All in all, breakfast was not quite a disaster, but not worth seconds. We have stayed at three other hotels on the island, and Hotel Marissol has the worst food and service. It is wonderfully shaded by many palm trees, much better than the beaches at Le Gosier. Outside the lagoon, the surf is active for those who seek more than a wading pool for swimming. There are daily aerobics, ping pong tables, and volleyball.
Restrooms are close by, as are the rental buildings for sailboards, paddleboats, and kayaks.
The swimsuit sellers were particularly obnoxious. There were a half dozen or more young women, each walking at a rapid pace through the people laying on the beach. They were timed so that one of the models was always in front of you. It was like New York's Grand Central Station. Getting from your chaise lounge to the beach without being run down was quite a challenge, and the constant pacing made the atmosphere far from the relaxing laziness we prefer.