So where to stay in Cannes, when prices vary so much from one neighbourhood to the next? It depends on whether you want beachfront luxury, atmosphere in the narrow streets or low prices and a pool. Here are my six suggestions, with three hotels in each area.

The Best Areas to Stay in Cannes

• La Croisette - best area for luxury and beach life
• Old Town (Le Suquet) and the Old Port - best area for atmosphere and restaurants
• City centre by the station - best area for first-time visitors and day trips by train
• Pointe Croisette and Palm Beach - best area for families and peace and quiet
• La Bocca - best area for long sandy beaches and lower prices
• Mandelieu-la-Napoule - best area for drivers and a pool

La Croisette, the Old Town and the city centre sit side by side, so from there you can walk to most things, while Pointe Croisette lies at the eastern end of the promenade and La Bocca a few kilometres to the west with its own station. Mandelieu-la-Napoule is the neighbouring town further west, and you’ll get the most out of a stay there if you have a car. The prices below come from a search for a weekend in June for two people. In May during the film festival, and during the big trade fairs at the Palais des Festivals, such as the MIPIM property fair in March and the Cannes Lions advertising festival in June, prices soar and the good hotels sell out early, so check the dates before you book. The film festival’s own website also warns against fake accommodation offers that use the festival’s logo.

1. La Croisette - best area for luxury and beach life 🌴

• 📍 Distance to the centre: You stay on the seafront promenade between the Palais des Festivals and Pointe Croisette. From the hotels in the middle of the Croisette, it’s a few minutes’ walk to Rue d’Antibes and around 10 minutes to the Palais des Festivals and the station.
• 🚶 Transport: You can walk to most places. The Old Port is a 15-minute walk away, and Port Pierre Canto and Palm Beach are 15 to 25 minutes on foot along the water.
• ✈️ Time from Nice Airport: Just over half an hour by train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Cannes, followed by a walk of around 10 minutes, or around 50 minutes on express bus 81 to the station. A taxi has a fixed fare of around 85 to 90 euros (around £70 to £75).
• 💰 Price level: €€€ to €€€€€. The three hotels below ranged from around 146 to 1,509 euros (around £120 to £1,265) per night when I searched for a weekend in June.
• 👮 Safety: Very safe and busy until late in the evening. Keep an eye on your bag in the crowds by the Palais des Festivals, and don’t leave it unattended on the beach while you swim.

La Croisette is Cannes’ famous seafront promenade, lined with palm trees, designer boutiques and grand hotels such as the Carlton, Majestic and Martinez. The promenade starts at the Palais des Festivals, where film stars walk up the red carpet in May, and in the pavement around the building you can find the stars’ handprints. From here it follows the bay east all the way out to Pointe Croisette, and in the evening it’s full of people out for a stroll.

According to the tourist office’s beach guide, Cannes has more than seven kilometres of fine sand, but along the Croisette most of the beaches are private beach clubs run by the hotels. Here you pay for a sunlounger and parasol, and that often applies even if you’re staying at the hotel. If you want to swim for free, Zamenhof and Brigitte Bardot are public family beaches on the Croisette itself.

See hotels on La Croisette here.

This is where I’d stay if you want the classic Cannes experience, with sea views, the beach just across the road and cocktails on a hotel terrace in the evening. You can walk to both the restaurants in the Old Town and the trains in the centre, and the hotels behind the promenade are cheaper than the seafront ones, while still putting the beach just a couple of minutes away. Boats to the Lérins Islands leave from the Old Port, around a 15-minute walk from the hotels.

The downside is the price. Seafront rooms with sea views are among the most expensive on the whole Riviera, and beach clubs, parking and drinks soon add up. In May, during the film festival, the promenade is packed with photographers, barriers and fans, and prices can be several times higher than normal. If you’re coming on holiday, you’ll get the most for your money outside the big events.

