Residence San Pellegrino

The beach is lovely and the water was clean. For a three-star place, the simple furnishings are what you'd expect, but our bungalow was clean, airy, and mostly shaded by trees or palms. The small bungalows are set among greenery beside the beach. Breakfast is included in a fairly priced deal, with a full spread that even had fried eggs. We also had a bidet in the bathroom, a thoughtful extra. Recommended.

The beach and sea are just a minute away and well looked after. Sunbeds can be rented, but they seemed quite old and cost a lot, even for resort guests. The restaurant sits right by the beach and the food was fine. A large grocery store with a wide selection is about a six-minute drive away. We stayed in the residence, which was good value. The rooms were spacious and clean, with a kitchen, though the appliances and cookware are old and the kitchen could use an update. The resort also has an electric car charging station, laundry and dryer facilities, and a massage studio. Massages are available for a fee and are quite pricey. There’s music in the evenings a few times a week, plus an excellent children’s animation program twice a week in the afternoon. I’d have liked more frequent kids’ activities during high season. The resort has a lot of potential to get even better, especially with updated apartment appliances and better Wi-Fi. There were two networks, but neither reached our room, which was disappointing in 2024. It’s a beautiful place in nature, right on the beach, with a hotel, residence, and restaurant that also has a playground for children.

The reception staff were especially helpful and went the extra mile, and the hotel is nicely located near the beach. Sunbeds there cost extra, though you can use the beach for free without them. We stayed four nights with a baby. Our room was dirty and smelled bad at first, but they cleaned it after we complained. Breakfast was okay for variety, though there was no fruit, and with only one waiter working, tables were often dirty and orange juice ran out. The waiters at breakfast and in the hotel spoke only French, so you need to understand it. It felt a little expensive for what we got. The helpful people at reception and the location are why I’m giving it four points instead of three.

The service was great, and the apartments were spacious, with a nicely sized, well-equipped kitchen and a huge shower and bathroom. The rooms were cute, too. We had connecting rooms for our children, each with their own washroom. There are two restaurants off the beach, and the location is beautiful, right by the water. Folelli is a great city by the ocean. We would have stayed longer if we could!