A night in front of the harbour with a swimming pool, just a stone’s throw from the beach or nestled in a cove? Don’t worry, you’ll find your ideal accommodation. This is it:
- Our tips for choosing the best place to stay in La Ciotat
- and our selection of the best hotels in La Ciotat
Our selection is made independently, based on our experience and research. When we stay in a hotel, we remain anonymous and pay in full.
Best hotels in La Ciotat – summary
La Ciotat’s hotel offer is rather limited, tourism being a little less developed than in neighboring towns.
We particularly recommend
- Best Western Vieux-Port hotel with magnificent views and rooftop pool. We really enjoyed swimming there!
– see prices, pictures and availability - Hotel Rose Thé with its superb decor and sea view
– see prices, pictures and availability - Aparthotel A Deux Pas de l’Eau offers practical, fully-equipped apartments just a few steps from the beach.
– see prices, pictures and availability
Where to stay in La Ciotat
The town of La Ciotat isn’t very big, but it has its own distinct neighborhoods, each with its own advantages and disadvantages for your stay.
Here’s our analysis of the best place to stay.
Option 1 – around the old port
Benefits:
- The beauty of the old port
- The many bars and restaurants
- Central to all the city’s attractions
Disadvantages:
- Noisier
- A little further from the sandy beaches (15 to 25min walk)
- Few hotels, mostly rentals
Option 2 – around the sandy beaches
Benefits:
- Easy access to La Ciotat’s beautiful sandy beaches
- Plenty of seaside restaurants with a relaxed atmosphere
Disadvantages:
- A short walk to see the city’s attractions
- A little further from the atmosphere of the old port
Option 3 – Calanques side
Benefits:
- Close to the magnificent scenery of the calanques
- Calm
Disadvantages:
- Few hotels, mostly rentals
- On the heights, with streets sloping upwards to return from the old port
- Very few restaurants in this area
Option 4 – East of town (Liouquet)
Benefits:
- Very quiet, more natural area
- Magnificent views
- 2 very good restaurants
Disadvantages:
- You have to take the car to go downtown
- Less choice in restaurants
- The Liouquet beach is very small and rocky.
To find out more about the town, check out our article on the best things to do in La Ciotat.
OUR TPS FOR RENTING YOUR CAR IN Provence
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
1. Best Western Vieux-Port Hotel
Why stay there?
We particularly enjoyed our stay at the Best Western hotel in La Ciotat.
Its central location, on the quays of the Vieux Port, lets you enjoy the charm and liveliness of the city.
From our room, we had a magnificent view of the port. As the sun rose, we set up on the terrace to make the most of it!
The highlight of the show is the roof terrace. Upstairs, you’ll find an infinity pool (pictured at the start of this article), Jacuzzi, solarium and gym. We took the opportunity to relax!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: Vieux port
- Price range: 4 stars
- Restaurant: no, but surrounded by many restaurants
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: swimming pools, jacuzzi, gym
- Parking: yes, private area in underground parking lot (chargeable)
- read our detailed review
See photos, prices and availability – and book!
2. Rose Tea Hotel
Why stay there?
If you like hotels with a retro feel, look no further!
The first thing to smile about is the all-pink welcome, but don’t worry, the colors change inside.
Its two main advantages are its vintage chic decor, without overdoing it, and its location right next to the beaches.
And we particularly like one of the rooms with a large terrace and private Jacuzzi!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: beaches
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: yes
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: a stone’s throw from the beach
- Parking: private with charge
See photos, prices and availability – and book!
3. Aparthotel À Deux Pas de l’Eau
Why stay there?
If you don’t want to eat out at every meal, an apartment is a good option. This aparthotel offers spacious accommodation with bright, modern decor.
What’s more, all you have to do is take about 20 steps and you’ll find yourself with your feet in the sand… what a pleasure!
Please note, however, that the kitchen facilities are rather limited (no traditional oven).
Practical information
- Neighborhood: beaches
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: no, but fully equipped kitchen
- Family rooms: yes
- Equipment: /
- Parking: private with charge
See photos, prices and availability – and book!
OUR TPS FOR RENTING YOUR CAR IN Provence
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
4. Hôtel Corniche du Liouquet
Why stay there?
For the view… Some rooms have a sea view, others a country view. But if you do come, it’s for the sea view, with Ile Verte and Cap de l’Aigle emerging from this vast expanse of intense blue.
For peace and quiet… it’s a small 15-room hotel far from the hustle and bustle of the city, ideal for recharging your batteries. You can even hear the lapping of the water from your bedroom.
For breakfast with home-made products
Just be aware that Liouquet beach is tiny and rocky.
Practical information
- District: East of town (corniche du Liouquet)
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: no, but two fine restaurants 5 minutes’ walk away
- Family rooms: yes (one child)
- Equipment: /
- Parking: private and free
See photos, prices and availability – and book!
5. Hotel Spa Plage Saint-Jean
Why stay there?
This small 35-room hotel by the sea offers a peaceful setting with good facilities for enjoying La Ciotat: an indoor swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.
What we particularly like is that the hotel is located on the rocky beaches of Saint-Jean, with direct access to the area. We really liked this atypical beach, even if it meant the hotel was a little further from the town center.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: beaches
- Price range: 3 stars
- Restaurant: yes
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, lounge bar, billiards table
- Parking: private and free
See photos, prices and availability – and book!
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6. Miramar L’Orchidée Hotel
Why stay there?
With its colorful facade that makes you feel the sun, you won’t want to miss the Hotel Miramar. It’s located on the seafront, near the beautiful sandy beaches (and therefore a 20-minute walk from the old port).
Some of the rooms have a sea view with a small balcony, while others overlook the courtyard. But they’re all 50m from the sand!
A hearty breakfast.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: beaches
- Price range: 2 stars
- Restaurant: yes, Restaurant L’Orchidée
- Family rooms: yes
- Facilities: just across the road from the beach
- Parking: private and free
See photos, prices and availability – and book!
7. Hotel Calanques de Figuerolles
Why stay there?
If you’re looking for a more natural option, right next to one of La Ciotat’s most beautiful spots, check out this hotel nestled in the Figuerolles cove, 50m from the sea.
This small boutique hotel with 8 bungalows, several terraces and a restaurant offers a very different experience, but not as quiet as you’d expect from a bar and restaurant.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: calanques
- Range: 3-star equivalent
- Restaurant: yes
- Family rooms: yes
- No wifi and the restaurant can be noisy.
- Facilities: close to the sea, table tennis, deckchairs
- Parking: no parking at the hotel, you have to park at the calanque parking lot or in the surrounding streets, a 5-minute walk away.
See photos, prices and availability – and book!
Other accomodations in La Ciotat
There are quite a few apartments for rent in the center, for example:
- Accostage apartments with view of the old port – see prices, photos and availability
- The large apartment “The eye of the Captain” – see prices, photos and availability
- Cas Belvedère with historic views – see prices, photos and availability
See all top-rated accommodations in La Ciotat.
Farther from the seaside, you can choose from other hotel options:
- Hotel Moxy – prices, pictures and availability
- Ibis Hotel – see prices, pictures and availability
PLAN YOUR STAY IN La Ciotat
- Things to do in La Ciotat
- Best hotels to stay in La Ciotat
- Best restaurants (coming soon)
- La Ciotat’s most beautiful beaches
- Tour de l’Île-Verte (coming soon)
- Calanques de Figuerolles
