Hôtel - Restaurant & Spa La Magdeleine - Mathias Dandine

Hotels
les Collectionneurs
8.8 (121 reviews)
2 Rond point des Charrons , Gémenos , fr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful location
Wonderful amenities
Cons:
High prices for food
Mediocre room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.6
The staff is wonderful and attentive, with specific praise for their kindness and willingness to accommodate.
Location
9.64
Beautiful location with great ambiance.
Room Quality
8.09
Rooms were mediocre and not very special compared to less costly hotels.
Amenities
9.12
Spa and wellness area are great, but booking is necessary.
Value for Money
8.08
High prices for the quality of food and other services, especially for a 5-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Mixed experiences with food quality; some dishes did not meet expectations given the price.
Overall Experience
9.1
A generally positive experience with a few areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:17

Property Description

Historic Charm in Gemenos
Nestled in the historic village of Gemenos, Hotel La Magdeleine Mathias Dandine offers a serene retreat in an 18th-century house surrounded by lush gardens and picturesque olive trees.

Fine Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in exquisite cuisine at the Mathias Dandine restaurant, showcasing Provencal flavors and local wines. After a satisfying meal, unwind by the outdoor pool, relax on the sun loungers, or explore the library and cozy lounge area.

Ideal Location for Exploration
Conveniently located near Circuit Paul Ricard, the Calanques de Cassis, and the Sainte-Baume Mountains, this hotel provides easy access to both natural beauty and cultural attractions.

Ready to experience a blend of history, luxury, and relaxation? Book your stay at Hotel La Magdeleine Mathias Dandine now!

Important information:

It is recommended to make a reservation for lunch and dinner.

A baby cot can be provided upon request free of charge.

Please note that the Suites can accommodate one extra bed, upon request and subject to availability.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MRS

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 16 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 5 years old and over stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 121 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Emmanuelle couple fr
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kirsti couple se
10
Fantasty
Cons:

Only thing was that our room only had a bath tub and no shower

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Soline couple fr
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Andreea couple ro
4
The leopard is in the cage, but the cage is painted on the outside.
Pros:

I like what I expected of this place, of the experience and of the service, based on the reputation of L’Occitane brand, of the Relais Chateaux and based on the excesive price.

Cons:

Written welcome note with name of the guest.
Welcome message displayed on the TV screen with the name of the guest.
Boiled eggs or omlette included in the price of breakfast.
Unlimited time use of spa on the day of the departure Complimentary slippers for in room use ( not the flip flops for the spa)
Bottle of water offered at check out.
Box of complimentary local sweets offered upon departure.
Free use of towels in the spa-more than one per guest
Warm thermal water in the thermal water pool.
Discreet and efficient and polite service of the staff.
Efficiency and willingness to solve matters and descalate situations.
Good maintanance of the gardens and planted areas, well irigated.
Aromatic/ medicinal herbs with descriptions tablets in the potagers.
Information regarding the history of the name of the stared restaurant.
Offered L’Occitane cream for each of the guest and each of the days of stay at evening service.




All these are meant to be read as reversed, just add a not, no, any etc
All of these are standard in many luxury hotels, 5 star hotels and Relais Chateaux affiliated hotels.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Sylvie solo_traveller fr
10
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
F
florent couple fr
8
Pros:

Les lieux et le cachet sont un vrai plus. Le coin spa intimiste est très agréable.
Massage très agréable
Le personnel est attentionné et de qualité.
Les décorations de noël sont très réussies.

Cons:

Le restaurant est bien aménagé et personnel de qualité mais le rapport qualité prix est vraiment à déplorer.
Les œufs mimosa à la poutargue à l' appellation alléchante se sont transformés en plat de cantine.
Les autres plats sont plus goûteux mais avec peu de recherche et très chers. Idem pour le vin très cher pour ce que c est notamment un blanc de blanc à 90 euros sans plus... Dommage pour un 5 étoiles

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
S
Stéphane extended_group fr
5
2025-12-22 via Nuitee
L
lauren couple ch
9
Pros:

Personnel top !

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
D
DENIS TOME couple fr
8
Une nuitée en déplacement affaire mais a refaire pour les vacaces
Pros:

L'emplacement géographique, l'offre gastronomique

Cons:

Ce n'est pas un reproche mais un petit rafraîchissement s'impose pour un 5 étoiles.

2025-11-26 via Nuitee
B
Boucrelle couple fr
8
2025-11-23 via Nuitee
E
Eugène couple fr
10
j'y reviendrai
Pros:

la gentillesse et le souci de bien faire du personnel.

Cons:

aucun reproche à faire

2025-11-21 via Nuitee
D
Didier couple ch
9
2025-11-13 via Nuitee
R
Rattini Moreau couple lu
10
2025-11-12 via Nuitee
S
Sylvie couple fr
9
Pros:

le cadre l'ambiance

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
6
65janac Family
6
Beautiful setting
Pros:

On our trip during 14 days through Southern France we book this trip as one off - to splurge and get spoiled for 5* hotel. However, we were quite dissapointed. This hotel was not better or perhaps even worst then some of the 3* properties we stayed and pay much less money.
The room was very mediocre and nothing really special that would differentiate from the other less costly hotels we stayed.
The only beautiful thing about this place was the outside the restaurant seating especialy at night when beautiful lit

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
P
Pierrette couple fr
10
2025-10-28 via Nuitee
C
Colombani Tina solo_traveller fr
9
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
A
Alexandre couple ch
9
2025-10-16 via Nuitee
R
rivka extended_group il
7
2025-10-11 via Nuitee
T
Timothy family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful location, house & grounds.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee