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The 9 Best Hotels in Cannes (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best hotels in Cannes in 2026 are the Carlton and the Hôtel Martinez for the classic Croisette palace experience, Le Majestic opposite the Palais des Festivals, and Hôtel Belle Plage for a five-star with views over Le Suquet. For lower prices, Le Canberra and Le Cavendish are stylish four-stars a few minutes from the beach.

Cannes is small: the Croisette runs about two kilometers along the bay from the Palais des Festivals to the Pointe Croisette, with the old town of Le Suquet and the port at its western end and Rue d'Antibes, the main shopping street, one block back. The palace hotels on the Croisette have their own private beaches across the road. Prices soar during the Film Festival in May and other big trade events (Lions, MIPIM, MIPCOM), when rooms book out a year ahead; the rest of the year, and especially from October to April, they can be good value.

1. Carlton Cannes — La Croisette

The white Belle Époque palace that defines the Croisette, renovated and extended.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Luxury · Couples · Film fans

The Carlton, with its twin domes and white facade, is the most famous hotel on the Croisette and a Film Festival landmark since the festival began. A major renovation added new wings, gardens and a pool, and the hotel is now part of IHG's Regent brand.

It has its own private beach and some of the grandest sea-view suites on the Riviera.

Good to know: Ask for a sea-view room on a high floor and book the beach at check-in.

58 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes

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2. Hôtel Martinez — La Croisette

An Art Deco palace on the Croisette, part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Luxury · Couples · Families

The Martinez opened in 1929 and keeps its Art Deco lines, with a private beach, a large pool and sea-view rooms along the eastern Croisette. It is part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection.

It is big and lively, with restaurants and a famous bar, and a short walk from both the Palais and the Pointe Croisette.

Good to know: Book a sea-view room with a balcony; they are the reason to stay here.

73 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes

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3. Le Majestic — La Croisette (by the Palais)

A Barrière palace facing the Palais des Festivals and the red carpet.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Luxury · Business · Couples

Le Majestic is a Hôtels Barrière five-star directly opposite the Palais des Festivals, with a heated pool, a private beach and many sea-view rooms. It is the hotel closest to the red carpet.

It suits travelers attending events at the Palais and anyone who wants to be at the center of Cannes.

Good to know: Ask for a room facing the bay rather than the town.

10 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes

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4. Hôtel Belle Plage — Le Suquet (west of the Old Port)

A five-star with a rooftop and views over Le Suquet and the bay.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples · Spa · Views

Hôtel Belle Plage is a five-star hotel and spa on the western side of the old port, below Le Suquet, with views over the bay, the old town and the Lérins Islands. It is quieter than the Croisette palaces.

It suits couples who want five-star comfort a short walk from Le Suquet's restaurants.

Good to know: Book a sea-view room facing the islands for the sunsets.

2 Rue Brougham, 06400 Cannes

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5. JW Marriott Cannes — La Croisette

A modern Croisette hotel with a rooftop pool and private beach.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Business · Couples

The JW Marriott sits in the middle of the Croisette with a rooftop pool and terrace looking over the bay, a private beach and contemporary rooms. It is a favorite for business travelers during the trade fairs.

It is a more modern alternative to the historic palaces.

Good to know: The rooftop pool is the best feature; ask for a sea-view room.

50 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes

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6. Le Gray d'Albion — Rue d'Antibes / Croisette

A Barrière four-star between the shops and the beach, with its own beach.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · Shoppers

Le Gray d'Albion is a Hôtels Barrière four-star between Rue d'Antibes and the Croisette, with its own private beach and a more relaxed price than its sister Le Majestic.

Location is its strength: shopping on one side, the sea on the other.

Good to know: Reserve beach loungers in advance in July and August.

38 Rue des Serbes, 06400 Cannes

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7. Hôtel Le Canberra — Rue d'Antibes

A stylish four-star with a garden pool, a few minutes from the Croisette.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · Value

Le Canberra is a design-led four-star on Rue d'Antibes, with Hollywood-glamour decor, a garden with a heated pool and a spa. The Croisette is a few minutes' walk away.

It offers much of the palace-hotel feel at a lower price.

Good to know: Book a room overlooking the garden and pool for quiet.

120 Rue d'Antibes, 06400 Cannes

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8. Le Cavendish — Boulevard Carnot

A boutique hotel in a 19th-century mansion, warm and personal.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Value

Le Cavendish is a four-star boutique hotel in a 19th-century townhouse just north of the center, with individually decorated rooms and a friendly, family-run welcome.

It is about a 10-minute walk to the Croisette and suits couples who prefer character over a beach club.

Good to know: Ask for a room on the upper floors, away from the boulevard.

11 Boulevard Carnot, 06400 Cannes

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9. Hôtel Montaigne & Spa — Rue d'Antibes (east)

A calm four-star with a spa and pool, between Rue d'Antibes and the Croisette.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Spa · Value

The Hôtel Montaigne is a four-star with a spa and pool on a quiet street close to Rue d'Antibes, a few minutes from the beach.

It is a good-value base for couples who want a spa without a palace bill.

Good to know: Check the spa packages on its site when booking.

7 Rue Montaigne, 06400 Cannes

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best area to stay in Cannes?

On or just behind the Croisette, between the Palais des Festivals and the Martinez, for the beach and the shops; Le Suquet and the port for restaurants and old-town character. Everything in central Cannes is walkable.

Which Cannes hotels have private beaches?

The Croisette palaces — the Carlton, the Martinez and Le Majestic — run their own beaches across the boulevard, and Le Gray d'Albion has one too. Sun loungers are an extra charge, even for guests at some hotels.

When is it cheapest to stay in Cannes?

From October to April, outside the big trade fairs. The Film Festival in May and July–August are the most expensive times.

How do I get from Nice airport to Cannes?

By train from Nice Saint-Augustin station near the airport (about 30 minutes), by the express bus, or by taxi or private transfer (about 30–45 minutes depending on traffic).

Are there good hotels in Cannes under €200?

Outside high season, yes: four-stars such as Le Canberra, Le Cavendish and the Hôtel Montaigne often fall within that range in spring and autumn.

1. Carlton Cannes — La Croisette

2. Hôtel Martinez — La Croisette

3. Le Majestic — La Croisette (by the Palais)

4. Hôtel Belle Plage — Le Suquet (west of the Old Port)

5. JW Marriott Cannes — La Croisette

6. Le Gray d'Albion — Rue d'Antibes / Croisette

7. Hôtel Le Canberra — Rue d'Antibes

8. Le Cavendish — Boulevard Carnot

9. Hôtel Montaigne & Spa — Rue d'Antibes (east)

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