We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels near Marseille, France. Hotels with wonderful sea views, private beach and habour views. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated December 2023.
Beach front location. Delightful property. Featuring a private beach facing the Port Cros and Porquerolles Islands, Le Bor is located in Hyères. This hotel offers a terrace, free Wi-Fi access as well as a bar and a restaurant. Some rooms feature a sea view, a satellite flat-screen TV and a desk. The private bathrooms are complete with shower, toilet and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available at an extra charge and can be served on the terrace. Le Bor’s restaurant is open for lunch and features Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh, local products. Room service is available 24 hours. Le Bor features a 24-hour front desk and Thursday entertainment at the restaurant. The property is 500 metres from a bus stop, 4.5 km from a Train Station and 7 km from Hyères city centre.Show full description
A hip little hotel with a lovely sunbathing area right next to the beach. Having a delicious breakfast at their restaurant overlooking the beach while enjoying the sound of the waves is fantastic!
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Cosy rooms. Hotel Ile Rousse Thalazur Bandol is located close to the centre of Bandol, offering views of Renécros Bay. The hotel features free access to the sauna and hammam. You can also enjoy a heated indoor pool at an extra cost. The hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Les Oliviers, serves regional specialities and has a sea view. Guest rooms at the Hotel Ile Rousse Thalazur Bandol are air-conditioned. They all feature free WiFi internet access, satellite TV and en suite facilities. A minibar, a coffee machine and tea making facilities are also provided. In summer, meals can be enjoyed by the swimming pool. The spa facilities at Thalasso Therapy and Spa include a hammam, sauna and several body and beauty treatments. A hot tub is available for an additional fee. There is also a fitness centre and beach loungers for an additional charge upon prior reservation. Circuit Paul Ricard is just 30 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Located on Lecques Bay, Au Tapis de Sable is a 2-star hotel offering access to a private beach. You can browse the free Wi-Fi or use the free parasols and sun loungers. Each one has an LCD TV and some have a private balcony or sea views. The rooms at Au Tapis de Sable are decorated in a contemporary style with Mediterranean colours. A continental breakfast is served every morning on the shaded terrace or in the comfort of guest rooms. Additional hotel facilities include a bar and luggage storage in the reception. Free private parking is available on site and the centre of Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer is 3 km away. You may also choose to drive the 5 km to Bandol or visit Ciotat, which is 6 km from the property. Calanques de Cassis is 20km away and the Paul Ricard Race track is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Romantic. Cosy rooms. Directly overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Le Rhul is located on the Corniche in Marseilles. It features a panoramic terrace and spacious air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. Most rooms also have sea views. The Vieux Port (old port) and the Pharo are just a 20-minute walk from Le Rhul hotel, and the beaches are a short walk away. Each of the guest rooms at the hotel Le Rhul is equipped with a flat-screen TV. At the hotel restaurant, guests can enjoy local specialities for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served in the breakfast room. Free WiFi access is available in the hotel’s public areas and hotel staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day. Public parking is available nearby.Show full description
Close to beach front. Charming. Hôtel Lido Beach boasts an ideal location right on Pesquiers Beach in Hyères. The property overlooks the Iles d'Or islands and has a range of accommodations, from rooms to bungalows. The accommodations feature sea or garden views and free WiFi. They also have personalised decor, a private bathroom with bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. The pier of Porquerolles and Porcros, where boats to the islands can be accessed, is just 10 minutes' drive away. The property offers free parking. Provence Airport is 86 km away.Show full description
A relaxed, beach-side hotel located directly on the water, making it perfect for a morning swim or just hanging out. They also offer rooms with a great balcony overlooking the beach. WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Lovely property. Great restaurant. Featuring a 3-star Michelin restaurant with sea views, Le Petit Nice - Passedat is a luxury hotel located 3 km from Marseille city centre. It features a bar, a terrace and an outdoor seawater swimming pool. Each room and suite is air-conditioned and features chic décor, sea views, a private bathroom and a TV. Guests can enjoy the proximity of the sandy beaches, 2 km away. They have a free minibar. For your convenience, the hotel has a 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Private parking is available on site. A charging point for electric cars is available at this property.Show full description
An excellent choice for a luxurious experience in the fabulous beachfront location with a beautiful sea view around the hotel.
