VILLAMAÏA
Villa Maïa offers a streamlined solution for couples who want their wedding venue and guest accommodations in one location—eliminating logistics across multiple properties.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- LYS · 25 minutes
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.7 /5 · 387
VILLA MAÏA is a hotel destination wedding venue in Lyon, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), 25 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
VILLA MAÏA in Lyon, open June–September.
Villa Maïa offers a streamlined solution for couples who want their wedding venue and guest accommodations in one location—eliminating logistics across multiple properties.
This 4-star hotel in Lyon's Presqu'île neighborhood provides 47 rooms, allowing you to host ceremonies and receptions without coordinating separate lodging.
With a 4.7/5 Google rating, the venue delivers both on-site convenience and consistent guest satisfaction.
For supposedly the most expensive hotel in Lyon, the lack of attention to detail is staggering. The service and maintenance here are closer to a 3-star standard than a luxury 5-star property. • Zero Privacy: The bathroom design is completely illogical. The shade for the bathroom provides a full view of the bathroom to anyone in the room. It offers no privacy at all and fails to provide the basic function a shade is meant for. •Broken & Noisy Facilities: The "smart" toilet remote was broken and impossible to adjust. Worse, it is so loud that using it at night will successfully wake up everyone in the room. Even the coffee machine felt "off"—certainly not what you expect from a high-end establishment. • Disrespectful Service: The turndown service was a joke. They actually left my teddy bear on the floor. I have never seen a luxury hotel treat a guest’s personal belongings with such a total lack of care. • Inconvenient Location: Unless your sole purpose in Lyon is to spend every minute at the Basilica, the location is inconvenient for exploring the rest of the city. Intercontinental would be a so much better choice. Verdict: The facilities are "okay" at best, but the execution is flawed. For this price point, the experience was disappointing
4 notes on the house.
47 guest rooms available on-site, eliminating separate accommodation coordination
Located at 8 Rue Professeur Pierre Marion in Lyon's cultural Presqu'île district
4.7/5 Google rating reflecting strong guest reviews
Full-service hotel with restaurant and event spaces for multi-day celebrations
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at VILLA MAÏA.
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- 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at Villa Maïa; welcome reception in hotel lounge
- 10:00 AMCeremony in designated event space
- 1:00 PMCocktail hour and group photos
Things worth knowing.
LYS · 25 minutes
Guests fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
€12,000-35,000
Pricing depends on season, room setup, guest count, menu selection, and package customization. Contact the hotel directly for detailed quotes. Off-season dates typically offer better rates.
€1,500-3,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€85-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€120-220 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
Can we host both the ceremony and reception at Villa Maïa?+
Yes. Villa Maïa has multiple event spaces suitable for ceremonies and receptions, plus on-site dining facilities. Contact the hotel directly via http://www.villa-maia.com/ to discuss room configurations and catering options for your guest count.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
Capacity ranges from 20 to 150 guests depending on room setup and configuration. The hotel's 47 rooms provide accommodation for guests attending multi-day celebrations.
What's included in the venue rental?+
Standard packages typically include event space, tables, chairs, and basic setup. Catering, bar service, and décor options vary by package. Request a detailed quote from the hotel's events team.
Is Villa Maïa accessible by public transport?+
Yes. The hotel is centrally located in Lyon with access to tram and bus lines. It's approximately 25 minutes from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport by airport shuttle or taxi.
In the same country.
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