Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Villa Amara offers accommodations with an infinity pool and free Wifi. The air-conditioned accommodations are 20 miles from Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The guest house provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and slippers. A microwave, a fridge, and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are available every morning at Villa Amara. There is an on-site coffee shop. Guests can take advantage of yoga classes held on site. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Joliette Metro Station is 20 miles from the accommodation, while Les Terrasses du Port Shopping Center is 20 miles away. The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport, 17 miles from Villa Amara.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Aix-en-Provence, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
10
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Aix-en-Provence
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  • Donald
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was wonderful Lilli's recommendations were all spot on. Rooms luxurious
  • Brad
    Australia Australia
    We had a great stay at Villa Amara. Lilli was a great host. She welcomed us warmly, made us exceptional breakfasts and gave us all the information we needed to explore Aix. Our room exceeded our expectations. It was huge, very modern and extremely...
  • Alan
    United States of America United States of America
    We could not have been more pleased with our stay at Villa Amara! The setting was wonderful, location ideal for a visit in Aix, and Lilli the proprietor was a caring, concerned, attentive, and most helpful host. In addition, the rooms were...

Host Info

9.9
9.9
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Villa Amara, located at only 100m from the historic center of Aix-en-Provence, provides adults-only 1-bedroom suites accommodation and facilities like outdoor infinity pool, garden and terrace. Private parking is available on premises and complimentary Fibreoptic Wi-Fi is featured throughout the property. The air-conditioned spacious and luminous guest suites provide a private terrace, garden views, a seating area with Smart TV with LG 55" screen, a fully equipped kitchen also including stove, microwave, Nespresso machine and kettle, a separate bedroom with king-size bed with premium bedding (Suite L'Estivale with twin-bed option) and bathroom with bathtub, walk-in rain-shower Guests can enjoy farm to table style continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast,also including fresh pastries, fruit and fruit juices, in the privacy of their suite, in the lounge, on the terrace or in the garden. Center piece of Villa Amara's garden is a 9 x 5 meter infinity pool, heated from May - October and surrounded by a magnificent terrace, inviting to spend the day outdoors Yoga sessions are available at the property. Place de la Mairie is 600m from Villa Amara, Cours Mirabeau is only 700m away. The nearest international airport is Marseille Provence Airport 26 minutes by car from Villa Amara. The TGV high speed train railway station is only 17 minutes away by car.
All involved with the Villa Amara aim to offer our guests the privileged experience of living like an aixois. Comfort, privacy, elegance, promixity all combine to allow our guests both the excitement of easily exploring all Aix en Provence has to offer along with the luxury of a cool, calm relaxing environment.
The Villa Amara is just a few minute's walk to all the must-do things while you are in Aix en Provence: the Cours Mirabeau and its vast assortement of open-air cafés, farmers' markets every day of the week, the Musée Granet, Hotel Caumont, Grand Théâtre, best shops and restaurants -- all accessible on foot. The Villa Amara is the perfect vantage point for an assortment of enchanting day-trips: Marseille, Arles, Avignon, the Luberon's hilltop villages are all just 40-60 minutes away by car.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Villa Amara
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 20 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Adults only
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Adults only
    • Infinity pool
    • Heated pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules

    Villa Amara takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Villa Amara accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that for the period from November 9 to the end of March 20, 2024, breakfast service is not optional and housekeeping is provided by the property on a weekly basis.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

    FAQs about Villa Amara

    • The prices at Villa Amara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Villa Amara include:

      • Suite

    • Villa Amara offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cooking class
      • Yoga classes
      • Swimming pool

    • Villa Amara is 2,950 feet from the center of Aix-en-Provence. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Villa Amara is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Villa Amara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go