Cosy. Great breakfast. Boasting a outdoor pool, Hotel Restaurant La Tuilière is located on the Mediterranean Coast, juts a few metres from the beach. It offers modern amenities like free WiFi Internet access. Some of them also have a small balcony or have a sea view. The guest rooms have air-conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station and Marseille Provence Airport.Show full description
Lively. Great value. Hotel Plage St Jean is located in the heart of Saint Jean, 50 metres from the beach. The rooms were fully renovated in January 2019 and have a private shower room, air-conditioning, satellite TV and free WiFi. The property features a covered and heated relaxation area that includes a swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Plage St Jean serves drinks in its cosy bar. For afternoon and evening meals, it is located near a variety of restaurants. Guests of the Hotel Plage St Jean can enjoy water sports and tennis nearby.Show full description
Hip. Great views. Situated in Marseille, 400 metres from Palais du Pharo, Les Bords De Mer has a number of amenities including a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The property is close to several noted attractions, around 900 metres from Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and around a 17-minute walk from Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica. Most rooms have a balcony and sea view. At Les Bords De Mer guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor swimming pool. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower. At Les Bords De Mer every room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Saint-Ferreol Street is 2 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport, 20 km from Les Bords De Mer.Show full description
A small modern hotel on the waterfront overlooking the bay with excellent amenities, making it perfect for a Mediterranean weekend spa break. It also has a trendy rooftop bar!
Great value. This family-run hotel is ideally located on the sea side and faces the main sandy beach of La Ciotat. It offers a terrace. Some rooms at the Hotel Miramar offer sea views. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a private bathroom and a TV. Free WiFi access is available. The Orchidée restaurant serves fine fish specialties and other traditional dishes with regional wine. The meal can be enjoyed in the dining room with panoramic view of the Baie de la Ciotat. Guests then can enjoy a drink at the hotel’s bar. Free private parking is provided. It is a 30-minute drive to Marseille and a 1-hour drive from its airport. It also has a close access to Corniche des Crêtes.Show full description
Elegant. Rooftop restaurant. Set on the sandy beach of La Gorguette, Hostellerie La Farandole is a uniquely designed hotel featuring an outdoor pool. A rooftop hot tub is available upon reservation (depending on availability). The guest rooms offer views over the pool or the Mediterranean Sea. In winter, dinner and drinks are served at the "La Gorguette" restaurant, which features a patio and sea view. An iPod docking station, minibar and free WiFi are provided in each air-conditioned room. The private bathrooms are fitted with a walk-in shower. The property offers a full breakfast, which can be served in your room if you request in advance. In the summer, the rooftop 'Panoramic' restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner. During your stay, for an additional fee and prior reservation, you will have access to a SPA area including hammam, sauna, massages and treatments. Sanary-sur-Mer town centre is 2 km away. Toulon Train Station is 18 km away and the hotel is accessible via the A50 motorway. Cassis is 33 km away. Circuit Paul Ricard is 30 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Beach front location. Charming. Facing the beachfront, Hôtel George Sand offers 3-star accommodation in La Seyne-sur-Mer and has a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a few steps from Sablettes Beach and around 1.2 km from Plage de Sainte-Asile. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at Hôtel George Sand will be able to enjoy activities in and around La Seyne-sur-Mer, like hiking, fishing and snorkelling. Vernette is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Pins is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Toulon - Hyeres Airport, 31 km from Hôtel George Sand.Show full description
Charming. Great bar. Located on Marseille Vieux Port, Hotel Belle-Vue Vieux-Port is an eco-friendly hotel offering views of the Notre-Dame de la Garde, Saint Jean Fort and Pharo Garden. Set in a typical Marseillaise building, it has a cocktail bar and an wrought-iron central staircase dating from 1900. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at the Hotel Belle-Vue is also equipped with air-conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV, and most have large windows with views of the port. The private bathrooms have a hairdryer and either a shower or a bathtub. Ironing facilities are available. A continental breakfast is provided daily and can be enjoyed in the guest rooms. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional cuisine from the south of France. La Caravelle cocktail bar has a balcony where guests can enjoy a drink. The 24-hour reception offers local tourist information and newspapers are available every morning. Hotel Belle-Vue Vieux-Port is just 250 metres from the Vieux-Port Hotel de Ville Metro station, which provides direct access to the Saint Charles Train Station.Show full description
Historic property. Cosy rooms. Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux Port - MGallery is an elegant 4-star hotel in the centre of Marseille. Grand Hotel Beauvau’s bar, Le Beauvau, invites guests to enjoy a drink while looking out over Vieux Port and the Mediterranean Sea. Free WiFi access is available. Decorated with Empire or Napoleon III furniture, rooms and suites at Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux Port - MGallery are air-conditioned and offer satellite and cable TV. The private bathrooms feature a bath and shower, large mirror, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. A Provencal-style Breakfast featuring local produce is served daily in the comfort of your room or in the breakfast room, which offers views of the port. A variety of hot meals and cold snacks are also available with 24-hour room service. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and guests will be welcomed in French, Italian, Spanish or English.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most HISTORIC beachfront hotel in Marseille.