Hotels on La Croisette

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel - legendary five-star hotel with a pool in the middle of the Croisette

The Carlton sits on Boulevard de la Croisette facing the beach, around 10 minutes’ walk from both the Palais des Festivals and the station. It’s an official five-star hotel with an outdoor pool, spa, gym and restaurants, and it scores 9.4 from more than 750 reviews. It was by far the most expensive of my three suggestions at around 1,509 euros (around £1,265) per night when I searched, parking costs 50 to 70 euros (around £40 to £60) a day depending on the season, and several guests are disappointed that the sunloungers at the beach club cost extra.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “A fantastic hotel in a perfect location in Cannes. The service is first-class, the staff are super helpful and friendly, and we’ll definitely be back soon.”

See photos and book Carlton Cannes here.

Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes, MGallery Collection - four-star hotel with a heated pool just behind the Croisette

Croisette Beach Hotel is on Rue du Canada just behind the Croisette, around 150 metres from the beach and 10 to 15 minutes’ walk from the Palais des Festivals. It’s an official four-star hotel with an outdoor pool that’s heated all year round, a bar and a gym, and it scores 8.6 from just under 480 reviews. Parking costs around 25 euros (around £20) a day in high season, and one guest was disappointed that even hotel guests have to pay for sunloungers at the beach club.

From one review: “Fantastic location right by the beach on the Croisette. We enjoyed the small pool, even though the courtyard didn’t get much sun.”

See photos and book Croisette Beach Hotel here.

Hôtel Jardin Croisette - three-star hotel on a side street between Rue d’Antibes and the beach

Jardin Croisette is on Rue Molière between Rue d’Antibes and the Croisette, around 200 metres from the beach and 5 to 10 minutes’ walk from the Palais des Festivals and the station. It’s an official three-star hotel with a garden and terrace, and with a score of 8.7 from more than 400 reviews, it was the cheapest of my three suggestions in the area when I searched. There’s no pool, parking costs around 25 euros (around £20) a day, and one guest warns that it can be noisy at night at weekends.

One guest highlights: “A beautiful, relaxing stay in Cannes with excellent hospitality, a great location and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.”

See photos and book Hôtel Jardin Croisette here.

2. Old Town (Le Suquet) and the Old Port - best area for atmosphere and restaurants 🏰

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Le Suquet sits on the hill just west of the Old Port. It’s a 5 to 10-minute walk to the Palais des Festivals and around 15 minutes to the station.
• 🚶 Transport: You can walk everywhere, but the streets up the hill are steep and have steps, so take a taxi if you have a heavy suitcase. Boats to the Lérins Islands leave from the Old Port.
• ✈️ Time from Nice Airport: Just over half an hour by train to Cannes followed by a walk of about 15 minutes, or around 50 minutes on express bus 81 to the station.
• 💰 Price level: €€ to €€€. The three hotels below cost around 181 to 297 euros (roughly £150 to £250) per night when I searched for a weekend in June.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and lively in the evening. Keep an eye on your bag in the crowds on Rue Meynadier and around the harbourside restaurants in summer.

The Old Town, which locals call Le Suquet, is the oldest part of Cannes, set on the hill above the Old Port. Narrow streets and stairways lead up to the Notre-Dame-d’Espérance church and the old watchtower, and from the square in front of the church you look out over the harbour, the Croisette and the bay. The old castle at the top houses the Musée des Explorations du Monde, with art and objects from all over the world, and a ticket costs 6.50 euros (around £5.50). The museum is closed on Mondays except in July and August.

At the foot of the hill is Marché Forville, the town’s covered market, which is open every morning except Monday, when there’s a flea market instead. The pedestrianised Rue Meynadier links the market with the centre, and many of the town’s small restaurants line the streets climbing the hill. Trans Côte d’Azur and other operators sail from the harbour all year round to Sainte-Marguerite, where at Fort Royal you can see the cell where the Man in the Iron Mask was held prisoner. A return trip costs around 20 euros (about £17), and you can also buy your ferry ticket to Sainte-Marguerite in advance from around 21 euros (about £18).

See hotels in the Old Town and by the Old Port here.

I’d stay here if you want the market, the little restaurants and harbour views right on your doorstep. You can walk to the Palais des Festivals and the beach in a few minutes, and if you’d like the history too, you can join a walking tour of Cannes with a local guide from around 25 euros (about £21).

