The Best South of France 4&5 Star Luxury Hotels

luxury hotel in tranquil, hillside gardens, with sublime Mediterranean views from the terraces and elegant, light-filled rooms and suites

on the hilltop of a Provençale mountain town, a charming medieval château features a gourmet restaurant on a terrace with scenic views

this magnificent 19th century hotel has won accolades for its superb blend of heritage and elegant contemporary style, dining and service

on the Promenade des Anglais, a palatial hotel - a legendary symbol of Nice - offers opulently classic rooms and suites and impeccable service

in a beautiful Provençale parkland setting, a luxury hotel with two golf courses, spacious suites and villas, and top class leisure amenities

in a pretty village, a fine hotel set in old abbey buildings has a gourmet restaurant in a vaulted dining room and spacious, elegant rooms

this iconic hotel, opposite Monte Carlo's casino, has elegant, beautifully-appointed rooms and outstanding service, dining and facilities

in the Provençale hills under five miles from the coast, a hotel in a pretty garden with olive trees features its chef-owner's noted restaurant

a traditional Provençal village house extensively renovated and now a charming, boutique hotel with just 8 luxurious bedrooms and suites

in the hills overlooking the bay of St Tropez, this elegant hotel offers two swimming pools and rooms with a private terrace and marble bathroom

a delightful hotel with artistic, themed décor in the rooms and an array of leisure facilities including kayaks, a seafront spa and infinity pool

on this historic estate, the ancient stone buildings have embraced modernity to create a spa hotel with top class dining and fabulous pools

in a peaceful setting near the coast, a charming house in gardens offers individually-designed rooms and lodges and pampering leisure facilities

next to the Paul Ricard racetrack, a luxury hotel with a host of relaxing amenities and Michelin-starred dining, refined gastronomic cuisine

a romantic château surrounded by vineyards and forest offers an unforgettable stay in elegant rooms, with epicurean regional dining

an historic restored château in a medieval village features ornate rooms in Louis XIII style, and magnificent views of the Cote d'Azur

an elegant hotel, praised for the setting on its own private peninsula and beach, and the luxurious rooms, each with a terrace and scenic views

nestled into the rock face of the Colline du Château, perched above the sea, a boutique hotel with elegant rooms, sunny colours and views

in a peaceful setting in the Camargue, a traditional farmhouse with a characterful interior; guests can sample delicious local cuisine

on exclusive Cap-Ferrat, a palatial hotel beloved by celebrities offers sumptuous rooms, some with a private pool, and award-winning dining

a fairytale château offers a memorable stay in the heart of the medieval city, with classic luxury in the rooms to complement the fine setting

set on a hillside, an iconic hotel favoured by the St Tropez set, is now luxuriously renovated; travel to the private beach in a Rolls Royce

a fine period residence in vineyards, with a majestic avenue of palm trees leading to a private beach, offers luxurious comfort and dining

set high in the ramparts of a 13th century château overlooking the Mediterranean, this boutique hotel offers elegant rooms and suites

a celebrated hotel opened in the 1920s has had a designer Art Deco uplift with luxurious white lacquered furnishing - lavish suites available

exceptional review scores are given to this grand seafront Riviera hotel, for its luxuriously-appointed rooms and award-winning restaurants

striking modernist architecture of glass and steel emerges from a rocky outcrop with Monaco and the Mediterranean as a stunning backdrop

a haven of peace in one of the most beautiful spots on the Riviera, with exceptional rooms, dining and facilities including an infinity pool

with its magnificent Belle Époque façade, this landmark hotel has its own private beach and pier, along with elegance and top class service

