Hôtel Marinca & Spa

The hotel is beautiful, with a lovely beach and great food. The Michelin-starred restaurant is amazing — honestly one of my favorites so far from the 22 I’ve tried! But there were a few downsides. First, the rooms are very small, and both the toilet and the shower had problems. It took about 5–10 minutes to get warm water, which is not acceptable for this price range. Second, our room had a beautiful view, but it was just above the restaurant. We could hear them cleaning and moving tables late at night and again early in the morning (around 7 a.m.). It was very disturbing and woke us up several times. Third, there are very few sunbeds, and you have to pay and book them in advance. When we arrived, everything was already booked for the next five days — so we had no choice. One day, we saw five sunbeds stay empty from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and only after asking were we told the guests never showed up. That felt like such a waste. The staff is very friendly, and everything is clean — but for the price, some important things really need to be improved.

We enjoyed our stay a lot! We received a room upgrade which was a nice touch. Location, the views and hotel territory are truly beautiful. Spa area is nice and can be used anytime during the day. Restaurant experience with marine menu was amazing! Service was excellent, all questions and requests we had were resolved quickly. We were a little worried about the noise mentioned here in the reviews but did not hear anything disturbing even though we were located above breakfast area.

There is so much to say about this getaway location but let’s start with the people and the view; both are equally spectacular. The people, like Ines, Mari, Sam and Lucee and “G-G” make the place magical with their kindness, graciousness, and levity, all while serving their guests as though they were family. Now for the view. In one simple word: “Wow.” It’s peaceful, unpolluted with commercial signs and fast food traps like in the States. Next comes the food. Again, simply stunning, in both flavors and presentation. We enjoyed this location so much we stayed there TWICE! First was with a BACKROADS adventure group (hiking, biking, kayaking). Second time was to “just relax.” All in all, and if you’re ever looking for a “little slice of heaven on earth” consider a stay at Hotel Marinca & Spa. Oh, speaking of which the (1) massage (2) mani/pedi and (3) facial treatments are all 5-Star experiences.

Nice views and good food at the restaurant. The private beach is a nice touch. I love all the pools and how everything is so close to the center of the hotel. On the downside, the showers are somewhat unfunctional as they are more beautiful than effective. The rain fall is a mix of cold and hot coming out of individual spigots, and there is no shower door, the steam and some of the water just flows into your room. The bed is extremely comfortable and the linens are of the highest quality. The towels are big and fluffy and they give you plenty of them.

The hotel room was cosy with a wonderful glimpse of the ocean. We enjoyed two days at the beach profiting from the mattresses we had to reserve for 60€. The Paillotte behind was a bit noisy at lunch as were some of the guests on the beach. The breakfast terrace is fronted ny a spectacular view of the ocean however the breakfast room is quaint and not what you’d expect for a 5* hotel , felt more like a dessert buffet. Plenty of service that felt like it was all over the place. The Michelin restaurant is outstanding.

**Hotel Marinca and Spa** A nice hotel with a luxurious design. Dog friendly. The staff were generally nice, and the service level was good. The breakfast was excellent. My only comment is that they could improve their plant based latte preparation; they simply added cold oat milk to the coffee without frothing it, as they did not have a steamer or other equipment for that purpose. The beach is small but very private. We booked sunbeds for our entire stay, which was very practical, although the beach has small pebbles rather than sand. The food at the beach restaurant, La Paillote, was good. The other two restaurants, La Verrière and the particularly cozy La Table du Moulin, were decent as well (though be sure to bring anti-mosquito spray). The rooms are modern and well-equipped; however, be prepared for their tiny size. Larger guests might find themselves touching the walls with their shoulders when using the toilet. The rooms do have nice terraces with beautiful views. The bar is cozy and offers a stunning view. The spa is small but very nice and cozy. They limit the number of guests to prevent overcrowding, so it's best to reserve your time in advance. However, be prepared for many stairs throughout the hotel; this would not be convenient for elderly or disabled guests. The hotel is quiet and romantic. You definitely need a car to access the city and other nearby attractions.

We stayed at Hotel Marinca and spa for six nights recently. This is a beautiful resort with amazing views. The housekeeping staff is constantly cleaning, the entire resort is very clean. We had an amazing time and the staff is beyond friendly. We had breakfast almost every morning, which is quite good for the price. on a few days of our trip we would go drive around exploring different beaches. The front desk staff would let us borrow towels and any other items we might need for exploring. Please note, there are a lot of stairs everywhere and you have to be mindful of where you are stepping. We had dinner a few times at the restaurant on the beach, which was quite good. Also, we ate lunch a few times on the beach on our beach beds. The staff was extremely attentive at all times and made sure we had everything that we needed to be happy. We also were able to hire the boat to take us around to some nearby beaches. We had a great time! Thank you!

The great stuff: - scrumptious breakfast - sweet staff - gorgeous sea views at the beach restaurant - modern, super clean aesthetics - clean clear turquoise private beach with lovely beds - calm atmosphere Negatives - dustbin truck arrives early in the morning with loud noise - glass bottles banging sound around 23:23PM every night - supplier trucks noise around the winding narrow roads - cocktails are average (tiny and the taste isn’t that great)