Top 10 Best Palaces and Luxury Hotels on the French Riviera

I have selected for you the most beautiful palaces and 5-star hotels of the French Riviera where you can spend your next vacation under the sun, your feet in the crystal clear water. These hotels are the symbol of French luxury and will satisfy all your desires.

First of all, let’s start by placing the hotels on the map:

 

Kube Saint-Tropez

319 Route du Littoral, 83580 Saint-Tropez

9.0/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

Kube Hotel Swimming Pool

In the most popular area of Saint-Tropez, in the heart of a 2-hectare park, discover the luxury hotel Kube.

This technological mini hotel complex offers designer rooms and suites decorated in two different ways: modern and raw-natural.

To meet your expectations, the establishment offers 3 swimming pools, 2 of which are heated. You’ll also find a gym with the latest equipment, a spa and a Franck Provost hair salon.

Bedroom

It is possible to take advantage of the services of a concierge who will satisfy any request 24 hours a day.

With a panoramic view of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the hotel’s restaurant, Daki Daya offers a revamped Provencal cuisine. That way you’ll be able to complete your Azure experience.

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❤️ We love: The originality of the establishment and its futuristic side.

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Château de Valmer

Gigaro Beach, 83420 La Croix-Valmer

9.1/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

Valmer's Garden

In this haven of peace with a romantic universe, you can recharge your batteries and spend the most relaxing vacation of your life.

The luxurious Valmer castle is nestled in the estate’s large park. In there, you will find an outdoor swimming pool as well as a palm grove and a vineyard.

The rooms are decorated in a sober and romantic way, in the purest French tradition.

valmer bedroom

The hotel’s private beach is 300 meters away, where you can spend the day or a few hours with a cocktail in hand.

You can have lunch at the beach restaurant, which offers traditional cuisine, or at La Palmeraie, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant.

To relax, head to the hotel’s spa, which offers access to a gym, indoor pool, steam room and whirlpool.

Borrow a hotel bike to ride around the property, or on the surrounding paths to discover the beauty of the French Riviera.

valmer swimming pool

❤️ We love: The vineyard and the old luxury spirit.

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Barrière Le Majestic Cannes Hotel

10 bld de la Croisette, Downtown Cannes, 06400 Cannes

8.6/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

Majestic's entrance

This emblematic palace of Cannes, located in the heart of the city, offers a breathtaking view of the sea and the coast.

The hotel is located on the Croisette and 110 meters from the Palais des Festivals and is frequented by the world’s greatest celebrities.

The palace has 257 rooms and 92 suites, most with sea views, as well as a heated outdoor pool, gym and spa.

Relax on the hotel’s private beach and enjoy the warmth and sunshine 290 days a year.

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Discover the hotel’s 3 restaurants, from traditional French cuisine at Fouquet’s, to Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences at Paradiso Nicole & Pierre, as well as a more relaxed atmosphere at BFire by Mauro Colagreco on the private beach.

Majestic Bedroom

If you’re coming with your family, it’s possible to drop off your children from 4 to 12 years old at the club, Studio by Petit VIP, available on site for free.

❤️ We love: Walking in the footsteps of the biggest movie stars.

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Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

Place du Casino, Monte Carlo City Centre, 98000 Monte-Carlo

9.5/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

Monte Carlo Hotel

In this historic 1864 building just steps away from Monaco’s iconic Casino, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo welcomes you in a luxurious, period atmosphere.

You can reach the hotel from Nice airport in 30 minutes or by helicopter in 7 minutes while enjoying the breathtaking view of the Rock and the entire principality.

The swimming pool

Alain Ducasse’s Louis XV restaurant, awarded 3 Michelin stars, welcomes you to the hotel to offer you refined and quality dishes for an unforgettable evening.

The hotel’s rooms are decorated with period furniture and are equipped with a flat screen and video games.

The hotel is managed by the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, which provides a pass that allows free access to the 7,000-square-meter Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, as well as to other company facilities.

One of the bedrooms

❤️ We love: Monegasque luxury and the history of place.

