Saint Christophe in Calvi

Service is terrible. The manager was very rude and started shouting at me for storing a bottle of wine in the fridge of the hotel room! Recently stayed in a 5 star hotel and they hade NO problem with me doing this there.
Avoid, many other better hotels in Calvi.

When we checked in the hotel we forgot two cycling bottles at the reception desk. When we realized we had left them there, we came back to get them, the hotel owner told us that he had throw them away, to teach us a lesson, to not leave behind our personal belongings. A rude man with zero customer tact.

I had an extremely disappointing and distressing experience at Hotel Saint Christophe in Calvi. What began as a normal stay turned into an upsetting incident due to the behavior of the hotel manager, which I believe prospective guests should be aware of.

During our stay, the manager unexpectedly entered our room while we were out and proceeded to throw away personal items, including my stomach medication and food that I had brought with me for health reasons. These were not perishable items left out carelessly, but personal supplies stored appropriately. This was done without any prior warning or communication.

When I tried to understand what had happened, instead of receiving a polite explanation, the manager responded by yelling and harassing my girlfriend in a manner that was completely inappropriate and aggressive. There was no apology or attempt to calmly discuss the issue. His behavior was unprofessional and intimidating.

Apparently, the hotel has internal rules that prohibit guests from eating or drinking anything in the room, including coffee, which was surprising. These rules were not clearly communicated at the time of booking or check-in, nor were they displayed prominently in the room in any language. If we had been informed of these unusual restrictions, we would have happily complied or chosen different accommodation better suited to our needs.

Instead of a courteous reminder or a simple conversation, the management chose to escalate the situation by invading our privacy, discarding personal belongings (including medication), and confronting us in a hostile manner. This kind of treatment is not acceptable in any hospitality setting.

While the hotel location and view may be good, none of that compensates for the disrespectful and aggressive behavior we experienced. I urge future guests to be aware of the hotel’s unspoken rules and to consider whether this is the kind of atmosphere they want during their stay in Calvi.

I rarely write negative reviews, but in this case I feel it is important to share our experience so others can make an informed decision.

Location, shower and bed are good, but the breakfast could be better.
Pool and access to the beach in front could also be charming.