The Accommodation

The property was converted into the Hostellerie de la Grande Bleue in 1920 and, subsequent to its purchase by the Pieri family in 2006, the hotel was further transformed into its current form.

The superbly appointed hotel now has 27 air conditioned double and twin rooms with 4 room types:  Chambre d’Hôtes with views of the rear garden, Superieure with sea view and small terrace, Privilège with sea view and a large terrace and Junior Suite with sea view, large terrace and seating area. Some room types can interconnect and additional beds can be provided in the Junior Suites on request.

All the rooms are light and airy, well decorated and have satellite TV, WiFi, safe, minibar, telephone, balcony or terrace (except Chambres d’Hôtes rooms), en suite bath or shower room, hairdryer and iPhone docking station (Privilège & Junior suites only).

The Restaurants & Bar

The hotel serves a gourmet breakfast on the terrace each morning. La Table du Marche is open for lunch daily and for dinner twice a week offering local and seasonal produce (extra cost). Dinner is available for the other 5 nights of the week at A Terrazza restaurant (closed Sunday's and Monday's). Snacks are available all day from the poolside bar. Given the hotel’s proximity to the centre of Ajaccio, there is an array of restaurants, bars and cafés within a short walk, offer a cosmopolitan choice of dining experiences.

The Facilities

The hotel has a large outdoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, surrounded by a sunbathing terrace equipped with sunbeds and relaxing chairs. There is also a small sandy beach reserved for the hotel guests accessed directly from the terrace and from where it is possible to swim and snorkel (the hotel provides snorkelling equipment free of charge to guests) and there are stand-up paddleboards available to hire (extra cost).

The hotel can arrange various watersport activities for guests including diving and jet-skiing and also watersports for children. There are also bikes for hire and private boat excursions with an English speaking skipper so guests can explore the beautiful coastline and the nearby Iles Sanguinaires. For those looking to indulge in more leisurely activities, there is a Crenacare® spa offering beauty treatments, massages and Hammam located on the rooftop terrace.

In addition, the hotel offers locally sourced Corsican produce from its small gift shop and there is limited free parking at the hotel for guests wishing to have use of a car but there is a regular, frequent public bus service into Ajaccio centre. Baby monitors, babysitting and laundry services are available and DVD players can be hired from the hotel’s reception.

The Local Area

Hotel Demeure Les Mouettes occupies an enviable beachside position overlooking the Bay of Ajaccio, approximately 2km away from the city centre. The administrative capital of Corsica, Ajaccio is a major port with a population of 80,000, boasting an excellent array of shopping and leisure opportunities and, being the birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte has a museum dedicated to him, along with several other superb examples of architecture making up the many impressive buildings forming the city. 

Ajaccio, with its palm-fringed promenade and boulevards, fashionable shops, elegant buildings, Old Town and port is a distinguished capital reminiscent of Nice and the French Riviera. There are numerous restaurants and bars throughout the city, particularly around the port area, along with beautiful long, sandy beaches. Ajaccio is a fascinating mix of old and new, lively and peaceful.

Huw's View

This well located family-run hotel combines with a good standard of accommodation to offer an excellent base for those wishing to mix relaxation and good service with exploring this area of Corsica offering history, architecture, culture as well as watersports!

The exclusive stretch of golden sand at the foot of the hotels grounds, together with the heated pool, jacuzzi and rooftop health centre allows guests to unwind and enjoy the Mediterranean sun, after sight-seeing.  

Car hire recommended to see more of the local area.

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Essential Information

All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening Date: 2^nd April 2020
Closing Date:  3^rd November 2020
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 3PM-10PM
Check Out: 10AM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Corsica Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance.