This small, congenial hotel is exactly as its pictures indicate: wonderful views, pretty terraces, elegant art deco bar/restaurant, very comfortable, unusual rooms (I hate showers but mine was set in an imaginatively conceived cosy cave), excellent scrambled eggs for breakfast, free coffee available in the bar all day, and an easy walk to the nearest beach and the lively port. But it is the staff who make the place: charming, helpful, and efficient the whole team manages the perfect balance between doing a thoroughly professional job and making you feel like one of the family.

Let’s not worry if the internet is a little inconsistent, there’s the ocean just below your room providing a wonderfully relaxing soundscape.

The uniqueness of the the hotel is expressed in every detail: from little special touches in the rooms (natural scents, bed linen, coffee/tea set), to luminosity of spaces, to splendid (!) view across the bay, to infrared sauna and swimming pool that you can book for private use - this hotel is like nothing I had experienced before (with many 5-star hotels in 50 countries across the globe on my account). The experience at Splendid cannot be conveyed through words - it needs to be lived!!! I will for sure return soon!

Eggs could be added to breakfast spread as a standard (and not extra) item.

The whole site. The magnificent view. The sound of the sea. The bed and linen and towel quality. The terrasse and the bar/breakfast room. The friendly staff, especially the very friendly male team member from Paraguay. 🙂

The fact that although we put out the "do not disturb"-sign the reception called us since they wanted to know when we would like to get the room cleaned. The rumor from the construction site on the street in front of the hotel. Of course, this is not the hotel's fault at all, but nevertheless it affected our need for a silent and calm short day.

The view from our bedroom window was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. The Azure blue sea and the sound of waves lapping against the rocks below was such a treat. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly, helping us to book the private swimming pool and suggesting places for dinner that evening. The hotel transports you back into the 1920s with its styling and we even bought a poster to take home and remind us of this gem of a hotel.

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Having the view of the bay. The staff were excellent and helpful. Walking on to the sand beach (one of the few with sand in the Riviera). The hike to the West from the hotel along the coast is spectacularly beautiful and goes for quite a long way.

The entry into the water from the hotel is a bit tricky. They do provide water shoes, but still one must be very careful on the rocks.

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed.. the location is incredible, you can hear the ocean from your room. There's literally nothing you miss during your stay. The sun terrace, the pool, the rooms, everything is incredible well maintained and well looked after. The staff is Wonderful and very caring. A true 5 star experience.

Eggs at breakfast 😋 but that's just me being picky

The location was amazing with sea view. Breakfast was absolutely knock out. Fresh eggs cooked anyway to order. Variety of breads and pastry were excellent too. The cleanliness and hygiene was second to none. The staff were professional and Max was very helpful in fetching us from the train station. Complimentary soft drinks and water in the fridge. Complimentary bottle of wine and nougat an extra treat. Complimentary hot drinks and cakes in dining room each day. Tea and coffee in room also.

Price was a little steep but this is the Côte D’Azure Meals in Bandol town were poor and very expensive but this is not the hotels fault.

Stunning location, amazing view, beautiful intimate area for snacks, drinks, meals and relaxing, lovely small spa facilities, great parking, easy walk to restaurants and markets. Every single one of the staff is completely remarkable, genuinely welcoming, and wonderfully accommodating.

It was perfect

Everything about our stay was perfect. The staff were very friendly and approachable. Luna was very sweet! The hotel had everything we needed and more. Small things like the lockers with towels; makeup wipes in the room; plug sockets by the sun loungers; free paddle board and snorkels; were nice additional touches that just made it a 10/10 because of the thought that has gone into the hotel for the guests. The sea view from our bedroom was amazing. The breakfast was great, best one from our two week road trip. 100% would recommend to others.

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Beautiful terrace with stunning views. The direct access to the private beach was great. Everything is very considered and thoughtful. We loved that reef shoes were available to use, for when you go to the rocky beach. The free coffee and cakes was really lovely too!