The Best French Riviera Beachfront Hotels

nestled into the rock face of the Colline du Château, perched above the sea, a boutique hotel with elegant rooms, sunny colours and 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

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

contemporary hotel with sleek rooms, blond wood, clean lines, a lush Mediterranean garden and over the road, a private beach and restaurant

an opulent restored 19th century hotel with a gourmet restaurant, direct access to the beach and some rooftop rooms with a terrace and Jacuzzi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a former bastide set around a shady garden with century-old palm trees, there are well-appointed bedrooms decorated in a warm Provençal style

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

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

enjoys a location on the Promenade de la Plage with the beach opposite and offers well-appointed rooms and suites, and 2 restaurants

a well-appointed, beachfront villa - Bonporteau Beach steps away - offers stylish, immaculately presented rooms, each individually styled

contemporary villa, in wooded grounds that stretch down to the sea, has a relaxing ambience and facilities, indoor heated to 30c and a sauna