Hôtel les Mouettes - Teritoria

Atmosphere: The property exudes charm and elegance, with a mix of historic and modern touches reminiscent of old-world Mediterranean villas. Guests appreciated the peaceful ambiance, ideal for a relaxing getaway.

As a self-confessed picky French traveler with a penchant for luxury and Michelin-level service, I was almost *annoyed* by how little I could find to criticize at Hotel Les Mouettes Ajaccio. Our suite was simply gorgeous: a spacious layout with a large, private terrace that felt like my own maisonette. The view—framed by a stately pine (pin parasol) and elegant palm—offered a shaded, panoramic sweep of the sea, the kind you dream about. The interior design was understated and elegant, with timeless furnishings that managed to feel both chic and comfortable. The air conditioning was blissfully silent (a rarity in even the best hotels), and the suite’s layout provided true separation between the sleeping and living areas, thanks to proper doors—not just a token partition. I especially appreciated the table that doubled as a functional desk for my laptop, perfect for catching up on work without sacrificing style. Service was a standout: the team delivered what Will Guidara would call “unreasonable hospitality.” The receptionist/concierge seemed to intuitively “get us,” offering recommendations that matched our tastes perfectly. The in-house restaurant was a revelation, serving inventive, creative cuisine with top-notch service, all in a magical waterside setting. If I must find fault (and I must, as a matter of principle): the hand-held shower head was not height adjustable. That’s it. Otherwise, Hotel Les Mouettes Ajaccio exceeded even my most demanding expectations.

Lovely hotel situated on the waterfront with lovely views of the town & bay. You will need a car or taxi to visit the old city as the hotel is on the other side of the bay. When the weather is fine meals are served outside on the terrace next to the swimming pool. The pool was heated & very salty. There is also an outdoor jacuzzi. There is access to the hotel’s private beach. My guest room was old world European in decor. It was not large but very adequate. I had a private terrace overlooking the water with outdoor lounges & chairs. The bed was very comfortable. The bathrooms had a shower over the bathroom which is not the most convenient for some older people, it’s also slippery with the water very slow to drain. Need to be really careful. A non slip mat would be helpful. There was TV but there were no English speaking stations. Wifi is available throughout. Breakfast is table service with a variety of hot & cold food. Dinner at the hotel was inventive & very tasty French cuisine. Unfortunately I found the female staff in the bar area & reception not very helpful & miserable. Service seemed to be an effort for them. But overall a nice place to stay if you ignore some of the staff’s arrogance.