Best Family Hotels in Martigues, France
Updated 7 July 2026 · 39 real hotels
Martigues offers family-friendly accommodation ranging from compact city hotels to larger options near the coast and airport. The most budget-conscious choice sits at 67 euros per night, while a self-contained rental sleeping four is available at 300 euros per night. Picking the right base depends on whether your family prioritises proximity to the canals, beach access, or easy road links.
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Known as the 'Venice of Provence,' Martigues sits on the Etang de Berre lagoon and the Caronte Channel, making it a genuinely photogenic destination for families who want a mix of waterside strolls, sandy Mediterranean beaches, and Provencal village atmosphere. The old quarter of L'Ile, the colourful Miroir aux Oiseaux quayside, and the nearby Plage du Verdon give children plenty to explore without requiring long drives between attractions.
For families travelling by car, the surrounding area widens the choice considerably. Options within 15 kilometres include coastal villages like Carry-le-Rouet to the east and the industrial port town of Fos-sur-Mer to the west, while Vitrolles places you close to Marseille Provence Airport for convenient arrivals and departures. The table below covers rated hotels across this radius, from a 3-star city centre option to a well-reviewed chambres d'hotes and two airport-area four-star hotels, so families can weigh location, space, and nightly rate side by side.
Our selection in Martigues
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyriad Direct Martigues ★★ | Martigues | ★ 3.5 | 38 €/nuit |
| Hotel calypso fos | Fos-sur-Mer : à 9,3 km de Martigues | ★ 3.7 | 44 €/nuit |
| Première Classe Martigues ★ | Martigues | ★ 3.4 | 44 €/nuit |
| Brit Hotel Martigues Nord ★★★ | Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts : à 4 km de Martigues | ★ 4.3 | 56 €/nuit |
| ibis budget Istres Trigance ★★ | Istres : à 12,9 km de Martigues | ★ 4 | 60 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Martigues Port-de-Bouc ★★★ | Port-de-Bouc : à 5,6 km de Martigues | ★ 4 | 61 €/nuit |
| Allotel ★★ | Fos-sur-Mer : à 10,4 km de Martigues | ★ 3.9 | 63 €/nuit |
| Hôtel-Résidence les Aiguades ★★ | Port-de-Bouc : à 5,9 km de Martigues | ★ 3.7 | 64 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Ariane ★★★ | Fos-sur-Mer : à 10,3 km de Martigues | ★ 4.1 | 65 €/nuit |
| Camping Felix de la Bastide ★★★ | Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts : à 7,6 km de Martigues | ★ 3.4 | 67 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel in or closest to Martigues is best for families on a budget?+
The Brit Hotel Martigues Nord in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, just 4 kilometres from Martigues, starts at 67 euros per night and holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating. It is the most affordable rated option in this selection and its location on the edge of town keeps driving distances into central Martigues short, which matters when travelling with children.
Is there an accommodation option that can sleep a family of four together?+
Le Rive Neuve lists capacity for four people within one unit and is priced at 300 euros per night with a 4.5 out of 5 rating. If your family prefers to share a self-contained space rather than booking multiple hotel rooms, this is the only property in this selection explicitly sized for four guests.
Which options are practical for families arriving by plane at Marseille Provence Airport?+
Both the Hilton Garden Inn Marseille Provence Airport and the Best Western Marseille Aeroport are located in Vitrolles, roughly 14.7 to 14.8 kilometres from Martigues. Both are rated 4-star and score 4.4 out of 5, with nightly rates of 163 and 149 euros respectively. Staying near the airport on arrival day can reduce travel stress for families with young children or heavy luggage.
Are there family-friendly beaches or outdoor activities close to the hotels in this area?+
Martigues itself has access to the Plage du Verdon and the broader shoreline of the Cote Bleue to the east. Carry-le-Rouet, where Hotel la Tuiliere is located 11 kilometres from Martigues, sits directly on the Cote Bleue coast and offers small pebbly beaches and rocky coves well suited to families. The canals and waterfront of central Martigues provide easy, flat walking routes that work well with pushchairs or younger children.