The Best Hotels in Cassis for Every Traveller

Taking its name from the white limestone cliffs around Cassis, this hotel has been welcoming A-list guests since the 1920s. Riviera romance oozes from its secluded rocky perch above the water, where infinity pools spill into the cerulean sea and cloud-soft beds look out over the sparkling waters. Head to the spa for phyto-aromatic treatments before dining on the delicacies of the Mediterranean. Or join Rémi, a local fisherman, on his traditional fishing boat for a day out on the big blue.

For a quintessentially French experience in Cassis, stay at this budget-friendly hotel on the harbour front, just a stone’s throw away from La Plage de la Grande Mer. On sunny mornings, breakfast is served in the cobbled square outside, where locals gather at the weekly farmer’s market. Try your hand at Provençal pétanque, a traditional ball game devised in nearby La Ciotat, or wander along the pastel-coloured promenade with a lavender ice cream to match.

Watch the Cap Canaille headland blush a dusty red as the sun sets over the Mediterranean from your private terrace at Villa Cassis. Studios come with a kitchenette including fridge, microwave, coffee machine and electric hob, while the apartments feature an upgraded kitchen and larger terrace. The infinity pool tempts from below, while Calanque de Port-Miou is within walking distance, where you can pick up a number of hiking trails that lead into the national park.

Share an apéritif with your friendly hosts at this modern homestay in Cassis, a five-minute walk from the train station and a short drive away from the town centre. Guests stay in a private ensuite studio but are free to use the kitchen, dining room and outdoor swimming pool. Sliding bedroom doors open onto a smart wooden deck, where sunbeds await for a day of poolside lounging.

Nature takes centre stage at this eco-boutique hotel that’s set in an idyllic, pine-scented grove. South-facing rooms with shuttered french doors open onto a quiet garden, where breakfast of freshly baked croissants, homemade yoghurts and artisanal jams is served. Come dinnertime, the sunset casts a golden glow across the landscape as hosts Arnaud and Cédric prepare your evening meal made with local ingredients. Wooded paths lead directly from the hotel down to crystal-clear creeks for a day of swimming and snorkelling.

This charming farmhouse, on the border of the Calanques National Park, features an outdoor pool with a snack bar, sauna and hot tub. Rooms have a homely feel, and most come with a private terrace and balcony, perfect for a morning coffee and croissant in the sun. Stroll down to the waterfront where you’ll find the best restaurants in Cassis, or make the short drive to the many nearby vineyards to sample some of the region’s finest wines.

Base yourself at this central hotel in Cassis to explore the pretty Provençal villages and glittering coastal towns of the French Riviera. All rooms have king-size beds and private terraces with garden, sea or village views, while the outdoor pool is surrounded by lush palms. Enjoy breakfast in bed before hiking through pines and swimming in the inlets of Calanques National Park, or pick up the winding coastal road to La Ciotat.

The modern studio apartments of HPC Suites are perfect for longer stays in Cassis. Each features a kitchen, spacious bathroom and private terrace overlooking the terracotta roofs of the town and the Mediterranean beyond. Soak up some late afternoon sun with a poolside glass of Cassis white, then watch the sunset from your balcony before heading into town for a romantic dinner on the harbour.