Set in the hills of Vence on the French Riviera, Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a historic property whose origins date to the 12th century, when the site served as a Knights Templar commandery and fortress. The hotel combines its château setting, panoramic views toward the coast, Provençal gardens and olive groves with a collection of rooms, suites and private hillside villas. Guests can dine at the gastronomic restaurant Le Saint-Martin or the seasonal, al fresco L’Oliveraie, and use the Spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie, swimming pool, fitness facilities and courts. The hotel’s FAQ lists 1 room, 38 junior suites, 2 suites and 6 villas.
Le Saint-Martin is the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant, serving refined cuisine in a dining room and on a panoramic terrace overlooking the French Riviera coastline. Executive Chef Romain Antoine and his team draw on local and seasonal produce to create contemporary dishes shaped by Mediterranean flavors. Breakfast is served daily, dinner is offered in the evening, and lunch is available when L’Oliveraie is closed. The restaurant’s setting and considered service make it the hotel’s formal dining experience.
Set beneath century-old olive trees, L’Oliveraie offers a relaxed, open-air expression of Riviera and Mediterranean cooking. Its menu takes inspiration from sunlit local markets and seasonal ingredients, with examples described by the hotel including Niçoise salad, grilled sea bass with olive oil, pissaladière and Provençal vegetables with herbs. The garden setting, open kitchen and leisurely lunch atmosphere give the restaurant a distinctly informal character. Opening periods and hours are seasonal, so guests should check the hotel’s current schedule.
Le Rossini is the château’s bar for cocktails, wines and relaxed refreshments, with a choice between its terrace and intimate interior. The hotel describes cocktails served with canapés and petits fours, and also notes that afternoon tea is available. It is a comfortable place to pause during the day or gather in the evening, with the bar complementing the two restaurants rather than replacing their full dining menus. The hotel’s current opening hours and seasonal service details should be checked directly.
The hotel spa combines treatment rooms, a duo cabin and beauty room with relaxation amenities and the surrounding Provençal gardens. Therapies are delivered by specialist therapists using La Prairie skincare, while the menu also includes Bamford treatments. Guests can book treatments in the spa or, where available, outdoors beneath a garden cabana. Spa access and treatment availability may be seasonal; the hotel publishes seasonal opening hours.
La Prairie treatments at Spa Saint-Martin draw on the brand’s Swiss skincare expertise and are intended to support skin care and relaxation. The hotel describes bespoke treatments that focus on radiance and replenishment, as well as facial and body care. Guests can consult the spa menu and therapists to select an appropriate treatment and reserve a preferred time.
The spa also offers Bamford treatments using organic botanical products. The hotel describes body treatments with aromatic essential oils blended from herbs and plants, with an emphasis on nourishing the skin and using plant-based ingredients. Treatment choices, durations and availability are set out in the current spa menu.
The hotel’s spa menu includes relaxing massages and facial and body care, alongside other treatment choices. One named treatment is Shiroshampi, a traditional Ayurvedic head and scalp massage involving warm oil. Therapists can help guests choose from the current menu; advance reservations are recommended by the hotel to secure a preferred appointment.
An in-house unisex salon offers haircuts and colour, as well as beauty and grooming services. The hotel lists manicures, pedicures, waxing and shaving among the available services. The salon provides a convenient option for personal care during a stay, with appointments arranged through the spa team.
Selected treatments can be enjoyed outdoors in the hotel gardens beneath a flower-covered cabana. This option brings the spa experience into the fresh Provençal air and garden surroundings. Guests should ask the spa team which therapies are available outdoors and reserve in advance, as the service depends on treatment schedules and conditions.
The spa includes a hammam as part of its relaxation facilities. Guests can use the steam environment as a quiet pause before or after a treatment, in keeping with the spa’s restorative setting. Access is subject to the spa’s operating arrangements and is for hotel guests.
A sauna is among the wellness facilities at Spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie. It offers guests a warm, private place to unwind alongside the spa’s other relaxation areas and treatment services. Spa facilities are reserved for hotel guests, and access follows the spa’s seasonal opening schedule.
The spa lists a hot tub among its facilities, providing an additional option for unwinding during a wellness visit. This is distinct from the private outdoor whirlpool bath available with the One-Bedroom Villa Riou. Availability and access arrangements for the spa hot tub can be confirmed with the spa team.
The outdoor infinity pool sits among the hotel’s garden paths, olive trees and Mediterranean planting, with views over the Riviera countryside. It is reserved for hotel guests and is open daily during the published pool hours. The pool provides space for swimming or quiet relaxation, with a separate pool bar nearby.
The hotel fitness room is equipped with Technogym machines and is open 24 hours for guests. Personal training sessions and individually tailored fitness programmes can be booked on request through the spa. This allows guests to maintain a routine while staying at the château, with coaching arranged to suit individual needs.
Personal instructors are available for yoga, Pilates and meditation. Guests can ask the wellness team about arranging an individual session suited to their practice and schedule. The hotel presents these instructor-led activities as part of its broader wellbeing offer, alongside fitness training, spa treatments and outdoor experiences.
