Cit'Hotel des 2 Golfs

Set on the Port Leucate peninsula, Cit'Hotel des 2 Golfs suits you if your ideal evening involves a shower, a cool room, something to eat nearby and a short walk rather than a formal resort programme. The hotel sits in the middle of town, with the harbour and local restaurants close at hand, while the beach is within walking distance.

The feel is straightforward and useful. Air conditioning, soundproofed rooms, Wi-Fi, terraces and a choice of harbour or village views cover the details that matter once you have spent the day outdoors. The hotel's website is available in both French and English, which is useful when you are checking arrangements before arrival; the available information does not establish which languages the hotel team speaks.

You are in Port Leucate, France, at the centre of the resort on a peninsula between the Mediterranean and Étang de Leucate. The hotel is in a seaside setting rather than directly on the sand: Port Leucate Beach is about 0.3 miles away on foot, with fine sand, sun loungers and parasols along a stretch extending for more than 1 mile.

This is the useful part of the location. Bistrot les Copin is about 50 metres away, while Restaurant l'Annexe and Infini are each about 100 metres away, so dinner does not require a taxi or a heroic march in flip-flops. Myster Park is about 0.7 miles away on foot, and the hotel is within the Parc Naturel Régional de la Narbonnaise en Méditerranée, roughly halfway between Narbonne and Perpignan.

The rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and finished with allergy-free flooring, a combination that earns its keep when you want to sleep rather than listen to the harbour carry on outside. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries, towels and a heated towel rail, plus a flat-screen television, wardrobe, clothes rack and an electric kettle.

For two people, the choice is mainly about the view and the bed. A harbour-facing room gives you the more open outlook, while a village-facing room keeps things simpler; twin rooms are available if sharing a double bed is not part of the plan. The Deluxe Double Room adds a balcony and a king-size bed, making it the obvious choice when outdoor space matters as much as the room itself.

The Family Suite is the practical option for a small group, with a king-size bed and two single beds rather than everyone negotiating floor space at bedtime. Two accessible double rooms are also available, with either a village or harbour view. Private terraces feature in the soundproofed rooms, giving you somewhere to sit with the kettle before heading out again.

Breakfast is a continental buffet, which gives you the solid start needed before a day beside or on the water. The hotel also has a restaurant, bar, snack bar and on-site coffee house, with room service available when leaving the room feels like an unreasonable administrative task.

The surrounding choice is equally convenient. Restaurants sit at the foot of the hotel, including Bistrot les Copin, Restaurant l'Annexe and Infini within roughly 100 metres. That gives you an easy choice between eating in and stepping outside for dinner, without turning the evening into another excursion.

No all-inclusive or half-board formula is set out here, and no detailed cuisine style is given. In practical terms, you have breakfast at the hotel, several food and drink options on site, and nearby restaurants for the evening.

The beach is the main post-dive escape: about 0.3 miles on foot, with fine sand, loungers and parasols. You can also use the hotel's garden, terrace, sun terrace, outdoor furniture and picnic area for a slower spell outside, with no timetable demanding your attention.

If your legs still work after diving, walking tours, cycling and bike tours are available. The wider Port Leucate area also offers windsurfing, kitesurfing, jet skiing and boat excursions. These are activities for the days when you want movement rather than another chair, while the nearby beach and outdoor areas cover the days when your preferred sport is remaining horizontal.

For a quieter evening, the hotel has a massage chair, a relaxation area and wellness packages, as well as a hot tub. Billiards, mini golf, indoor play space, outdoor play equipment and board games add a few alternatives for mixed-age groups and travelling families.

Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport is about 15 miles away, with a drive of around 20 minutes. The hotel offers an airport shuttle, arranged with the property, and a shuttle service is also available. By train, Leucate-La Franqui station is about 8 miles away; the hotel places the station at roughly a 15-minute drive. By car, use exit 40 from the A9, and enter rue du Dour into your sat-nav when looking for the hotel.

Private parking is available on site for bikes and motorbikes, with reservation required. The hotel has a lift, accessible parking and facilities for disabled guests, including two rooms for guests with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the hotel accepts cash, cards, bank cheques and ANCV holiday vouchers.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 21:00, and you need to tell the hotel your expected arrival time. Check-out is from 08:00 to 12:00. Photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in, while the minimum age for check-in is 20. Children of any age are welcome; cots and extra beds can be requested, subject to the selected room and availability. Pets are allowed.