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Camping Maïana Resort is a 4-star family campsite in the heart of La Grande Motte on the French Mediterranean coast, with mobile homes, cottages and chalets on 3 wooded hectares. It suits families with children of all ages. Its heated water park with 3 slides is the big draw, and a fine sandy beach is only 450 m away.
- Star rating
- 4 stars
- Campsite size
- 3 hectares
- Pitches and rentals
- 228
- Distance to the beach
- 450 m
- Water park slides
- 3 slides
- Kids' club ages
- 4–12 years
- Distance to airport
- 23 km (Montpellier)
- Open season
- April – October
- Heated Water Park With Slides
- Sandy Beach 450 m Away
- Seaquarium Just 7 km Away
On the edge of the Camargue, where Jean Balladur's white pyramid city rises against the Mediterranean, lies Camping Maïana Resort — La Grande Motte distilled into its own village.
Just 450 metres from the fine sandy beaches of the famous seaside resort of La Grande Motte, Maïana Resort opens its doors in a wooded, shaded haven. Right in the heart of town but just 500 metres to the Mediterranean sea. The town centre, supermarket, pharmacy, bakery and marina are less than 600 metres away, with the Palais des Congrès and Casino de la Grande Motte a 9-minute walk, and Couchant Beach a 9-minute walk.
The location is pure Occitanie privilege. Set in La Petite Motte, a neighbourhood of La Grande-Motte, in the entertainment district and close to the beach. Within a 15-minute drive of Carnon-Plage, Montpellier Méditerranée Airport is 10 km away with a shuttle — 24 minutes' drive — Nîmes 35 km. With 20 km of pedestrian areas and cycle paths stretching from Carnon to Aigues-Mortes. Around you: Le Grau du Roi and the medieval ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, the flamingos of the Petite Camargue, Grande-Motte Golf, Thalasso Spa, Musée Albert Dubout, Zenith Sud, and water sports within 10 km — cycling, jet-skiing, fishing, kitesurfing, sailing, golf, tennis.
Facilities are family-friendly, French and four-star. Maïana Resort is a 3-hectare park with 228 defined pitches, more or less wooded and shaded. A heated outdoor swimming pool with slides, seasonal outdoor pool, children's pool, waterslide, sun loungers, traditional on-site restaurant serving French cuisine, snack bar and deli, bar, multi-sport field for football and basketball, boules court for pétanque, table tennis tables, outdoor fitness area, fitness room, dry cleaning and laundry services, free self-parking, concierge services and Wi-Fi in public areas — open from late March to mid-October.
The benefit is location without compromise: 450 metres to the beach, the town at your feet, and a shaded 3-hectare park to come home to.
- Heated Water Park With SlidesHeated pool, paddling pool, water play area and 3 slides, free for everyone
- Sandy Beach 450 m AwayFine sandy beach of the Pavillon Bleu resort La Grande Motte, just 450 m away
- Seaquarium Just 7 km AwayFamily day out at the Seaquarium in Le Grau-du-Roi, only 7 km away
Why this campsite
✔ Heated Water Park – Three slides and a paddling pool for little adventurers
✔ Beach Close By – Fine sand just 450 m away, perfect for morning strolls
✔ Seaquarium Nearby – Family day out at Le Grau-du-Roi's Seaquarium, 7 km
✔ Kids And Teen Fun – Ages 4-12 club, teen fun in July and August
✔ Evening Entertainment – Karaoke, shows and themed dinners in July and August
✔ Heart Of Town – Shops, promenades and pedestrian areas right on your doorstep
✔ Shaded Grounds – Wooded grounds offer welcome shade on sunny days
✔ Pets Welcome – Dogs and cats can join the family holiday
- Pool
- Kids pool
- Outdoor pool
- Water park included
- Water chutes
- Heated pool
- Water Playground
The water park is the beating heart of the campsite. A large heated outdoor pool is joined by a paddling pool for little ones, a water play area and 3 slides, and access is free. Sun loungers and a sunny terrace invite you to linger, with a poolside bar for cold drinks and water games adding to the fun. The pool area is open from 09:00 to 19:00, and the water is checked at least twice a day and cleaned at closing time, so you can splash with complete peace of mind. Pack the swimwear and let the children loose.
Aquagym is on the programme at the campsite itself, a fun way to get moving in the water. Close to the campsite you will find sailing and scuba diving, and La Grande Motte is also known for jet skiing, water skiing and swimming. Ideal if your family likes a bit of action on the Mediterranean.