Belle Époque villa in a quiet, elevated setting overlooking the city and Baie des Anges, many of the refined bedrooms have scenic views

just 100 yards from its own private beach, this hotel with luxurious rooms and suites features a rooftop terrace with a large pool and elegant bar

a former private villa, set in a garden of palm and century-old olive trees, retains a relaxed, homely atmosphere and is stylish throughout

savour the glamour and gourmet dining at this charming Art Deco-style hotel in a beautiful setting on the waterfront with marvellous views

this legendary St-Tropez hotel was inspired by Brigitte Bardot; enjoy Provençale-themed rooms and an array of luxury services and amenities

in this palatial and historic hotel enjoy the supreme refinement of Belle-Époque rooms and high class gastronomy, service and amenities

shady pines surround an Italianate-style villa, between St-Tropez and Pampelonne Beach, offering chic, elegantly decorated rooms and suites

a former family farm turned hotel, retains a homely, convivial ambience and offers charming bedrooms and renowned dining, especially seafood

the elegant rooms face the sea at this hotel with three restaurants and a private beach, in an idyllic location on a beautiful bay west of St-Tropez

a rejuvenated hamlet, set amidst pines that lead down to a beach, now forms an ecolodge and spa with elegant rooms and relaxing facilities

quietly situated between the pretty hilltop village and Le Lavendou's beaches, a relaxed hotel with a bohemian-chic style throughout

in a dramatic spot on the water's edge with views of the coastline, this striking 50's modernist hotel offers style and epicurean dining

a few minutes' from Gigaro Beach, a luxury hotel dedicated to wellbeing, weight loss and sport and featuring a water's edge restaurant

a fine hotel - the setting is a 19th century mansion in parkland, restored to offer sleek elegant rooms and a choice of restaurants

a Provençal-style former farmhouse set against a backdrop of the Gorges de Pennafort's pink rocks, offers luxury, wellbeing and fine dining

enjoy contemporary rooms paying homage to the artist Jean Cocteau and top class facilities, at this chic but friendly hotel on the beachfront

contemporary hotel with sleek rooms, blond wood, clean lines, a lush Mediterranean garden and over the road, a private beach and restaurant

in a green, peaceful setting close to the medieval village of Grimaud and offers elegant, calming rooms and suites, individually decorated

delightful hotel, perched above the waters of Anse de Renécros, built in the "Roaring Twenties" it retains Art Deco charm and style in spades

a grand hotel with a range of pampering facilities and attentive service enjoys a scenic location hugging the cliffs above a private cove

enjoy the Michelin-starred resturant at this luxurious hotel in an 18th century bastide on the edge of Grasse, and the restfully elegant rooms

tucked away in a secluded garden, this graceful period hotel offers refined luxury in the romantic rooms plus luxurious leisure facilities

a period hotel near the sea front in lush gardens features an imaginative décor in the smart rooms, with colourful murals and artistic themes

contemporary hotel of geometric design set on a private beach features smart rooms, a choice of dining venues and wellness spaces

welcoming guests since 1958 in an atmosphere of a luxurious Provençal country house, artworks are sculptures throughout aid the ambience

overlooking the port and the bay of Saint-Raphaël, a glamorous Art Deco hotel inspired by the Great Gatsby offers elegant rooms and suites

a small and intimate Provence-style hotel offering well-appointed rooms with either balcony or terrace and scenic views toward St-Paul-de-Vence

revel in the stylish Riviera glamour of this palatial hotel perched on the Cap Ferrat peninsula, with a gourmet restaurant overlooking the sea

a haven of peace in a Provençal house with a gorgeous garden; guests can enjoy charming, colourful rooms, most with a balcony or terrace

enjoys a quiet setting on the heights of St-Raphaël surrounded by pines and offers rooms and suites with a refined, contemporary décor

an exclusive hotel, claiming to be the smallest five star hotel in France, offers pampering Riviera luxury and a golf course and vineyard on site

an aparthotel tucked away in the maze of streets of Vieux Nice offers bright and contemporary suites and apartments with kitchens

a sophisticated hotel - a former château - in the rustic setting of a Catalan spa village, offers sumptuous rooms and inventive cuisine

a stylishly-renovated hotel offering spacious, contemporary rooms - some have a balcony with city or sea views - all luxuriously-appointed

stylish hotel with contemporary design throughout, the rooms and suites have a refined décor; in summer head to the rooftop bar and pool area

small, intimate hotel with rooms and suites decorated in a Provençal-style of pastel tones, they also offers views over the scenic countryside

in the heart of the medieval village beloved by artists, a luxurious hotel in a 16th century house has charming, romantically-furnished rooms

set amongst olive trees, overlooking Cannes and the sea, a luxurious hotel with light-filled rooms, an infinity pool and rooftop Jacuzzi

modern hotel with a cool, Scandi decoration throughout; the practical bedrooms are elegant and styled by Paris based designers

enjoy sea views, sumptuous rooms and suites, and luxurious facilities, at this fabulous hotel on the famous Croisette with a private beach

chic hotel with a style that epitomises the Rivera's fashionable 20s and 30s heyday, Art Deco abounds in the classic bedrooms and public spaces

