The Best French Riviera Beachfront Hotels

recommended seafront hotels with sea views, on or close to the beach


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

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

La Réserve de Beaulieu

Beaulieu-sur-Mer

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

Hotel Belles Rives

Juan-les-Pins

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

Hotel Victoria

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

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

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

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

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

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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

Hotel Reine d'Azur

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

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

Le Cannier Hotel

La Seyne-sur-Mer

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