- Sea
- Sandy beach
A fine sandy beach lies just 450 m from the campsite, a short stroll from its shady, wooded grounds and easy to reach with buckets and spades. This public town beach belongs to La Grande Motte, a Pavillon Bleu resort with 7 km of sandy coastline along the Mediterranean, so there is plenty of room to find your own spot.
- Restaurant
- Take away available
- Pool bar
- Bar
Le Maïana Café is the campsite's restaurant, serving kids' menus, themed dinners and a happy hour. The bar and takeaway make quick evening meals easy, there is a poolside bar by the water, and electric barbecue hire at €5 per day suits those who like to cook outside. Services are at their liveliest in July and August.
- Football
- Basketball
- Multi sports terrain
- Jeu-de-boules
- Tabletennis
- Sports tournaments
- Petanque
- Bicycle hire
- Handball
Active families have plenty to play with: pétanque, table tennis and a multisport field for football, handball and basketball. Sports tournaments are organised for adults during the animation season, and bikes can be hired to explore La Grande Motte on two wheels.
- Playground
- Bouncy castle
- Evening Shows
- Animation
- Teen activities
- Daytime animation
- Evening Entertainment
- Karaoke
- Theme Nights
- Swimming pool games
- Kids Club
- High Season
- Quiz nights
In July and August the programme springs to life. The kids' club welcomes ages 4 to 12 with creative activities, teenagers have their own animation, and family animation by day and in the evening is free. Expect karaoke, shows, dances, quizzes and themed evenings with aperitif games. A playground and a bouncy castle keep younger guests busy all season.
- Access for persons with reduced mobility
- Bedlinen rental
- Baby package to rent
- Night Watchman
- Rental of safes
- Languages spoken
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
- Meeting room
- Pets allowed
- Dogs allowed
- Cats allowed
- Category 1 & 2 dogs not allowed
- Vaccination record required
- Campsite Market
- Wines and spirits
- Minimarket
- Toiletries
- Charging points
- Parking available next to accommodations
- Launderette
- Indoor fitness
- Aquafit / Aquagym
Stay in shape on holiday: adults can join aquagym and fitness sessions during the July and August programme, alongside sports tournaments, before relaxing in the Mediterranean sunshine.
- Paid subscription
- Available in all areas
Details
- Location
- Near a village, Near a town, Near the sea
- Terrain
- Terraced, Wooded
- Distance sea/lake
- 100 m - 1 km
- Accommodation type
- Chalet, Mobile home
- Suitable for
- Children (4-12), Teenagers (13+)
- Luxury level
- Standard
- Address
- Place des Tamaris 95, 34280, La Grande Motte
The surroundings
Maïana Resort sits right in La Grande Motte, a Mediterranean seaside resort famed for its pyramid-inspired architecture and 20 km of pedestrian areas, so cafés, shops and promenades are all on your doorstep. Step beyond town and the scenery softens: this is the Petite Camargue, between Montpellier and Nîmes, with 7 km of fine sandy beach and the Camargue national park close by. Lively Montpellier is about 25 km away, while the coastal town of Le Grau-du-Roi is 7 km down the coast.
Distances
- Distance sea/lake
- 100 m - 1 km
- Nearest airport
- Montpellier-Méditerranée (MPL), 23 km
- Distance from Utrecht
- 1189 km
- Distance from Calais
- 1054 km
Getting there by bus
Local bus lines 606 and 4 serve La Grande Motte.
- Supermarket
- Beach0,7 km
- Sea0,7 km
- Watersports
- Newspapers and magazines
- Restaurant
- Village
Sights & attractions
- Seaquarium7 kmMarine life up close for curious little explorers
- Plage et Phare de l'Espiguette18 kmWild dune beach and lighthouse, ideal for a beach day
- Montpellier25 kmLively city centre for shopping, cafés and wandering
- Parc ornithologique de Pont de Gau37 kmSpot flamingos along 7 km of easy trails
- Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer42 kmCamargue seaside village with beach, white horses, fortified church
- Arènes de Nîmes51 kmExplore the Roman amphitheatre and the old town's gardens
- Sète53 kmCanal town with fish market, harbour boat trips, viewpoint
- Bambouseraie de Prafrance71 kmWander the giant bamboo forest, maze and Laotian village
- Grotte des Demoiselles72 kmCathedral-sized cave chamber, wonderfully cool at 14°C
- Arles77 kmRoman arena, old streets and a Saturday market
- Pont du Gard83 kmWalk across the Roman aqueduct and swim in the river
- Aqualand Cap d'Agde83 kmSlides, wave pool and splash zones for kids and teens
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Pets
Dogs and cats are welcome at €4 per day per animal. The number of pets allowed depends on the accommodation, so mention it when booking. Pets are vaccinated and tattooed, bring their vaccination record on arrival, wear a collar and lead on site and are not left alone in the accommodation. Category 1 and 2 dogs are not admitted.
