Balaena

Hostal within easy reach of Prado Beach

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Nestled near Prado Beach, Balaena offers a charming retreat. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas and unwind in the smoke-free premises. Enjoy buffet breakfast, clean bathrooms with showers and toilet paper.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Basic Quadruple Room | View from room
Basic Quadruple Room | View from room
Basic Quadruple Room | View from room
Basic Quadruple Room | View from room

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Basic Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, toilet paper
Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, toilet paper
Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room
Room
Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room
Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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Room
Room
Room

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
83 Av. de la Pointe Rouge, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, 13008

What's nearby

  • La Corniche - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Plage de la Pointe Rouge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bonneveine Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Borely Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Prado Beach - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 54 min drive
  • La Pomme Station - 11 min drive
  • Marseille-Blancarde Station - 11 min drive
  • Arenc Le Silo Tram Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Rhumerie Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rouge Tendance - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rouge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Serenata - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar du Sablier - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Balaena

Balaena puts you within a 10-minute drive of Prado Beach and Velodrome Stadium. Also, Calanques National Park and Grand Port Maritime de Marseille are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Facilities

  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.08 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

BALAENA Hostal
BALAENA Marseille
BALAENA Hostal Marseille

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Balaena?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Balaena?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Balaena.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balaena?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

What's the area around Balaena like?

Balaena is located near Plage de la Pointe Rouge in 8th Arrondissement, a short 1-minute walk from Gulf of Lion and 12 minutes' walk from Bonneveine Beach.

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Balaena Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Super accueil, personnel extremement arrangeant et a l ecoute, situation geographie que tres pratique
Guy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Das Hostal befindet sich in einer sehr schönen Umgebung, direkt am Strand und gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Das Zimmer war sehr ruhig, man konnte gut schlafen. Das Hostel ist sehr gepflegt und sauber. Das Personal war sehr nett und freundlich. Auch Frühstück konnte man täglich bestellen. Ich war mit der Unterkunft äußerst zufrieden.
Mario, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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