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John Way, CA-Toronto
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| + ... “Very welcoming, great position close to town, simple free parking (important!), easy to find, short pleasant walk along canal to Aigues Mortes” |
Ronald, UK-Brighton couple
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03 2013 |
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Perpignan and Nice!”
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| we-chose Hotel Canal as a one night stopover on our way from Perpignan to Nice. The hotel has easy parking out the front and is a convenient 10 minute walk to the walled city. Our room was comfortable and clean- though on the small side as our bags didn't easily fit! We thought the breakfast was a little overpriced for what we received but over all good value for what we were after. |
ReneeAbroad / Sydney Australia
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"Lovely staff and great service"
we stayed here for one night in mid-September 2012 and really enjoyed ourselves. The hotel is definitely not flashy, but is very clean and comfortable and is in a nice location beside the canal. We found it good value for money. It also has a nice swimming pool and an outdoor terrace for breakfast/drinks etc. It's an easy walk to the walled village from the hotel and the receptionist, Beatrice, is an absolute delight. She gave us some good ideas for things to do while we were there and for restaurants, as well as making the bookings for us. Nothing was every too much trouble. We would stay here again. |
Pippa - New Zeland
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10 2012 |
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| + ... Very friendly reception on arrival - informative re location and facilities at Aigues Mortes, and helpfully spoken in English by fluent staff. Hotel modern and rooms, though small were very well appointed and clean. Easy walking distance of delightful walled city alongside canal. |
Colin MacLaran, Greenhithe - /UK
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09 2012 |
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| + ... Staff were very helpful and friendly,hotel was clean and comfortable,good location for Aigues-mortes old town. |
Marion Evans
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"Lovely hotel, lovely staff, lovely surroundings!"
i stayed with a friend at Hotel Canal for 6 nights in July. Aigues-Mortes is a really beautiful, medieval walled city with close access to excellent beaches, specifically L'Espiguette.
The hotel is very nice: modern, clean, well decorated, air conditioned. Rooms either view the canal or street (called "urban" view"). We stayed in a room with street view and due to the triple glass on the windows, we heard nothing! There is a very sweet breakfast area outside and lovely pool and lounge area. It's one of the few hotels which I found the reality even nicer than in the photos.
The thing which really stands out about the hotel Canal though is the staff. Until now, there was a hotel in Barcelona to whom I would award "best service" but now Hotel Canal tops it. They are so helpful, kind and engaging. It always amazes me how much it impacts a stay to have such a high level of customer service. The reception persons sit down and explain all the highlights of the area, helped us book trips, give advice etc. So wonderful!
From the hotel it's a very short walk to the old city and only 5 min by car to the large (L'Espiguette) beach. Also, Nîmes is close and Le Grau Du Roi is very close with some nice boat trips. It was just what we had in mind, an ultra relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings. |
MvG_NL - Arnhem, NL
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07 2012 |
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"Lovely little place, well located for seeing the sights of Aigues Mortes"
our second trip to Aigues Mortes and we ended up at Hotel Canal due to an overbooking in our previous hotel - a stroke of luck for us as this place is just lovely!! The Receptionist Beatrice was delightful - nothing was too much trouble to explain and she handed us the map and directed us to the best highlights. She is an absolute asset!! Throughout our two night stay all the staff were friendly and helpful. There is a lovely little pool on a first floor balcony with sunloungers for guests. Our room was clean, modern and very well airconditioned.
