Aresia

Stayed a couple of nights at Aresia bed and breakfast. Overall we were quite disappointed with the whole experience. It felt more focussed on being profitable rather than hospitable. Our room was rather small and in a disappointing location, behind the owner's garage. The little terrace was pathetic: around 2 sqm between the garage, house, garden fence and aircon unit (not sure whose aircon, we did not have aircon in the room). Clearly this area of the house was not originally meant to be a guest room. There were two doors to other parts of the house in the tiny hallway, one was permanently locked and the other one boarded up. We were also surprised that guests can only use the pool from 14 to 19.30. I would imagine that most guests will be out at these times. The breakfast was quick and efficient but not nice. No local seasonal fresh fruit but some apples and oranges brought out from the fridge everyday that seemed to there more for decorative purposes rather than to be eaten. Some oven-baked croissants, baguette, toast, jam, cheese and ham that looked liked it was straight from a discount supermarket. I will not stay here again, did not feel it was value for money. In terms of places to stay I would recommend you avoid Ares, altogether. It lacks charm and tourist infrastructure like bars, restaurants, shops. For example, it is impossible to find a restaurant serving you dinner in Ares, after 21.00. You will be better off in Andernos-les-bains, Arcachon or Cap Ferret.

Super Excellent ,very Friendly