Reviews of Les Bords De Mer
52 corniche Kennedy, 13007 Marseille, France
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Reviewed: September 10, 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewMy favorite hotel in Marseille. Every year it’s a tradition in our family to stay there. The rooms are super light, clean, many pretty details. Wonderful view and very friendly staff. Suzanne Kaufmann cosmetics makes it feel like home. I love everything about this place, one of a kind🥰
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Reviewed: August 18, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewObviously the best thing about the hotel is the top floor pool. It has the best view and privacy to swin around and bathe. Loved it! Location is perfect. The hotel is not in the centre but in the better part of the city and close enough. Also right in front of the best beach. The staff was great and the hotel itself provides a great care for its customers- small gifts and etc.
The room was small. For this price you would expect a huge room and you dont even get a decent size room. One chair, no couch. I personally prefer more space to leave clothes and other stuff when staying in a hotel. For two people it was a tight fit. ( not the bathroom, which was big enough).I was staying on the first floor which can be a bit too close to the people on the beach below. 0 privacy on the balcony itself. Not that i used it but it should be noted as people stay on the beach till 12 pm. I still rate this stay a 9. This is just feedback.
Dear Customer, We sincerely thank you for your detailed feedback and for sharing your experience at Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted to read that you particularly enjoyed our rooftop pool with its breathtaking view, as well as our location facing the beach. It is also a real pleasure to know that you felt well cared for by our team throughout your stay. Regarding the size of the room, all details including square meters and room configuration are clearly indicated on our website and booking platforms. This is why we were a little surprised by your comment, but we completely understand that expectations can differ and we take good note of your preference for larger spaces. We are sorry for the lack of privacy you felt on the balcony of your room, especially given its location on the first floor. Your remark is important to us and we will consider it carefully. Once again, thank you for your trust and your positive rating . We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another stay in Marseille. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano General Manager, Hôtel les Bords de Mer
Dear Customer, We sincerely thank you for your detailed feedback and for sharing your experience at Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted to read that you particularly enjoyed our rooftop pool with its breathtaking view, as well as our locati… Show more
Reviewed: August 18, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were really nice. The view was stunning.
The air conditioning didn’t work, they tried to fix it. In the end we left early & they agreed to refund us for two nights. The pool was small, hard to get into & wasn’t clean. There was no English tv channels
Dear Mrs, Thank you for sharing your experience at Les Bords de Mer. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be welcoming and enjoyed the stunning views. However, I regret to learn about the issues you encountered during your stay. The inconvenience with the air conditioning and cleanliness of the pool is certainly not in line with the standards we aim to uphold, and I am glad that an agreement was reached regarding your early departure. Your feedback about television channels has been noted, and we will consider it for future improvements. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you with a better experience at Maisons Fontenille Collections. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano General Manager, Hôtel les Bords de Mer
Dear Mrs, Thank you for sharing your experience at Les Bords de Mer. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be welcoming and enjoyed the stunning views. However, I regret to learn about the issues you encountered during your stay… Show more
Reviewed: August 13, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location, beautiful rooms, and super attentive staff at the front desk.
The service at breakfast was definitely not great. Food was never replenished, or simply took forever to get replenished - there was shortage of everything from bowls to fruit to water. It felt chaotic and understaffed, which is a shame because technically it could have been great if the actual food was available. I would also suggest to make breakfast longer, until 10:30 at least.
Dear MR. Juliano, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are truly pleased to read that you enjoyed our unique location, our rooms, and the warm welcome from our front desk team. We are sorry to learn that your breakfast experience did not meet your expectations. Please be assured that we take note of your remarks regarding replenishment and service pace, and will share them with our team to improve our processes. As our lunch service takes place in the same dining room, we need to clear and prepare the space accordingly, which is why breakfast ends at 10:00, a time that is also common in many hotels. We hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience in the future. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano General Manager, Hôtel les Bords de Mer
Dear MR. Juliano, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are truly pleased to read that you enjoyed our unique location, our rooms, and the warm welcome from our front desk team. We are sorry to learn that your breakfast experie… Show more
Reviewed: June 3, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat location right next to plage des Catalans and the CNM (with daily passes). Small boutique feel, with curated experience. The restaurant, sunset bar and spa are all excellent. Team was extremely welcoming and helpful.
