Villa M Marseille

Overview of Villa M Marseille

Villa M Marseille is a four-floor, four-star spa hotel with close to 140 rooms, set at 17 Place Louis Bonnefon in Marseille's 8th arrondissement (postcode 13008). Traveloka's listing records the building as dating from 2007. Traveloka's data lists 140 rooms, while the hotel's own website describes 138 across its categories: a mid-sized property that still runs a full-service spa, a restaurant, a poolside bar and a conference centre.

What sets the hotel apart is its position between the city and the sea. The official website describes the higher room categories as opening onto private terraces with views of the racecourse and, in some rooms, the Mediterranean and the bay of Marseille. On the ground, the hotel sits within a short walk of Borely Park, Borely Beach and the coastal road known as La Corniche, so a stay here is more about sea air and green space than the busy streets around the Old Port.

Its Traveloka listing highlights a heated outdoor pool, a spa with sauna and steam room, a fitness centre, free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00, which gives you a relaxed final morning before heading to the airport or onward along the coast.

Room Types at Villa M Marseille

The hotel's official website sets out five room categories, listed below from the entry-level room upwards. Room names on Traveloka can be worded slightly differently from the hotel's own names, so compare the description, size and bed details on the booking screen before you confirm. According to the official site, every category includes air conditioning, a desk, a television with Chromecast, a hair dryer, a safe, WiFi, a direct telephone, a kettle, an iron and ironing board, and toiletries. Traveloka's listing adds that bathrooms come with either a bathtub or a shower.

Classic Room

The Classic Room is the starting point of the room ladder. The official site gives it a size of 24 square metres for up to two guests, with a choice of one king bed or twin beds. Views look out over the city or the surrounding hills rather than the sea. The hotel notes that access for guests with reduced mobility can be arranged in this category on request, so mention it when you book if you need it.

Superior Room with Terrace

One step up, the Superior Room with Terrace measures 29 square metres and sleeps two, again with king or twin beds. Its main draw is a private terrace facing the racecourse, and the official site lists a coffee machine on top of the standard in-room equipment. It suits couples who want outdoor space without moving up to a sea-view category.

Deluxe Room with Terrace

The Deluxe Room with Terrace shares the 29-square-metre footprint but can take up to three guests, with one king bed or two twin beds plus an armchair. The official site describes its terrace as looking over both the racecourse and the sea, and it also comes with a coffee machine. This is the category to look at if a Mediterranean view is the reason you are choosing the 8th arrondissement.

Family Room

The Family Room is made up of two connecting Classic rooms, giving around 50 square metres and a separate bathroom in each half. The hotel lists one 160 x 200 cm bed plus two single beds, for up to four guests. The official site also points out that this category is set up for guests travelling with a dog, which ties in with the hotel's limited pet policy described below.

Suite with Terrace

At the top of the ladder, the Suite with Terrace covers 64 square metres and sleeps up to four, with a king bed and a double sofa bed. The official site describes a large terrace with panoramic views over the bay of Marseille, a separate shower and bathtub, and a coffee machine. It is the most spacious choice for families or for longer stays where a living area matters.

Facilities and Amenities

For a city hotel, the leisure offer is unusually broad. Traveloka's listing describes a full-service spa where massages are available, and notes that reservations are required for massage and spa treatments, so book these by contacting the hotel before you arrive. The wellness area also includes a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub, and the hotel's own site refers to a hammam and a gym.

The heated outdoor pool is the centrepiece in warmer months. A few practical points from the listing are worth knowing before you plan a pool day:

• Season: the listing states the pool is closed seasonally each year from 16 September to 2 March, and the official site describes the outdoor pool as a summer facility.
• Hours: pool access is listed from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Advance notice: guests are asked to contact the property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool.
• Poolside extras: pool cabanas, sun loungers, beach towels and beach umbrellas are all listed.

Beyond the pool and spa, the property lists the following facilities and services:

• Connectivity: free WiFi.
• Fitness: a fitness centre.
• Outdoor spaces: a garden and a terrace.
• Common areas: a TV lounge, a lift and smoke-free areas.
• Families: children's games.
• Services: a 24-hour receptionist, concierge, porter, laundry service and multilingual staff.
• Security: a safety deposit box, plus a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, security system and outdoor lighting.
• Accessibility: disabled-access-friendly facilities and accessible parking.

The hotel is also a meetings and events venue. Traveloka's data lists a conference centre, meeting rooms, a banquet facility and a reception hall, and the official site describes a set of modular reception rooms suited to seminars, conferences, weddings and anniversaries. Parking is available in a secure garage, but spaces are limited, height restrictions apply and charges are payable. The listing explains that parking is run by a third party and paid only through the Zenpark mobile app, and that guests should reserve a space with the property in advance.

