MarinesAppartement, mer et soleil

Hotel Description

So I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to MarinesAppartement on Avenue de la plage, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place in Saint-Tropez territory. I mean, you know how crazy expensive this area gets, right? But this little gem in Les Marines de Cogolin actually surprised me in the best way possible.

The thing is, most people don’t realize that Les Marines is technically part of the greater Saint-Tropez area, but it’s got this completely different vibe – way more relaxed, less of that see-and-be-seen madness you get in the main town. You’re literally steps from the beach (and I mean literally, not travel-website literally), but the whole scene here feels more like a proper French coastal village than a celebrity playground. The apartment setup works really well too, especially if you’re planning to stay more than a couple nights. There’s actually decent kitchen space, which honestly saved me a fortune since eating out in Saint-Tropez proper can drain your wallet faster than you’d think. The sea views from most units are legit – you wake up to that Mediterranean blue stretching out forever, and honestly, that 8.6 rating makes total sense when you’re sipping your morning coffee on the balcony.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to actually know the area. When I asked about avoiding the tourist crowds, they pointed me toward some local beach spots that were maybe a 10-minute walk away but felt like a completely different world. Parking can be a bit tricky during peak summer months (July and August are absolutely nuts around here), but they’ve got some arrangements that work better than trying to find street parking. The apartments themselves are clean and functional – not Instagram-perfect, but they’ve got that comfortable, lived-in feeling that makes you actually want to hang out rather than just crash between beach days. You can hear the waves at night if you open the windows, which I found pretty magical, though light sleepers might want to bring earplugs during busier weekends when the beach bars stay open late. The best part? You’re close enough to Saint-Tropez that you can easily pop over for dinner or nightlife (about 15 minutes by car), but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the constant chaos and inflated prices 24/7. For what you get – that location, the space, the genuine seaside atmosphere – it’s actually pretty solid value for this corner of the French Riviera.

Hotels in Saint-Tropez offer guests the perfect blend of French Riviera glamour and modern comfort, with many featuring yacht concierge services and private beach access to enhance the authentic Mediterranean luxury experience.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $370. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Confortable – Rossella from Italy – 12 June 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect closely to the port
  Very Beautifull apartment
  
  What could be improved: Nulla

• Bad communication – Suvd from United Kingdom – 23 June 2025 (4/10)

  Location was good
  
  What could be improved: Directions hard to find and very bad communication
  And charged to deposit straightaway before check in insect mosquito can be there it’s near the port

• Exceptional – Geinert from Germany – 12 June 2025 (10/10)

• Superb – Osvaldo from Argentina – 17 June 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Fation from Italy – 2 June 2025 (10/10)

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