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Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

71, Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

9.5/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

The Grand Hotel entrance

In the heart of the 7-hectare property, this hotel, which has been awarded the Palace label, offers a breathtaking view of the sea, an ideal setting for relaxation.

Open since 1908, the hotel has a 33-meter-long seawater pool, an award-winning 750-square-meter spa and no less than three restaurants, where you can enjoy fine dining featuring Mediterranean and French cuisine.

The restaurant of the hotel

To complete your experience you can enjoy the services of the staff, a relaxing massage or a private yoga class at the seaside, the staff will take care of you to make your stay unforgettable, and to fulfill all your desires.

❤️ We love: The calm and privacy that the establishment offers.

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La Réserve de Beaulieu

5 Boulevard du Maréchal Leclerc, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer

9.4/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

The swimming pool

In this small establishment with 39 rooms, suites and villas, come and spend your vacation in an intimate setting just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach.

In addition to the spa, hammam, whirlpool and gym, the hotel has an outdoor saltwater pool that is heated year-round and offers a breathtaking view of the sea.

A bedroom

The establishment is decorated with clear, sober colors in a soothing atmosphere.

A few kilometers from the hotel, you will find exceptional sites such as the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint-Nicolas, the Cimiez Monastery or the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, which will complete your stay and your visit to the French Riviera.

The restaurant

❤️ We love: The human-sized hotel, just right to make each guest feel exceptional.

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Cap Estel Hotel

1312 Avenue Raymond Poincare, 06360 Èze

9.5/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

Hotel Cap Estel

Facing the sea a few kilometers from Monaco, find this exceptional establishment.

The infinity pool and the view of the sea go along with relaxation.

Enjoy the beautiful weather of the south.

The swimming pool

Extend the experience by taking advantage of the hotel’s private pool and bar-restaurant, where you can dine.

Nearby points of interest are numerous, such as the Jardin Exotique de Monaco and the Cours Saleya flower market, just a few kilometers from the hotel.

A bedroom

❤️ We love: The proximity to Monaco but in a quieter environment.

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Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa

12 Boulevard Victor Hugo, 06000 Nice

8.2/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

Boscolo Nice Hotel

In the center of Nice, enjoy the Belle Époque-style Boscolo Hotel, decorated in a modern and soft way, with white as the predominant color.

To entertain you and have a good time, the establishment offers an indoor pool, a billiard room and a 500 m² Spa with its gym.

One of the suites

Enjoy the good weather on the panoramic roof terrace. You’ll also have a heated pool, a bar and a restaurant, where you can have breakfast every morning.

The establishment offers daily excursions by reservation at the 24-hour reception.

The beach of the hotel

❤️ We love: The breathtaking view.

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Tiara Yaktsa Côte d’Azur

6, boulevard de l’Esquillon, 06590 Théoule-sur-Mer

8.9/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

The view on the swimming pool

Discover the Tiara Yaktsa Côte d’Azur hotel, which is exclusively for adults, to allow complete relaxation to all their guests.

Enjoy the infinity pool, the panoramic view and the private beach in complete serenity.

One of the beautiful bedrooms

The hotel’s Or Bleu restaurant offers you the opportunity to dine outside. Once on the terrace, you’ll enjoy the view of the sea to its fullest. They serve Mediterranean cuisine.

To extend the experience and relaxation it is possible to book a massage.

The swimming pool

❤️ We love: The exclusivity of the hotel reserved for adults.

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Les Roches Blanches Cassis Hotel

9 Avenue des Calanques, 13260 Cassis

8.2/10: France Hotel Guide Expert rating

Hotel les Roches Blanches Cassis

One kilometer away from the center of Cassis is Les Roches Blanches hotel. In absolute calm, enjoy a unique moment of relaxation in a warm and luxurious atmosphere.

The view from the hotel is breathtaking and the beach can be reached on foot in 3 minutes.

One of the bedrooms

The Cap Canaille and the Calanque de Sugiton near the hotel are the unmissable places in the area to visit. You can go there after spending a moment by the pool or after enjoying a massage.

The spa

❤️ We love: The incredible calanques a few steps from the hotel

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