Hôtel ****Les Mouettes
Hotel**** Les Mouettes, part of the Les Collectionneurs chain, is an authentic Corsican villa from the 19th century, located right on the seafront, surrounded by palm trees, pine trees and perennial eucalyptus trees.
It is located right next to the bustling centre of Ajaccio, on the edge of the beach and at the same time a few minutes from Ajaccio International Airport.
Location / Access
Hotel ****Les Mouettes is ideally located on the seafront, on the Route des Îles Sanguinaires in Ajaccio: 1.3 km from the city centre (5 min by car or bike, 15 min on foot) 7 km from Ajaccio airport (15 min by car).
Address:
Hôtel Les Mouettes
9, cours Lucien Bonaparte
20000 Ajaccio – Corse (France)
Accommodation
The hotel has 27 rooms and suites, very carefully decorated, each of them is individual and unique. The hotel also has a villa.
Description of rooms and suites:
- Villa Deluxe: Sumptuous Mediterranean villa with hotel services, located 1 km from the hotel, on the top of a promontory overlooking the bay of Ajaccio, 550 m2, 5 rooms (each room for 2 people) and 1 separate studio (for a family of 4), sea view, swimming pool, large terraces, garden of 6000 m2, capacity to accommodate 14 people, house manager care during the stay, possibility of ordering concierge services, on request: daily cleaning, laundry and ironing, cook at home, catering, shopping and dry cleaning lunch, vehicle rental (cars, boats), transfers, trips by sea or land, yoga trainer, sports trainer.
- Suite Deluxe: Located on the upper floors, the deluxe suites offer unique views of the Mediterranean Sea. Luxurious and comfortable, they have a bedroom and a separate living room. In addition to the spacious interior with an area of 45 to 55 m², the deluxe suites have a large private terrace with an outdoor lounge and sun loungers.
- Junior Suite: Located on the ground and first floors, junior suites offer a unique view of the Mediterranean Sea. Luxurious and comfortable, they have a bedroom and a separate living room with an internal area of 30 to 35 m². Each suite has a large terrace or private loggia with an outdoor living room and sun loungers.
- Privilege Room: Privilege rooms are located on the upper floors and offer panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Luxurious and comfortable, their decoration is neat and personalized. They have an internal area of 25 to 30 m². Each Privilege Room also has a large private terrace or loggia with outdoor seating area and sun loungers.
- Superior Room: Located on the ground or upper floors, Superior Rooms offer beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea. Cute and comfortable, their decoration is neat and personalized. They have an internal area of 20 to 25 m². Each superior room also has a private terrace or loggia with an outdoor lounge and sunbathing area.
- Guest Room: Located on the ground floor or 1st floor, overlooking the rear, Guest Rooms are charming and comfortable. They have an area of 18 to 25 m².
Activity / Entertainment / Sightseeing / Attractions
Wellness services:
- Outdoor spa (indoor and heated in spring and autumn),
- Turkish bath,
- Relaxing massages,
- Body care,
- Facial care,
- Manicure and pedicure,
- Yoga classes,
- Consultation with a certified osteopath,
- Individual fitness classes with a certified instructor.
Sightseeings
Ajaccio and its region hide many treasures: dream beaches and unique natural places, architectural heritage and lively streets, green hinterlands…
xceptional natural sites – minutes away from the hotel are the spectacular Grand Site of La Parata and the Sanguinaires Islands, as well as the large wild beach of Capo di Feno, two listed nature reserves at the gates of the city.
The most beautiful ones are nearby: Capo di Feno, Terre Sacrée, Marinella… these are just some of them.
Almost every beach has its own little restaurant where you can eat lunch.
Walks – a stone’s throw from the hotel, there is the Mediterranean at its best: the old port of Ajaccio and its fishing boats, Genoese architecture and colourful streets of the old town and colourful stalls…
Cultural tours:
- Palais Fesch – Museum of Fine Arts, houses, among others, one of the greatest European collections of primitive Italian and Renaissance painting.
- Maison Bonaparte, birthplace of Napoleon I, contains a collection of first-class personal effects, furniture and historical documents that belonged to the emperor.
- The Marc Petit Museum, located in Lazareta, offers a very rich collection of Corsican paintings from the early 20th century, as well as high-quality temporary exhibitions.
Day trips:
Only 1h30 away from the hotel you can discover:
- The Bay of Porto, the Calanches de Piana and the Scandola Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Corte region and interior of Corsica. Possibility to organize a trip with a private driver-guide or a cruise from Ajaccio.
Sea and water sports:
The sea is omnipresent in Corsica. Activities available from the hotel or in the immediate vicinity:
- Rental of a sailing or motor boat,
- One-day cruise with skipper,
- Self-accessible stand-up paddle board,
- Mask, fins and snorkels freely accessible,
- Jet ski (with or without license),
- Fishing and sea trip,
- Sea trips.
Lessons for all levels (Private lessons on request):
- Yoga paddle,
- PADI/FFESM diving,
- Snorkeling,
- Sailing and windsurfing,
- Surf and sea kayaks.
Sports in nature:
- Coastal or mountain hikes,
- Riding an electric bike on roads and paths,
- Horse riding between the sea and the maquis.
Restaurant
A Terrazza restaurant offers tasty and exquisite tasting cuisine on a terrace overlooking the sea under the supervision of Corsican-Italian chef Alessandro Capone, winner of the Gault & Millau 2019 Best Hope award.
For lunch, tratorria A Terrazzina serves homemade, light Mediterranean cuisine, always using the same unique ingredients, inspired by Corsica and Italy.
In good weather, the aperitif takes place on the hotel beach. A gourmet snack menu is offered as an add-on.
In the hotel’s lounges, the Bar offers a wide selection of Corsican wines and more, champagne for connoisseurs, refined cocktails and unique spirits.
