Les Roches Brunes
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Expert Review: Les Roches Brunes
Les Roches Brunes, Collioure: A Gem Overlooking the Mediterranean
Les Roches Brunes in Collioure, a Michelin Key Selected property, consistently receives high praise for its breathtaking location, elegant design, and exceptional service. Guests describe it as a discreet luxury hotel and an exquisite spot for relaxation and culinary delight.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Les Roches Brunes is overwhelmingly positive, with an average "Wonderful" to "Superb" rating of 9.2 on Booking.com. Reviewers frequently laud the hotel's setting, decor, stunning views, and the overall quality of the dining experience, making it a highly recommended destination.
Key Highlights
Guests consistently highlight several standout features:
- Location & Views: The hotel boasts a prime and gorgeous location, clinging to the rocky hillside and offering fantastic, unobstructed views over the Baie de Collioure and the town. A significant draw is the private access to the sea via steps from the sun terrace.
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel is celebrated for its beautiful, immaculate decor, blending "boho-chic aesthetics" with "upscale comfort" and "modern design." The interiors feature calming neutral colors and a style that is both minimalist and warm, thoughtfully renovated by its current owners.
- Service & Staff: The staff frequently earns accolades for being "attentive and friendly," "beyond helpful and pleasant," and "very professional." Many describe the service as "exceptional" and "delightful."
- Amenities: Les Roches Brunes offers a sun terrace, a beautiful garden, a restaurant and bar, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional facilities include a solarium, yoga classes, and spa services like massage and facial treatments. Free private parking is available on-site, though reservation is required.
Room Quality
The accommodations at Les Roches Brunes are designed for comfort and relaxation, with all 18 rooms and 3 suites offering sea views and either a private balcony or terrace. Guests often describe the beds as "very comfortable." Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, some of which feature sea views from the shower. While some double rooms (around 17m²) have been noted as "not huge but adequate" or "small but good," larger options and suites (up to 35m²) are available. The hotel pays close attention to details, providing amenities like books, custom cosmetics, and local crafts. One guest did note the absence of a fridge in their room.
Dining Experience
The culinary experience is a significant highlight, with the hotel featuring two on-site restaurants serving Mediterranean cuisine with an Italian influence. The food is consistently praised as "amazing," "excellent," "delicious," and "outstanding." A chef's special tasting menu is available, priced around €80 per person.
Breakfast, served as both continental and buffet options, is "highly-rated" and described as "excellent" and "delicious," featuring juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. It is, however, an additional fee.
One recurring criticism revolves around a specific restaurant, "Mamma's," with a guest describing it as "grossly overpriced" with "weird food" (e.g., buckwheat and shiitake in every item, salty desserts), "no wine by the glass," and "snooty service." It's important to note that the breakfast service in the same restaurant, handled by a different team, received excellent reviews. The restaurant is also closed for a period in February.
Service & Staff
The staff at Les Roches Brunes receives exceptional feedback, consistently described as "attentive," "friendly," "helpful," "pleasant," "professional," and "delightful." Their commitment to providing excellent service contributes significantly to the overall positive guest experience. The multilingual staff can communicate in French, Spanish, English, Arabic, Catalan, and German, ensuring a welcoming stay for international visitors.
Location & Accessibility
Les Roches Brunes boasts an "ideal" and "prime location," situated just a few steps from Balette Beach. It is a pleasant and easy walk (approximately 12 to 20 minutes) into the charming center of Collioure, where guests can explore local shops, art galleries, and historical attractions like the Collioure Royal Castle.
Perpignan - Rivesaltes Airport is approximately 26 miles (40 km) away, with options for taxi service directly to the hotel or public transport via Perpignan. While free private parking is available on-site, a reservation is needed, and some guests have found it to be "tight" or "difficult to get into and out of," particularly for larger vehicles.
Value & Pricing
The hotel scores well for "Value for money," with an 8.5 rating on Booking.com. While the average room price at Les Roches Brunes (around $226) is higher than the average in Collioure ($133), many guests consider it "exceptional value for money" for the luxury experience it provides. Official prices for rooms range from approximately €180 in low season for a standard balcony room to €380 in very high season for a large balcony room, with suites reaching up to €300.
Common Complaints
Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few minor issues are occasionally noted:
- Room Size: Some guests find the standard double rooms to be on the smaller side.
- Dining Consistency: While generally lauded, specific criticisms have been leveled against one of the restaurants ("Mamma's") for its pricing, unusual menu, and perceived unfriendly service. The main restaurant is also unavailable for a period in February.
- Parking: The on-site private parking, while a valuable amenity, can be tight and challenging to navigate.
- Missing Amenities: A single review mentioned the absence of a fridge in the room.
- Guest Behavior: One guest reported cigarette ash being flicked onto their terrace from an upstairs room.
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- •Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few minor issues are occasionally noted:
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