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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a contemporary, modern design hotel set in lush gardens overlooking St-Tropez Bay offers luxurious rooms and villas and a wealth of facilities

a hotel in a prime location on sandy Gigaro Beach offers sea views from the stylish rooms, the relaxing pools and the restaurant terrace

outside manicured lawns and palms extend to the famous Croisette, inside natural light and simple wood feature in the rooms and suites

welcoming guests to the Riviera since 1865, however the interiors are smart and contemporary including the well-appointed bedrooms

famed for its location on the Promenade des Anglais, this hotel has been renovated to add glamorous chic and a rooftop pool and restaurant

in the marina at Port Santa Lucia, a comfortable hotel with well-appointed rooms, most with a balcony, a relaxing pool area and a gym

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

sleek, modern hotel directly on the seafront, well-located for Nice Airport and Cap 3000 shopping centre; rooms are smart and well-equipped

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

at this Belle Époque era hotel on the Promenade des Anglais, marvel at the grand interior, and enjoy elegant rooms and luxurious facilities

in a perfect location on La Croisette, the famed seafront boulevard, a super modern hotel with a rooftop swimming pool and casino

contemporary hotel, with a Promenade des Anglais address, offers a rooftop pool, terrace and restaurant, and across the road a private beach

a contemporary hotel, on the border with Monaco near the Stade Louis II, offers a luxurious base to explore Monte Carlo and the Côte d'Azur

a luxurious hotel by the sea with direct access to its private beach, and spacious, elegant rooms, most with a private terrace for sea views

set in 20 hectares of grounds with a lake and facing the sea, a hotel with a wealth of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities for all the family

savour the glamorous atmosphere of Antibes at this classic Riviera seafront hotel; many of the rooms and apartments have fine sea views

enjoy an array of luxurious facilities at this Art-Deco style hotel in the centre of the iconic Promenade des Anglais, with fine views of the bay

swish, contemporary, seaside hotel featuring spacious, tastefully decorated bedrooms, most with views of the waters of Toulon Harbour

relaxation is the name of the game at this hotel, from direct beach access, dining on the restaurant's terrace and the thalasso facilities

in a super holiday location on the sandy beach at Fréjus, a hotel with access to water sports, a large pool and a range of pampering facilities

rooms are smart and well-appointed, and there is a relaxing rooftop solarium, at this waterfront hotel in the Le Suquet district