Hôtel le Chardon Bleu

Hotels
8.4 (2214 reviews)
7 Traverse des Lauriers Roses , Sainte-Maxime , fr

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (near beach, shops, ferry)
Very friendly/helpful owners and staff
Good breakfasts (homemade, abundant) served in a pleasant garden
Comfortable beds and functioning air conditioning
Charming, quiet atmosphere
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness (not cleaned daily; some bathrooms not fully clean)
Small rooms, steep stairs and narrow corridors
Some dated furniture and bathroom fittings
Limited/unenclosed parking (motorbike parking not guarded)
Occasional reports of unfriendly staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed mentions: some guests report daily cleaning not done, bathrooms not always clean and some rooms with dated showers/curtain-only; other reviews explicitly call rooms clean.
Service
8.7
Generally very positive: multiple comments praise friendly, helpful owners and attentive hosts; a small number note less pleasant staff interactions.
Location
9
Very strong: repeatedly described as central, steps from the beach, close to shops and ferry stop — many guests highlight the excellent position.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed: comfortable beds and functioning AC for many, but several notes about small rooms, steep stairs, narrow corridors and somewhat dated furnishings/bathrooms.
Amenities
8
Positive basic amenities: working air conditioning, pleasant garden for breakfasts, breakfast service and a small outdoor parking spot for bikes; limited/dated bathroom fittings and no secure parking noted.
Value for Money
8.5
Seen as good value: guests mention the price-quality balance positively and many would recommend or return, given location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Breakfast frequently praised (rich, abundant, homemade feel) and served in a pleasant garden setting; overall positive breakfast experience.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mostly very positive: charming, quiet hotel with warm hosts and great location; occasional issues with cleanliness, small rooms or staff behavior temper a few stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:39

Property Description

Prime Location near the Beach and Marina
Located just 80 meters from the beach in Sainte Maxime, Hôtel le Chardon Bleu offers a prime location for beach lovers and those looking to explore the marina.

Modern Amenities in Every Room
Each air-conditioned room at Hôtel le Chardon Bleu is equipped with a modern en suite bathroom, TV, telephone, fridge, and safe, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests.

Convenient Facilities and Nearby Activities
Enjoy daily breakfast and relax in the garden at Hôtel le Chardon Bleu. With both free and paid public parking nearby, exploring the area's activities such as sailing, windsurfing, diving, and more is easy and accessible.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and leisure at Hôtel le Chardon Bleu. Book your stay now for an unforgettable beachside getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel does not have a elevator or a parking.

Please note that there is a 24-hour boat shuttle service running from Sainte-Maxime to Saint-Tropez from 01 July to 31 August. During the night shuttles run every hour.

In case of late arrival, please contact the property before 18:00 to arrange arrival details.

Small dogs are permitted with the exception of the Standard rooms.

Opening hours for the hotel: 07:00 - 19:00.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NCE

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2214 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Moreno • couple • it
10
Fantastico
Pros:

Posizione pulizia

Cons:

Niente

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • couple • pl
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • it
7
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Pierre-Franck • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Idéalement situé.

Cons:

Manque quelques détails de finitions dans les chambres pour rendre l'établissement très bien

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Andree • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

trevlig personal närhet till busshållplats enbart nga minuter att gå. nära havet affärer, restauranger

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Sebastien • couple • fr
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Khatkova • family_with_children • fr
8
Très belle séjour
Pros:

Lits parfait. Situation géographique top.Super personnel.

Cons:

Les chambres sont vraiment trop petites

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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VINCIANE • solo_traveller • be
10
Séjour parfait et très bien localisé
Pros:

Le personnel et les propriétaires prennent beaucoup d'attention pour que votre séjour soit parfait.
Aussi un tout grand merci pour votre aide concernant le transfert vers l'aéroport.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Thierry • couple • fr
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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emanuela • couple • it
9
Pros:

Molto gentili ed era in centro ma anche vicina al mare

Cons:

E’ da sistemare un po ‘ e’ rimasta negli anni ‘60

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Stefania • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Wendy Martin • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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MEDIR • couple • es
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Margot • couple • fr
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nevila • couple • it
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Patrizia • couple • it
8
Bella struttura centrale peccato per ascensore
Pros:

Stanza grande posizione centrale bella accoglienza

Cons:

Bagno piccolo senza ascensore

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • it
9
Proprietario gentilissimo :)
Pros:

É veramente centrale e comodissima da girare a piedi

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • couple • br
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Franck • couple • fr
7
Chambre quia besoin d’être rénovée propreté nickel et accueil très sympa
Cons:

Chambre 24 sdb trop étriquée et pas de porte entre la sdb-wc qui sépare la chambre
Toilette colle à la douche

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Angelo • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee