We eat at the restaurant and we ordered the homard, the branzino and the saint pierre.. Everything…read morewas undercooked and we had an horrible waiter (who doesn't know how to prepare a fish) Very expensive and the taste was not there.

That's our new discovery of this year. And now I know for sure that we'll be coming back there…read moresometime soon. A splendid grand hotel of Provence, situated at the serene impassive bay of Renecros in Bandol. The hotel is not large, comprises 67 rooms, including 12 suits, which makes it cozy and quiet. We had a ravishing room with balcony facing the everlasting sea, small houses and cabins. This enchanting view makes you calm and tranquil. As for European standards, the room is pretty large (but compared to American - not that spacious). The bathroom is pretty spacey though. Coffee/ tea maker inside, minibar. And a turndown service of course, which is completely essential for five star hotel I think. It's such a pleasure to use fresh towels in the evening before jump into spick and span bed. Breakfast buffet is at their gastronomic restaurant, with an outstanding view of the sea in its small cove. Or room service. We ordered few dinners at room service too, because its selection is absolutely savory and sipid. Not just simple as traditional filet mignon, burger, Cesar salad or grilled salmon, but a lot of lovely appetizing dishes, it's France and a five star luxurious hotel, it can't be any other way. The same gastronomic restaurant is open for dinner and there are customers coming not only from the hotel, but from the neighborhood. And there is a separate beach restaurant open for lunch. Outdoor infinity swimming pool with seawater. Private sweet beach with sunbeds and towels. The sea there is indescribable. You just have to see it. People go swimming at the dawn or at sunset and all day long. Literally. The water is calm, sky blue and just alluring. Fitness center is one thing I didn't like at all. Looks like it's there just as pretense to get 5 stars, cause it's demanded on the premises. But it's a teeny little room, confined space, featuring only two or three cardio machines and that's all. They have to improve it definitely. You just see it and want to run away. Better jog outside, plenty of possibilities, or go on a bike tour. They are proud of their institute of Thalassotherapy and SPA and a lot of guests come especially to enjoy that and relax there. There is an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi. But we were short on time and since I'm very picky in all that massage issues, we didn't go this time. You'll be under the spell of this place and wholesome environment. Ideal place for families with small kids - the little ones you can see playing at the beach all the time. Valet parking. And they offer transfers to the airport of Marseille or Toulon. Advice: book in advance. They often have blackout dates, because it's a favorite hotel for different companies to hold their seminars, team building and coaching.

From the owner: Luxe, golf et volupté Situé en plein coeur de la Provence, au milieu des vignobles AOC de Bandol,…read morel'hôtel Dolce Frégate est le lieu idéal aussi bien pour un séjour "détente" que pour des séminaires. Outre ses 2 golfs spectaculaires et prestigieux dessinés par Ronald Fream, l'établissement dispose de nombreuses infrastructures dédiées aux loisirs - piscines extérieures en cascade, courts de tennis, terrains de volley et de pétanque, salle de musculation, jacuzzi, sauna - ainsi que de 2 restaurants, le restaurant gastronomique Le Mas des Vignes et la brasserie-buffet La Restanque. Le centre de conférences qui comprend 13 salles (dont certaines offrent une vue superbe sur la mer) accueille non seulement des réunions, mais aussi des réceptions professionnelles et privées. Des mariages et des banquets peuvent également être organisés sur les terrasses ensoleillées ou à l'intérieur. L'établissement propose aussi un forfait spécial pour goûter aux vertus d'un soin gourmand : la

Overall the charm of this hotel did win me over. I have some mixed feelings on the experience so I…read morewill break it down into individual parts to better asses how it truly stacks up. Staff - 5 stars - warm, welcoming & very helpful View - 5 stars - gorgeous view of the Mediterranean from our room & balcony Walkability - 5 stars - Easy walk to town & beaches Dinner - 5 stars- we chose to have breakfast and dinner included and the 3 course French dinners were truly a highlight Breakfast - 3 stars - limited choices of 2 pastries plus one very good fruit bread, 2 meats, 1 cheese, an option to boil your own egg & a coffee machine Room - 3 stars - updated minuscule room overlooking the sea, no refrigerator in room required frequent trips up & down steps for ice buckets. A/C worked very well. Balcony - 3.5 stars - very tiny with mini table & 2 small metal chairs. Afternoons provided shade. Parking -1 Star - Scary tight spaces with obstacles all around. Access is up a steep hill that looks like a driveway behind the hotel. Leaving requires driving thru a skinny tunnel with about 1 inch of clearance on each side of the car. Average is 3.812 so I guess we've got a 4 Star review. Just be really careful driving in & out & parking!