The downsides are the hill and the lack of space. Within the Old Town itself there are almost only apartments, and the hotels sit on the edge of the area, so expect steps and steep streets with your suitcase. In summer the terraces are buzzing until late in the evening, and your car will have to go in a public car park, as the streets are too narrow.

Hotels in the Old Town and by the Old Port

Best Western Hôtel des Orangers Cannes - four-star hotel with a pool on the hill by Le Suquet

Hôtel des Orangers is on Rue des Orangers on the hill west of Le Suquet, about 300 metres from the Notre-Dame-d’Espérance church and less than a 10-minute walk from the Old Port. It’s an officially rated four-star hotel with an outdoor pool, garden and sun terrace, and it scores 8.3 from over 2,000 reviews. You can park for free on the street if there’s space; otherwise a public car park costs around 16 euros (about £13) a day, and one guest mentions that the lift is very small.

One guest writes: “Good hotel, good location and good staff.”

See photos and book Hôtel des Orangers here.

Hotel Splendid - classic four-star hotel overlooking the Old Port

The Splendid is on Rue Félix Faure right on the Old Port, a few minutes’ walk from the Palais des Festivals and Marché Forville. It’s an officially rated four-star hotel in an old-fashioned style with a lift, and it scores 8.5 from over 1,500 reviews. There’s no pool, the continental breakfast costs 20 euros (around £17) and the buffet 25 euros (around £21), and a nearby public car park costs around 22 euros (about £18) a day. One guest found the room rather small.

From a review: “The location was very central, and we liked the hotel’s old-fashioned style.”

See photos and book Hotel Splendid here.

Hotel Albert 1er - good-value, highly rated hotel north of Marché Forville

Albert 1er is on Avenue de Grasse in a quiet neighbourhood north of Marché Forville, about 500 metres from Le Suquet and less than a 10-minute walk from the Old Port. It’s an officially rated three-star hotel with a lift and a terrace, and with a score of 9.0 from over 1,000 reviews, it was the cheapest of my three suggestions in the area when I searched. Parking costs around 10 euros (about £8) a day on request, though one guest felt the walls between the rooms were a little thin.

One guest says: “We had a wonderful stay! Communication with the host before our arrival was excellent.”

See photos and book Hotel Albert 1er here.

3. City Centre by the Station - best area for first-timers and day trips by train 🚆

• 📍 Distance to the centre: You’re staying in the town’s shopping district between the station and the Croisette. From Rue d’Antibes, it’s about a 5-minute walk to the beach and the Palais des Festivals.
• 🚆 Transport: Gare de Cannes station sits right in the middle of the area. The regional trains along the coast and the fast trains to Marseille and Paris stop here, and express bus 81 from the airport runs all the way here.
• ✈️ Time from Nice Airport: Just over half an hour by train from Nice Saint-Augustin, or around 50 minutes on express bus 81, which stops at the station.
• 💰 Price level: €€ to €€€€€. The three hotels below cost around 116 to 535 euros (roughly £95 to £450) per night when I searched for a weekend in June.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and busy during the day. Keep an eye on your bag at the station and on the coastal trains, where pickpockets operate in summer.

The city centre is the part of Cannes that lies between the railway and the Croisette. Rue d’Antibes is the town’s long shopping street running parallel to the beach, and the surrounding streets are home to cafés, bakeries, supermarkets and many of the town’s mid-range hotels. Just north of the shopping street is Marché Gambetta, which the tourist office calls the town’s market for good deals, and it’s open every morning except Monday.

The big advantage is the train. TER Sud regional trains run along the coast to Antibes in about a quarter of an hour and to Nice in just over half an hour, and it takes around half an hour to reach the perfume town of Grasse. If you’re planning a day trip, I’ve written about the things to do in Nice, and if you’d rather stay in the neighbouring town, you can read about where to stay in Antibes. I cover the train and bus from the airport in my guide to getting from Nice Airport to the city centre.

See hotels in the city centre by the station here.

