The most beautiful 5-star hotels in Saint-Tropez

1. Villa Belrose, a balcony overlooking the Bay of Saint-Tropez

Villa Belrose is reached by leaving the hustle and bustle of the port and climbing to the heights of Gassin. Set in 9,000 m² of fragrant pine forest, this Saint-Tropez spa hotel and member of Leading Hotels of the World overlooks the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Hypnotic views, tranquility, meticulous service: this off-the-radar address appeals to lovers of demanding but not flashy luxury.

Behind the Florentine silhouette of the building, 40 elegant rooms and suites, dressed in noble materials: marble, wood, fabrics from prestigious houses and each with its own private terrace to admire the breathtaking panorama. Some offer connecting configurations, ideal for family stays. Two swimming pools, including a 300 m² pool lined with deckchairs, provide a relaxing space for a siesta barely disturbed by the song of the cicadas.

At the table, Chef Jimmy Coutel delivers a sunny, perfectly executed score: Saint-Pierre meunière and marjoram, roast sea bass with morel mushrooms and smoked eel, desserts with poetic names like Velours de la nuit or Tendresse d'un soir en verger, to be devoured without guilt. At lunchtime, the Méditerranée offers a lighter version of this cuisine d'auteur, to be enjoyed poolside.

The spa relies on Swiss expertise with NIANCE® brand treatments, specialized in high-performance anti-aging. Robert van Straaten has been at the helm of this demanding yet welcoming establishment since 2001, consistently ensuring the comfort of his guests, true to a certain idea of luxury: discreet, controlled, resolutely focused on the art of entertaining and personalization. In an increasingly standardized hotel sector, his warm presence gives Villa Belrose its soul and signature.

Good to know: Villa Belrose also offers sixteen private villas with butler, fully stocked fridge on arrival, baby-sitter... In short, the 5-star hotel in Saint-Tropez that harmoniously reconciles confidentiality and excellent facilities and services.

Villa Belrose
40 keys from €661
La Grande Bastide, Boulevard des Crêtes, 83580 Gassin

2. Domaine de l'Astragale, a peaceful retreat behind the scenes of Saint-Tropez  

A stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Saint-Tropez, Domaine de l'Astragale is a peaceful retreat nestled in several hectares of wooded grounds, 200 meters from the beach and just over a kilometer from the village center, with a shuttle service running seven days a week from the hotel. What's on the agenda? Discreet, almost homely luxury. No sooner has the car been parked than you swap glitz for the Mediterranean art of living: lazing around, siestas in the shade of pine trees, aperitifs at dusk on the private terrace. The hotel is the perfect base for those who want to explore Provence and the French Riviera before being swept up—or not—by the nightlife of Saint-Tropez.

Hidden away in lush greenery, the estate boasts ochre and grenadine facades, contemporary lines, and terraces overlooking the gardens and swimming pools, like a small, chic hamlet on the edge of the Gulf. Guests can stroll from the pool to the patio, from flowerbeds to laurel-lined paths, in an atmosphere reminiscent of a family home under five-star hotel management. Just a few minutes from the bustling streets of Saint-Tropez, the hotel cultivates a delightful sense of exclusivity, reinforced by a private shuttle service available seven days a week. The 32 rooms and 16 suites are arranged around three swimming pools, each with its own balcony or terrace to enjoy the Riviera climate away from prying eyes, with some suites featuring their own private jacuzzi on the terrace. Everything here seems designed to make time stand still, from the first coffee in the morning to the last glass of rosé by the water. For groups, six dream villas measuring 120 m² with gardens, patios, and private pools offer the perfect illusion of a Saint-Tropez home with the standards and services of a luxury hotel.

At the heart of the Domaine de l'Astragale, the restaurant, open continuously from noon to 9:30 p.m., serves dishes that celebrate Mediterranean flavors, punctuated with more cosmopolitan influences, to be enjoyed in the shade of parasols or in the air-conditioned comfort of your room thanks to room service available at all hours. With a light menu to share, sweet and savory snacks, and personalized menus on request, the restaurant is a gourmet haven for lunch or late-night cravings. The day unfolds at aleisurely pace, with breaks for the gym or a game of tennis on the estate's court. Then, when night falls, the shuttle bus takes guests to the most popular party spots and beaches, allowing everyone to juggle between the haven of peace and the excitement of the iconic village as they please. 

