the hotel guests instead of € 35. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Kindest regards,

10/10 Excellent

Pierina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business ans Relax...both work
Excellent service and ambiance! Restaurant could improve but Staff were very nice. Overall an excellent experience and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

abdel, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to relax friendly staff and great food at restaurant la gorguette
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Davide (The Reception Team) on 5 Dec 2017
Dear Guest, we thank you very much for your thought. Indeed, we take care of the most little detail in each of our services, in order to make our customers happy and satisfied during their stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in our establishment. Best Regards

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The restaurant had terrible service and mediocre food both days. Great view though.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heavenly
Even better than their lovely photos and great staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Dear Cass, Thank you very much indeed for your feedback. We do hope to welcome you next time. Kindest regards, Patrick Head receptionnist

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
My stay here was exceptional! The hotel has everything you could want, plus a spa and a great restaurant. The entire staff was friendly and professional. The view was phenomenal and had access to a nice little beach. I stayed in the junior suite, so I cannot speak to the other rooms, but it was spacious and comfortable.
Response from General Manager on 23 Nov 2016
Bonjour! Thank you very much indeed for your feedback. Ours Junior Suites are about 40m². We do hope to welcome you next time. Kindest regards, Patrick Reception

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property, close to the beach and restaurant
Excellent, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I wish it could have been extended!

10/10 Excellent

David, Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic, comfortable, elegant: a Bandol Bay find
Gorgeous, elegant architecture, a perfect view across Bandol Bay, outstanding service, a terrace bar with wonderful local wines, a private hot tub that could be reserved...absolutely our best hotel experience during our trip to France.

10/10 Excellent

Julien, Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for couple
Very pleasant to have the sea close to the hotel

10/10 Excellent

Kenny, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning hotel close to Bandol
The hotel has an amazing panoramic view of Bandol bay. It has direct access to a small beach and a rooftop Jacuzzi. Breakfast was excellent and the room was very spacious and comfortable. I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Miami.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to relax
The hotel is beautiful, few rooms, good service, good restaurant. The only problem I had was that the shower floor was with mold, so I complained at the reception and they took care of it, leaving it very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
Great place to stay outside of Bandol. Close enough to visit the towns around but quiet and secluded. Great staff, terrace by the pool, great views.

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointed in Bandol
The hotel itself was fine, and the room was fine, but the service was terrible. From the front desk staff to the restaurant, all very poor. It felt like they were trying to be a very fancy hotel, and charged accordingly, but didn't have the staff and training to do so properly. Also, the beach is not great, fairly small and filled with locals on the weekend. There were many much nicer beach and shoreline locations that would have made it far more enjoyable. Very good air conditioning though, and a very nice pool area.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Outstanding hotel, nice beach, beautiful pool. It's a bit further from city center but can be reached in 30 minutes by foot. Has free parking and city center seemed to have plenty of parking stall (metered) if you have a rental car.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is absolutely beautiful!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
We only booked one night and stayed for two because it was so great! Highly recommend.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as good as it should be
Very expensive dinner which wasn't very good. For one of us they served a different vegetable from what was ordered without an explanation until challenged . Quality of one of the two main courses was poor. We had a much better meal in Sanary the next night for half the price.

8/10 Good

Lolo, Wokingham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great setting
Only critisism is the price of food. Breakfast at 28 Euros is just a complete rip off.

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accueil simple et pro Tres bel hotel Vue splendide
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sejour MAGIQUE ! Situation géographique parfaite. Le Paradis !! On en prend plein les yeux, difficile d'en repartir
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024