The Best French Riviera Beachfront Hotels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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