The Best French Riviera Beachfront Hotels

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

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

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

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

opposite the sands of Garonnette Beach, 5km from the town centre, a welcoming hotel with bedrooms decorated in warm Provençal tones

modern and comfortable bedrooms, most with a bay view, are offered at this family hotel set directly on the shore line with access to the beach

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

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

welcoming hotel situated directly on the sands of Sablettes beach, most of the neat, compact bedrooms have sea views, some have a hot tub

a welcoming hotel perfectly positioned on the seafront has bright, neat bedrooms with sea or garden view, or rooms in a quiet annexe

on the Promenade du Soleil facing the Mediterranean with well-appointed bedrooms featuring either a sea view or a mountain view

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

on the Promenade des Anglais, a small villa has simple, but comfy, rooms, and a terrace facing the Mediterranean for an al fresco breakfast

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

opposite Mourillon's fishing harbour and a short walk from the beach, a relaxed seaside hotel with contemporary rooms, many with sea views

a family hotel located opposite St-Clair Beach offers a relaxing setting, well-equipped bedrooms, most with sea view, and a shady terrace

the Promenade des Anglais' first hotel, built in 1842, has a historic listed façade and exudes Belle Époque style; rooms are carefully decorated

in the Bay of Garavan, between Menton old town and the Italian border, bedrooms offer good levels of comfort and have sea or mountain views

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

offers a Promenade du Soleil address close to shopping and easy access to the old town, a fine Belle Époque style hotel retains original character

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

a lively hotel, set overlooking Fourmis Bay, offers bright, contemporary rooms and an extensive wellness and activities programme in season

a family-run hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, individually styled, a restaurant, gourmet creperie, bar and a shop selling local products

opposite the small Pin Parasol Beach and just over 10 minutes on foot to the Place des Lices and offers smart, individually styled bedrooms

family-run hotel facing the Mediterranean offers comfy, well-equipped rooms and suites, and a 7th-floor well-being space with jacuzzi

a traditional hotel, set back off the Promenade des Anglais, offers simple style rooms, some with balcony and sea view, and a garden terrace

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

set directly on Galiote Beach, a refined hotel featuring contemporary rooms and suites and a waterside restaurant serving traditional cuisine

enjoy a luxury stay at this beachfront Riviera hotel with contemporary rooms, studios and apartments, plus a relaxing pool and hot tub area

at this hotel enjoy classic luxury in the rooms and a perfect Nice location on the seafront with the atmospheric old town as a backdrop