Domaine de l'Astragale
32 rooms, 16 suites, and 6 villas, prices starting at €532 per night
Chemin de Gassine, 83580 Gassin Saint-Tropez

3. Villa Marie, a family home with a chic, bohemian ambience

Perched high above Pampelonne, Villa Marie is one of those places where you immediately recognize the touch of a family home. The story began in Megève in 1981 with Jocelyne and Jean-Louis Sibuet. Since then, Marie and Nicolas have taken up the torch and are spreading their vision of hospitality with a collection of six hotels from Ménerbes to Saint-Barth.

In Saint-Tropez, Villa Marie cultivates a bohemian charm that blends Italian influences and Riviera spirit. Italian ochre flirts with touches of tangerine, the furniture complements the warm textiles, and the three-hectare pine forest offers a sea view that can be found in every breath of the place. Antique furniture, handmade ceramics, warm fabrics: the 45 rooms and suites are all different, but share the same relaxed elegance. A special mention goes to the Pampelonne suite, with its powder pink hues, rosewood, Missoni textiles, and balcony overlooking the bay. A relaxed, never-stuffy charm pervades the entire property.

At mealtimes, the restaurant terrace unfurls the Mediterranean as its backdrop: cuisine with southern accents, Nice produce, crisp vegetables, and fish of the day. Below, the Riviera Pool Bar Bellini & Bikini livens up the afternoons around the lagoon pool carved into the rock, one of the most seductive places when the light fades.

At mealtimes, the restaurant terrace unfurls the Mediterranean as a backdrop: cuisine with southern accents, Nice produce, crunchy vegetables, fish of the day. Below, the Riviera Pool Bar Bellini & Bikini enlivens the afternoons around the lagoon pool carved into the rock, one of the most seductive places when the light fades.

The Pure Altitude spa offers an intimate experience with its three treatment rooms and alpine plant-based treatments, while the fitness room is bathed in light. The concierge service organizes getaways, sea excursions, and trips to Saint-Tropez with its shuttle service, paying special attention to families.

Villa Marie leaves a lasting impression: that of a home you return to for the atmosphere, the view, and the very Sibuet way of welcoming guests without ever overdoing it.

Villa Marie
45 keys from $790 per night
1100 chemin de Val Rian, 83350 Ramatuelle

4. La Ponche, the cult refuge of old Saint-Tropez

Facing the eponymous creek, this discreet five-star hotel in the old village is much more than just a hotel: it's a mythical refuge where the shadows of Bardot, Vadim and the carefree summers of the 1950s still hang in the air. Far from the glitz and glamour of neighboring addresses, La Ponche cultivates a hushed elegance. No ostentatious gilding or infinity pool here, but 21 rooms, 5 suites and 3 apartments refurbished with refinement by interior designer Fabrizio Casiraghi, in a palette of natural hues: sandy beige, midnight blue, polished brass, and a few touches of deep velvet.

At dinnertime, linger on the shaded terrace, eyes on the moored pointus, savoring the sunny cuisine of chef Thomas Danigo (also at the helm of Galanga at the Monsieur George hotel in Paris). Tropézienne salad and grilled tuna belly, wild swordfish and a collection of colorful chard: a fresh, elegant Provençal score with no false notes. In the evening, the piano bar distills its hushed chords around inspired cocktails, while in the early morning, the early birds dive from the private pontoon. Down below, a confidential spa welcomes guests in a cocoon of silence, with a La Mer treatment menu and breathing and yoga classes. Out of season, the 5-star Saint-Tropez resort even offers writing retreats and a literary prize.

Coming to La Ponche is like coming home: to rediscover a lost gentleness, a forgotten rhythm, a Saint-Tropez that only insiders still know. The suspended calm of the surrounding alleyways, the echo of Tropezian memories between the whitewashed walls, and that discreet luxury that doesn't seek to seduce, but to stay.