Cosy. Lovely interior design. La Résidence Du Vieux Port is set right on the banks of the Old Port in central Marseille. It offers modern rooms and suites with panoramic views of the city. Free WiFi access is available. The stylish air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. There is a kettle in all rooms with tea and coffee provided. Some have wide bay windows and a terrace offering views of the Old Port. Le Relais 50, the adjoining restaurant, serves Mediterranean specialities and guests can enjoy a drink in the hotel’s bar. La Résidence Du Vieux Port is just 200 metres from La Canebière and the Vieux Port Metro Station, which can take guests to Saint-Charles Train Station. Public parking is available on site at an additional fee.Show full description
Comfortable beds. A 7-minute walk from the beach, Golden Tulip Villa Massalia is 3.5 km from Velodrome Stadium and 6 km from Les Goudes. It offers luxury accommodation with an outdoor pool open in the season and free WiFi. Deluxe rooms feature a balcony or terrace with panoramic sea views. The air-conditioned rooms offer a flat-screen TV and a safe. The bathrooms have a hairdryer, toiletries, bath robes and slippers. A bottle of water is offered upon arrival. Golden Tulip Villa Massalia's restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. During fine weather guests can dine on the terrace overlooking the racecourse. The hotel bar is open every day and serves cocktails and snacks. Marseilles city centre is 5 km away. Villa Massalia can be accessed from the airport, a 35-minute drive away or Gare Saint Charles, a 20-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
Located in Marseille, just 400 metres from Palais du Pharo, Novotel Marseille Vieux Port is a 5-minute walk from Catalans Beach. Offering free WiFi, it has a restaurant with panoramic views from the terrace of the Old Port. Come and discover the Cocktails menu created by our barman at the pool bar, open until late in the evening. All rooms at this Novotel are air-conditioned with an en suite bathroom and satellite TV. Each room includes free WiFi access and a separate toilet. The restaurant at Novotel Marseille Vieux Port, the Lacydon, is a creative table. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (MuCEM) and Fort Saint-Jean are within a 2.8 km walk of the hotel. Novotel Marseille is easily accessible from the A7 and A55 motorways via the Vieux Port Tunnel, and from the A50 motorway via the Tunnel Prado Carenage. It is 4.5 km from the Velodrome Stadium. Private on-site parking is available at a supplement.Show full description
Great location. Popular among women. Hôtel Life Marseille VP - Vieux Port is set in an 18th-century stone building opposite the Vieux Port in Marseille's city centre. Recently renovated It offers panoramic harbour views and rooms with free WiFi. The property features a lift that runs from the first floor and staircase access to reception and the first floor. Each guest room at Life is soundproofed, air conditioned and has a view of the harbour or the courtyard. There is a flat-screen satellite TV. The modern bathrooms are equipped with a bath or a shower and eco-friendly toiletries. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast, served in the lobby. The staff at Life are available to assist you 24 hours a day. The lobby is also a place where you can meet other guests staying at the hotel. Life Hotel is 100 metres from the Vieux-Port Metro Station and Marseille's main road, La Canebière. The Saint Charles SNCF Station is a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Popular among families. Hotel Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port is a boutique hotel located on the famous Canebière, 1 km from St.Charles Train Station and just 100 metres from the Vieux Port. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi access. Each of the Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port’s guest rooms has soundproofing, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels and a private bathroom. Superior and Deluxe rooms have a kettle. A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel’s modern dining room each morning or in guests’ rooms upon request. Vending machines for drinks are located in the hotel lobby. The hotel’s reception desk is open 24 hours a day. Additional services available include a dry-cleaning service and free luggage storage. Marseille Opera House is a 2-minute walk from the hotel and the Fort Saint-Jean is a 15-minute walk away. The hotel is located 26 km from Marseille Airport. Centre Bourse Car Park is 4 minutes' walk away whilst Estienne d'Orves Car Park, available for a cheaper rate, is 6 minutes' walk from the hotel.Show full description
Holiday Inn Express Marseille Saint Charles is opposite the train station and a 10-minute walk from the Vieux Port in Marseille’s city centre. It offers en suite rooms and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Marseille Saint Charles are soundproofed and feature a modern décor. Each is air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A complimentary breakfast is offered and Le Mistral bar serves light meals. Guests can relax on the outdoor terrace. Additional facilities include a 24-hour reception desk and a laundry service for an additional charge. Saint-Charles Metro (lines 1 and 2), provide direct access to Parc Chanot and the city centre. Accessible from the A7, the hotel also offers private parking for an additional fee.Show full description
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