Its a short walk into the old walled town and easily accessible on foot. Great hotel, well managed, and a real credit to the staff and owner who run it. well done. Will certainly stay again when we return to the area. |
CarolHands-UK/Warrington
couple |
07 2012 |
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| + ... Imediate warm and friendly welcome and throughout the stay. Good size room with air-con and our own terrace area. Boutique styling. Delightful fresh and varied breakfast, with excellent coffee. Great advise on local restaurants which were of extremely high and modern quality. Good location for sight-seeing. Cute little swimming pool on the second story roof/terrace area. It was quiet and lovely for couples. Very few children. Although there was no bar or restaurant, these were not required or missed and the staff have an obvious pride in their hotel and work in a perfectly balanced proffessional and welcoming manner. We would deffinitly recommend the Hotel Canal and would go again. It's a gem. |
Paul -, Leigh-on-Sea /UK
family with older children |
07 2012 |
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| + ... Modern building with well-appointed rooms. Excellent, friendly and helpful staff. High quality breakfast. From roadside the building does not look much, but at rear there is a sunny first floor terrace with swimming pool and pleasant outlook over the canal. Good location in that it has parking whereas hotels within the town would be difficult for parking. Pleasant 5-6 minute walk along canalside into the town - with a nice restaurant only100 metres along this walk if do not want to walk into town. |
Walter - Salisbury /UK
family with older children |
07 2012 |
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"Very pleasant surprise"
we stayed 4 nights at this pleasant and well managed hotel. From the road the building is austere but inside it is clean and functional though somewhat minimalist. The staff couldn't be more friendly or more helpful. The room wasn't large but then we didn't spend a lot of time in it and the terrace was a very nice location to read, have a drink or even use the small swimming pool. The excellent buffet breakfast was eaten outside. It is only a 10 minute walk into the interesting walled town and the small road along the canal is much quieter than he busy main road. |
PoolBrook - UK Gloucester
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07 2012 |
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| + ... Location - perfect for walking. Welcome by staff. Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast - sat outside, good foods and wonderful coffee. Lovely room! |
Wendy - Windsor /Canada
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07 2012 |
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| + ... Modern building with well-appointed rooms. Excellent, friendly and helpful staff. High quality breakfast. From roadside the building does not look much, but at rear there is a sunny first floor terrace with swimming pool and pleasant outlook over the canal. Good location in that it has parking whereas hotels within the town would be difficult for parking. Pleasant 5-6 minute walk along canalside into the town - with a nice restaurant only100 metres along this walk if do not want to walk into town. |
Christopher- Salisbury/UK
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07 2012 |
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| + ... We chose for its location which was easy walking distance to the town of Aigue Morte but far enough away to be be quiet The manager was spoke excellent English and was very helpful and informative regarding what to do and where to eat |
Christopher - Redhill/UK
group of friends |
04 2012 |
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"very nice family hotel"
we went there to spend New Year' eve in family. My wife chose that hotel based on recommendations she saw on various websites (including trip advisor). The whole trip went really ok. It is a small family hotel, so do not except a 24 hours concierge service nor a bar. Nevertheless, on our way back from new year eve, the manager left some drinks at the reception wich we considered to be a lovely attention. Rooms were ok (a bit small for 3 but ok), perfectly clean (no bad smell neither), quiete place, simple but very good breakfast, free wifi and free parking access. Walking distance for the medieval-city (where there are some restaurants, as the hotel only proposes breakfast). Will definitely come back. |
Air Palma - SP Palma
family |
01 2012 |
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"Hospitality Plus"
warm welcome, clean rooms, most comfortable beds, plentiful buffet breakfast & caring staff.. |
Rwaldman - USA Fairfield with friends |
10 2011 |
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+ ... Very well located for people coming by car to spend some time in Aigues Mortes and the Camargue generally. Easy to locate and to get to. A pleasant canal-side walk takes you to the walled city in about 5 minutes or so. Our welcome was warm and efficient, and the owners volunteered a lot of helpful information. We were very pleased indeed with the restaurant we chose from amongst their recommendations. Our canal side room was comfortable and quiet (the roadside may not be so, as the road is pretty busy). Breakfast very good, in a spacious and pleasant area. We'd have been happy to stay longer in this hotel; and indeed, in Aigues Mortes.
- ... Provence gets pretty warm, so once again a refrigerator in the room would be a distinct enhancement. |
Mark - Rozelle/Australia
mature couple |
10 2011 |
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"good located modern hotel"
modest, clean, modern hotel on walking distance from old center of aigues-mortes. |
Dullegree - BE Gand
with lover |
09 2011 |
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"Friendly 3 star hotel short walk from Citadel"
friendly hotel next to canal and short walk along canal from Citadel of Aigues Mortes which is a wonderful place with good restaurants and shops and nice atmosphere day and night. Short drive from nice seaside and port of Grau de Roi and the Camargue. Hotel is well run and breakfast although a little expensive is well worth having. Small heated pool with plenty of loungers. Fairly small functional rooms with comfy beds and very suitable for a short break. Plenty of free parking.
Quiet aircon. Very clean room and hotel and well maintained. I would stay there again if in the area. |
Azelandj - UK Dunstable
with lover |
09 2011 |
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"A home away from home"
I've stayed twice in the Hotel Canal and I could not recommend it highly enough. Very simple yet stylish hotel that is absolutely spotless. I love it here as does my boyfriend. Staff are friendly, rooms are lovely and the location is great. I feel so comfortable that I feel like I'm at home when I stay here! Sarah, Ireland . |
Sarah - IR - Dublin -
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08 2011 |
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"Stay here!”"
