Villa Joia Saint Tropez

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of places in Saint-Tropez over the years, and honestly? Villa Joia sort of sneaks up on you. It’s tucked away on Boulevard de Provence – which, if you know the area, means you’re close enough to the action but far enough from the circus that happens down by the old port during peak season. The first thing that hit me walking in was how quiet it actually was. I mean, you can still hear the occasional Vespa puttering by (this is Saint-Tropez after all), but it’s not the constant hum of crowds and supercars that you get closer to Place des Lices.

The whole place has this understated elegance thing going on – and I don’t mean that in a boring way. It’s more like… well, imagine if someone with really good taste decided to create a hotel without trying to impress every Instagram influencer in the South of France. The rooms are genuinely comfortable, not just pretty to look at. Actually stayed there in late June once, which is when things start getting properly busy, and you know what? Never felt cramped or overwhelmed. The staff seems to actually remember your name after day one, which honestly doesn’t happen everywhere around here. Parking was straightforward too – not something you can take for granted in Saint-Tropez, trust me on that one.

What really gets me about Villa Joia is the little things they do right. The location puts you maybe a ten-minute walk from Rue Gambetta (where the real shopping happens, not just the tourist traps), and you’re close enough to duck down to Bouillabaisse Beach when you want sand between your toes without dealing with the Pampelonne crowds. The neighborhood itself is pretty residential, so mornings are actually peaceful – you can sit with coffee and croissants without feeling like you’re performing for passersby. I’ve noticed they seem to attract people who’ve been to Saint-Tropez before, folks who know that sometimes the best part of this place is when you step away from the party for a minute. That 9.5 rating makes sense when you realize they’re not trying to be everything to everyone – they’re just really, really good at being a comfortable base for exploring what’s honestly one of the most beautiful corners of the Côte d’Azur.

Rooms

• Villa with 4 × 1 king bed, 4 × 1 queen bed, 2 × 4 and 2 × 5 for 10 adults

Reviews

• Eric from United States of America (10/10)

  Beautiful property, amazing location.

• Bielser from Switzerland (10/10)

  The property is simply gorgeous. Very spacious, beautiful decoration and super clean. We really enjoyed this Villa with the whole family. Had everything we needed and more. The Hosts were so friendly, helpful and communicative. I cannot wait to go back there.

• Ziyi from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The house is located in a very nice neighbourhood. The view is good. The host is very responsive and helpful.

• Maria from Russia (10/10)

  Beautiful house, location and quality of service! It's especially nice that there was a special charge for our Tesla!

• Artūrs from Latvia (10/10)

  Big nice area

• Rovshan from Azerbaijan (9/10)

  Good location and kind owner

• Sharon from Spain (1/10)

  Worst experience ever

• Paulo from Portugal (10/10)

  Localização espetacular

• Eleftheria from United States of America (10/10)

• Peter from United States of America (10/10)

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