Douce Quietude - Saint-Raphaël

We've been here before several times but were a little concerned that it had been taken over by a company called "Sandaya" as it might lose its appeal being tak... read more We've been here before several times but were a little concerned that it had been taken over by a company called "Sandaya" as it might lose its appeal being taken over by a bigger company.We had the luxury pod at the bottom of the park, we've stayed at the pod before so knew what to expect, the location of the pod is good and very quite if you want to relax but the price we paid was quite high considering some of the "free" items we had before Sandaya took over.Pro's: nice pods in a quite environment TV's in every roomAir Conditioning in every room2 Good showers and toilets in each podHot tubPlenty of garden space with sun loungers Outside covered eating area with table and chairsGas BBQ with toolsBedding providedCon's:You have to clean the pod before departure Free wifi for 2 devices but you can only have one device connected at a time ?!No instructions for microwave, garden lights and hot tubNo oven in cooker just a hobKettle is far too smallNot enough towels for 2 adults and 2 children provided but you can hire a pack for 6€Quite a few mosquitoes around pod, could do with an electric device to help stop them biting you or cover yourself in sprayCheck in was quick but you cannot get into your accommodation until 4pm but you can turn up book in and use the pool etc until it's time, you do need to do an inventory when you get to your chosen accommodation to make sure everything is there, a 300€ deposit is also required.The shop has a good supply of different stock and the bread is cooked on site daily, the guy who runs it is very friendly and helpful, the shop also sells souvenirs, papers, jewellery, snorkels, googles etc.The pools are very nice with plenty of sun beds which if you leave to go to dinner you will lose as you cannot "reserve one using your towel", this is good and fair to everyone.The pool has a strict no Bermuda or any other football type shorts so unfortunately gents it's to the pool shop to buy your tight fitting Lycra type shorts, to be fair they're not that bad and everyone is wearing them and you can pop your other shorts on top as long as you don't go in the water with them on.There is a smaller heated pool with twisting slide a bigger pool non heated, 2 Jacuzzi's,bkiddies play area with fountains and a big Jacuzzi.The restaurant on site was well staffed and did bar snacks as well as main meals, ice creams, cocktails etc. The is also a take away pizza area which you must try, they are very nice and cooked properly.At check out time you need to book and appointment for one of the staff to come and re-check your inventory then it's up to reception to get your deposit back as long as you haven't damaged anything and cleaned your accommodation to their liking.About a 6-7 minute drive will take you'll to E.Leclerc where they sell almost everything.Agay is a 10-12 minute drive and St Raphael will only take 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.Just to sum up we love this place and will definitely return very soon,we have no problem recommending it,we stayed in late May and the weather was good,I'm guessing that in the height of the summer it'll be very hot but also quite busy.

We tried to work out when we first came here and think it must have been back in the mid 80's. We have been to other places but are always drawn back here. read more We tried to work out when we first came here and think it must have been back in the mid 80's. We have been to other places but are always drawn back here.

Came here to eat on first night. Site is very nice but restaurant not so good. Food of poor quality. Very salty and swimming in grease. Overpriced for what you... read more Came here to eat on first night. Site is very nice but restaurant not so good. Food of poor quality. Very salty and swimming in grease. Overpriced for what you get. 3€ for can of coke and over 4€ for tiny bowl of chips. Pizzas dripping grease.

Hello We were a group of six couples (with children) who had rented bungalows. We paid an extra €50 to be placed next to each other. When we arrived, the first... read more Hello We were a group of six couples (with children) who had rented bungalows. We paid an extra €50 to be placed next to each other. When we arrived, the first problem was that our bungalows weren 't next to each other. They were on the same path, but spaced apart. One of the bungalows was even two paths away! The second problem: for three nights at the campsite, we were stopped every evening by security guards who asked us to turn down or even stop the music. The first night at midnight, the second at 11 pm, and the last at 9:30 pm! The response was, You 're at Douce Quiétude! Despite our large group, we had given the impression of turning down the music, and yet… The third problem: the bungalows are old, the heaters are rusty, and the walls are damaged in places. There was no crockery or TV. On the plus side: the water park is very pleasant; the water is very warm (around 31 degrees Celsius), there are two water slides and three different pools. The children 's play area is great. There are pétanque courts and a paddle tennis court (rental €10/person for 1 hour). Unfortunately, we, who go away every year with friends, will not be coming back to this campsite because the slightest noise is disturbing, even at 9:30 pm on a Saturday night. Have a good evening.

A beautiful and neatly laid-out campsite. The water during the May holidays is 32 degrees, which is great for the May break. Plenty of entertainment. Supermarke... read more A beautiful and neatly laid-out campsite. The water during the May holidays is 32 degrees, which is great for the May break. Plenty of entertainment. Supermarket available with friendly staff. Café bar is also good.