Location and Getting There

The hotel is in the 8th arrondissement, a residential seaside district on the southern side of Marseille. Traveloka's listing places it within a 15-minute walk of Borely Park and the Musée d'Art Contemporain, and gives these distances to nearby places:

• Escale Borely: 0.5 km
• Borely Park and Borely Beach: 0.6 km
• La Corniche and Bonneveine Beach: 0.7 km
• Plage de l'Escale Borely: 0.8 km
• Plage de l'Huveaune: 0.9 km
• Musée d'Art Contemporain: 1.1 km
• Prado Beach: 1.5 km
• Plage de la Pointe Rouge: 1.9 km
• Cité Radieuse Le Corbusier: 2 km
• Plage du Petit Roucas Blanc: 2.1 km
• Velodrome Stadium: 2.2 km

The listing names Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) as the preferred airport, about 31.2 km from the hotel. Travellers from Singapore typically reach Marseille via a connecting flight, so it is worth comparing routings and stopovers when you search for flights to Marseille on Traveloka. From the airport, plan on a road transfer across the city to the 8th arrondissement; the front desk can advise on the most practical option at the time of your trip.

Dining at Villa M Marseille

The hotel's main restaurant is Restau Villa M Marseille. Traveloka's listing describes it as serving French cuisine, with a bar and lounge, garden views and the option of eating alfresco. The official site adds that the kitchen works with fresh, seasonal produce and that you can sit indoors or on the terrace. A vegetarian meal option and a snack bar are also listed.

Other dining options at the property include:

• Breakfast: a buffet breakfast, served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A fee applies, so check whether your Traveloka rate includes it.
• Poolside bar: listed for a drink at the end of the day; the official site describes the bar as a place for cocktails and aperitifs with sunset views over the sea.
• Room service: available during limited hours.

Because the hotel is close to the Escale Borely waterfront and the beaches of the Prado shoreline, many guests combine an evening at the hotel restaurant with walks along the seafront. To fill the daytime with something more structured, you can browse tours and activities in Marseille on Traveloka and plan around the beach and spa hours.

Why Stay at Villa M Marseille

The strongest argument for this hotel is the pairing of a beach-and-park setting with a full-service spa, a heated outdoor pool and terrace rooms that look towards the racecourse and the sea. If your idea of Marseille is long walks along La Corniche, a swim at Borely Beach and an unhurried dinner on a terrace, the location does a lot of the work for you.

It is also a flexible choice for different kinds of travellers:

• Couples can choose a Superior or Deluxe Room with Terrace for private outdoor space, and the listing mentions romantic proposal packages.
• Families have the connecting Family Room, children's games and a lift, and the beaches are close by.
• Guests with a dog will find a limited pet policy; the official site states that dogs are welcome, and fees apply.
• Business and event guests have a conference centre, meeting rooms and a reception hall on site.
• Guests needing step-free access can look at the disabled-access-friendly facilities and accessible parking.

The trade-off is distance from the historic centre: the Old Port, Le Panier and the main shopping streets are not on the doorstep. If those are your priority, compare other hotels across Marseille on Traveloka and weigh a central address against the sea-and-spa setting of the 8th arrondissement.

Tips for Booking Villa M Marseille on Traveloka

A little planning helps you get the most out of a stay here. These points come from the property's own policies on its Traveloka listing and its official website:

1. Match the room to the view you want. Classic Rooms look over the city or hills; terrace categories face the racecourse, and the Deluxe Room and Suite add sea views. Read the room description on Traveloka before you book.
2. Check your travel dates against the pool season. The listing states the outdoor pool closes from 16 September to 2 March, so autumn and winter stays are better built around the spa.
3. Reserve extras in advance. Spa treatments, pool access and parking all need to be arranged with the hotel before arrival.
4. Look at what your rate includes. Breakfast is charged separately unless your rate says otherwise, and early check-in and late check-out are offered for a fee, subject to availability.
5. Expect local charges at the property. A city tax applies per person, per night (it does not apply to under-18s), and a security deposit is collected per stay. The exact amounts are shown on the listing.
6. Bring the right ID and payment. Government-issued photo ID and a credit card may be required at check-in. The property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances and cash, but national rules cap cash transactions.
7. Watch for your pre-arrival email. The hotel sends check-in instructions by email within 72 hours of arrival, and contactless check-in is available.
8. Plan for early summer. The listing notes that, under local rules, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 13 to 30 June.

Pets need to be arranged directly with the hotel ahead of time, and only registered guests are allowed in guest rooms. Once your room is sorted, you can put the rest of the trip together, from flights to day tours, on the Traveloka homepage.

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