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Reviews of Hotel Arena restaurant le Refuge

vallee de la restonica, 20250 Corte, France

#4 of 11 hotels in Corte

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: June 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing, close to wonderful forest walks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Room needed some maintenance- broken catch on glass door to balcony, broken hook on back of bathroom door, no electric jug or glasses, broken soap dispenser in shower….

    Location is fabulous - quite romantic with the sound of the river and the beautiful trees surrounding the hotel. Reception staff ere all friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Great spot, lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattresses was a bit deep in the middle, we've mentioned this to the reception. It was immediately noted down, we expect it to be resolved.

    The location is absolutely fabulous! Staff are nice and helpful. Room was clean and all right. Breakfast very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    we enjoyed very much our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We spent 2 nights there, and there isn't much to criticize. The price was right for what we got. Nothing fancy, and we were not expecting it either.

    The location was perfect, beautiful setting and very convenient specially for those who want to do some hikes. The beds were very comfortable and everything was clean. The breakfast very good with plenty of local options to choose from.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    7.0
    not easy for us to find. a bit disorganised but very eager
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the style of furnishing was not particularly nice and in some cases in need of repair.

    beautiful terrace above the bubbling brook

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    8.0
    A very pleasant stay in a scenic area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No bottled water in the rooms

    Clean, comfortable and a nice view

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    9.0
    Amazing place at the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds weren't comfortable. Old mattresses.

    Excellent location at the beginning of the awesome Vallée de la Restonica. Ideal for hiking tours and bathing in the river. There are comfortable and picturesque sitting areas at the river, even sunbeds. There is also a good restaurant. Just amazing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    Great location, super relaxing - a little gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only point which could have been improved is the quality of the mattresses. They were fairly thin and hence an 8 out of 10 rather than a 10. But all in all we had a fantastic time.

    This hotel is set in a stunning location with the relaxing flow of the river alongside it. The staff are friendly, the food was delicious and the room was super clean. Evenings spent on the terrace enjoying a glass of wine were exceptional.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place to stay unless you are a sensitive sleeper.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not possible to open the window, I sleep with an open window, so I needed to sleep with an open door, I did not feel safe. If you are sensitive sleeper, due to mountain river is very noisy 😁

    Very nice terrace, breakfast, the mountain river 😊

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a little low, and the bathroom could be updated but perfectly adequate for a short stay

    Beautiful dramatic setting, excellent friendly staff, decent food great place

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2023

    9.0
    very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location because the river was very scenic

    the restaurant and room is right on the river so close you can dip you feet in

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2022

    9.0
    beautiful surroundings in the restonica valley
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rooms could use a renovation but everything was working and was clean

    great location, beautiful surroundings. good lunch and dinner, breakfast was ok but a little bit pricey. friendly staff and spacious rooms

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    amazing location on in the gorge and river

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2022

    7.0
    Lovely valley hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the staff was surprised by our late arrival

    Incredible surroundings: next to the river

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2022

    7.0
    Fantastic location horrible dinner and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Coldish reception Worst dinner Overpriced. Ordered a plate of BBQ pig served cold and a meagre portion. Dont waste your money go elsewhere in town. The staff looked overworked bored and hardly carry any conversation

    excellent location . Terrace and the natural pools a bonus Room was neat and good size Ample parking. DIdnt have breakfast

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2022

    9.0
    Perfect for hikes in the Corte area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This hotel is perfectly situated for hikes in the Corte area. The location next to the river is fabulous - including the views from the rooms. Breakfast is really good compared to Corse standards.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi and 4g spotty connections.

    next to a very nice river where you can swim straight from the hotel terras.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2022

    9.0
    A unique place to stay and a wonderful end to our 7day road trip around Corsica:
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, location, location. Hammocks, hanging chairs, natural rock, swimming pools, restaurant. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2022

    9.0
    Unigue hotel with a lovely location and great dining outlook, would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The location and access to the river and the dining location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    8.0
    Incredible scenery, unique stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms were a little dated but perfectly clean and comfortable with good aircon.

    The location of the hotel was unbelievable. We'd seen photographs when booking but they didn't do it justice. The Restonica river running through the hotel grounds was superb and very unique, if you like the great outdoors then this is the place to be. The bar and restaurant were good, it wasn't fine dining but the service, food and drink were all perfectly good. It was a little bit of a walk into town or a short drive. We went hiking on the Restonica trail which was superb. If you are looking for an active trip with absolutely superb scenery then this is the place to stay.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the WiFi isn’t great

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a bit small and there was no exhaust in the toilet

    The breakfast was great, the location and the views from the property fantastic

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2021

    9.0
    Lovely place, avoid the restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    1. My parents had a room with a terrace facing the river and the mountains, which was beautiful. In the room however there was a bit of an unpleasant smell from the toilet, it could be that they have problems with their plumbing - we did not bring up the issue since we only stayed for one night and it was not that bad. 2. We had a bad experience with a waitress in the restaurant though. We only wanted to get a little something to eat and the hotel is not near any stores and the city is a bit far away to walk there in the evening before going to bed. We asked if they have any small portioned food. The waitress was extremely arrogant saying something along the lines of ``oh this is a proper restaurant`` and when I ordered only fries she rolled her eyes and acted extremely inappropriate. I would understand if we were taking up space from people who would have ``proper`` dinner BUT we were literally the only ones there at that time. I did speak French to her but then I got sick of her attitude and left, and my mother then spoke to her in English, which she did not understand a word of. I really liked the place but this lady spoiled my evening. If I stayed here again, I would not visit the restaurant. Not in the mood to get patronized and belittled on my vacation. 3. I paid for breakfast in advance, but then when checking out the staff said the breakfast still needs to be paid - just heads up to check your receipt when checking out, eventually they did realise I paid it all already, as it could be clearly seen from my booking.

    This place has an idyllic location near a river, leading up a gorge and mountains. There is even a little inside grass patch with chairs and hammocks that are surrounded by the rooms, as well as a restaurant. It is a very calm and nice place, cooler than the city. The breakfast was good as well, the usual mix you get in Corsica or in France. There are enough parking spots right next to the hotel. Apart from the lady in the restaurant, the people were nice. You can talk a walk a bit further up from the hotel, just a few minutes, and you can access the river easily. Not for swimming though, it is pretty shallow, but still a welcome refreshing for my feet!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2021

    9.0
    Good hotel at a magnificent mountain location along the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel is situated on a great spot on the river at the foot of the mountains. This means great breakfasts/lunch/dinners with the sound of the river cascading down the rocks. From the hotel you can do great walks/climbs along the riverside, climbing from rock to rock and taking a dive in one of the many natural rock pools. What a blast. The hotel itself is very nice, rooms are roomy and airconditioned, beds are good and the bathroom provides for everything you expect at this price level. Eating at the restaurant is good, though a bit simple and on the heavy side. But the location and surroundings while eating on the riverside terras sure make up for what the food might be lacking. Staff is friendly and adequate, but not over achieving. If you want a great location to explore the mountains this is your sure pick.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2021

    8.0
    The river is beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Old fashioned furniture, hotel gave the feeling of an empty place.

    View on the beautiful river. Large room.

    Stayed in July 2021

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