Cars and parking
Parking is free, with a space next to or near your accommodation included. The campsite also has a car park, closed parking and coach parking, plus 22 kW charging points for electric cars.
Reception
Reception is open 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-20:00. Rental arrival is 16:00-20:00 and departure by 10:00; late arrivals can arrange key handover in advance. Bed linen, towels, baby kit (€4 per day per item) and bikes can be rented. Good to know: €280 accommodation deposit by card imprint or cash, €60 final cleaning and tourist tax of €0.86 per person per day.
Supermarket
Lili's Market on site covers everyday essentials, with a bread and pastry depot for your morning baguette. Shops on a commercial street are about a ten-minute walk away.
Wi-Fi
Wifi is available throughout the campsite at €23 per week, payable on site, so you can share your holiday snapshots whenever you like.
Additional information
Address: Place des Tamaris 95, 34280 La Grande Motte Region: Occitanie, Hérault, France
Tip from our team
Heading for the slides? Be at the pool when it opens at 09:00 and settle on the sunny terrace with a drink from the poolside bar. Pack towels and sandals: the fine sandy beach is only 450 m away, so a swim fits easily between breakfast and lunch. Travelling with a baby? Add the baby kit at €4 per day per item and leave the bulky gear at home. Come July or August for the full programme: karaoke, shows and themed dinners make evenings here something the children remember. Teenagers in tow? Pick the high season, when they get their own animation and the kids' club welcomes ages 4 to 12. Evenings in town are made for strolling: La Grande Motte has 20 km of pedestrian areas and striking pyramid-inspired architecture. Short on ideas for a day out? The Seaquarium in Le Grau-du-Roi is 7 km away, and Montpellier is about 25 km. Bringing the dog? Pack the vaccination record plus a collar and lead, and plan for €4 per day per animal. Breakfast tip: collect bread and pastries from the depot at Lili's Market and enjoy them outside your accommodation. Driving from Utrecht? It is 1,189 km, but arrivals run from 16:00 to 20:00, so you can take your time.
Reviews
3.8Good
103 reviews via Tripadvisor
All reviews on Tripadvisor 103 reviews via Tripadvisor
We were very disappointed; we had rented for a 4-star and the services were really not up to par.“Maiana Resort La Grande-Motte 4 stars??????? 1080301682 The website makes you dream, the reality makes you cry! 4 stars!!!!! No comments, the photos speak for themselves!”
colettebJ97SU- Very, very disappointing
“Shaded and clean mobile home, the only positive point of the stay. Lack of basic equipment (kettle, toaster...). Young women at the reception very unpleasant, even haughty. Hello, have a good day, and a smile must have been optional. Entertainment team reduced (last week of August) and without energy, without motivation, nonexistent. Children's show a real disaster. Teachers for the end-of-year show do better and they are not entertainment professionals. We will not return to this campsite.”
752maryser 
Very bad experience“We stayed at this campsite for the duration of one week. First: Upon our arrival the mobile home was not ready, we had to wait until 3 p.m. to enter it given that the day had been paid for. Furthermore, what is totally scandalous is paying $6 per day for Wi-Fi! Which was not specified in the campsite description; on the other hand, it had been said in the description that there was a $200 deposit, but on-site we were told it is $280. The start of the vacation is off to a good start. At the handover of the keys, the mobile home was acceptable in terms of cleaning but it was not exactly sparkling; we are still able to wonder what is done between the departure of the previous clients and our key handover. Along with that, no move-in inspection was performed. Second: the entertainment was very light, no atmosphere, nothing. The pool, let's not even talk about it, much too small for the number of people in the campsite, so it is impossible to swim or enjoy it! It is forbidden to wear flip-flops to go to the pool, but it is very difficult to walk because there are a huge amount of stones which hurts your feet a lot! And no maintenance of this area. Third: a technician was supposed to come to the mobile home to fix a broken mattress slat; we cut a day short to welcome him, but he never showed up! After waiting for him for more than 3 hours, what a waste of time! In the end, a technician took the liberty of entering our mobile home while we were not there! Which is totally unacceptable given that it had been specified at the front desk that we wanted to be present! The maintenance of the campsite leaves something to be desired! A technician uses a leaf blower to leave piles of leaves in front of the mobile homes instead of picking them up! According to the description, the sea is 100 meters away on foot, which is totally false; it is 1.8 km away. These were very bitter vacations, at the price we paid for them! I do not recommend this campsite at all, very bad experience.”
