The Best South of France Beachfront Hotels

delightful hotel, perched above the waters of Anse de Renécros, built in the "Roaring Twenties" it retains Art Deco charm and style in spades

with its magnificent Belle Époque façade, this landmark hotel has its own private beach and pier, along with elegance and top class service

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

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

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

enjoy sea views and the superb cuisine of the Michelin-starred chef at this luxury hotel in an exceptional position overlooking the Mediterranean

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

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

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

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 quiet island retreat, reached by foot-passenger ferry only, has smart bedrooms and suites with sea or marina views and relaxing facilities

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

directly on the sands of Cavalière Beach, a comfortable hotel with good facilities, beachfront restaurant and bar and private section of beach

Provençal style hotel, on the rocky shoreline moments from St-Clair Beach; cosy, air-conditioned rooms, most with independent entrance

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

just opposite Le Lavandou's main beach and surrounded by restaurants, cafés and shops, this well-established hotel is ideally located

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

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