The Best French Riviera Beachfront Hotels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a fabulous hotel in lush gardens with a lagoon pool with hot tubs and waterfalls, in a scenic setting against a backdrop of mountains and coast

panoramic views from Cap Martin to Italy can be enjoyed from this relaxed hotel, some of the modern and bright rooms have similar views

prestigious, water's edge hotel offers a choice of eating and drinking venues, some on the rooftop, a shopping mall and relaxing spa facilities

a contemporary hotel with a wealth of facilities, it has it's own private beach, two custom-designed pools and luxurious bedrooms and suites

a strikingly designed hotel, at the heart of a private coastal resort, has calming, sea view bedrooms, 2 restaurants and relaxing facilities

a Villefranche institution, welcoming guests since the 18th century, sits on the colourful quayside and offers smart rooms, most with sea view

enjoys a privileged spot overlooking rocky coves and under 10 minutes on foot from the resort centre; choose a sea view for scenic views

azure waters and distant St-Tropez form a scenic backdrop and many of the bedrooms - in warm provincial tones - offer the same views

a 19th century Italianate villa, with a pretty façade, set in a floral garden facing the sea; take breakfast on the terrace for scenic views

a seafront hotel, in a style reminiscent of an Italianate villa, has simple style bedrooms decorated in bright sunny tones, some with sea views

sits directly on the sands at Les Sablettes and offers compact, neatly-kept, sea view bedrooms and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine

a water's edge villa set overlooking Fourmis Bay features elegant bedrooms, a spacious living/breakfast room with panoramic views