The most beautiful hotels in Saint-Tropez and its peninsula

Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière (Saint-Tropez)

Overlooking the Bay of Pampelonne, Château de la Messardière is without doubt our favorite Saint-Tropez hotel. Once home to the Duc de la Messardière before being transformed into a luxury hotel, it has the privilege of being set in 12 hectares of verdant parkland, dotted with cypress, Mediterranean pine and century-old olive trees. This 5-star hotel, classified as a Palace since 2012, prides itself on being one of the most beautiful hotels on the Côte d'Azur. In fact, it is, with its faultless service, impeccable decor and brand-new infrastructure, at the cutting edge of ultra-luxury. Bought by Stéphane Courbit, already owner of the Pan Deï Palais and several restaurants in Saint-Tropez, the hotel has joined the "Maisons d'Exception" Airelles (Courchevel, Gordes...). At La Messardière, you can simply admire the finest sea views in the region. The spectacular castle with its recognizable turrets, domes and colonnades houses 99 rooms and suites, an immense Valmont spa (1,000^m2) and several restaurants (Japanese, Italian and Mediterranean, see below).

All 103 keys, even the smallest (20 m²), offer a view of the surrounding countryside, from the estate's gardens to the vineyards of Ramatuelle and, even more spectacularly, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. In terms of decor, the style is both chic and discreet, and most rooms have a terrace or balcony, opening up the space to the outside world.

On the gastronomic front, if you're looking to travel the world while enjoying the view over Pampelonne Bay, international chef Nobu's Matsuhisa Saint-Tropez restaurant offers a fusion menu with Asian flavors, while Paladio proposes sun-drenched dishes highlighting Italian flavors. Nor can we miss La Table du Chef or lunch on the beach at Jardin Tropezina, the hotel's beach club.

Good to know? All the living areas and the Valmont spa were renovated in 2020, as were the edges of the pool. A new swimming pool has been built between the garden terraces, with a breathtaking view over Pampelonne Bay.

The hotel also boasts two artificial turf tennis courts, sumptuous gyms opening onto the gardens, and a kids' club with the best facilities available. A 500m2 villa has been integrated into the estate and dedicated to children. It features a private, supervised swimming pool, cinema room, 7 or 8 playrooms (the lego room is a must, as are the arcade rooms) and huge outdoor areas with trampolines, a giant wooden pirate ship... and recently an educational farm! A paradise for children aged 3 and over.

Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière
99 rooms and suites, from €600 per night.
2 Route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint-Tropez

Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez (Saint-Tropez)

Formerly the Résidence de la Pinède before its takeover by LVMH, this jewel of the Tropez hotel scene now figures prominently in Bernard Arnault's ultra-luxury Cheval Blanc hotel collection (Courchevel, Saint-Barth, the Maldives and Cheval Blanc Paris). A most successful transformation for this magnificent building with its light-colored facades on the beachfront, which retains its vast terrace with century-old pines, its large swimming pool, direct access to the beach, and has been enriched by a sumptuous Guerlain Spa. In the 30 rooms and suites, the sober, contemporary lines of Jean-Michel Wilmotte are complemented by shades of blue, natural materials, marble bathrooms and always the omnipresent light.

What makes the difference? The hotel is the only establishment in Saint-Tropez - and one of the few on the Côte d'Azur - to boast a 3-star Michelin restaurant, La Vague d'Or, by chef Arnaud Donckele.

Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez
From €850 per night.
Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-Tropez

Lou Pinet (Saint-Tropez)

Travelers looking for something new, head for the Lou Pinet, a 5-star hotel inaugurated in 2019 and part of the Maisons Pariente collection (Hôtel Crillon-le-Brave at the foot of Mont Ventoux, Le Coucou in Méribel...). Just five minutes from Place des Lices (20-25 min. walk), the place cultivates the discreet charm of the 60s, in a vintage-chic atmosphere faithful to the Saint-Tropez of yesteryear: provencal decorative arts, golden lights, a garden filled with the scents of lavender, citrus and umbrella pines... The 34 rooms decorated by Charles Zana - some with private gardens - exude a colorful summer spirit, which is echoed under the pergola of the Beefbar restaurant, which specializes in exceptional meats.

What makes the difference? A " secret " grotto houses the spa of American brand Tata Harper, renowned for its certified organic natural products (two treatment rooms, one of which is double, and a hammam).

Lou Pinet Saint-Tropez
From 430€ per night
70 Chemin du Pinet, 83990 Saint-Tropez

La Réserve Ramatuelle - Hotel, Spa & Villas (Ramatuelle)

With architecture by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, La Réserve Ramatuelle - owned by Michel Reybier, as are La Réserve hotels in Paris, Geneva and Zurich - is THE contemporary palace on the Côte d'Azur. Located 20 minutes from the village of Saint-Tropez, the 5-star establishment is intimate and exclusive, with just 8 rooms and 19 suites furnished in Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Flexform or B&B Italia. There's also a 2-Michel-star gourmet restaurant since 2020, La Voile, led by Éric Canino (former chef to Michel Guérard in Gréoux-les-Bains) and a vast 1,000 m² spa. Not to mention 14 ultra-chic villas (from 250^m2) with private gardens, for lovers of calm and breathtaking views over the Mediterranean.

Good to know? In 2019, the hotel opened on the mythical nearby beach of Pampelonne La Réserve à la Plage, beach club and restaurant with its feet in the sand, this spot with boho-chica accents was imagined in collaboration with Philippe Starck.

La Réserve Ramatuelle - Hotels, Spa & Villas
From €850 per night.
Chemin de la Quessine, 83350 Ramatuelle

Hôtel La Ponche (Saint-Tropez)

The legendary Riviera hotel featured on the screen in Et Dieu... créa la femme, La Ponche reopened its doors in 2021 after eight months of renovation. Its management has been entrusted to Audrey Brémond, alongside chef Thomas Danigo, who heads up the hotel's table. Located in old Saint-Tropez, the 5-star pocket hotel unveils its new silhouette, redesigned by interior designer Fabrizio Casiraghi. With 21 rooms (including 5 suites), the hotel retains its charm and history, exuding summertime elegance. Described as"a vacation home by the sea", the refuge is illustrated by a black-and-white marble checkerboard floor, lithographs, a library, a veranda and beautiful traditional round brass keys. At the Le Saint Germain des Prés bar, made famous by Boris Vian's band, the cocktail menu delivers the eternal standards that ensure a night without end.

Good to know? the ultimate room, 8, overlooks the rooftops of Saint-Tropez, the citadel, the bell tower and the sea.

Hôtel La Ponche
From 350€ per night.
5 Rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez

Villa Marie Saint-Tropez (Ramatuelle)

Known for their warm, chic mountain hotels - including the legendary Fermes de Marie in Megève - the Sibuet family has opened an Italian villa-style address nestled on a hillside in the hills of Ramatuelle. Outside, you'll lose yourself in a lush garden, a celadon-blue swimming pool and a green terrace-greenhouse. Entering the lobby, you're greeted by an explosion of warm hues, embellished by Florentine furniture and antique objects. The 45 rooms and suites, some with panoramic views over the Bay of Pampelonne, reflect this relaxed style.

Good to know? Villa Marie Saint-Tropez also boasts a Pure Altitude spa where you can indulge in...mountain plants, a nod to the alpine DNA of the Sibuet houses.

Villa Marie Saint-Tropez
From 430€ per night.
1100 Chemin de Val de Rian, 83350 Ramatuelle