warmly recommend! You seldom meet more friendly staff than at this hotel. Just a short walk along the canal to the city center. The pool wad very much appreciated by our kids. |
Terserus - UK
with love |
07 2011 |
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"excellent value for money, charming staff, very good breakfast"
hotel Canal is as its name suggests right on a canal outside the fabulous Medieval fortified village of Aigues Mortes - in fact the village is an easy 5 min stroll along the canal . The hotel has a beautiful garden/terrace for breakfast, covered with jasmine and vines, and a humungous palm tree. i arrived early evening and was shown by the very nice owner, Jacques Toullec, to my room, which was smallish as I hadnt booked but just showed up and the hotel was quite full. That said, everything worked very well - WiFi in the room, a/c, good shower. The only slight drawback is the fact that although the hotel backs onto the canal, the front is on quite a busy road, so you should be sure to ask for a room that is not street-facing, otherwise if you don't like a/c like me, but want cool air, you have to sleep with the window slightly ajar so that the excellent sound-proofing becomes ineffective. Breakfasts are delicious - very good pastries, croissants, muffins, bread, all freshly baked by the hotel, fresh (not canned) fruit salad, good coffee and hot milk which is a huge plus. All in all, a charming hotel, well-located , well-run and very good value for money. |
Marinaiki - UK - London business - single |
05 2011 |
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"An exceptional welcome from friendly and very helpful management"
this hotel has a very modern feel to it and is spotlessly clean yet still has a warm and friendly ambience. It is situated a short walk from the old town. The owner spent time recommending places to visit and where to eat. Our room was comfortable and well equipped. The breakfast was good and fresh although a bit dearer than usual. We would go there again and have been enthusiastically recommending it to our friends - it really was first rate!.
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| jdgvag - UK - Upton Grey, Hampshire - couple |
05 2011 |
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"A charming hotel with delightful & very helpful owners."
a great hotel which was easy to find
with on site parking.
Don't be put off by the outside, the inside is contemporary & very comfortable.
A leisurely stroll into the walled town,
so you don't need your car.
In nice weather there is a lovely terrace overlooking the canal, where you can sit
with a glass of wine or coffee.
Delightful owners who could not have been more helpful.
A perfect place to stay & explore the Camargue.
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Ginger - UK
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10 2010 |
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+ ... Very friendly relaxed atmosphere. A modern hotel with unusual decor in the communal areas. Easy parking and good access for both walking into town for restaurants and driving out to visit other areas. Good sellection for breakfast. Staff very helpful.
- ... No shower screen on the bath, made showering difficult. We mentioned this as we left, they said that they would sort it. A mini fridge would have been useful, however they were happy to freeze our cool blocks every evening. Breakfast rather expensive, but nice. A lift would be useful for some people, we were ok. |
Zoe - Dorset /UK
family with teenagers |
07 2010 |
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+ ... Great location. Easy walk to centre of town, good parking and quick access to major road network. Staff very friendly and helpful. Provided good advice on what to see and where to eat. Excellent breakfast.
- ... Our room was rather smal |
Derek - Bolton/UK
mature couple |
07 2010 |
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| + ... The Hotel Canal Aigues Mortes is that wonderful combination of relaxed, warm and welcoming with super efficient, designer, modern, clean style. Really a wonderful surprise in the midst of the Camargue and I will return. It was so relaxing and peaceful, a step out of the stresses of life but with all mod cons.. |
Jane - London/UK
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05 2010 |
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"a surprise! absolutely amazing!"
on our honeymoon we had a bad hotel reservation in Provence so we looked on the i-phone in the evening for a hotel somewhere,, hotel canal was the first we so, we called and arrived 2 hours later. we took the mid room but because we were honeymooners the staff gave us the luxury room for the same price. when we woke up in the morning and opened the balcony door we saw the we were right on the beautiful canal , a minute walk from the walls of the beautiful "aguies-mort". it was amazing! everything there is new and clean and beautifully designed. p.s - fantastic breakfast! |
Galula - Tel Aviv
young couple |
04 2010 |
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+ ... Good location, and great decor in the public rooms. Great breakfast.
- ... The room we had was tiny and more like an Ibis Hotel type room. |
James - Woking/UK
young couple |
09 2009 |
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"Feeling welcome"
interior very tasteful, nice functional room, quiet (altough on busy street). 10 minutes walk to town center
And wonderful breakfasts with home made pastry and fruit salad! |
Dutchguest - London
solo traveller |
09 2009 |
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"Great, modern, all rounder"
i found this through tripadvisor and all the other reviews and representative. I actually had booked for the wrong night in our tour and they rang me when we were miles away but they sorted it out ok, fortunately as it was the low season they fitted us in the next night - no problem.
It is a 5 minute walk out of town, but is well signposted, with ample off street parking - no need to pay extra for their secured parking in my view.
It is modern and clean, the receptionist was very welcoming and helpful, she showed us to our room.
free wifi, which seems to be commonplace in france - shame it isn't in the UK.
The bathroom was quite meditarranean but the towels were too small which was a shame.
