La Villa Dune, Hôtel & Spa

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about La Villa Dune? It’s tucked away on this quiet little path called Chemin de Sainte Bonaventure, which honestly, most tourists never find unless they’re looking for it specifically. I mean, you’re still in Saint-Tropez proper, but you’ve got this sense of being removed from all the madness down at the port where everyone’s fighting for a table at Sénéquier. The whole place has this understated elegance that feels refreshingly unshowy for the area – no flashy entrance or doormen trying to impress you, just this lovely Mediterranean villa that looks like it’s been there forever.

The spa is actually what sets this place apart from the usual Saint-Tropez hotel scene. While everyone else is cramming tiny treatment rooms into converted closets, Villa Dune built theirs properly, with these gorgeous stone-walled spaces that stay naturally cool even in August. I did a massage there on a Tuesday afternoon (definitely book midweek if you can – weekends get crazy), and honestly, the therapist knew her stuff. The whole setup feels more like a real wellness retreat than the typical hotel add-on. The pool area’s pretty sweet too, though it gets busy around 11 AM when people start trickling down from breakfast. Pro tip: the best loungers are on the far side, away from the main pathway where staff are constantly walking by with towels and drinks.

What I really appreciated was how they handle the practical stuff without making a big deal about it. Parking is included, which sounds basic but trust me, in Saint-Tropez that’s worth its weight in gold – I’ve seen people pay 40 euros a night just to park near the center. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star, nothing groundbreaking but everything works properly (the AC actually cools the room, the shower has decent pressure, that sort of thing). The breakfast is quite good actually – they do this local honey that comes from somewhere up in the hills, and the croissants taste like they’re from a proper bakery, not some industrial kitchen. Check-in was smooth, though the front desk gets slammed around 3 PM when everyone shows up at once, so maybe arrive a bit earlier or later if you’re not in a rush. The 8.4 rating makes sense to me – it’s not going to blow your mind, but everything’s done well, the location gives you that Saint-Tropez address without the insane prices right in town, and the spa really is lovely. If you’re looking for something quieter than the scene down by the harbor but still want to be close enough to walk to dinner, this hits the sweet spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $200. Small Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $223. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $247. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $270. Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $587. Suite with Private Pool with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $587. Suite with Hot Tub with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Would definitely come back – Fox from United Kingdom – 6 April 2025 (7/10)

  Location grounds and pool
  
  What could be improved: Thin walls on rooms could hear next doors conversations clearly

• Awsome, will return. – Elizabeth from United Kingdom – 19 July 2025 (10/10)

  Great hotel !!
  
  What could be improved: Everything !

• Fabulous – Adil from United Kingdom – 18 July 2025 (10/10)

  The service was absolutely fabulous! The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
  
  What could be improved: None

• Try massage and spa. – Anamaria-grigoruta from Romania – 31 May 2025 (10/10)

  All team is great, but my favorite is Betyna, she is absolutele amazing. Congratulatio!

• Exceptional – Corina from Romania – 9 July 2025 (10/10)

  The room size and the garden were like a oasis in the city
  
  What could be improved: It would help to be a little bit better about cleaning

• Exelente – Antoine from France – 25 April 2025 (9/10)

  Je n’est pas prix le petit déjeuner
  
  What could be improved: La beauté

• Sehr erholsam, sehr schön trotz der kleinen Meckereien ein schönes Hotel und ein angenehmer Aufenthalt – Thomas from Germany – 29 June 2025 (8/10)

  Super Lage, sehr ruhig. Toller Pool.
  Das Personal war sehr nett, liebe Grüße an Antoine🤓
  
  What could be improved: Das Zimmer war für mehr als 300 Euro die Nacht mit Verlaub ein Kaninchenstall. Sehr klein, das Fenster war bei der Ankunft so schmutzig das wir das monieren mussten.

• Superb – Gonon from France – 13 June 2025 (9/10)

  Le calme
  
  What could be improved: RAS

• Very good – Mirjam from Netherlands – 5 May 2025 (8/10)

  Location

• Très bien mais rénovation nécessaire – Astrid from France – 7 May 2025 (7/10)

  La piscine et le spa sont supers ! Très bien placé avec un parking gratuit
  Barman très compétent, qui peut préparer des plats ou des cocktails à la convenance du client !
  
  What could be improved: Je n’ai pas trouvé l’établissement propre, en tout cas à rénover d’urgence. C est dommage car l établissement a un potentiel incroyable.
  Et mur hyper fin très mal insonorisés…

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