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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

contemporary hotel overlooking Port Hercule, all of the modern rooms and spacious suites have views of gleaming yachts and super-yachts

a 19th century former seminary sits in an elevated spot above a rocky shoreline near Port Lympia, and has smart rooms in neutral tones

in the heart of the marina with many of the Provencal-style bedrooms overlooking the water, others overlook the market square

directly on the sands of Cavalière Beach, a comfortable hotel with good facilities, beachfront restaurant and bar and private section of 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 contemporary, modern design hotel set in lush gardens overlooking St-Tropez Bay offers luxurious rooms and villas and a wealth of facilities

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

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

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

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

a St-Raphaël institution since 1882, set on the Promenade des Bains, retains the charm of the Belle Époque whilst providing modern comforts

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

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

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 spacious terrace is the place to dine and enjoy a drink, or simply relax as it extends to the sands of d'Aiguebelle; bedrooms are well-presented

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

beach hotel with simple bedrooms, individually decorated with antique furniture and natural materials; in the restaurant, local produce is served

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

grand seaside hotel, in the Belle Époque-style, with impressive public spaces, a library with a grand piano, and a palm lined garden

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

set in 5 hectares of grounds that stretch down to the beach, and offers a choice of accommodation, hotel rooms, villas and apartments

on the fine sands of Central Beach, with restaurants, cafés and shops at hand; bedrooms are well-equipped for a comfortable stay

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

opposite La Nartelle Beach, a 5-minute drive from the town centre and offers bright, well-appointed bedrooms with a terrace or balcony

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

overlooking the marina and a short walk from the centre and railway station, a comfortable hotel with well-kept rooms, some sea views

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

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

a cosy and contemporary hotel on the water's edge, many of the stylish bedrooms have sea view as does the terrace of the restaurant

a family-run hotel located opposite the sandy Bonnegrâce beach offers spacious, comfortable, simply decorated rooms, some with sea views

different European designers have created the quirky, individually styled bedrooms at this small hotel located moments from the beach

beachfront hotel overlooking St-Clair's sands has air-conditioned rooms with a typical Provençal décor and a restaurant with seaside terrace

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

well-established hotel enjoys a prominent spot on the Promenade des Bains; bedrooms are traditional in style and some have a balcony

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

well-established, family run hotel directly opposite Fréjus Beach, many of the well-appointed bedrooms have sea views and a balcony

part of the scene since 1898, Pablo Picasso was a guest, today the hotel embodies modernity and tradition in its bedrooms and public spaces

the comforts of home combined with a Promenade des Anglais address, an aparthotel with fully equipped and functional studios and apartments

this chalet-style hotel sits opposite the Château de La Napoule and sandy beach, it has smart bedrooms and a terrace shaded by plane trees

bright, budget option located between the old town and Italian border has functional rooms, some with sea view, and a daily buffet breakfast

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

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

enjoy the well-appointed rooms and a copious breakfast on a shady terrace, at this quiet hotel in a seafront position on the Bay of Agay

on the coast road between Port Grimaud and Ste-Maxime, with a small beach is just 30 metres away; features individually designed rooms

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

a comfortable beachfront Logis hotel in gardens, located in a gem of a resort on the Côte d'Azur, with sandy beaches and a beautiful harbour

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

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

seafront B&B with well-equipped bedrooms, air-conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, and most rooms have a glorious sea view