If you’re wondering where to stay in Cannes on your first visit, or you want to use the town as a base for day trips by train, this is where I’d stay. You can walk to the beach, the Palais des Festivals and the Old Town in 5 to 15 minutes, and you’ll find proper hotels with a reception and breakfast at lower prices than on the Croisette.

The downside is that you won’t have a sea view, and the streets around the station and Rue d’Antibes are busy with traffic during the day. In the evening the shopping streets go quiet, so you’ll head to the Old Town or the Croisette for dinner. The hotels here are more practical than charming, the rooms are often small, and you should ask for a room away from the street if you’re a light sleeper.

Hotels in the city centre by the station

Five Seas by Inwood Hotels - five-star hotel with a rooftop pool close to the Palais des Festivals

Five Seas is on Rue Notre Dame in the heart of the centre, about 100 metres from the Palais des Festivals and a five-minute walk from the station. It’s an officially rated five-star hotel with a rooftop pool, spa, sauna and restaurant, and it scores 9.1 from almost 470 reviews. It was the most expensive of my three picks in the centre at around 535 euros (roughly £450) per night when I searched, parking costs 49 euros (around £40) a day, and one guest wasn’t keen on the design of the bathrooms.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “Everything is top-notch: the location, the staff and the rooms. It’s a perfect hotel for Cannes.”

See photos and book Five Seas here.

OKKO Hotels Cannes Centre - modern four-star hotel right by the station

OKKO is on Place de la Gare, about 100 metres from the station and a 5-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals. It’s an officially rated four-star hotel with a roof terrace, sauna and gym, and it scores 8.4 from almost 1,500 reviews. According to Booking.com, breakfast is included, parking costs 21 euros (around £18) a day, and one guest would have liked a bit more space and storage in the room.

From a review: “Very good location with plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby and within walking distance of all the main sights in Cannes.”

See photos and book OKKO Hotels Cannes Centre here.

Hotel Schtak - budget-friendly hotel in the middle of Rue d’Antibes

Hotel Schtak is on Rue d’Antibes, the town’s shopping street, about 200 metres from the station and a few minutes’ walk from the beach. It’s an officially rated three-star hotel with a lift and air conditioning, and it was the cheapest of my three picks in the centre when I searched. It scores 8.0, there’s no private parking, so your car will need to go in a public car park, and one guest found the breakfast poor with little choice.

One guest says: “Really good location right in the centre and within walking distance of the sea and the Palais des Festivals.”

See photos and book Hotel Schtak here.

4. Pointe Croisette and Palm Beach - best area for families and peace and quiet ⛵

• 📍 Distance to the centre: You’re staying at the eastern end of the Croisette. It’s a 20 to 30-minute walk along the seafront to the Palais des Festivals, and a little further to the Old Town.
• 🚌 Transport: Local buses run into the centre and to the station. Otherwise, you can walk along the promenade or take a taxi, and several hotels have their own parking.
• ✈️ Time from Nice Airport: Around 35 to 45 minutes by taxi depending on traffic, or the train to Cannes followed by a short taxi ride or bus.
• 💰 Price level: €€ to €€€€. The three places below were around €170 to €328 (roughly £140 to £275) per night when I searched for a weekend in June.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and quiet. Lock your car, and don’t leave your bag unattended on the beach.

Pointe Croisette is the eastern tip of Cannes, where the promenade ends. This is where you’ll find the Port Pierre Canto marina with its large yachts, and out on the tip itself is Palm Beach with restaurants, bars and a nightclub. Behind the promenade lies a quiet residential area with villas, flats and a handful of hotels with pools and gardens.

The beaches out here at Mouré Rouge and along Boulevard Eugène Gazagnaire are smaller and more local than the beach clubs on the Croisette, and there are water sports in summer. To get to the centre, you take the local Palm Bus services, and if you want to get out on the water, you can take a half-day catamaran trip from Cannes with swimming and snorkelling from around €84 (around £70).

See hotels near Pointe Croisette and Palm Beach here.

I’d stay here if you’re travelling with children or want peace and quiet in the evening, but still want to be able to walk to the Croisette. Several of the hotels have pools and their own parking, which is rare in the centre, and the beaches aren’t as crowded as those by the Palais des Festivals. It’s also a good choice if you’re staying in Cannes for a whole week and want a bit more space.

The downside is the distance. It’s about two kilometres to the Old Town, and in the evening restaurants are few and far between if you don’t want to eat at Palm Beach or the marina. Around Palm Beach there can be music and traffic until late at weekends in summer, and outside the season the area is very quiet. If you only have a couple of nights, you’ll get more out of staying in the centre.

Hotels near Pointe Croisette and Palm Beach

Juliana Hotel Cannes - four-star hotel with a pool in the area behind the Croisette

Juliana is on Avenue de Madrid in the area behind the eastern part of the Croisette, about 400 metres from the beach and 1.4 kilometres from the Palais des Festivals. It’s an officially rated four-star hotel with an outdoor pool, bar and gym, and it scores 8.4 from over 1,000 reviews. Parking costs €20 (around £17) a day, and one guest felt the room was very basic, with no tea or coffee.

One guest writes: “We really enjoyed our stay at Juliana Hotel. The staff were really friendly and helpful.”

See photos and book Juliana Hotel here.

Hôtel La Villa Cannes - four-star hotel with a heated pool and garden close to Port Pierre Canto

La Villa is on a small side street, Rue Traverse Alexandre III, less than a 10-minute walk from Port Pierre Canto and a couple of minutes from the beach. It’s an officially rated four-star hotel with a heated outdoor pool and garden, and it scores 8.9 from just under 350 reviews. The secure parking costs €22 (around £18) a day, and one guest mentions that the hotel is a little outside the centre, so allow about 20 minutes’ walk along the beach to the Palais des Festivals.

From a review: “Lovely hotel with a gorgeous pool and garden. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.”

See photos and book Hôtel La Villa Cannes here.

Chez Nicole - small B&B with free parking and breakfast

Chez Nicole is on Boulevard Eugène Tripet in the villa district at Pointe Croisette, about 600 metres from the beach and 1.8 kilometres from the Palais des Festivals. It’s a small bed and breakfast with a garden, terrace and free private parking, and with a score of 9.2 it was the cheapest of my three suggestions in the area when I searched. There are only a few reviews and no pool, and the property doesn’t accept stag or hen parties or similar groups.

One guest says: “Very kind host. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.”

See photos and book Chez Nicole here.

5. La Bocca - best area for long sandy beaches and lower prices 🌅

• 📍 Distance to the centre: La Bocca is the district west of Le Suquet. From the beachfront hotels it’s 2.5 to 3 kilometres to the Old Port, and the beaches along Boulevard du Midi run all the way into town.
• 🚆 Transport: La Bocca has its own station, Cannes-La Bocca, where regional trains stop, and from there it’s just a few minutes to Cannes. Local buses run along the seafront into the centre.
• ✈️ Time from Nice Airport: Around 35 to 45 minutes by taxi or car, or by train with a change in Cannes.
• 💰 Price level: € to €€€€. The three hotels below cost roughly 113 to 627 euros (around £95 to £525) per night when I searched for a weekend in June.
• 👮 Safety: Safe, but less polished than the centre, and the main road through the district is busy. Don’t leave your bag unattended on the beach.

La Bocca is the down-to-earth district on the western side of Cannes, where many locals live and do their shopping. According to the tourist office, the Marché de La Bocca market is the area’s daily meeting point, with vegetables, fish and flowers, and it’s open every morning except Monday. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there’s also a clothes market, and in July and August a night market is held on Wednesday evenings, and here you’ll pay far less for dinner than on the Croisette.

The big draw is the beaches. Along Boulevard du Midi and out towards La Bocca you’ll find wide, public sandy beaches with a promenade lined with trees and plants, and unlike the beach clubs on the Croisette, they’re free to use. At Plage des Rochers the sand sits between ochre-coloured rocks. The tourist office recommends putting your towel down as early as around 8am in high season, and in the evening the sun sets behind the Estérel mountains right across from the beach.

See hotels in La Bocca here.

I’d stay here if the beach is your top priority and you’d like lower prices than in the centre. On the regional train from Cannes-La Bocca you’re in town within a few minutes, and if you have a car, parking is cheaper and several hotels have free spaces. It’s also a good choice for families who want wide sandy beaches without paying for a beach club.

The downside is that La Bocca has neither the charm of the Old Town nor the glamour of the Croisette. Avenue Francis Tonner, which runs through the district, is a busy main road with shops and businesses, and some hotels are a long way from both the beach and the station. In the evening it’s a long way to the restaurants in the Old Town, so expect to take the train, bus or a taxi back.

Hotels in La Bocca

Radisson Hotel Cannes Seaside - four-star hotel with a pool close to the beach on Boulevard du Midi

The Radisson is on Avenue du Docteur Raymond Picaud in the eastern part of La Bocca, around 50 metres from the beach and 2.5 kilometres from the Old Port. It’s an officially rated four-star hotel with an outdoor pool in summer, a restaurant and a bar, and it scores 8.0 from more than 1,100 reviews. It was the most expensive of my three picks in La Bocca, parking costs 25 euros (around £20) a day, and one guest complained about an old air-conditioning unit in their room.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “We loved this hotel. It’s in a good location and is ten minutes by bus from the centre of Cannes.”

See photos and book Radisson Hotel Cannes Seaside here.

ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca - chain hotel 100 metres from the beach and close to the station

The ibis is on Avenue Francis Tonner, around 100 metres from the beach and 400 metres from Cannes-La Bocca station. It’s an officially rated three-star hotel with a bar and terrace, and it scores 7.9 from more than 900 reviews. Parking costs 7.50 euros (around £6) a day, and breakfast costs 13.90 euros (around £12) per adult. One guest felt the neighbourhood isn’t particularly charming and that it’s a long walk into the centre.

From a review: “The staff were super helpful with recommendations for dinner in town.”

See photos and book ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca here.

Hotel des Victoires by Soniho - budget-friendly hotel with free parking at the western end of La Bocca

Hotel des Victoires is on Avenue Francis Tonner at the western end of La Bocca, close to the border with Mandelieu, around 1.3 kilometres from the beach and 2 kilometres from the station. It’s an officially rated three-star hotel with a restaurant, a bar and free parking, and it was the cheapest of my three picks in La Bocca when I searched. It scores 8.2 from more than 3,400 reviews, breakfast costs 10.50 euros (around £9) per person, and one guest complained that the ventilation in their room hadn’t been cleaned.

One guest says: “Perfect value for money in Cannes.”

See photos and book Hotel des Victoires here.

6. Mandelieu-la-Napoule - best area for drivers and a pool 🚗

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Mandelieu-la-Napoule is a separate town west of Cannes. From La Napoule by the château, it’s about 7 kilometres to the Palais des Festivals.
• 🚗 Transport: A car is the easiest option. Mandelieu-la-Napoule station sits right in La Napoule by the château, and regional trains run from there to Cannes in about ten minutes.
• ✈️ Time from Nice Airport: Around 30 to 40 minutes by car on the A8 motorway depending on traffic, or by train, often with a change in Cannes.
• 💰 Price level: € to €€€. The three hotels below cost around €92 to €283 (roughly £75 to £235) per night when I searched for a weekend in June.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and quiet. Lock the car and don’t leave valuables on display when you park by the beaches.

Mandelieu-la-Napoule lies on the Bay of La Napoule west of Cannes, and down by the sea La Napoule has its beach, marina and station side by side. This is where you’ll find Château de la Napoule, a medieval castle restored by the American sculptor Henry Clews and his wife Marie. According to the château’s own website, the gardens and castle are open Tuesday to Sunday from April to September, with shorter opening hours in winter.

Behind the town, the Estérel massif begins with its red rocks, and the Corniche d’Or coast road continues towards Théoule-sur-Mer and Saint-Raphaël. If you want to see the cliffs from the water, you can take a boat trip along the Estérel coast from Cannes or Mandelieu-la-Napoule from around €75 (about £65). With a car, you can also reach the perfume town of Grasse and the villages in the hinterland, and if you want to head further inland, I’ve gathered the best bases in my guide to where to stay in Provence.

