HOTEL STELLA DI MARE

What HOTEL STELLA DI MARE does

HOTEL STELLA DI MARE is a privately held, family-operated 3-star beachfront hotel in Ajaccio, Corsica, structured as a French Société Anonyme with EUR 3,000,000 of share capital. The property offers 60 rooms across six categories (Standard Maquis, Sea View, Sea Balcony, Sea Terrace, Beachfront, and Quadruple Family), all equipped with Bulltex bedding, private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and complimentary WiFi. The hotel is located on Route des Sanguinaires with direct sea access and unobstructed views of the Îles Sanguinaires in the Gulf of Ajaccio.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer model: reservations are taken exclusively through the hotel's own website (powered by the Mews booking engine) and telephone, with a best-rate guarantee for direct bookings. Pricing is per-night with flexible and non-refundable rate tiers (30% or 100% prepayment respectively), plus ancillary fees for breakfast (EUR 18/adult, EUR 10/child), extra beds (EUR 25), pets (EUR 10), and city tax (EUR 1.76/day). Ancillary revenue is generated by the on-site restaurant "La Mare", which serves Corsican-inspired cuisine daily on a panoramic sea-facing terrace, and by commission- or referral-based partnerships with Authentic Tour (excursions), Ajaccio Radio Taxis (transfers), and ferry/airline operators offering preferential travel rates.

The customer base is composed of individual leisure travellers, couples, families, and small groups seeking beachfront accommodation in Corsica, with no enterprise accounts or OTA intermediaries. Marketing relies on the hotel's own website, basic SEO, and consent-based email marketing through Mautic. There is no evidence of external investors, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond the single Ajaccio property.

Name

HOTEL STELLA DI MARE

Legal name

SA HOTEL STELLA DI MARE

Website

https://hotel-stelladimare.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOTEL STELLA DI MARE is a family-owned 3-star beachfront hotel in Ajaccio, Corsica, offering 60 rooms, an on-site restaurant, and excursion partnerships directly to leisure travellers and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beachfront Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Beachfront hotel accommodations
• Corsican hospitality services
• Family hotel rooms
• Sea view rooms
• On-site restaurant dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Ajaccio

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room bookings: The hotel's primary revenue stream is overnight accommodation across 60 rooms, including standard, sea-view, balcony, terrace, beachfront, and quadruple configurations. Reservations are taken directly via the hotel's website, with prepayment required (30% for flexible rates, 100% for non-refundable rates). Cancellation policies and city tax apply.
2. Restaurant La Mare: The on-site restaurant 'La Mare' serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily on a panoramic terrace facing the sea. Revenue is generated through per-covers dining (buffet breakfast at 18€ per adult, 10€ per child). The restaurant reinforces the hotel's value proposition as a beachfront stay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hotel Stella di Mare is a 3-star beachfront family hotel located on the Route des Sanguinaires in Ajaccio, Corsica, offering 60 rooms across six categories (Standard Maquis, Sea View, Sea Balcony, Sea Terrace, Beachfront, and Quadruple). The property operates the on-site restaurant "La Mare" serving Corsican cuisine daily on a panoramic terrace, and partners with local providers to offer curated excursions and group/event services.