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Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words about Les Bords de Mer. We are glad you enjoyed the boutique feel and our curated experiences, as well as the prime location next to Plage des Catalans. It's wonderful to hear that our restaurant, sunset bar, and spa enhanced your stay, and that our team's hospitality made a lasting impression. We appreciate you choosing our hotel for your visit to Marseille and look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Warm regards, Paula Visciano General Manager, Hôtel les Bords de Mer
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words about Les Bords de Mer. We are glad you enjoyed the boutique feel and our curated experiences, as well as the prime location next to Plage des Catalans. It's wonderful to hear that our restaur… Show more
Reviewed: April 26, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewUnbeatable location, nice restaurants.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed our prime location and the dining experience at Les Bords de Mer. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Sincerely, Paula Visciano General Manager of Les Bords de Mer
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed our prime location and the dining experience at Les Bords de Mer. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Sincerely, Paula Visciano General Manager of Les Bords de Me… Show more
Reviewed: March 20, 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: March 8, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewMy fav hotel, like a light sea breeze, love the minimal style and the location, rooms make you feel as if you sleep in the Mediterranean🙌🏻.
The only thing to criticise: because of the views and rooms close to the sea you tend to forgive that the house is not well maintained, curtains are dirty and have big wholes in the expensive junior suite, toilet flush is not stable etc. - once remodelled, the hotel didn’t try to keep the high standard, dommage. With a few handymen it could easily be fixed!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your appreciation of Les Bords de Mer's ambiance and location. It's delightful to hear how the setting has resonated with you. We also appreciate your candid feedback on maintenance concerns. Please rest assured that maintaining the quality of our accommodations is a priority, and we will address the issues you've highlighted promptly. We are committed to upholding the high standards expected of us and look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate this to you during your next stay. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano General Manager
Dear Guest, Thank you for your appreciation of Les Bords de Mer's ambiance and location. It's delightful to hear how the setting has resonated with you. We also appreciate your candid feedback on maintenance concerns. Please rest … Show more
Reviewed: October 14, 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewExcellent staff very friendly and helpful Beautiful place close to old town
Dear Barbara, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to know that you found our staff friendly and helpful, and that the beauty of our establishment, as well as its proximity to the old town, contributed positively to your experience. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to Les Bords de Mer in the future. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano, Director of Les Bords de Mer
Dear Barbara, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to know that you found our staff friendly and helpful, and that the beauty of our establishment, as well as its proximity to the old town, contributed positively to your experi… Show more
Reviewed: October 11, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: October 5, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewGreat location, attentive staff, nice room views.
The lighting in the rooms were are very stark white which is a shame because the room is nice. We ran out of shampoo and lotion the first night and they let us know they didn’t have any more which for the cost of the room is not ideal when staying multiple nights..
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location, the attentiveness of our staff, and the views from your room. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lighting and the amenities provided. Please rest assured that we will look into these concerns to ensure they are addressed and improved. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another stay at Les Bords de Mer. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano, Director of Les Bords de Mer
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location, the attentiveness of our staff, and the views from your room. We appreciate your feedback regarding the l… Show more
Reviewed: October 5, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewSmall boutique hotel with great views and fantastic service. Our room had two balconies overlooking the water, with an exceptional view. Rooms are new and have small little extras like a loan beach bag and towels which no other hotel offered is such a practical extra. We also were gifted a cute beach tote. Staff were incredibly helpful and requests were dealt with so quickly. Room very comfortable and would return again. Excellent roof top bar
Nothing everything was excellent
Dear Customer, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the stunning views from your room and found the added amenities, like the beach bag and towels, to be a practical touch. It's wonderful to hear that our staff provided you with exceptional service and that your requests were promptly fulfilled. Your compliments on the room comfort and the rooftop bar are greatly appreciated. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable stay at Les Bords de Mer. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano, Director of Les Bords de Mer
Dear Customer, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the stunning views from your room and found the added amenities, like the beach bag and towels, to be a practica… Show more
Reviewed: September 21, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewAmazing location with a great view.