2km from the Camargues beaches, this top class hotel has inviting rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a relaxing outdoor area with a hot tub

enjoy travel-inspired designer rooms and inviting social areas for relaxation, for pampering treatment rooms, winter garden and hammam

step through a small, white door into a tranquil haven amidst the bustle of St-Tropez's narrow streets at this refined, 18th-century residence

quietly situated near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with water all around, a hotel with spacious rooms and relaxing outdoor spaces and facilities

intimate hotel just 100 metres from the sea, 12 elegant rooms have the touch of an interior designer and they are arranged around the garden

this elegant art-deco hotel with wrought iron balconies is located in the principal shopping street, parallel to La Croisette and the beach

an opulent restored 19th century hotel with a gourmet restaurant, direct access to the beach and some rooftop rooms with a terrace and Jacuzzi

set in a cluster of historic buildings in a quintessential Provençal hilltop village, a relaxing hotel with charming rooms and award-winning dining

Le Suquet's lanes and restaurants and Midi Beach are on the doorstep of this design-inspired hotel; enjoy scenic views from the rooftop restaurant

upscale hotel located close to the Croisette and Rue d'Antibes shops offers a relaxing ambience and individually styled bedrooms and suites

on the fringes of the Le Suquet district, home to narrow streets, bars and restaurants, a homely hotel with smart rooms in Côte d'Azur tones

between the sea and the mountains, a hotel with architecture inspired by Italian palaces also has relaxing rooms with chic, neat décor

every room has a balcony at this glamorous seaside hotel on an idyllic bay on the fringes of Monte Carlo, and there is an Olympic-sized pool

an 18th-century farmhouse, once the country home of Bertaud lords, is now a refined and elegant hotel decorated with artwork and paintings

contemporary hotel overlooking Port Hercule, all of the modern rooms and spacious suites have views of gleaming yachts and super-yachts

enjoy wonderful sea views from most rooms and the Michelin-starred restaurant, at this relaxing hotel overlooking Plage de Renécros

a short stroll from the beach at d'Aiguebelle, a relaxed hotel with stylish rooms, a verdant pool area and regular DJs and music sessions hosted

a Cannes original, refined Belle Époque-era hotel dating from 1871, opposite the marina, Palais des Festivals and Congresses and the casino

nestled in hills above St Paul de Vence, a relaxing hotel with spacious, light-filled contemporary rooms and extensive wellbeing facilities

swish hotel has elegant rooms designed by a Paris studio, a 24-hour club with bar, cosy work/relax spaces and snacks around the clock

in the heart of St-Raphaël with shops, restaurants and bars at hand, a boutique hotel with contemporary rooms and studios of a high standard

near the shopping district and La Croisette, a luxurious contemporary hotel featuring a picturesque patio with a Jacuzzi, and a rooftop terrace

set on a sandy beach, this chic, contemporary hotel offers smart rooms and suites, a rooftop restaurant and an invigorating spa and treatments

once a Carmelite convent, this exquisite building near the historic centre is now a luxurious spa hotel with contemporary designer-styled rooms

a relaxed hotel in a peaceful spot surrounded by pine forests; rooms are contemporary in style, some have a private terrace with scenic views

a charming hotel in Camargue natural scenery, under 2km from the beach, with light rooms and suites featuring wooden floors, walls and beams

just 150 yards from the beach, a Riviera boutique hotel with a difference, boasting a chic contemporary style and a pleasant shaded terrace

elegant, refined hotel exuding authentic Niçoise architecture, bedrooms are individually styled and there is a delightful and relaxing garden

near the centre of this popular Camargues seaside resort, 800m from the beach, a boutique hotel offering relaxing facilities and designer rooms

in the heart of the marina with many of the Provencal-style bedrooms overlooking the water, others overlook the market square

no two rooms or suites are the same, although they all have a harmonious feel from the bedding, vivid wallpaper and vintage furniture