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Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa
Ajaccio, France · Sofitel · Core Luxury
Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa occupies a private peninsula facing Ajaccio Bay and the Sanguinaires Islands, on a site first built out in 1963. Its 98 rooms and suites, spread across just two low-rise levels to preserve the site's natural setting, all face the sea, and its seawater spa draws on the Mediterranean for its Thalassa treatments. The hotel is scheduled to close on October 20, 2026, for a complete renovation.
- 98 rooms
- Opened 1963
- Neighborhood: Domaine de la Pointe
About Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa
- The resort was built in 1963 as the Hotel du Cap, later rebranded Sheraton du Cap, before Accor acquired it in 1974 and eventually converted it to a Sofitel Thalassa property.
- All 98 rooms and suites have sea views, and the building is deliberately kept to just two levels to blend into the coastline.
- The hotel sits on a private peninsula about 15 minutes from Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, facing the Sanguinaires Islands.
- Sofitel announced the hotel will close on October 20, 2026, for a complete transformation, ending its current run as a Thalassa Sea & Spa property.
History
The property was built in 1963 as the Hotel du Cap and was known as the Sheraton du Cap by the late 1960s before Accor acquired it in 1974, eventually converting it into a Sofitel Thalassa Sea & Spa resort. It occupies a private peninsula on the Gulf of Ajaccio in Corsica, about 15 minutes from Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, facing the Sanguinaires Islands. All 98 rooms and suites have sea views, and the low-rise, two-level building was designed to blend into the coastline. Sofitel announced the hotel will close on October 20, 2026, for a complete transformation.
The setting
On a private peninsula facing Ajaccio Bay and the Sanguinaires Islands, about 15 minutes from Napoleon's birthplace. Two low storeys, every room to the sea.
Restaurants and bars
- La Table de la Pointe — Restaurant · Mediterranean, Corsican · Chef Nicolas Sintes
Experiences
- Marine Spa — 900 m² spa with seawater treatments, soothing massages and personalized rituals overlooking the sea.
- Marine Spa Pass — Access to hydrotherapy pool with neck jets, hammam, sauna and fitness room.
- Outdoor seawater pool — Outdoor seawater pool facing the sea.
- The Lounge Bar — Seafront bar offering signature cocktails, fine wines and aperitif delicacies.
- Gourmet moment al fresco dinner — Al fresco dinner at the water's edge with a menu of choice arranged by the hotel.
- Fitness centre with sea view — Fitness centre with sea view and personalized coaching, combining indoor training and outdoor sessions.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Private beach
- Water sports
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
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