Hôtel Golf Château De La Bégude, The Originals Collection

“Obviously, the lustre of the French Riviera does not extend to every address”

The set is undeniably beautiful - quiet, surrounded by greenery, and housed in what is presented as a château overlooking a lovely park and an impressive golf course. On paper, it promises charm and elegance. In reality, the experience falls far short of expectations, and one truly wonders how this… more

The set is undeniably beautiful - quiet, surrounded by greenery, and housed in what is presented as a château overlooking a lovely park and an impressive golf course. On paper, it promises charm and elegance. In reality, the experience falls far short of expectations, and one truly wonders how this hotel obtained its star rating. Upon arrival, we were greeted by an empty reception desk and had to wait quite some time before anyone appeared. There seems to be only one lovely lady managing everything on her own. She offered us a genuinely warm welcome and gave excellent dinner recommendations outside the property - especially helpful as the hotel’s only restaurant is open solely for breakfast and lunch, even in the height of summer. Reaching our room required climbing what fell like endless flights of stairs, carrying your own luggage, as there is neither lift nor concierge service. For a property of this standing, this is already surprising. In the afternoon, we decided to relax by the swimming pool. When requesting towels, we were told they had run out as they were being washed. The most astonishing part was the attendant’s response: “we should return to our room and bring our own bath towels to use at the pool, that would solve our problem”. In all our years of travel, we have never encountered such a suggestion. Needless to say, we abandoned the idea of a relaxing poolside afternoon and instead enjoyed the privacy of our terrace before heading out to explore the area. Breakfast the following morning was acceptable - the only dining experience on the property that met basic expectations. Lunch, however, was deeply disappointing: two forgettable Niçoise salads and two sparkling waters at an exorbitant price, accompanied by some of the poorest service we have encountered. The waiters were borderline rude and distinctly unprofessional. In short, come here to play golf and enjoy the surroundings - but stay and dine elsewhere.

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“Nice location, but more a B & B than a 4 star hotel”

We enjoyed our stay despite a few disappointments, compared to our previous stay here. First the positives: Friendly check in A clean room with a large terrace as requested. Great pool and nice spa. good golf practice facilities Now the negatives: 1. Extremely disappointing breakfast, coffee f… more

We enjoyed our stay despite a few disappointments, compared to our previous stay here. First the positives: Friendly check in A clean room with a large terrace as requested. Great pool and nice spa. good golf practice facilities Now the negatives: 1. Extremely disappointing breakfast, coffee from a push button machine similar to motorway service stations, limited choice - and this for 25 euros p.p.! We cancelled all further beakfasts. 2. No restaurant available after 4 p.m. No bar after 8 p.m. and this for the Ryder Cup weekend. 3. Limited availability of tee times despite requesting them more than 3 months in advance. I tee time cancelled at short notice In short, a hotel not suitable for golfing groups (no bar or lounge after 8 p.m.). I'm not sure how you can justify 4 stars if you can't even eat or drink there in the evenings>

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