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The hotel can work very well for families thanks to its space, pool, villas, gardens, tennis court, and quieter inland setting. Families should compare villa and suite layouts carefully, since the right setup can make a Riviera stay easier than using several standard rooms.

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Rooms and suites are elegant, calm, and designed around the hilltop setting, with many offering garden, countryside, or sea views. Guests should choose by space, balcony or terrace, view, and whether they prefer to stay in the main chateau or a more private villa setting.

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Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa offers refined dining at Le Saint-Martin and a more relaxed seasonal restaurant experience at L'Oliveraie. This makes the hotel appealing for guests who want both gastronomic Riviera dining and easier outdoor meals without leaving the estate.

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Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa

Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa is a Palace-status Oetker Collection hotel in the hills above Vence, between the French Riviera and the inland villages of Provence. It gives guests a different version of the French Riviera from a seafront resort. The sea is visible, the coast is close, but the atmosphere is quieter, greener, and more connected to the art, gardens, and hill towns of the region.

The official name, Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa, reflects the importance of the wellness experience as part of the stay. The property is seasonal, with the 2026 season listed from May 1 to October 11. That seasonality should not be treated as closure. It is part of how the hotel works: a Riviera retreat for spring, summer, and early autumn, with rooms, suites, villas, restaurants, gardens, tennis, pool, and Spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie.

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Rooms

  • 48 48

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Romantic Romantic

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

323 sqft
From 1’024 USD

This room pairs natural wood floors with furniture from English and French heritage brands. Its soft colours draw on Provence and the château’s 2019 redesign....

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

430 sqft
From 1’193 USD

In the main building, these suites pair polished wood furniture with soft shades of red, green and blue. Each has a sitting area beside the...

Classic Junior Suite
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Classic Junior Suite

431–484 sqft
From 1’395 USD

These suites sit in the main building, with a sitting area and views over the gardens, hills and sea. Their décor uses soft Provençal colours...

Superior Junior Suite
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Superior Junior Suite

484–538 sqft
From 1’485 USD

Soft greens, blues and reds give these suites a Provençal palette. The open layout includes a sitting area, with garden views that stretch down towards...

Deluxe Junior Suite
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Deluxe Junior Suite

538 sqft
From 1’688 USD

An open plan brings the sleeping and sitting areas together in a large living space. Classic French furnishings have a contemporary Provençal touch, with views...

Prestige Junior Suite
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Prestige Junior Suite

538–646 sqft
From 1’902 USD

French furnishings and soft Provençal colours set the tone in these suites. A sitting area forms part of the interior, with clear natural light reaching...

Duplex Suite
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Duplex Suite

614 sqft
From 2’250 USD

The château’s original stone tower holds this suite across two floors. Once part of a 12th-century Knights Templar fortress, it has a living room below...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

743 sqft
From 2’599 USD

A separate living room sits beyond the bedroom. Natural wood floors and classic furniture set the interior style, with touches of scarlet among the softer...

L’Atelier Junior Suite
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L’Atelier Junior Suite

743 sqft
From 2’993 USD

L’Atelier joined the château’s rooms in 2024. Wood floors sit beneath furniture from English and French heritage brands, with Modernist prints among the furnishings. Hills...

1 Bedroom Villa
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1 Bedroom Villa

753 sqft
From 3’511 USD

Villa Riou sits above the château on a hillside, with all its living spaces on one floor. Classic French furniture and soft Provençal colours run...

2 Bedroom Villa
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2 Bedroom Villa

1,937 sqft
From 4’467 USD

Ponant, Véran, La Foux and Saint-Lambert are the four houses within this category. Each spreads over two floors, with two large bedrooms. A separate living...

3 Bedroom Villa
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3 Bedroom Villa

1,615 sqft
From 5’373 USD

Villa Saint-Martin brings three junior suite bedrooms together over two floors. Separate living and dining rooms sit alongside the sleeping spaces. Two terraces face the...

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The location is one of the hotel's main advantages. Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa sits above Vence, away from the densest coastal traffic, with views across the Riviera. Guests can reach Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, and the villages of the hinterland without staying in the middle of the coast. That makes the hotel useful for travelers who want both scenery and access. It also helps guests avoid some of the daily pressure of the coastal road during peak summer.

Vence itself is more than a backdrop. The area has links to modern art, local markets, chapels, glassmakers, galleries, and Provencal landscapes. Guests can visit the Matisse Chapel, explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence, drive toward Mougins, or spend a day by the water. The hotel also has the advantage of a relationship with sister property Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, which can be part of selected Riviera experiences.

The current accommodation mix is more precise than many older descriptions suggest. Oetker Collection lists one room, 40 junior suites and suites, and six Provencal-style villas. That gives the property a suite-led character. It is not a large anonymous resort, but it does offer enough scale for couples, families, and longer summer stays.

