Hotel Royal-Riviera

Hotels
9.4 (434 reviews)
3 Avenue Jean Monnet , Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat , fr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great Location
Friendly Service
Cons:
High Prices
Cleanliness Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
There were mentions of some issues with odor in bathrooms.
Service
9.99
Impeccable service mentioned multiple times, especially during special occasions.
Location
9.65
Fantastic location with great views and access to a private beach.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms were comfortable but some reviews noted a carpeting issue.
Amenities
9.63
Heated pool and excellent dining options praised.
Value for Money
8.59
Concerns about high prices for the facilities.
Food and Beverage
9.64
Excellent breakfast and dining as highlighted by reviewers.
Overall Experience
9.99
Exceptional stays noted, especially for celebrations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 08:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Stunning Views
Experience the elegance of a private villa combined with the opulence of a palace at the Hotel Royal-Riviera. Admire the breathtaking Provençal gardens and the azure Mediterranean from the comfort of your room, each offering air-conditioning and lavish amenities. Some rooms even boast picturesque sea and garden views, ensuring a truly indulgent stay.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Dining
Indulge your palate at 'La Table du Royal', the hotel's gourmet restaurant overlooking the sea, or savor a meal at 'Jasmin Grill & Lounge' with views of the historic Kerylos Villa. Enjoy a culinary journey amidst stunning surroundings that will elevate your dining experience.

Convenient Amenities and Accessible Location
With complimentary WiFi, valet service, and proximity to Monaco, Nice, and the airport, Hotel Royal-Riviera ensures a seamless and luxurious stay. Take advantage of the seasonal beach access, heated pool, sauna, hammam, and fitness room, providing the ultimate relaxation and leisure options during your visit.

Book now to immerse yourself in unparalleled luxury and hospitality at Hotel Royal-Riviera.

Important information:

Extra beds are only available in the Luxury rooms.

The Superior and luxury rooms can accommodate a baby cot.

The swimming pool and private beach close at 18:00.

In case of reservation of more than 5 rooms, special conditions & prices can be apply by property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: NCE

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 434 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Antonio couple br
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Renata couple us
7
good but could be way better for the prestigious location of cap ferrat.
Pros:

The views and location are beautiful. Cap Ferrat is sensational. Overall, the staff is elegant, classy, and wonderfully attentive.

Cons:

No espresso machine in the room - a first for us at a 5-star property. Yes, breakfast is steps away, but sometimes guests simply want a quick espresso before getting dressed. Quite surprising.

The bathroom layout was uncomfortable and potentially hazardous: the shower and bathroom doors collide. My husband and I nearly had a glass- and wood-door collision when using them simultaneously. There were also no towel hooks, so towels ended up on the floor, pillows were surprisingly small for a king bed, and turn-down service was skipped our final night. Again, surprising for a 5-star property.

But the most disappointing part was the concierge service. I relied on the hotel concierge to plan three days of beach clubs and reservations. We were completely misled on one recommendation. They described a beach club as lively, energetic, and worth a beautiful water-taxi ride. We spent €400+ on a 15-minute round trip, only to arrive at a desolate, run-down beach with perhaps 10 chairs, broken metal parts, ugly conditions, no staff, and no ambience. We left after an hour, yet were charged the full chair fees x 4 and boat transfer, and, most importantly, lost half a day of our vacation.

What was most upsetting was the response when I complained. I was genuinely in tears and was met only with, “I’m sorry it didn’t meet your expectations.” Nothing was offered to acknowledge or offset the loss. I personally feel a refund of the taxi and a credit for the chairs would be appropriate. We felt completely taken advantage of and, frankly, cheated.

Perhaps the concierge didn’t realize what they were recommending, but that is precisely the problem. For a 5-star guest arriving by €400+ water transfer, I cannot understand recommending this over the Four Seasons day pass, just five minutes away. Their recommendation cost us hundreds of euros, half a day of precious vacation time, and an experience we cannot get back. “Sorry” without any effort to make it right felt deeply inadequate.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Manfred couple ch
10
Traumhaft schön.
Pros:

Das Personal ist äusserst freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Hotel perfekt gelegen und bietet alles was man braucht.

Cons:

Laute Kinder von 1 - 10 ohne Respekt gegenüber den anderen Gästen. Unserer Meinung nach sollten Kinder in diesem Luxushotel verboten sein.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Leonardas family_with_children lt
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Esper solo_traveller ae
7
Pros:

Pool , restaurant and staff

Cons:

The AC at the lobby, reception and bar .

