Le Marin accommodation from NZ$183

PROs: The property is very clean. The gardens and grounds are kept neat and all areas are clean. The huge pool is wonderful. It is a secure resort so we felt very safe. On-site grocery was great to keep costs down. Inexpensive food options are available (cafe with crepes; pizza, etc), there are nightly activities (dancing, music, etc). Nice beaches are right in front of the hotel. Staff helpful and friendly! sunsets are amazing. CONS: The resort has an old feel. Rooms feel dated and somewhat 'patched up' in places. You feel like you are stepping back in time but there is also certain old school charm nonetheless; concrete walkways are cracked in many places giving it a worn appearance. For the luxury level prices, the place could have been more updated. There are daily excursions through a third party company but prices are very high. Complementary shuttle to airport would have been appreciated.

The actual resort was beautiful but other than the pool and beach, there was nothing else to do. The food was okay. This is not a great travel destination for Americans, unless fluent in French. The American was flying inverted, which made us stay at the resort and not travel outside. Overall, pretty resort and that is the only positive I can provide.

I think I happened upon one of the best overall hotels on the island. The location is great because it is right on one of the better maintained popular beaches with several nearby food options and a small grocery store. My room was an upper room overlooking the beach and bay. Because it is a popular beach, it was difficult to find a parking spot in the hotel parking lot during the weekend days, but spaces became available in the evening. The room was very clean and well maintained. It was very quiet at night, all you hear is the waves on the beach. I recommend the nearby sushi place and pizzaria. Great hotel.