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Frequently asked questions
Is there wifi at Camping Maïana Resort?
Wifi is available throughout the campsite at €23 per week, payable on site. That makes it easy to share holiday snapshots with friends and family back home, check the route for your next day out or stream a film on a lazy evening in your accommodation.
Can I bring my dog or cat to Camping Maïana Resort?
Four-legged family members are welcome at €4 per day per animal. The number of pets allowed depends on the accommodation, so mention it when booking. Pets need to be vaccinated and tattooed, so bring the vaccination record on arrival. A collar and lead are compulsory on site, and animals should not be left alone in the accommodation. Category 1 and 2 dogs are not admitted.
Does Camping Maïana Resort have a swimming pool?
It does, and it is the beating heart of the holiday. The heated water park has a large outdoor pool, a paddling pool for little ones, a water play area and 3 slides, all free to use. A sunny terrace and a poolside bar invite you to linger. The pool area is open from 09:00 to 19:00.
How far is Camping Maïana Resort from the beach or a lake?
A fine sandy beach lies just 450 m from the campsite, an easy stroll with towels and buckets under your arm. It belongs to La Grande Motte, a Pavillon Bleu resort on the Mediterranean with 7 km of sandy coastline, so there is plenty of room to find your favourite spot.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Camping Maïana Resort?
Arrival for rental accommodation is between 16:00 and 20:00, and departure is by 10:00. Reception is open from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 20:00. If you expect to arrive late after a long drive, you can arrange key handover in advance so your holiday starts smoothly.
Are there restaurants or a supermarket at Camping Maïana Resort?
Yes, you will find plenty on site. Le Maïana Café serves kids' menus and themed dinners, and there are also a bar, a takeaway and a poolside bar. Lili's Market covers everyday essentials and has a bread and pastry depot for your morning baguette. Services are at their liveliest in July and August.
Is Camping Maïana Resort suitable for families with children?
Very much so. The heated water park with 3 slides keeps children happy all day, and a playground and bouncy castle are on site. In July and August the kids' club welcomes ages 4 to 12, teenagers get their own animation, and the beach is only 450 m away. Parents can join aquagym or family evenings.
Can I park for free next to my accommodation at Camping Maïana Resort?
Parking is free, and a space next to or near your accommodation is included. The campsite also has a car park, closed parking and coach parking. Travelling in an electric car? There are 22 kW charging points, so you can arrive after the long drive and simply start relaxing.
What does a week at Camping Maïana Resort look like?
Day 1: arrive between 16:00 and 20:00, settle in and stroll through town. Day 2: splash in the water park from 09:00. Day 3: walk to the beach, 450 m away. Day 4: visit the Seaquarium in Le Grau-du-Roi. Day 5: explore Montpellier. Day 6: wander to Aigues-Mortes, then enjoy karaoke or a themed dinner in July and August. Day 7: play pétanque, hire bikes and enjoy a last sunset. Depart by 10:00.
How do I get to La Grande Motte from the Netherlands?
By car, the campsite is 1,189 km from Utrecht and 1,054 km from Calais, so many families split the journey over two days. Prefer to fly? Montpellier-Méditerranée airport is 23 km away. Once you arrive, local bus lines 606 and 4 serve La Grande Motte.
What entertainment is there for children and teenagers?
In July and August the programme springs to life. The kids' club welcomes ages 4 to 12 with creative activities, teenagers have their own animation, and family animation by day and in the evening is free. Expect karaoke, shows, dances, quizzes and themed evenings, plus pétanque, table tennis and a multisport field.
What can we visit near Camping Maïana Resort?
Plenty of family days out are close by. The Seaquarium in Le Grau-du-Roi is only 7 km away, and the lively coastal town itself is worth a wander. Aigues-Mortes is about 15 km along the Camargue coast, while Montpellier is about 25 km away, with shopping, cafés and city sights.
When is Camping Maïana Resort open?
The campsite welcomes guests from April to October, so you can choose the Mediterranean holiday that suits your family. Spring and autumn bring gentle sunshine for beach walks and sightseeing. For the full kids' club, teen animation and evening entertainment, book your stay in July or August.
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