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Carla couple br
6
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Igor couple rs
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Igor couple rs
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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GretaTravels Couples Florida
6
SPECTACULAR LOCATION
Pros:

We stayed a week during France’s EPIC 2026 Heat Waves. For us, location was exceptional, tho maybe not for everyone. Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez, Antibes, etc. are west. To the east: Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Menton, and further on, Italy. Walk 10 minutes uphill, pass restaurants and a lively casino, to Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Nice shops and restaurant options and the train station with svc all along the coast. Trains overfull in Summer. Walk 30 minutes the other direction along the coastal, paved path to Saint Jean Cap Ferrat and a special marina area. Wonderful drink and dinner options here too. The view on this path - the sea, the cliffs, the yachts - is one to recall the rest of your life. Royal Riviera is beautiful. Valet personnel TERRIFIC! We were grateful for the wonderful pool and also the Beach Club to relax and swim in the refreshing sea. Water sports too. Bar team inside and out really excellent and gifted creating cocktails. MANY other good personnel too. Wonderful massages at the onsite spa, wished for more time for more services. A concierge was eager to provide help and very professional. The negatives: #1: even in 40C/over 100F heat, the (very good) breakfast is served OUTSIDE WITHOUT A SINGLE FAN. My fiancee’ abandoned it after 2 days, though we’d paid for it. So miserable. Our Seaview Room, with wonderful view, was surprisingly small for the big price. Really glad Valet offered to store our bags. Loved the daily unique treat left in the room - it mysteriously stopped after Day 2. There were other issues with our room, but negative experiences on arrival discouraged us reporting and having further disappointing interaction. Housekeeping all cordial and working hard, but probably require more training. A bad odor came from the sink drain all week. And apparently no one checks if the room’s toilet brushes are clean. AWFUL! I messaged ahead we booked through Amex, with benefits. On arrival, weary from heat, long drive, trouble finding the hotel, we were immediately told we couldn’t check in early, we couldn’t be upgraded, then asked if we’d depart early so the next guests COULD check in early. :-( 1st dinner in the restaurant, we ordered the BBQ’d meat. After a few bites, we thought they forgot the BBQ sauce or brought the wrong dish. The server said, “Since you’re American, maybe you don’t understand what BBQ is.” Then she questioned why we ate any of it though more than half was left. Wha-a-a-a-t? Wouldn’t that be like an American server at a luxury resort telling a French couple they don’t know wine? Our first day didn't set a good tone, for sure, so we needed to let it go. With the location, pool, sea, and other great personnel we did recover from the insults vs. wreck our trip. But, for the cost, the hotel could “up” service training - sorry, but please "encourage" that server to find a new vocation. Or send her to a state in the Southern U.S. to understand what Americans know about BBQ. AND BUY A FEW "DOMO" FANS!

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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Maxim family_with_children ru
8
Оценка завышена, отель не современный и требует реконструкции номеров и кондиционирования, с пляжем сто- то нужно делать
Pros:

Хороший консьерж, отзывчивый и внимательный персонал. Шикарный променад - хайкинг по полуострову, близко от Ниццы и Монако.

Cons:

Очень маленькие номера, старые системы кондиционирования, во время сна приходится выключать кондиционер и всё равно мы заболели, это прошлый век и не соответствует уровню 5* и цене. Пляж очень грязный, самое грязное море на побережье, его чистят, но море в мелких фракциях мусора, так как пляж в углу мыса и туда приносит весь мусор.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Luca family_with_children it
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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760deweyp Family
10
Our New Favorite Hotel
Pros:

I would give RR a six star rating if I could. The staff, facilities, our rooms for my wife and two children, the service, the attention to our every need … above and beyond. We stay at luxury hotels all over the world and Europe and this was our first visit in Saint Jean Cap Ferat and after spending almost one full week there, we will make it a point to come back every year. We loved the hotel, the bucolic location, and the pristine amenities but most of all was the staff. The concierge staff was like no other hotel in the world. They facilitated every experience all Cote de Azur has to offer. I hope they don’t mind me posting them personally but Dries and Loic in concierge were amazing and Camille in reception was always attentive, friendly, and helpful. This review does not sufficiently describe the professionalism and competence of the staff. As stated previously we will be back every summer and we look forward to seeing the friendly faces there to greet us.

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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U4597ONlouisp Friends getaway
10
Experience at the jasmin grill and lounge
Pros:

A very good experience at the jasmin. Good waiters especially Océane always smiling and always here for us. We will come back for sure !! Hoping forward to see a waitress as kind as her ☺️

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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brad solo_traveller ca
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Jose family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple au
10
Outstanding experience heaven on earth
Pros:

Outranking 5 star hotel. Design luxury , garden serenity , pool was magnificent even able to do laps and with a private beach club, heaven. The staff made the experience amazing they were so professional the service was exceptional.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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brad solo_traveller ca
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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shearobert Couples Boston, Massachusetts
10
Beautiful area and hotel was centrally located and very nice. Staff excellent. Beach club on property a huge plus.
Pros:

Location is excellent. Staff was very friendly and always helpful. Having a private beach on property was a huge plus. Rooms were nice and cleaning staff did a great job. Royal Riviera is a gem. Recommend.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Vladimir couple lv
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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carlos murgas family_with_children co
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee