Each summer, the French Riviera exudes relaxation and entertainment from hotels with wellness destinations, restaurants, beaches, and more to enjoy. Here, Whitewall is sharing a look at the best French Riviera hotels in Nice and Antibes to explore this summer including Anantara, Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel, The Five Seas Hotel Cannes, Hôtel du Couvent, and more.
Anantara Nice
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Anantara hotel is located in the central heart of Nice, providing guest accessibility to the city’s best destinations. The 175-year-old hotel was jointly renovated by David Collins Studio, the local architect Jean-Paul Gomis, and TBC Interiorismo Studios, romanticizing a classic-chic French Riviera glamor in every room. Featuring 151 rooms, Anantara invites guests to relax in comfort while enjoying the many offerings the hotel provides. Aside from the hotel amenities such as the Anantara Spa, fitness center, and pool, guests are provided with information on experiences that aims to connect them to the authentic culture and traditions in Nice.
Anatara offers their guests the finest adventures such as a luxury boat sailing from Monaco to Saint-Tropez that drops anchor at the picturesque seaside villages of Menton and Èze. Additionally, The revamped hotel provides guests fine dinings ventures that highlight authentic Mediterranean and Niçoise culinary traditions with a contemporary flair. “SEEN by Olivier’’ Restaurant entices guests to a refined yet relaxing atmosphere that is home to the new “SEEN by Olivier” Bar Rooftop. The restaurant portion has an exciting contemporary vision and breathtaking backdrop with a menu of culinary fusion created by Olivier Da Costa. The bar rooftop–inspired by the Riviera’s Art Déco and bohemian lifestyle of the golden days– invites guests to discover new signature cocktails, an exclusive wine list and tantalizing snacks with a magnificent 360 view.
What we love: Fine dining experience at “SEEN by Olivier’’ Restaurant.
12 Avenue de Verdun 06000
Hôtel du Couvent Nice
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Hôtel du Couvent is found down the streets of Nice’s old town, surrounded by large gardens accessed through a courtyard. Originally, the hotel was a Catholic Church in the 17th century that was abandoned, and in 1980, hôtelier Valéry Grégo acquired Hôtel du Couvent and dreamed up the building’s new life that held its historic charm. Today, the hotel boasts 88 rooms and suites that are divided across four building’s all holding their own distinct personalities. Hôtel du Couvent invites a crowd of guests that are more conscious-minded travelers with their array of amenities that focus on local artistry, food, environment, and the community.
Upon stay guests indulge in the hotels to dining experiences LE RESTAURANT DU and LA GUINGUETTE COUVENT. Le Restaurant Du offers guests a breakfast and dinner experience in the heart of the hotel’s neighborhood; La Guinguette Couvent offers guests a lunch experience inside the hotel’s vegetable garden. For both restaurants their ingredients are sourced directly from the hotels many gardens inclining guests to enjoy a fresh meal each dish. Additionally, Hôtel du Couvent offers guests a relaxing atmosphere with amenities such as a swimming pool, outdoor cinema every night, and The Roman Baths which include spa treatments and fitness center.
What we love: A quiet night in the gardens watching the outdoor cinema.
1 rue Honoré Ugo, 06300 Nice, France
Le Victoria Nice
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Maison Albar Hotels’ newest hotel location in Nice is Le Victoria, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea in the capital of the Côte d’Azur. The hotel is proudly named after the first name of the 5th generation Albar family member, Victoria, and continues to embody the spirit of its host family. The newly designed hotel was crafted by GOMIS Agency and MHWA Studios where they brilliantly combined the elegance of French design in a subtle way. Le Victoria hosts 102 rooms and 30 suites that showcase a spectacular view of the Baie des Anges and the land of Nice.
Throughout guests stay they indulge in the many amenities Le Victoria provides such as a 650-square-meter spa, a fitness area and a rooftop with restaurant, bar and swimming pool. Inside the spa many different treatments and experiences are encouraged for guests to induce full relaxation and tranquility. Here guests wallow in the sauna, relaxation center, six treatment cabins and many more. Additionally, there is the opportunity to revel in Chef Fred Grava fine dining menu promising a convivial, local cuisine that is as creative as it is tasty at hotel restaurant, Taulissa. The rooftop restaurant provides guests a 360 view of the land in Nice that embodies a festive atmosphere with live DJ music and sunny atmosphere.
What we love: Spending a day recharging our bodies at the Le Victoria Spa
6 avenue de Suède, 06000 Nice, France
Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel
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Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel reopened in April 2023, marking its new chapter in Antibes dedicating its atmosphere to the sweetness and joys of life. Redesigned by architect Bernard Dubois, where he broke away from traditional architectural codes to embody the spirit of the location with classic and modernist styles that took inspiration from Mediterranean seaside homes. The hotel hosts 35 rooms and suites designed in a light colored palette that are clean and simple which act as a calm and protective place for recharging. Accessed throughout the hotel are amenities for guests to experience and further better their stay with restaurants, wellness activations, kids club, outdoor exploration, and more.
Upon the reopening, Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel collaborated with the Tigre team to provide weekend retreats that encourage guests to disconnect from the world with yoga and Pilates to recharge your body. Included in the retreats are green, gourmet, seasonal cuisines to gain rhythm of the waves and the wind back into your mind. Additionally, guests have the opportunity to indulge in Cap d’Antibes surrounding seascape by renting paddle boards, sea scooters, and motorboats to explore the waters of the hotel while enjoying a beach day.
What we love: Partaking in a Tigre team weekend retreat
10 boulevard maréchal juin 06160 cap d’antibes
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Antibes
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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc was beautifully refurbished in 2023, infusing a new, contemporary aesthetic in Antibes. The newly designed hotel was reimagined by Madame Bergit Gräfin Douglas of MM-Design that combined a timeless elegance of florals inside the charm of each building. The hotel hosts 111 guest rooms designed with a French panache set up in three different buildings: Villa Soleil, the Eden-Roc Pavilion, and private residence Les Deux Fontaines. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has become a beloved hotel to many holiday travelers that indulge in the hotel’s many amenities offering.
This October 14-17, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is offering a four day retreat partnering with their Dior Spa that invites guests to a four day-three night experience of spa rituals, restorative meals, mindfulness workshops and fitness classes, as well as one-to-one appointments with Dior Wellness. This venture offers guests to recharge and to reconnect within themselves with Dior specialists Rose Ferguson and Bryony Deery. Additionally, this 2024 season the hotel’s iconic Cabanas have undergone renovations with renowned interior designer Francis Sultana in collaboration with “Sika Design”. Inspired by the 1960’s Riviera style, these cabanas retain their historic charm encouraging peaceful days under the warm Riviera sun.
What we love: Spending a beach day in a Cabana
167-165 Bd J. F. Kennedy, 06160 Antibes, France
The Five Seas Hotel Cannes Antibes
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The Five Seas Hotel Cannes welcomes guests to a luxurious destination in Antibes. The interior of the hotel was designed by Pascal Allaman, Marc Hertrich, and Nicolas Adnet where their inspirations partook to the themes of travel and feature many works throughout the hotel. The hotel offers 45 guests rooms that feature signature styles of art and travel. The Five Seasons Hotel offers vast amenities in restaurants and wellness experiences for guests to indulge in.
Guests are invited to experience Chef Lori Moreau’s fine dining at Le Restaurant Panoramique by Le Roof that showcases a captivating menu with local fresh products. The ambiance of a secret garden is accompanied by the views of the town and Le Suquet. Additionally, the Spa at Five Seasons Hotel offers guests a space designed for peace and quiet that is devoted to the art of relaxation and well-being. In this experience guests can partake in the Phytomer treatments that offer the best of the sea to give the skin incomparable radiance, plus different treatments that fit your needs.
What we love: Fine Dining experience at Le Restaurant Panoramique
1 Rue Notre Dame, 06400 Cannes
Le 1932 Hotel & Spa Antibes
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Le 1932 Hotel & Spa combine Art Deco charm with modern elegance of Antibes. The beautifully renovated historic hotel provides a unique experience with a breathtaking overview of the deep blue seas. The guest rooms showcase a contemporary style with an earth tone palette providing guests the option between rooms and suites. The Le 1932 Hotel & Spa offer guests exceptional experiences, specializing in Spa and Wellness activations.
Upon stay, the Spa Codade Paris immerses guests into vast amounts of treatments that work in harmony, offering an exclusive experience in a world of relaxation and serenity. Inside this facility guests partake in full body massages, Jet Peel technologies, the sauna, and relaxation area to fully recharge the body and soul. Additionally, Le 1932 Hotel & Spa fully immerses their guests to their surrounding experiences on the island such as A magical voyage on a catamaran that holds up to 27 people for a luxury boat ride during the day or night.
What we love: A relaxing day in Spa Codade Paris
5 AVENUE SARAMARTEL 06160 ANTIBES
Hotel Belles Rives Antibes
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Hotel Belles Rives for the past 100 years has mastered the art of hospitality inspired by a certain joie de vivre located in Antibes. The Art Deco inspired building was founded by Francis Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda. The hotel hosts 43 guest rooms and suites are refurbished each with its own individual decor and set with natural light for guests to enjoy their own private haven. Hotel Belles Rives fanices guests with well rounded dining, wellness, outdoor, and culture experiences to maximize their stay.
Partaking in the hotel’s many activities, their private beach club in Cap d’Antibes offers guests experiences in water-skiing, paddle boarding, banana boating, and more. The hotel’s Water Skiing Club is one of the most prestigious schools, offering lessons to anyone of the age 3 and above. Additionally, Hotel Belles Rives indulges in vast dining experiences that offer guests the accommodations of private intimate meals including Pic Nic Chic, Romance at Belle Rives, and Fish and Cook.
What we love: Romantic dinner for two at Romance at Belle Rives
33 Boulevard Edouard Baudoin 06160 Antibes – Juan-les-Pins