Dear Customer, Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed the location and the view at Les Bords de Mer. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano, Director of Les Bords de Mer
Dear Customer, Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed the location and the view at Les Bords de Mer. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano, Dire… Show more
Reviewed: September 17, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLes Bords de Mer was a veritable breath of fresh air in the not-so-clean city of Marseille. The hotel is refined, extremely clean, and comfortable. The staff are really nice. You can't beat the lovely view of the Mediterranean!
No parking. The closest parking is one where the vehicles are frequently broken into.
Dear Customer, Thank you for your kind words about Les Bords de Mer. We are gratified to know that you found our hotel refined and our staff welcoming. It is our pleasure to offer you comfort and stunning views of the Mediterranean. We understand your concerns regarding parking and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Rest assured, we are continually looking for ways to enhance our guests' experiences, including the safety and convenience of vehicle storage. We would be honored to welcome you back again in the hope of providing an even more seamless stay. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano, Director of Les Bords de Mer
Dear Customer, Thank you for your kind words about Les Bords de Mer. We are gratified to know that you found our hotel refined and our staff welcoming. It is our pleasure to offer you comfort and stunning views of the Mediterranean. We un… Show more
Reviewed: September 16, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe Hotel was perfect. The view, the location, the food, the facilities, the staff, even the smell in the property was insane. I end up buying their room spray. Will definitely come back my next trip in Marseille.
Nothing, it was perfect. The rooftop bar were close unfortunately but for safety reason.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your enthusiastic comments regarding your stay at Les Bords de Mer. It brings us immense pleasure to learn that everything from the views, location, food, facilities, and the unique scent of our property contributed to making your experience memorable. We are glad you enjoyed our room spray – a little piece of our hotel for you to take home. We eagerly await your return on your next trip to Marseille and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back, perhaps with the rooftop bar open for you to enjoy. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano, Director of Les Bords de Mer
Dear Guest, Thank you for your enthusiastic comments regarding your stay at Les Bords de Mer. It brings us immense pleasure to learn that everything from the views, location, food, facilities, and the unique scent of our property contribu… Show more
Reviewed: September 16, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: September 14, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: September 13, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLocation, location, location!!! Sandy (Plage des Catalans) beach literally next door, many excellent restaurants within 5 minutes walk, La Vieux Port 15-20 minutes walk, choice of bus stops within 2 minutes walk. Bus service brilliant. The Number 83 was our constant friend!! Stunning sea views from every room. We had a lovely room on the first floor with large balcony (upgrade), superb shower room, comfortable bed. Staff all very helpful, with Julie winning the award for the best smile! Lovely food but expensive compared to other restaurants in the Catalans area.
The roof top pool is ingenious but tiny. Enough room for two at a time maximum. There are sun loungers but no shade. Our balcony was spacious but only had chairs, not loungers, so we thought our upgrade was a waste of money. The room was tasteful but designed without enough thought to practicality - no drawers so most of our belongings sat on a small worktop all week! The roof top bar sounded lovely but was never open when we were thirsty.
Dear Nigel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, from the warm welcome you received by our teams to the magic of this place! We are very sorry to hear your disappointment about the infrastructures of the hotel. We have a small, atypical hotel, due to its exceptional position facing the sea, nestling between the corniche and the sea. The hotel was built in the 1930s and completely renovated between 2016 and 2018 when it was taken over by Les Domaines de Fontenille. Regarding our rooftop cocktail bar is it indeed open from 4.30pm until 23.00pm but we offer a drink service all day, either in your room or in the terrace behind the front desk. We are surprised to hear that could not enjoy it. It will be our pleasure to welcome you again so that you can enjoy your stay with us once again. Best Regards, Les Bords de Mer Team.
