Don Cesar
France
Don César
Rue du commandant Quilici, 20137 Porto Vecchio, France
www.hoteldoncesar.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Don Cesar
Shareholders
Privately owned: Marie Ange Cardi
Date of Creation
2012
Hotel General Manager
CARDI MARIE ANGE. She has worked in the hotel industry for over 40 years, she has owned and managed several luxury hotels on the Côte d’Azur (Beaulieu sur mer, Cap d’Antibes…). Its main ambition is to offer its customers a high-end experience, in a warm and family atmosphere.
Hotel Positioning
5 star
Development strategy
We have noticed that for several years, we have been welcoming more and more families. We want to reorient the group’s strategy in this direction, and provide families with a high-end product, which meets all their expectations and specifications (family suites and villas, kids club, healthy children’s menu, amenities, etc.).
Don César
History & Story
Construction of the hotel began in 2008, with an opening in June 2012. The hotel was designed and entirely built for its owner Edouard Cardi, architect, from the plan to the design of each piece of furniture. His wife Marie Ange plays the role of Mistress of the house. The adventure continues from generation to generation. In 2022, Don Cesar celebrated its tenth anniversary, still managed with passion by the Cardi family, with the arrival of the second generation.
Date Renovation
In 2023: creation of a living room/library with a sea view (Vitra, Roche Bobois furniture, etc.). In 2024: opening of a kids club to meet the growing demand from families.
Date Added Extensions
In 2022: creation of 7 villas of 60 sqm in the pine forest (family villas and villas with private swimming pool).
Main Strengths, Special Touch
We have a private pontoon at the foot of the hotel where we offer boat rentals.
All our indoor and outdoor spaces are very large and spacious. Our smallest room has an area of 40m2 + terrace. Even when the hotel is full, our guests have plenty of space and can enjoy their vacation in complete peace and quiet (large terrace, 2-hectare garden, 2 swimming pools, several solariums, etc.).
Our rooms all have a clear view of the sea.
Location
The hotel is located in the Gulf of Porto Vecchio, waterfront, close to the port and the village of Porto Vecchio
Key Sites
Near the hotel: famous beaches (Palombaggia, Santa Giulia, St Cyprien…).
L’Ospedale Forest.
Village of Bonifacio and its cliffs.
Children’s Corner
The hotel is kids friendly, we have a swimming pool reserved for adults and a swimming pool for families. Our kids club will open in 2024. We provide a lot of childcare equipment to customers (car seat, stroller, etc.).
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• All rooms and suites have a sea view and a terrace. The villas are located in the pine forest.
• Number of suites:
10 suites : 2 prestige (104 sqm) – 3 Suite Luxe (64 sqm) – 4 Junior Suite (49 sqm) – 1 Family Suite (58 sqm).
• Number of Luxury rooms:
11 Luxury rooms (45 sqm)
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all:
39 rooms : 14 Superior rooms (40sqm) + 11 Luxury rooms (45 sqm) + 4 Superior triple rooms (49sqm) + 2 prestige (104 sqm) – 3 Suite Luxe (64 sqm) – 4 Junior Suite (49 sqm) – 1 Family Suite (58 sqm) + 4 Evasion villas (60 sqm) with private swimming pool + 3 Family villas (60sqm).
Restaurants and Bars
• Mediterranean gourmet restaurant open for lunch and dinner in May, June and September, only in the evening in July and August.
• Restaurant: La Paillote (open for lunch in July and August) by the water where we serve less sophisticated cuisine (grilled fish and meats, salads, etc.).
• Bar open for aperitifs and after dinner (cocktails, etc.)
• Breakfast (Buffet or Continental breakfast served in the room): Included.
Half-board: (3-course dinner, drinks not included) 70 Euros per person and per day, 35 Euros for children under 12 years old.
Wellness
• Nuxe Spa: 4 cabins (including a double cabin), a relaxation pool, a hammam, a hairdressing salon (on request). massage, facial and beauty treatments.
• Fitness room (Technogym equipment)
• Outside: two large swimming pools. A swimming pool is heated and reserved for adults.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Private evenings, weddings, birthdays, baptisms (maximum 70 people).
• Seminars: 2 perfectly equipped rooms: The Santa Giulia room can accommodate up to 40 people in a U-shape and 58 in a theatre, while the Pinarello room, designed to accommodate up to 16 people, is suitable for small meetings. Air conditioning, WiFi, video projector, screen and microphones are available.
Extra Notable Features
• We have a private pontoon at the foot of the hotel where we offer boat rentals with or without a skipper. This type of activity is very appreciated by our customers.
• Yoga and pilates classes with private coach (on request).
• Paddle and kayak available free of charge
Hotel And Restaurant Awards
2019-2021: Assiette Michelin
Number of employees
Around 60 employees