CANONNIER BEACHCOMBER

We recently finished a stay at Beachcomber and are left confused.

Surely the idea of this kind of place is to make your guests enjoy as much as possible? That focus seems to have been lost.

The Reception area is stunning and staffed by friendly and joyful staff, music keep the atmosphere and you can instantly feel on holiday.
They then take you down stairs to the pool area, the hub of the resort. There is no music playing, no joyful atmosphere from the single bar area that only has a few bar stools and is more used by the 8 staff, hanging about.
Opposite, the main buffet and one of the a la carte restaurant (allowing it to transform into an extra buffet area) and serving out of the same kitchen as the buffet. When busy at breakfast and dinner the area is chaotic, not relaxing at all - its only open for 2 hours and seemly could bearly cope with the amount of people. Staff wander around aimlessly, rules change daily as to what they can do with wine, water. They serve house red and white but many servers dont realise there is actually 2 types of both and you dont want them mixed. That said, All inclusive makes the hassle factor a little less.

Navigator by the sea seems to have the better staff, better kitchen and we shared some good moments watching the sunset here (but as plastic is not allowed drinks are served in cardboard cups on the beach) - Food is also a much higher standard and staff are more up to speed - but too often you find them sitting about the guest areas on their phones, rather than attending guests. This is the only 'beach' bar that exists but its usually set for their smart evenings, you almost feel wrong walking in to get a Rum and coke with Sand on your feet.

I actually dont have any issues with the rooms - we had a normal room and it functioned well, the bed was very comfortable and we had nice view of the sea (as well as a great room cleaner)

Activities :- The beach is separated into many different areas, most are pretty rocky, the water goes out 500m at only about 1.5m so safe for standing and reef protected - That said swimming was not recommended on most days (red flag). Neither was any wind sports either due to too much wind, wind in the wrong direction, or not enough water. The sail area is actually far too small to really sail and the aged kayaks and paddle boards are your only real option. They offer free 15 minute ski and wake sessions, but this done in the water of Club Med so hidden from the view of the rest of the guests.
Many activities, in fact are hidden - Archery, Boules, Tennis, even the Volleyball is before the hotel entrance. Its almost as though they are embarrassments. Mini golf also tucked away

The Gym is so small that you can bearly operate the equipment inside - for a Resort of this standing its mearly another box tick to justify the price.

Golf itself doesnt exist at the resort- the course is 10 mins away - for me therefore it CANNOT be a golf resort like other Beachcombers. There is so little communication about it - infact Communication about EVERYTHING is totally misplaced or hard to find - they have printed magazines (saying how eco friendly they are) but dont have a printed doc with basic hotel info - its on an App - which is not the same.

Those that like history, there was an opportunity to make the light house the centre piece - instead its given over to a teen club meaning most that stay, and pay, cannot enjoy it.

And going back to the first point about a relaxing atmosphere for guests - Those that like to sleep in will not - on every day of our stay, from between 7:30 - 8:30 maintenance were either fixing a room, strimming, cutting grass, leaf blowing - all the noises we wanted to escape on a tranquil holiday overlooking the sea.
Of course on your way to breakfast you also need to dodge watering sprinklers getting you wet along each path.

The marketing and expectations do not match the delivery - They should stop trying to cater for all and focus on the things they can do well and lose the other bits.

Séjour de 6 jours dans cet hôtel
Emplacement idéal pour les activités du Nord avce possibilite d’activités nautiques à l’hôtel (bateau fond verre)

Belle plage privée
Chambre un peu décevante en cours de rénovation sur l’aile
Manque d’insonorisation et peu de place pour les valises

Buffet varié mais répétitif lors d’un séjour prolongé

Personnel agréable et serviable
Bar avec de très bons cocktails et d’agréables moments autour des concerts le soir

Bii où n séjour dans ôensemble

Très bel hôtel, personnel très agréable et toujours souriant ????

My husband and I went to the Canonnier Beachcomber Resort for our honeymoon. We had such a magical stay. They pay attention to the small details that make your stay relaxing and luxurious. The staff are very friendly and helpful and they had such a lovely variety of delicious food. I would 100 percent recommend this resort.

A marvelous experience! Highly recommended.