See hotels in Mandelieu-la-Napoule here.

I’d stay here if you’re a family with a car who wants a pool, free parking and more space for your money, or if Cannes is just one stop on a road trip. The easiest place to pick up a car is Nice Airport, and you can compare prices on car hire at Booking.com.

The downside is that you’re not staying in Cannes. If you want to eat in the Old Town or stroll along the Croisette in the evening, you’ll need to take the train, a taxi or the car, and in summer there can be queues on the roads into Cannes. The hotels are spread out, and some of the cheapest are inland, far from the beach, so check the map before you book.

Hotels in Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Ermitage de l’Oasis & Spa - four-star hotel with a heated pool and spa close to the château

Ermitage de l’Oasis is on Avenue Henry Clews in La Napoule, about 400 metres from the château, the beach and the station. It’s an officially rated four-star hotel with a heated outdoor pool, spa, sauna and gym, and it scores 8.7 from more than 450 reviews. Parking costs €15 (around £13) a day, and one guest felt that breakfast, which wasn’t included, was very expensive for what you got.

One guest writes: “It was a perfect hotel in every way: the location, the friendly and helpful staff and the cleanliness.”

See photos and book Ermitage de l’Oasis here.

ibis Cannes Mandelieu - chain hotel with free parking in the northern part of town

ibis Cannes Mandelieu is on Boulevard des Écureuils in the northern part of Mandelieu, about 2 kilometres from the beach and 2.5 kilometres from the station in La Napoule. It’s an officially rated three-star hotel with a bar, terrace and free parking at the hotel, and it scores 8.2 from just under 500 reviews. There’s no pool, children under 12 get free breakfast, and one guest wasn’t impressed with the bathroom.

From a review: “Good location, free parking next to the hotel and a good breakfast.”

See photos and book ibis Cannes Mandelieu here.

Comfort Aparthotel Mandelieu la Napoule Village - aparthotel with two pools at low prices

Comfort Aparthotel is on Rue Yves Brayer in the western part of La Napoule, about 900 metres from the station and a kilometre from the beach. It’s an officially rated three-star aparthotel with two outdoor pools, a playground, a restaurant and free parking, and it was the cheapest of my three suggestions in Mandelieu when I searched. It scores 8.0 from more than 2,700 reviews, but one guest found ants in the kitchen and living room.

One guest says: “Everything you need at a low price, and lovely pools.”

See photos and book Comfort Aparthotel Mandelieu here.

Where not to stay in Cannes?

Watch out for cheap flats that are listed as Cannes on booking sites but are actually in Le Cannet or in the residential neighbourhoods up in the hills north of the railway, where you’ll face a long, steep walk home from the beach. Also check the address of hotels with Cannes in their name, as several are in Mandelieu or by the main road at the western end of La Bocca, and without a car they’re the wrong choice. Don’t book during the film festival in May or the big trade fairs if you just want a holiday, as you’ll pay several times the normal price. And don’t pick a room facing Rue d’Antibes or the station if you’re a light sleeper.

If it’s your first trip to Cannes, I’d stay in the centre near the station, where the beach, the Old Town and the trains are all within walking distance. If you want luxury and sea views, stay on La Croisette, and if you’re after atmosphere and restaurants, the Old Town and the old port are the right choice. Travelling with children? Choose Pointe Croisette and Palm Beach. If it’s sandy beaches and low prices you want, stay in La Bocca, and if you have a car and want a pool for your money, Mandelieu-la-Napoule is the best choice.

Give Cannes at least three nights so you have time for the Croisette, the Old Town and a trip to the Lérins Islands. If you’d rather stay in the big city and take the train here, you can read about where to stay in Nice, and if you want to end your trip with a few nights in the principality, I’ve rounded up the neighbourhoods in my guide to where to stay in Monaco. You’ll find the rest of the country in my guide to where to stay in France.

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