Room choice matters. A suite with a strong view can make the stay feel completely different from a simpler category. The villas are important for families or friends who want more privacy while still using the hotel's restaurants, pool, spa, and services. Villa Saint-Martin and the hillside villas bring the estate closer to a private residence experience.

The hotel's outdoor life is central to its appeal. There is a majestic infinity pool, two tennis courts, gardens, olive trees, cabanas, and open views across the Vence hills. The pool is not just a facility. It is the place where the hotel's rhythm becomes clear: breakfast, a swim, a quiet morning, lunch outside, then a drive to the coast or an afternoon at the spa.

This makes Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa especially strong for travelers who want the Riviera without constant beach logistics. Guests can still reach the coast, but they do not need to build every day around it. The estate gives them a softer, more private Riviera hillside base. In high season, that calm is valuable. It allows guests to enjoy the region while keeping space and privacy. The hilltop setting also gives evenings a cooler, softer rhythm than the coast.

Dining is one of the hotel's key strengths. Le Saint-Martin is the fine-dining restaurant, with panoramic views and a cuisine that draws on local and seasonal produce. Romain Antoine joined the property in 2026 as executive chef, bringing a refined but grounded approach to the restaurant. The room and terrace make dinner feel tied to the landscape rather than separate from it.

L'Oliveraie gives the hotel a more relaxed summer restaurant. Set among centuries-old olive trees, it focuses on Mediterranean flavors and a lunch mood that fits warm Riviera days. The Minuty cabana and seasonal summer events add another layer to the outdoor dining experience. The result is a property where meals can shift from polished gastronomy to open-air ease without leaving the estate.

Spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie gives the hotel its wellness identity. The spa has four treatment rooms, including a duo cabin, plus a beauty room, sauna, hammam, relaxation area, hot tub, pool access, fitness, and options for yoga, Pilates, meditation, and personal training. Treatments can also be arranged in the gardens or in a suite or villa, subject to conditions.

This matters because the hotel is both a touring base and a retreat. Guests can spend one day exploring hill towns and another day doing very little. A spa treatment, a pool morning, and dinner on the terrace can be as satisfying as a coastal excursion. The best stays here often mix movement and recovery rather than trying to see every Riviera highlight at once.

Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa is best for couples, families, wellness guests, art-focused travelers, and anyone who wants an elegant Riviera hotel away from the heaviest coastal crowds. It suits guests who like Oetker Collection service, private villas, panoramic views, and a garden-led resort rhythm. It is less suited to travelers who need direct beach access from the room.

Book Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa if you want a luxury Vence hotel with Riviera views, suite-led accommodation, six villas, Spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie, strong dining, tennis, gardens, and easy access to Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. In the right room, the hotel delivers the Riviera with space, calm, and real Oetker polish. It is a strong choice for travelers seeking a luxury French Riviera hotel with views, wellness, villas, and controlled access to the coast.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Chateau Saint-Martin sits above Vence with wide Mediterranean views. The Riviera feels calmer and more elevated here.

Le Saint-Martin gives the hotel its fine-dining authority. The terrace turns dinner into a proper Cote d'Azur moment.

The La Prairie spa adds real wellness polish. It balances the grand Oetker mood with quiet recovery.

Location of CHATEAU SAINT-MARTIN AND SPA

2490 Av. des Templiers, 06140 Vence, France

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Weather at Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa

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What to Know About Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa

Who should choose Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa?

Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa is best for travelers who want a refined Riviera hilltop stay near Vence, with sea views, gardens, spa, fine dining, and Oetker Collection service. It suits couples, families, spa travelers, food lovers, and guests who prefer a peaceful inland base above the Cote d'Azur coastline.

Where is Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa located?

Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa is in Vence, on the French Riviera, with views over the surrounding hills and toward the Mediterranean. The location works well for visiting Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, and smaller Riviera villages while returning to a quiet estate each evening.

How many rooms and villas does Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa have?

Local tourism sources describe Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa as having 42 rooms and six private villas on the hillside estate. This mix works for couples who want hotel service and for families or longer-stay guests who need more privacy, space, and villa-style comfort.

What are the rooms like at Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa?

Rooms and suites are elegant, calm, and designed around the hilltop setting, with many offering garden, countryside, or sea views. Guests should choose by space, balcony or terrace, view, and whether they prefer to stay in the main chateau or a more private villa setting.

Should I book a room, suite, or villa?

Book a room or suite if you want easy access to the restaurants, spa, pool, and main chateau atmosphere. Choose a villa if you want more seclusion, multiple bedrooms, a private pool option, and uninterrupted views from the hillside above the estate.

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