They did show us the way along the canal into town which was good but would have benefitted from all the street lights being working - which shouldn't be too hard to fix.
Flat screen TV with BBC World. bit noisy with the windows open and the aircon seemed to blow out warm air.
Terrace with the pool was lovely, but too cold to go in in October.
One of the guys that works there used to work in England so his english is really good. |
CSN - Britol
young couple / friends |
10 2008 |
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"Wonderful"
lovely little hotel, made very special by its fantastic staff. I've stayed in hotels all over the world from the super expensive & luxurious right down to the 'get-me-out-of-here!' types - but I've never stayed anywhere that has such helpful & friendly staff, they really went above & beyond!
As many other reviews mention - Jacques really knows the area & is very helpful with ideas of where to go, where to eat etc..
But everyone there - right down to the cleaners - is polite & friendly, and seems committed to making your stay enjoyable.
The hotel itself is on a rather ugly road, but the hotel is well-placed for Aigues-Mortes. Everything inside is simply stylish and spotlessly clean, and the breakfasts are fantastic.
Only (minor) criticism would be - I would've liked a shower curtain.
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chrisjn - Warwickshire/UK
mature couple / family |
10 2008 |
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| + ... The most friendly and helpful staff I think I've ever met - they made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. Fantastic place to stay - stylish, clean and comfortable; very convenient for Aigues-Mortes, and a good base from which to explore the region. ... |
David - Stratford / Avon
with friends |
09 2008 |
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"Enjoyable stay"
first impression was immediately good after contacting the hotel direct by email to check on availability. Even before we arrived Jacques was giving us helpful tips. The arrival at the hotel was not a disappointment, we were greeted by a lovely lady, sorry but cannot remember her name, who took us through the hotels facilities and surrounding area, she even apologised for her english (which was near on perfect). Everything to follow went like a dream, with each member of the team very happy to assist us with any questions we had. The room was perfect for 3 people, two adults and a 12 year old, and spotless. Being able to return during the afternoon after a busy morning sightseeing etc. to relax around the pool was lovely. Breakfast was delicious and a ten minute walk from the hotel along the canal took you into Aigues-Mortes where there is no end of choice for an evening meal. We really enjoyed our stay and would certainly be checking in here again if we should ever return to the area.
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Magaal - Guernsey
family with teenagers |
08 2008 |
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| + ...This is a pearl! If you ever go to Camargue you have too experience this luxurious little hotel, excellently situated in walking distance from Aigues Mortes. |
Jan - Hjarup, Sweden
mature couple |
07 2008 |
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+ ... Ease of walking and accessibility into town. Nice position and the staff were very friendly.
- ... It was a shame breakfast was not included, although it was very nice! The bar was not open at the time, but the staff were happy to bring us drinks in our room. |
James - Woking/UK
young couple |
06 2008 |
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"Wonderful breakfasts..."
we visited this beautiful area to attend a wedding and this hotel was among those suggested to us.
We really enjoyed our visit to Aigues Mortes.
This stay was undoubtedly helped by the welcome and comfort of this hotel. The staff were extremely friendly and there were no language difficulties. There was always somebody there to suggest places to go and see.
The standard of the rooms was excellent. The beds were really comfortable.
And the breakfasts mmmm the breakfasts were wonderful.
Thank you Jaques and staff for an enjoyable stay. |
EoinD - Conamara
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06 2008 |
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"A great find!"
we have just returned from a weeks stay at Hotel Canal. Do not be put off by the less-than-attractive approach from the main road into Aigues-
Mortes. Inside is an oasis of designer calm with cool, comfortable rooms, a shady terrace for delicious breakfasts and a small pool. Rooms overlooking the canal are well worth the extra...ours had a balcony, perfect for watching the boats. The staff are fantastic...charming and helpful, full of suggestions on what to do and where to eat. Aigues-
Mortes is 5 minutes walk along the towpath with a grest choice if restaurants and bars.
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Sueg47 -Shropshire/UK
mature couple |
06 2008 |
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"Above-average service”
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this hotel's strength is its service. Wow. I believe there were 3 or 4 people who rotated duty in the office/behind the desk, and they all were fabulous. Upon our arrival, they gave us maps and a detailed restaurant guide. Whenever we saw them, they were always ready to help us with anything and were very pleasant to chat with (in French or in English!).
The road-facing side of the hotel almost seems easy to miss, but the back side facing the canal is very quiet and probably gorgeous in the summer. The old city is a 5-10 minute walk up the canal and across a bridge--very doable. The hotel itself is decorated modernly but tastefully, and the rooms we had were medium-sized. Breakfast was quite good as well. (Also, a little note: each room apparently is allowed a complimentary water bottle each night. My mother and I went to the fridge on the bottom floor to get one for later in the day, and it turned out to be an entire liter of water, which basically lasted us for the rest of our trip!)
