Residence & Hôtel Aria Marina

This is a great little place. It's situated 2km from the town up the hill so the views over the bay from all apartments is superb. We stayed in one of the new, modern one bed apartments which was very well furnished and equipped and included a small full kitchen. We especially liked the huge walk in shower and big terrace with both dining table and chairs and wicker sofas. The small complex has two swimming pools, a terrace where I believe you can order breakfast if you wish, and a laundry room with coin operated washers, dryer and iron/ironing board. Everywhere was very clean and tidy and it was a bonus for us that the reception staff spoke good English. In terms of location there is a big supermarket just a 5 minute walk away, along with a few other shops and a brasserie. It is possible to walk into town if you dont mind a fairly busy road and the uphill return. It takes about 30 mins each way. However, it is usually easy to find a street parking space in the evening for an easier drive down. Propriano itself is an OK harbour town with a number of mediocre restaurants but nothing special. The area around it, however, is beautiful with a spectacular coastline, some gorgeous beaches and good hiking options. You definitely need a car to explore. We would definitely stay at the Aria Marina again as it is high quality for a 3 star and offers a lot more space and catering independence for the money than a comparable hotel. We did notice, nevertheless, that some apartments were considerably older than where we were situated and looked, on the outside, more dated, so I would want to confirm the accommodation.