Hôtel La Croix de Malte

The rooms at Hôtel La Croix de Malte include double, twin, triple and quadruple categories. All have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Several categories are air-conditioned; the others have a fan. Depending on the category, you can choose a double bed, two single beds or a room designed to accommodate more travellers. The air-conditioned triple rooms and some quadruple rooms overlook the sea or garden. Room sizes range from 13 to 18 m², and capacity varies according to room type. Facilities differ between categories, particularly with regard to air conditioning and bed configurations.

Rooms without air conditioning have a fan. Air-conditioned categories let you choose between a double bed and twin beds, as well as configurations suited to groups and families. Every room has a private shower and toilet; a desk is also among the facilities. A flat-screen TV completes the amenities.

The hotel has several spaces for relaxing and dining. The garden extends to the terrace, which includes both a shaded section and a sunny terrace. The restaurant serves French cuisine, and the bar is a place to enjoy an aperitif. Menus for special diets are available on request, and packed lunches are also offered.

The rooms have a private bathroom, shower and flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Luggage storage is available, and housekeeping is provided daily. Family and non-smoking rooms are available, as are soundproofed rooms. Private parking is offered by reservation for an additional charge. The property also has a safe and provides fax and photocopying services. For breakfast, continental and buffet options are available in the restaurant and on the terrace.

La Ciotat stretches between the harbour, the Provençal hills and the Mediterranean. The old town retains the scale of a maritime town: its façades and narrow streets lead towards the quays, where you can watch the boats and harbour activity. The seafront alternates between urban beaches and rocky coves. The atmosphere suits those who want to divide their stay between walks around town, swimming and outings among the coastal scenery.

Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Church and the Musée Ciotaden offer an insight into local history and life connected with the sea. Plage des Capucins is 450 m away; Cyrnos and Lumière beaches offer other places to swim further along the coast. Calanques National Park stretches around La Ciotat and Cassis, with trails and coves to explore. La Ciotat railway station, 3.1 km away, connects the town to the regional rail network. Marseille-Provence Airport is 41 km from the hotel.

Summer brings days suited to the beach and boat trips, and the coast is busier then. In spring and September, temperatures are often pleasant for walking along the quays, visiting the museum or following coastal trails. For a varied day out, start in the town centre and harbour, then spend the afternoon at a beach or hiking in the calanques. Seafront walks let you explore the coast at a relaxed pace, while a car makes it easier to visit the surrounding area.