All in all, a great choice for a brief stay in Aigues-Mortes. ” |
Mick234/Alabama - USA
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05 2013 |
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| + ... Staff very kind and helpful room reccently renovated very clean high quality breakfast (not huge assortment but very good) |
Stefano B, IT-Carmagnola couple
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02 2013 |
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"Great location - Superb breakfast !”
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aigues-Mortes is a great place to visit and the Hotel Canal ideally placed to explore it - easy to find, outside town with free parking and only a short walk along the canal bank to the City walls.
It was great value for money - our room was small but well equipped , the reception staff helpful and well informed and the breakfast was really lovely.
“We had the cheapest Urban room which overlooked the road, but for 1 night it was great and we didn't suffer from any road noise” |
Debbie E /Stockport -UK
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01 2013 |
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+ ... Great location on canal and literally 5 minutes to old cite. The small pool looked great with balcony space around it, but open air and solar-heated.
- ... Breakfast was very good, no question but at 12 euros only just, worth it. Initial impression from outside is underwhelming, but do look beyond that, as it is a good hotel. |
Michael, Birmingham Mature couple
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11 2012 |
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"Good hotel on the canal, 10 mn from walled city"
this hotel was easy to find. As we approached Aigues-Mortes, we drove slowly on D979 “route de Nimes”, and saw large signs indicating the hotel location. We parked in front of the hotel. Then, walking out the back door, the walled town is 10 minute walk, walking along the canal, and across a bridge. I chose this hotel because I didn’t want to drive into a small walled city, and deal with the difficult maneuvering. So the Hotel Canal was a good fit for us, easy parking and a quick walk to the old city. The hotel has no lift, but the proprietor helped with one suitcase. We had booked a large room, with a small and adequate bathroom with a shower, and toilet compartment. Because we stayed only one night, we didn’t sit on the terrace, or use the plunge pool. Breakfast included a large selection of items, good coffee and pastries, as well as cheese. The proprietors are kind, and willing to help with information about the area. This hotel is a good choice |
ThomasO - Washington DC
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10 2012 |
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"Really friendly helpful staff"
i stayed with my daughter just for one night - the staff were really helpful, as we didn't have much time they spent time telling us all about the best things to see and visit and their recommendation of restaurant was spotless. Getting to the walled city is only a short walk away along the canal. Breakfast was great and the rooms clean and comfy.
We'd definitely would go back |
txurif - London
with family |
09 2012 |
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"Beautiful Riverside Hotell"
this was our second visit to Hotel Canal. The rooms are quite small and there is no lift, but the service is very good and is within a few minutes walk along the canal to the walled Aigues Mortes. There is free parking and the wifi was good. Breakfast outside under the vine covered pergola beside the canal was lovely. The hotel was easy to find with a GPS but is on a very busy road, which makes it difficult to get in and out of. |
Max422 - Melbourne
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08 2012 |
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"Stay here!!! - comfortable, relaxing hotel with a delicious breakfast. Punching above its weight.”
we stayed at Hotel Canal at the beginning of July 2012. The hotel was well signposted, easy to find and had ample parking. We were greeted by Jacques, the owner of the hotel and an extremely pleasant and helpful man. Jacques provided us with an English guide book of the surrounding area and a map with a list of local restaurants. A note for those of you who like your food: Aigues- Mortes has literally dozens of restaurants , but if you want to eat well, avoid the main square and stick to the restaurants suggested by the hotel.
We hadn’t booked breakfast before we arrived (having been put off by the rather steep price of 12 Euros per person, per day). However, on Jacques’ suggestion we tried breakfast out on our first morning ‘to see if we’d like it’. This was a very cunning ploy by Jacques. – The breakfast (and I make no apologies for bigging it up) was divine. A delicious fresh fruit salad, fresh juice, meats and cheeses, lovely coffee, hot chocolate and a large selection of teas greeted us every morning. The best part of the breakfast was the large selection of delicious, freshly-baked pastries, muffins, cakes and bread. It was definitely value for money.
We paid 89 Euros for a basic road-facing room. In reality, the room we got was more side facing (we could see the road the neighbouring supermarket). This, however, was not a problem as there was no traffic noise whatsoever and in fact no other noise from other rooms either. The room was simply and stylishly decorated with an extremely comfortable bed. It could have benefited from more storage space and a shower curtain, although it was a nice surprise to find we had a bath as well as a shower.
The hotel was very clean, all of the staff were friendly and helpful and the in-room wi-fi worked very well. The location was delightful. The pool terrace and garden, where breakfast was served, both looked out over the picturesque canal. The five minute walk into town along the canal was a pleasant surprise.
All-in-all, a lovely stay. We will surely be back. |
Pauline - Airdrie UK
family |
07 2012 |
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"spot on”
we stayed We spent 7 nights at the Hotel Canal and found it very friendly and inviting as soon as we arrived. It is "boutique" and modern. Everywhere is tastfully decorated. Our room on the ground floor was a good size, as was the bathroom with shower. The bed was comfortable and the air-con worked really well. The staff are obviously proud of the hotel and project a perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. Breakfast is delightfull, with numerous pastries, local bread, fresh fruit, cereal and excellent coffee. Be advised on the best restaurants in the area and you wont be disappointed. The Boem, Camargue and Restaurant 'S' were superb. Aigue Morte has almost no bars to just sit and drink, but the restaurants off the main square, are never in a rush to move you on. We watched a brilliant firework display on the saturday outside the city wall and had a lovely walk around the ramparts one afternoon, with great rooftop views of the little town below and panaramic scenery of the surrounding countryside. The nearest beach is a ten minute car ride and is clean with safe bathing and even more restaurants and boat trips etc. It is not exactly a 'cheap' area to holiday, so get the best deal for your euro's before you go.The hotel has a small pool on the second floor, with sun beds, tables and drinks will be delivered by just a call. It was again, really good. It is not a place for families with children who need entertainment, but for couples looking for a degree of seclusion, space to chill and just enough history and more than enough fine dining within a short distance, the Hotel Canal was 'spot on' (just dont forget mosquito spray, for those balmy evenings) |
Paul - Leigh-on Sea UK
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07 2012 |
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anonymous - /UK
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07 2012 |
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| + ... Location - perfect for walking. Welcome by staff. Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast - sat outside, good foods and wonderful coffee. Lovely room! |
Wendy - Windsor /Canada
family with older children |
07 2012 |
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| + ... Very pleasant stay. Room small but spotless. In fact whole hotel spotless . Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast excellent. Very conveniently located. On a busy road but we didn't hear a thing. |
Julia - Sydney /Australia
couple |
06 2012 |
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"Very good modern small hotel"
hotel canal in Augues Mortes is a modern, well-run, somewhat austere hotel with a very friendly personnel. It is located close (10 min walk) to the medieval town, next to a canal, the hotel has a small garden and patio. Parking is available free at the hotel, ample space.
The service is friendly and attentive, the reception is not 24/7 but doors work with codes, no problem. We got good advice from Jacques Galliot when arriving on a monday, when many places in town were closed. A recommended restaurant was open and very good.
The rooms are sparsely furnished, heating and air-conditioning work well, the beds are very comfortable. The soundproofing is good, traffic on the throughfare next to the hotel can hardly be heard and canal side rooms are even quieter.
More wardrobe space in the room would be useful!
The breakfast is not cheap at 12 eur/person but the cold buffet was delicious and immaculately presented.. |
EeroE - Finland
family |
04 2012 |
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| + ... Very well located for people coming by car to spend some time in Aigues Mortes and the Camargue generally. Easy to locate and to get to. A pleasant canal-side walk takes you to the walled city in about 5 minutes or so. Our welcome was warm and efficient, and the owners volunteered a lot of helpful information. We were very pleased indeed with the restaurant we chose from amongst their recommendations. Our canal side room was comfortable and quiet (the roadside may not be so, as the road is pretty busy). Breakfast very good, in a spacious and pleasant area. We'd have been happy to stay longer in this hotel; and indeed, in Aigues Mortes. |
Mark - RozelAustralia
mature couple |
11 2011 |
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"Clean, comfortable and well appointed"
this hotel is a clean, modern well appointed and functional bed and breakfast hotel. We chose it as the town centre was "en fete" during our stay and we were advised that hotels inside the city walls would be liable to considerable noise.
The hotel was entirely fit for purpose if you want a quiet and comfortable night's sleep without too much atmosphere. The beds were unusually comfortable and the buffet breakfast excellent. It has a nice little pool with an area around it to relax in - very welcome in the autumn sunshine. Staff were helpful, friendly and positive. |
Rosecheadle - UK Kent
couple |
11 2011 |
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"great location ... short walk from train station"
we arrived by train from nimes and walked a short distance to the hotel...it was modern, well appointed, clean and friendly...we stayed 2 nights prior to boarding a barge on the canal...the staff was very helpful..holding our luggage and then driving it to the barge...nice pool and sun deck as well as a patio with chairs and tables...flat screen t.v...hair dryers and great bedside reading lamps.... |
Mabra6 - USA Laguna beach with friends |
09 2011 |
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+ ... We loved the helpfulness of the staff who booked the evening restaurant for us. Breakfast was excellent and at a reasonable price. The hotel is well situated within walking distance of the medieval city along a picturesque track beside the canal. Room was large and airy with a door onto the terrace around the swimming pool. We'd love to come back some day for a longer stay!
