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What are the best spa hotels in Cannes?

With their feet in the water or facing the hills of the hinterland, Cannes’ finest spa hotels rub shoulders with the Croisette and bask like their guests in the Côte d’Azur sunshine. Here’s a selection.

A glamorous Film Festival, a dapper Croisette along an azure bay, sumptuous buildings reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties, a historic district and a charming Old Port, a sandy beach punctuated by the private pontoons of palaces… Between the hills and the Mediterranean, Cannes remains one of France’s most elegant and sought-after destinations. And for its guests in search of well-being, a top-of-the-range refuge where the Côte d’Azur hotels, inseparable from the magic of Cannes, boast expert spas. Yonder suggests a selection of the best spa hotels in Cannes.

1. Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes

Next door to the Palais des Festivals at the entrance to the Croisette, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes houses behind its white Art Deco facades a refined universe inherent to the Barrière group, from the sumptuous décor of the lobby to the restaurants, bars and cosy rooms, most of whose balconies and terraces embrace the azure blue. With the Mediterranean as a backdrop, the 349 rooms and suites exude a peaceful ambience, born of a harmonious blend of precious materials and refined decor.

The most beautiful spa hotels in Cannes © Le Majestic Cannes

A gentle atmosphere to be found by the vast outdoor swimming pool, sheltered from view and heated to 28° all year round, inviting you to swim laps or simply bask in the sun. But to relieve tension and regain absolute well-being, the nec plus ultra remains the Spa Diane Barrière, associated with two recognized brands in the world of well-being: Biologique Recherche, a methodology based on the combination of a clinical approach to beauty care, products designed to be pure, concentrated, almost raw, and original, rigorous protocols, and KOS Paris, the natural cosmetics brand present in the world's most prestigious spas. In this 450 m² space, deployed in a luxurious, Zen-like setting, everything is designed to soothe and restore the body as well as the mind, from multi-sensory stimulation to specific courses and tailor-made sculpting.

Le Majestic © Fabrice Rambert

Indulge in personalized holistic care, opt for a second-skin treatment, melt away with a chill-out massage using warm shells, illuminate yourself with a make-up beauty treatment... The range of treatments on offer is extensive and the pampering expert. The experience can also be extended in the sauna or hammam in the sensory area, or in the fitness center, which offers group classes as well as high-tech cardio-musculation equipment.

On the dining front, Le Majestic offers a gastronomic menu with two restaurants with strong identities. Le Fouquet's Cannes, a legendary brasserie, sublimates French cuisine in a spirit of revisited tradition. The other address, Ciro's Cannes (the new signature of the Plage du Majestic) unfolds an elegant atmosphere, with its feet in the sand, softness of life and sophistication. The restaurants are complemented by two bars: the warm and inviting Bar Fouquet's, ideal for enjoying a signature cocktail, and La Terrasse Piscine, perfect for a gourmet break or a cocktail by the water.

Majestic Cannes ©Barrière

Private beach, water sports, walks along the Croisette: each day can be lived at its own pace. Families will also appreciate the Studio by Petit VIP, an area dedicated to children aged 4 to 12, where art and cinema are the focus of fun and creative activities. It's an enchanting immersion in the world of Cannes for the very young.

Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
10 boulevard de la Croisette - Cannes
hotelsbarriere.com/en/cannes

2. Five Seas Hotel, spa hotel in Cannes

Just a stone's throw from the Croisette, the 45-room Five Seas Hotel is a newcomer to the scene. A member of Design Hotels, the Cannes spa hotel, whose interior design evokes the charm of the Côte d'Azur, celebrates contemporary art, even in its spa. In this haven with 2 saunas, a hammam, a high-tech fitness center and 5 cabins, therapists use top-of-the-range products: Phytomer, VIE Collection, an anti-aging line inspired by aesthetic medicine, and Intraceuticals, an anti-aging treatment combining hyperbaric oxygen and hyaluronic acid. For the heated infinity pool, head for the loftop, from which, like the bistronomic restaurant and lounge bar, you can enjoy views over the city's rooftops.

Five Seas Hotel
45 keys from €220 per night

1 rue Notre-Dame, Cannes

3. Hotel Carlton Cannes

Reopening in spring 2023 after five years of pharaonic renovation, the legendary Carlton is one of Cannes' most prestigious spa hotels. In addition to 332 luminous rooms and 37 sumptuous residences, two restaurants including a gourmet Anatolian, a bar, a tea lounge and a beach club in summer, the establishment also features the C Club Spa for a moment out of time. In an enveloping atmosphere, this temple to well-being, which combines precious rituals and high technology thanks to collaboration with the most innovative brands (Barbara Sturm, Dr Burgener, SwissLine, Philip B and Wesak Paris), deploys a wide range of treatments for a unique sensory awakening.

Hotel Carlton Cannes
337 rooms and suites and 37 residences from €344 per night
58 boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes

4. Hôtel Martinez

At the heart of this Art Deco palace with 410 rooms and suites designed by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, elegance and harmony permeate every space, from the Martinez Bar to the restaurants, including La Palme d'Or, to L'Oasis Spa by Carita, nestled in a garden.

Facial and body treatments offer rare experiences, while the heated outdoor swimming pool allows you to enjoy a leisurely swim. A fitness center, equipped with the very latest technology, delights cardio and strength training enthusiasts as much as yoga, Pilates, naturopathy and osteopathy enthusiasts.

Martinez Cannes
410 keys from €240 per night

73 boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes

5. Canopy by Hilton Cannes

Located in the historic Suquet district, the hotel offers superb views of the harbor and the Mediterranean, just a few minutes from the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals. The hotel's light-filled rooms and apartments provide the ideal setting to recharge your batteries. The adults-only spa (children under 16 are not permitted) is the heart of the experience, featuring an indoor/outdoor pool overlooking the sea, hammam, sauna and a selection of targeted treatments. Moisturizing or anti-aging facials, full or localized massages, sports protocols and treatments dedicated to men help you release tension and regain deep energy.

Une cabine de soin du spa © Canopy by Hilton Cannes
A spa treatment cabin © Canopy by Hilton Cannes

Canopy by Hilton Cannes
141 keys, prices from 480 euros per night
2 boulevard Jean Hibert, Cannes

6. Belle Plage Hotel and Spa

Ideally located at the foot of the Suquet district, the hotel boasts breathtaking sea views, 45 rooms and a Belle Plage Suite designed by Raphael Navot. The eight Belle Plage apartments and the 110 m² penthouse welcome families and groups of friends in refined surroundings. At the Spa Villa Belle Plage, the experience is holistic: contrasts of hot and cold, the benefits of water, high-performance treatments and personalized sports coaching invite you to reconnect and revitalize. The Bella restaurant completes the address with home-style Mediterranean cuisine, celebrating local produce and plants, enhanced by a spectacular view of the Estérel mountains.

Une chambre de l’hôtel © Hôtel & Spa Belle Plage
A hotel room © Hôtel & Spa Belle Plage

Hotel & Spa Belle Plage
45 keys, prices from 161 euros per night
9 rue Jean Dollfus, Cannes

All locations are independently selected by our specialist journalists. If you make a reservation, we may receive an affiliate commission.

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