Product overview

Hotel Stella di Mare is a 3-star family hotel offering 60 rooms in Ajaccio, Corsica, positioned as a beachfront hospitality establishment. The hotel operates a unified accommodation product with six room categories (Standard Maquis, Sea View, Sea Balcony, Sea Terrace, Beachfront, and Quadruple), all featuring Bulltex bedding, private bathrooms, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and complimentary WiFi. On-site amenities include the restaurant "La Mare" serving Corsican cuisine with Mediterranean views, plus partnership-based excursion and activity services. The property also offers groups and events services for custom occasions. Online reservations are managed through the Mews property management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chambre standard Maquis (Standard Maquis Room) Standard double/triple room with authentic Corsican decor and intimate atmosphere, equipped with Bulltex bedding, private bathroom with hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Targeted at guests seeking a calm garden-side base.
• Chambre vue mer (Sea View Room) Double room overlooking the Gulf of Ajaccio and the Sanguinaires Islands with panoramic sea views, designed for enjoying sunrises and sunsets over the Mediterranean. Equipped with Bulltex bedding and standard in-room amenities.
• Chambre mer Balcon (Sea View Balcony Room) Room with private balcony facing the sea and Sanguinaires Islands, designed for romantic relaxation moments with Mediterranean views. Equipped with Bulltex bedding and standard in-room amenities.
• Chambre mer Terrasse (Sea View Terrace Room) Room with generous private terrace to fully enjoy the view and Corsican sun, ideal for breakfast facing the sea or sunset aperitifs. Equipped with Bulltex bedding and standard in-room amenities.
• Chambre Bord de Mer (Beachfront Room) Room located just steps from the shoreline offering an immersive experience: sleeping to the sound of waves and waking up facing the blue horizon. Equipped with Bulltex bedding and standard in-room amenities.
• Chambre quadruple (Quadruple Room) Family room facing the sea with double bed and convertible sofa bed accommodating 2 children under 12. Ideal for sharing sunsets together; limited number available.
• Restaurant "La Mare" On-site restaurant serving inspired Corsican cuisine combining traditional recipes with creative touches. Open daily for lunch and dinner on a panoramic terrace facing the sea, with buffet breakfast at €18 per adult and €10 per child.
• Excursions & Activities Curated excursions and activities bookable at the hotel reception through partner Authentic Tour, including visits to perched villages, panoramic routes, wild landscapes, boat trips to secret coves, pristine beaches, the Scandola natural reserve, and the Sanguinaires Islands.
• Groups & Events Custom event planning services for groups including bespoke projects and special occasions, arranged via direct contact with the hotel.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Air CorsicaminorOthersAir Corsica is a regional airline serving Corsica. The hotel lists Air Corsica contact details (0825 35 35 35) as a recommended transport option for guests arriving by air, helping travellers plan their journey to Ajaccio.
• Air FranceminorOthersAir France is listed as a recommended airline for reaching Corsica. The hotel provides the Air France contact number (3654) to guests to facilitate flight bookings to Ajaccio.
• Corsica LineaminorOthersCorsica Linea ferry operator is recommended for guests travelling to Corsica by sea. The hotel has a partnership arrangement providing a discount code linked to hotel reservations, offering preferential ferry rates for guests staying at the hotel.
• Corsica Ferries (La Méridionale)minorOthersCorsica Ferries is listed as a recommended ferry option for arriving in Corsica. The hotel provides the contact number (0825 095 095) to help guests plan their sea journey to the island.
• Authentic TourcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAuthentic Tour is the hotel's primary excursion partner, offering exclusive tours from the hotel including visits to perched villages, panoramic routes, and wild landscapes. Tours operate in monospace vehicles from Ajaccio and its region, providing an intimate, comfortable, and authentic discovery of Corsica. Excursions can be booked at the hotel reception.
• Ajaccio Radio TaxisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAjaccio Radio Taxis provides fixed-price airport and inter-city transfer services available 24/7. The hotel recommends this partner to guests to arrange hassle-free arrivals and departures, with transfer packages booked through the hotel or directly at fixed rates.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel Cala di Sole: Independent beachfront hotel in Ajaccio offering sea-view rooms and on-site dining. Direct like-for-like competitor for independent leisure travellers seeking beachfront accommodation in Ajaccio.
• Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Ajaccio Bay: Upscale international-brand beachfront resort in the Ajaccio area offering full-service amenities, multiple F&B outlets, and group/event business. Comparable location and customer base, with brand-driven distribution that Stella di Mare lacks.
• Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amirauté: Branded 4-star hotel in Ajaccio serving business and leisure travellers with standardised amenities. Overlaps substantially in mid-scale Ajaccio accommodation demand and competes on direct booking channels.
• Hôtel Le Maquis: Boutique 5-star beachfront hotel in Porticcio, Gulf of Ajaccio, with panoramic sea views and a fine-dining restaurant. Closest direct competitor in positioning, cuisine, and view-driven pricing within the Ajaccio micro-market.
• Hôtel Marinca & Spa: Independent 4–5 star beachfront hotel in Olmeto, southern Corsica, offering comparable sea-view rooms, on-site dining, and excursion services. Direct competitor for the upper tier of Corsican beachfront leisure travellers.
• Hôtel Casadelmar: 5-star design hotel in Porticcio, southern Gulf of Ajaccio, with sea-view rooms, a Michelin-level restaurant, and spa. Competes for the same affluent Ajaccio/Corsica leisure guest at the premium end of the same beachfront category.
• Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa: International upscale beachfront resort on the Gulf of Ajaccio combining rooms, thalassotherapy spa, and multiple restaurants. Targets overlapping leisure and wellness travellers in the same geography as Stella di Mare.

Broad incumbents

• Pierre & Vacances: Large European vacation-rental and resort operator with multiple Corsican properties. Competes for family leisure demand in Corsica at a different scale and distribution model, but addresses the same customer need.
• Belambra Clubs: Major French club-resort operator with Corsican properties targeting family beachfront holidays. Overlaps in customer segment (French families) and beachfront vacation product, but at a larger club-format scale.

Others

• Mews (PMS provider): Cloud-based property management system vendor whose booking engine powers Stella di Mare's website. As an enabling technology partner, Mews is relevant for benchmarking digital distribution and operational efficiency rather than direct head-to-head competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-stella-di-mare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about HOTEL STELLA DI MARE