- ... The shower water pressure was not very good and made it difficult to wash my long hair... Not a very big problem admittedly! |
Benedicte-Cooranbong/Au
mature couple |
10 2011 |
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"Great hotel, great price"
this was a really good find. It's not within the walls of Aigues Mortes - but don't let that deter you as it's only a 5 minute walk along the (pretty) canal.
The rooms are very modern - clean and very well finished. Ours wasn't huge, but had everything we needed for an overnight stay.
The owners are just fantastic - friendly and really helpful. They go a long way towards making this hotel a great place to stay.
Finally - the price. If you look within the walls, you are not going to get anything decent for less than €140. Even then, it's not going to be great. Our room, with access to the terrace was €80. And it was much better than what we saw in the town.
So in short, I would recommend a stay at the Hotel Canal!s. |
Tomwatts - UK London
with lover |
09 2011 |
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"Found what we've been looking for"
We've liked Aigues-Mortes for years but have struggled to find the ideal hotel. Although Hotel Canal is a few hundred yards outside the walls ( a pleasant five minutes stroll along the canal) this means it has its own car park - none of the hassle of barriers, garages, etc in the town.
The hotel is excellent too - room was fine, with a big comfortable bed and a balcony overlooking the canal. Our reception was extremely friendly, with lots of information and very good restaurant recommendations.
And the highpoint was the breakfast - a large variety of pastries, muffins and breads freshly baked in-house every morning by the hotel's own pastry chef - eaten outside on the terrace - superb. We'll be back again soon. |
John H - UK - Norwich -
with love |
08 2011 |
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"It was great to see all the team @ Hotel Canal again, & a delight to stay there"
the service was great, & the breakfast under the terrace was stunning...!
The location is very handy to walk into Aigues Mort were you will find great restaraunts within the stunning castle walls
The rooms on the Canal side are a delight to wake up and look out of....
The service & helpfulness of all the Hotel Canal team was a credit to them all.
The only thing we would change @ The Hotel Canal would be that the rooms had a fridge & a kettle in them.. |
Lovetrate - UK - York
with family |
07 2011 |
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"Extremely helpful staff"
everything excellent about this hotel - staff helpfulness was outstanding, the 5 minute canalside stroll to the interesting old town was a pleasure, the breakfasts had top quality produce & the bed was very comfortable. We didn't use the 1st floor pool & sunbathing area but it looked inviting. A Definite Recommendation for all.. |
daveglenwales - UK - swansea - couple |
05 2011 |
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"The best hotel in Aigues-Mortes"
i have stayed here several times now. The rooms are comfortable, service friendly and the breakfasts are great. |
Impulsive - UK - London
single |
03 2011 |
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"Contempory and Excellent"
this is a fine hotel and handicapped accessible. The owners easily accommodated my needs after spraining my ankle a few days earlier.The rooms are just right in size with all the amenities one needs: comfortable bed, space for two opened suitcases, good shower, decent light for reading in bed, and free wi-fi. The design and decor of the room gave a feeling of spaciousness.
Breakfast was sumptuous and the staff very helpful. The location is just right.
We plan to return to the Camargue.
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MSLA - Missoula USA
couple |
11 2010 |
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"Contempory and Excellent"
this is a fine hotel and handicapped accessible. The owners easily accommodated my needs after spraining my ankle a few days earlier.The rooms are just right in size with all the amenities one needs: comfortable bed, space for two opened suitcases, good shower, decent light for reading in bed, and free wi-fi. The design and decor of the room gave a feeling of spaciousness.
Breakfast was sumptuous and the staff very helpful. The location is just right.
We plan to return to the Camargue.
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MSLA - Missoula USA
couple |
11 2010 |
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"Great location, great value"
this is a modern, comfortable, no-frills hotel a short walk from the old town. Since we were traveling with lots of flotsam and jetsam inside the car we much appreciated the inside parking (10 euro extra, well worth it, though there was plenty of free parking outside in a gated area). The staff were extremely helpful, recommending nearby restaurants and activities. Breakfast was also excellent. Since we were only driving a short distance the next day, we asked if it would be OK to leave the car in the garage for a few hours after the noon checkout while we visited the town. No problem! Again, very much appreciated. Definitely a candidate for a return stay.