Dear Nigel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, from the warm welcome you received by our teams to the magic of this place! We are very sorry to he… Show more
Reviewed: September 6, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: August 23, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewtwo hours before checking in for a reservation MADE JANUARY 10, I was informed that my room was cancelled, so I never got to stay in Les Bords De mer. I felt this was inexcusable--someone who booked later should have been bounced, not me.
They could have HELPD my reservation, made 7+ months in advance.
Dear Customer, We are extremely sorry to learn of the cancellation of your reservation and deeply regret any inconvenience caused. It is imperative to us that every guest feels valued, especially those who plan in advance as you did. Rest assured, we are addressing the circumstances that led to this issue to prevent such instances in the future. We made a refund of 50% of your stay. We value your business and sincerely hope you will allow us the opportunity to regain your trust and provide you with an experience that reflects the high standards of Domaines de Fontenille. Yours sincerely, Paula Visciano, Director of Les Bords de Mer
Dear Customer, We are extremely sorry to learn of the cancellation of your reservation and deeply regret any inconvenience caused. It is imperative to us that every guest feels valued, especially those who plan in advance as you did. Rest … Show more
Reviewed: August 20, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewVery nice breakfast plus stunning view from restaurant
Gin & Tonic order from menu wasn't recognized by stuff...the long drink rather disappointed how it was offered
Dear Dagmar, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast in our restaurant ideally located in front the Mediterranean Sea. We are very sorry to hear about your disappointment at the closure of our roof-top swimming pool. The closure is for safety reasons and maintenance. We indicate this information on the website and in the confirmation stay e-mail. Indeed, we are fortunate to be in partnership with the Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille for all hotel guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to Les Bords de Mer. Best Regards, Les Bords de Mer Team.
Dear Dagmar, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast in our restaurant ideally located in front the Mediterranean Sea. We are very sorry to … Show more
Reviewed: August 17, 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewLocation; modern amenities; exceptional view and helpful reception team
Check in area is very cramped
Dear Joel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay especially thanks to our perfect location ideally situated in front of Frioul’s Islands as well as the professionalism of our staff. We work hard every day to ensure that our customers enjoy a unique experience, and it is great to know that we've succeeded! We look forward to welcoming you back to Les Bords de Mer. Best Regards, Les Bords de Mer Team.
Dear Joel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay especially thanks to our perfect location ideally situated in front of Frioul’s Islands as well as t… Show more
Reviewed: August 6, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWell located , fresh and the air conditioning worked well!!
We thought the restaurant was over-rated
Dear Jane, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, from the warm welcome you received by our teams to the magic of this place. We work hard every day to ensure that our customers enjoy a unique experience, and it is great to know that we've succeeded! It will be our pleasure to welcome you again so that you can enjoy your stay with us once again and let us know what could be improved in our restaurant to match your expectations. Best Regards, Les Bords de Mer Team.
Dear Jane, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, from the warm welcome you received by our teams to the magic of this place. We work hard every day t… Show more
Reviewed: July 31, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewAmazing position. All the rooms have at least 1 balcony with an incredible view of the turquoise water. The hotel is well maintained. The staff were exceptional too- so accomodating, friendly and helpful.
Our shower no longer had a door and the bathroom was soaked when we showered. The rooms are very compact, but amazing despite this. The bar wasn’t open on the day we were there and whilst we were told we could still sit at the bar, the lights could be turned on.
Dear Angélique, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location of Les Bords de Mer as well as the comfort that we offer in your room. We are very sorry to hear about your disappointment at the closure of our roof-top on Tuesday and Wednesday. We indicate this information on the website and in the confirmation stay e-mail. We look forward to welcoming you back to Les Bords de Mer so you can fully enjoy Les Bords de Mer services. Kind Regards, Les Bords de Mer team
Dear Angélique, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hotel Les Bords de Mer. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location of Les Bords de Mer as well as the comfort that we offer in your room. We are very … Show more