Le Manoir de Port-Cros

The Manor is a magical, timeless place on a preserved island with extraordinary biodiversity. The property has been owned since 1926 by the same family, who are absolutely charming and will go out of their way to make your stay unforgettable. Very generous breakfasts are served in the gardens or on the terrace overlooking the sea. The cuisine is delicious and plentiful, with the added bonus of an extraordinary sunset as a spectacle during the evening meal. The staff is attentive and very caring. In conclusion, the Manor is truly a place with a soul, highly recommended for an authentic and unforgettable stay.

A dream stay in this timeless place! Exceptional cuisine, refined Mediterranean dishes, personalized, delicate and attentive service... without a doubt the most poetic and aesthetic place on the Mediterranean coast! We are under its spell, enchanted! We are returning in September with our parents and children. Exceptional!

Easily the worst restaurant experience of our lives. With our group of 12, we received terrible service, eating tasteless food at ridiculous prices, absolutely unjustifiable. The staff served desserts that no one had ordered, at gourmet prices for Monoprix products... But the worst part is that they had the audacity to insult us and speak badly behind the backs of our non-French guests on the way out. Well, all this after paying the bill of ~€1300. Ridiculous. It's still an incredible place, but unfortunately not worth stopping for dinner. Absolutely disappointing.

As for the old-fashioned charm, this is a truly dilapidated hotel where we stayed this summer. Electrical wires are exposed throughout the hotel (including in the garden) and raise the question of safety. After two days, we were informed that the hotel pool must be closed indefinitely for safety and hygiene reasons... it will not reopen by the end of our stay. The nearest beach is a 30-minute walk away, so the possibility of cooling off was largely compromised. Hot water for showers is variable: we are told to be patient. The walls of the red lounge located at the back of the reception are literally falling apart and this is just a sample of the general state of the hotel. The room did not have air conditioning, so we slept with the window open, which allowed a rat to spend the night with us and nibble on a shoe... certainly, the fauna and flora must be preserved but a minimum must be respected for the comfort of the customers! No, it is not a question of charm but rather of dilapidation which would merit an inspection by the authorities. There are other establishments (such as on the island of Porquerolles) which have managed to preserve the charm of these old buildings while ensuring a high standard, and this, in an equally enchanting setting.