Île Rousse
Calm, mineral-contemporary spa resort. Low-key luxury, serious wellness credentials, and a Michelin-starred restaurant that locals actually go to. Not flashy. Not a party hotel. Serious about thalassotherapy.
Sunday night rooms are typically discounted up to 30% — the official site runs this promotion regularly
Why It Matters
Holds a Michelin star at its restaurant Les Oliviers (awarded 2026) and a Green Key sustainability label (since 2024). The thalassotherapy institute — with its 100 m² heated seawater marine circuit at 32°C — is one of the serious draws, operating year-round and accessible directly from rooms via elevator. Ranked #1 of 10 hotels in Bandol on TripAdvisor. Also nominated for the World Luxury Hotels Awards 2025.
A 67-room, 5-star thalassotherapy resort sitting right on Rènecros Bay — a sheltered arc of Mediterranean sand between the marina and the open sea. The design is contemporary and mineral: grey slate, Calade stones, pale wood, and glass balustrades that keep the sea view uninterrupted from every room terrace. The hotel sits in a region better known for its Mourvèdre wines than for luxury hotels, which means you get a genuinely peaceful Provençal town rather than the congestion of the Riviera.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Duplex Suite "Les Pieds dans l'Eau"
From EUR750 / nightThree duplex suites over 50 m², sleeping up to 4 guests. Two-level layout right at water level. These are the family-friendly flagship suites. Contemporary fit-out, with the most living space in the hotel and unobstructed bay views.
53 sqmExclusive Street-Side Room (Chambre Exclusive Côté Ville)
From EUR252 / nightThe entry-level room faces the street rather than the sea. At 26 m², it's the smallest category but still well-equipped and air-conditioned. Good value if the sea view isn't a priority — the thalasso institute and outdoor pool make up for it. All rooms have AC, flat-screen TV with Chromecast, minibar, coffee machine, safe, and en-suite bathroom.
26 sqmJunior Suite
From EUR424 / nightFour Junior Suites at 45 m² each, all with a convertible sofa and a double bed for comfortable sleeping. Private balcony with a lateral sea view. The bathroom has a full-size bathtub with access to the hotel's à la carte bath menu (treatments charged separately). Good choice for couples who want more space without splashing out on a full suite.
45 sqmPrestige Sea View Room (Chambre Prestige Vue Mer)
From EUR350 / nightLocated on floors 1–3, these rooms run 22–28 m² and come with a private balcony overlooking the sea. The balustrades are glass so you don't lose any of the panorama. Clean-lined contemporary finish. Entry sea-view category — the most popular choice for first-timers.
25 sqmPrestige Suites (Suites 102, 302, 418, 518)
From EUR600 / nightThese four suites range from 37–50 m² and include private terraces or balconies with sun loungers. Suite 302 has a panoramic 30 m² terrace dominating the full arc of Rènecros Bay. Suites 102, 302 and 418 have private double jacuzzis. Suites 418 and 518 overlook both Bandol marina and the bay. Suite No. 1 has its own private sauna and hammam, with direct access to the thalassotherapy institute.
45 sqmPrivilege Sea View Room (Chambre Privilège Vue Mer)
From EUR420 / nightSlightly larger than the Prestige at 26–33 m², with either a terrace (1st floor) or a balcony (4th–5th floors). All face Rènecros Bay. The 1st-floor terrace units give you the most outdoor space at this category. Fits 2 adults and 1 infant.
30 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Fully equipped gym with Technogym machines, weight training equipment, treadmills, elliptical bikes, and stationary cycles. Towels and water provided. Available to hotel guests.
One Michelin star (2026). Evening tasting menu by Chef Martin Féragus inspired by the Mediterranean and local terroir. Outdoor service under the pergola in July and August.
Three evenings per week in summer season, La Goélette beach restaurant hosts live music (duos, pop solos, DJ) from 8pm to 10pm. Combined with tapas and cocktails on the sand.
Les Oliviers maintains a curated cellar focused on Bandol AOC wines — the region's famed Mourvèdre-based reds and elegant rosés. The sommelier can arrange tastings and pairings.
The overflow pool is reserved for hotel guests only and overlooks the full width of Rènecros Bay. Heated April through October. No advance booking for poolside loungers; they're allocated first-come. In practice, guests should be at the pool early in high season.
Two beach areas directly on Rènecros Bay. Sun loungers are rentable (€35–50/day, reservation required). Available April through September.
The 3-day escale is the hotel's bread-and-butter wellness format: multiple daily treatments combining hydrotherapy, massages, and marine body therapies. Available with or without accommodation.
The full 6-day cure with 4 treatments per half-day. Specific programmes include: Détente Spa Essentielle, Bien-être du Dos (back wellness), Recharge Énergétique, Révélation Beauté, and Liberté Suprême. A medical certificate may be required for cures of 3 or more days.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Banquet hall with capacity for up to 48 guests for lunch or dinner. Two meeting rooms with 186 m² of total conference space.
Continental and cooked breakfast available. Breakfast available in room and at restaurant. Price: €34/person.
Babysitting available on request (surcharge). Baby kit (bath, bottle warmer, changing mat) available on prior request. Baby cots available. High chairs at restaurant.
Secured outdoor parking with valet service at €25/night. Secured underground garage with valet at €40/night.
Overflow pool facing Rènecros Bay. Heated April–October. Reserved for hotel guests. No lounger reservation system — first come, first served.
100 m² marine circuit inside the thalasso institute. Heated to 32°C year-round. Includes swan-neck fountains, hydromassage jets, whirlpool baths, and jacuzzi. Costs extra beyond the room rate.
Finnish sauna and traditional hammam inside the thalasso institute. Free access for all hotel guests. Daily aromatherapy programme by Camylle.
France's premier sustainability label for tourist accommodation and restaurants, awarded since 2024. The property's outdoor pool is not heated in January–March as part of the energy sobriety plan.
Paid airport shuttle available. Toulon-Hyères from €90; Marseille Provence from €160. Free shuttle from Bandol train station on request.
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