Hotel La Ponche
24 keys from 550 euros per night
5 rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez

5. Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez, the 5-star rooftop hotel in the heart of the village

As any Tropezian will tell you, getting around in Bardot's hometown in summer is a real obstacle course. Unless you have the good idea of putting down your bags at the Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez. Opened in 1931, this Saint-Tropez landmark was the very first 5-star establishment in the village. After a period of dormancy, it was reborn in 2013 under the leadership of architect François Vieillecroze and decorator Sybille de Margerie, and today this classic Saint-Tropez hotel ticks all the boxes for a stay right in the center of town, without the need for a car or shuttle. Located on Place Blanqui, opposite the gendarmerie immortalized by Louis de Funès, it's just a five-minute walk from the port

Inside, 90 rooms and suites combine noble materials, sixties touches and flawless comfort. Some open onto the rooftops of the old town, while others have a small balcony overlooking the tree-lined patio where breakfast is served, or the Villa Chanel opposite. The 130 m² presidential suite is spread over two levels, with terrace, Jacuzzi, panoramic view, wine cellar, dressing room and photos annotated by Brigitte Bardot.

It's impossible to talk about the Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez without talking about art. The Dray family, owners of the property, have invested heavily in the establishment, instilling it with a genuine artistic DNA. Right from the atrium, the tone is set: Giacometti-like silhouettes, temporary exhibitions by Galeries Bartoux, shoals of fish by photographer Patrick Rougereau, and a spectacular chandelier composed of 3,500 ivory aluminum petals. If you look up, you'll see one of the house's star attractions: the swimming pool suspended 15 metres above the ground.

If there were another good reason to choose the Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez as a base for a weekend in Saint-Tropez, it would be its rooftop swimming pool, where you can sip a cocktail in front of the setting sun, brunch to music or enjoy jazz concerts under the stars.

Another point of pride: the Clarins spa, present since the opening, a leading French brand perfectly aligned with the spirit of the place.

Hotel de Paris Saint-Tropez
Prices from 843 euros per night
1 Traverse de la Gendarmerie, 83990 Saint-Tropez

6. Airelles Château de la Messardière, billionaires' HQ on the Riviera

Clinging to the heights of Saint-Tropez, facing the vineyards of Ramatuelle and the bay of Pampelonne, Château de La Messardière was the first palace in Saint-Tropez, along with the Byblos, joined in 2019 by Cheval Blanc.

Nestled in a 13-hectare park planted with maritime pines, cypresses and jasmine, this 19th-century residence was originally a wedding gift from a cognac merchant to his beloved daughter. Revived in 1989 under the guidance of Jean-Claude Rochette, architect for the Monuments Historiques, the château will join the Airelles collection in 2019, offering 86 rooms and suites, designed as refuges of timeless elegance.

A gastronomic mecca, Château de la Messardière brings together three major figures on the international culinary scene: Jean-François Piège, Nobu Matsuhisa and, on the sweet side, Cédric Grolet. This exceptional trio is at the helm of La Messardière's various restaurants, recognized as some of the finest in Saint-Tropez. At Tables du Jardin, set in the estate's vegetable garden, Jean-François Piège revisits Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, generous and local.

The Palladio pays homage to Italy in a hushed setting, while the Matsuhisa terrace blends Peruvian flavors with Japanese influences, with a breathtaking view. And for lunches with your feet in the sand, head for Jardin Tropezina, the flower-filled beach restaurant in Pampelonne.

Airelles Château de la Messardière
From 1807 euros per night
2 route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint-Tropez

7. Lou Pinet, a boutique hotel with character just a stone's throw from the center of town

Designed by Maisons Pariente (Le Coucou in Méribel, Crillon le Brave in Provence), Lou Pinet is a 5-star boutique hotel setting up in a secluded residential area.

The spirit? A revisited southern villa, colorful and intimate. Several bastides in soft hues house 34 rooms and 2 suites, decorated by Charles Zana with a mix of wood, washed linen, ceramics and graphic motifs. The style is sunny and Mediterranean, with small terraces amid the foliage or balconies overlooking the pool.

At the heart of the garden, the pool is extended by a bar lit by lanterns at nightfall. On the dining side, guests can choose between the ever-excellent BeefBar by Riccardo Giraudi and La Terrasse, perfect during the day for grilled meats and sun-dried vegetables. Tucked away in the garden, a rock-cut micro spa offers Tata Harper rituals, the American brand with botanical active ingredients.

Lou Pinet
26 keys from 1360 euros per night
70 chemin du Pinet, 83990 Saint-Tropez