Belambra Clubs Propriano - Hôtel Arena Biancal Arena Bianca

Good
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : I liked the staff and their friendliness and always willing to help or go out of their way to assist. The location is a short walk to Propriano and the port. The views of the ocean are lovely and a nice breeze makes it all really comfortable. It is on the beach but it is a gravel beach so walking on it is difficult and it isn't comfortable. Having the food a buffet was great and choice was extensive. I'd say this was their best feature.
  : The rooms if you're not "VIP" are very basic. The pictures online have enlarged the space and make it look for luxurious than it was. I don't need a lot of space but little details of comfort like pillows, some color, better wall art, light fixtures, more electrical plugs, and more warmth in its decor would help. I would say it resembled a hospital room with 2 twin beds. We had to dig to find the comforters in the closet as there was only sheets and pillows on the bed. No air-conditioning (noting only for those sensitive to heat-we did not find it a problem but were surprised only VIP rooms have it) The bathroom is older and toiletries/amenities for the bath are just soap and shampoo-no skin cream for after being outdoors, NO extras whatsoever. Towels are small and sparse. My big disappointment was to have a balcony and ocean view only to have smokers stench come up from the terrace below. The nightly activities last until 11 pm and very very loud. So if you want a cool breeze (i.e. no air conditioning) and you keep your doors open on the balcony you'll have a hard time hearing yourself. If you don't mind lots of kids around, this is your place. Summer vacation and kids were in full force. And of course, once again, if you book through Booking or any other online service, your room will be very far away down the hall in a corner. I have mixed feelings about it for the value. It grew on us but my initial impression was disappointment. The room definitely was over charged. Meals included helped offset the basic and sparse room.