Vila de la Mar & Spa  

In the heart of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, a 4-star hotel & spa just a few metres from the beach and steps from the Camargue Regional Nature Park. Walk to Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, the village church and the Gulf of Lion. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, this spot puts you between salt flats, wild horses and shoreline.

Design-led and contemporary with a natural vibe, Vila de la Mar has 33 rooms and junior suites with vintage wood touches. Rooms come with private terraces or patios, air conditioning, minibars and Nespresso/espresso makers, plus large flat-screen TVs. The spa area and heated pools give the place a resort feel while staying intimate and village-centre cool.

Eclae spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus a steam room, hot tub and sauna. Indoor heated pool open year-round and a summer outdoor heated pool (can be covered when cool), fitness center and poolside bar. Concierge, daily guest reception, babysitting (surcharge), free self-parking and complimentary wireless internet keep stays easy. Enjoy wake-up sea breezes from your terrace and relaxed poolside afternoons.

Meeting and conference space (about 484 sq ft / 45 m²) with meeting and presentation facilities. Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services make small events straightforward.

On-site Restaurant La Vila serves French bistro fare with pool views and alfresco options, plus a gourmet restaurant and sushi bar lounge for lighter, modern plates. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily (fee applies), there's a bar/lounge and a poolside bar, and limited room service is available.