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Bob - SF bay area - USA
couple |
10 2010 |
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"Excellent hotel, very professionally run with warm welcome"
very comfortable room overlooking the canal. Nice and quiet at the back of the hotel with easy walk along the canal into Aigues Mortes. Warm welcome and advice on what to see and where to eat (spoilt for choice). Very welcome dip pool at the end of an extremely HOT day and either loungers on the main terrace or own terrace to sit out on. Well fitted out, very comfortable and great breakfast.
We wished that we'd had time to stay more than 1 night - we'll be back |
Eupho24 - Dordogne
mature couple |
07 2010 |
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| + ... Decent cityhotel. However, it feels strange when you have stayed in very old and charming B&B in the Provence. Very good hotel staff. |
Margaret - Glasgow/UK
group of friends |
05 2010 |
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+ ... Pleasant room . helpful staff, modern with a lovely location overlooking canal. easy private parking. Air conditionimng in room
- ... Absolutely no facilities for food at any time (except breakfast at high price). Not even a kettle in room and fridge would have been be nice ... |
John - Droxford/UK
mature couple |
03 2010 |
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"3* HOTEL - 5* QUALITY"
its probably the best hotel I`ve stayed in. in terms of service the staff couldn't be more friendly and eager to help, nothing appears to be too much for them. i had a problem on arrival with battery of notebook and they phoned around to find someone in the area who sold a new one.
The hotel is very modern and obviously well cared for. The rooms are petite but well equipped and very clean. it is very quiet, even though the hotel was fully booked at the time, i never heard anyone in the hall. Had plenty of sockets for pcs, chargers etc which is unusual. Good bathroom accessories. ...Only bad point - the dreaded leaking shower which follows me from hotel to hotel....only this time it was because there was no shower screen or curtain to keep the water in!
I´m sure that i will return to this hotel many times again in the future! |
Escocesbcn - Barcelone
solo traveller |
09 2009 |
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"Good value hotel in Aigues-Mortes"
this hotel is about 5 minutes walk outside
the town and is situated on the banks
of a canal. I spent two nights at the hotel
and had a large quiet room overlooking
the canal and had a small balcony.
The buffet breakfast was excellent
and the hotel provided free internet connection.
The hotel is privately owned and the owners are clear that they are not in the accomodation business but rather in the hospitality business.
All the staff were EXTREMELY helpful.
The hotel provides very good value for money
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Bob - London
young couple / friends |
05 2009 |
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"Very high standard"
this hotel is run to a standard that other hotels should strive for. Well signposted and a very pleasant welcome. We were offered a room on the first floor overlooking the canal but could have chosen one on the ground floor if it was a problem carrying our cases up the stairs. Plentry of room in our bedroom and it was very clean and tidy. We were shown how to walk to the town up the canal and given advice about the restaurants. The only noise in our room was from the ducks on the canal.
Breakfast was very good with a large choice and high quality. I only wish that we could have stayed for more than one night. |
Cris - Cheltenham - UK
mature couple |
10 2008 |
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+ ... Good location, and great decor in the public rooms. Great breakfast.
- ... The room we had was tiny and more like an Ibis Hotel type room. |
James - Woking/UK
young couple |
09 2008 |
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+ ... The staff were exceptionally friendly,
the location was ideal and the breakfast was delicious and very nicely presented.
The pool was very small but very welcome. .
- ... Our room was small but the hotel generally is certainly ideal for short stay. |
Felicty -Beaconsfield/UK
mature couple |
08 2008 |
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"The hotel is wonderful - but the owners make it perfect!"
stayed here for two blissful nights, and i only wish it'd been longer.
The hotel itself is lovely - simple, cool and stylish, with a lovely shady terrace next to the canal; the rooms are exactly as they look from the hotel's website (now there's an idea that a few others could do with trying!), beds are large (i think king size, but certainly larger than a standard double), airconditioning is efficient and hugely welcome on a 35 degree + day, and the breakfasts are indeed delicious, due to the in-house pastry chef making a different type of muffin and other pastries each day.
But, what really makes this place stand out, possibly above anywhere else i've been, is the fantastic management. Jacques spent a good 15 minutes with us at checkin, showing us the layout of the town on a map, and recommending various restaurants- we ate about half a bull between us at Coco over a couple of days, and had a lovely evening meal at L'Eden also - and other things to do. He and his colleagues we incredibly helpful in making bookings (the best private beach club as well as restaurants) to ensure that we really got the most out of our limited time there.
The general air of calm and consideration also seemed to rub off on the guests- discussions around the pool and at breakfast were kept to a quiet murmur at all times, keeping the place a real oasis of peace. All in all, i can't imagine a nicer place to spend a short (or long) break, and we very much hope to return.
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K4ssye - Bury StEdmunds
yg cple romantic getaway |
08 2008 |
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hotel canal *** |
440 route de nîmes |
30220 aigues mortes |
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