Seaside Stays in Marseille by the Mediterranean

Suite privée du balcon du Vieux Port suits families who want apartment-style space with a hotel's backup in central Marseille. The 24-hour front desk and concierge help with late arrivals or questions, rooms are air-conditioned with balconies and sea views, and there is a sun terrace. Plage des Catalans is a short walk away for a beach afternoon with children, and Vieux Port metro station is close for longer outings. A 9.5 score from 45 reviews is excellent.

I would choose this address for a family stay focused on the sea. The rooftop outdoor pool, open in season, is reserved for hotel guests, and the wellness area adds a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a hammam for cooler days. Many rooms have a private balcony facing the Mediterranean, which children enjoy as much as adults. Pets are welcome too, and a rating of 9.1 from over 230 reviews reflects consistent satisfaction.

La Résidence du Vieux Port sits directly on the Old Port in central Marseille, and I find the setting hard to beat for a family that wants to see the harbour from the room. Modern rooms and suites are air-conditioned and soundproofed, some with bay windows or terraces overlooking the port, with panoramic city views. A restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and there is a bar. Pets are welcome.

This studio residence on the Prado seafront has direct beach access, so children can go from the room to the sand in minutes. Family rooms come with kitchenettes and a balcony or terrace, handy for simple meals and drying swimsuits. The seasonal outdoor pool and sun terrace offer a change from the sea. Plage du Prado Nord and the Rond-Point du Prado metro station are nearby, which makes trips into central Marseille easy without a car. WiFi is free throughout.

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, many overlooking the Old Port, and I find the city-apartment style comfortable for families. It sits in central Marseille and suits city breaks and family stays alike. Pet-friendly options are available, and public transport is easy to reach, so the famous sites of the city are simple to visit with children.

The heated indoor pool is the family asset here, usable whatever the season, and the sun terrace gives parents somewhere to sit while children swim or rest. Rooms are air-conditioned, and some suites add a sitting area that helps when sharing with children. The hotel is 500 metres from Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre, in the modern Euroméditerranée district, so plan on the metro or tram for the Vieux-Port and the beaches.