Last updated on January 02nd, 2023
Saint-Tropez shot to fame in the 1950s when Brigitte Bardot starred in Et Dieu Créa la Femme (And God Created Woman) (1956). What was once a peaceful village changed almost overnight into a trendy favourite of the jet-set as well as a holiday destination that combines romance with family friendliness.
For city-centre accommodation in St Tropez France, we recommend the Hotel Byblos or the Hôtel de Paris while Le Yaca is our pick of the boutique hotels. Check out our suggestions for hotels near the beach and in the Old Town as well.
Best Area to Stay in St Tropez For First Time Visit?
If this is your first visit to St Tropez France, you’ll want to make the most of everything the town has to offer. We suggest looking for a hotel in the Old Town. Then history, shopping, nightlife, countryside and the beaches are all within easy reach.
What are The Best (Luxury) Hotels in Saint Tropez?
1. Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez ★★★★★ (City Centre)
St Tropez
Lying right in the city centre, Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez is the height of luxury. The blue water of the Mediterranean laps at the hotel’s edge while rooms and top suites can be found by the pool, in the garden or in the hotel village. Each is individually styled and finished in colours that reflect the best of the region. There’s a spa as well as a choice of restaurants with food sourced from the hotel garden. There is a free shuttle service to Pampelonne Beach.
2. Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez ★★★★★ (Luxury)
St Tropez Old Town
Lavish luxury and a contemporary feel blend together in the Hotel de Paris Saint-Tropez. It is also the only hotel in town with a rooftop pool! The rooms are colourful, many with eye-catching chandeliers, while high-tech systems control the lighting, air-conditioning and entertainment systems. The hotel’s location on the Place de la Gendarmerie is just a short walk from both the Place des Lices and the Old Port.
3. Château de la Messardière ★★★★★ (Top Hotel)
Saint Tropez
The Château de la Messardière sits on a hillside overlooking the bay, the Ramatuelle vineyards and Pampelonne beach. The luxurious rooms, each with Italian or Provençal-inspired decor, as well as the spa and fitness centre are housed in an attractive pink-toned 19th-century castle. Shots of green and yellow illuminate the rooms and public areas while the hotel has a swimming pool, art gallery, boutique and choice of two top restaurants.
4. Althoff Hotel Villa Belrose ★★★★★ (Panoramic Views)
St Tropez Coastline
Stunning Mediterranean views greet you at the Villa Belrose with its location in the Hills of Gassin overlooking the Cote d’Azur. This small hotel offers personal service, sheer luxury and delightful cuisine. Garden and pool rooms and suites are decorated in a cool contemporary style while chef Pietro Volontè serves Mediterranean food with an Italian twist. The hotel also has a lobby bar and highly rated spa.
5. MUSE Saint Tropez – Small Luxury Hotels of the World ★★★★★ (Top)
Provence garden
While simple and elegant in its design and decor, the Muse Saint-Tropez / Ramatuelle is not simple in its welcome and services. This chic hotel sits in its own sustainable and award-winning garden while a spa, pool and shuttle service to the beach add to its attraction. Every room has a balcony or terrace and guests can enjoy an onsite bar and restaurant.
6. Kube Saint-Tropez ★★★★★ (Resort)
St Tropez Harbor, 9 min. from Kube Hotel
The Kube Saint-Tropez has the distinction of being the first technological resort in Saint-Tropez. Surrounded by pine forests, it’s a luxury destination with three swimming pools, a spa, hair salon and fitness suite while the rooms and suites have designer decor finished in two different ‘atmospheres’. Cuisine ranges from Provençal to Peruvian while guest DJs provide music at the weekends.
7. La Bastide des Salins ★★★★ (Great Value)
Housed in a Provençal bastide, or large farmhouse, La Bastide des Salins is surrounded by trees and flowers while the beach of Salins is a short walk away. With just 14 rooms, all newly decorated, you are sure of a personalised welcome to this intimate but luxurious hotel. Enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings, relax in the heated swimming pool and enjoy drinks and snacks in the poolside lounge.
8. Hotel Villa Cosy (Spa & Wellness)
With only 13 bedrooms and suites, the Hotel Villa Cosy is certainly cosy as well as being a serene haven right in the heart of St Tropez. Each room has a private terrace and is grouped around a large central pool. Decor in cream and chocolate shades provides tranquillity while the use of natural materials throughout creates a sense of contemporary luxury. You can dine on your terrace or enjoy snacks and cocktails in the bar.
9. Le Pre de la Mer ★★★★ (Near Beach)
St Tropez Port, 10 min. from Le Pre de la Mer
With just 12 rooms and two suites, Le Pre de la Mer offers intimacy and privacy while its location between the coast and pine forests is truly tranquil. Hints of colour add warmth to the white decor of the rooms while the poolside bar and restaurant are open from breakfast through to dinner. Guests can also relax in the charming gardens, take a dip in the pool or visit the spa and fitness suite.
What are The Best Boutique Hotels in St Tropez?
1. Hotel de la Ponche – Esprit de France ★★★★★ (Top)
St Tropez Old Town
Sitting by the waterside, the Hotel de la Ponche – Esprit de France has history. It is where Roger Vadim shot Et Dieu Créa la Femme (And God Created Woman) (1956) starring his young wife, Brigitte Bardot. So, this is the hotel that put St Tropez on the map! Today it showcases the art of Jacques Cordier and features luxury rooms and top suites, a seaview terrace, lounge bar and restaurant.
2. Pan Dei Palais (City Centre)
St Tropez Bell Tower
With its Indian theme and zen-like atmosphere, a sense of calm awaits you at the Pan Dei Palais. The antiques, quirky ornaments, comfy beds, sofas and cushions invite you to relax in the bedrooms while the location couldn’t be more ideal. It’s just five minutes walk from the Vieux Port and just off the central Place des Lices in the Old Town. The hotel also boasts a renowned Asian restaurant.
3. Mas De Chastelas ★★★★★ (Near Beach)
Used as a film-set and hosting many famous names, the Mas de Chastelas is one of the most beautiful hotels in Saint-Tropez France. The name ‘mas’ means farmhouse in Provençal and this farmhouse is set in large grounds overlooking the famous Bertaud Belieu vineyards. In fact, the original part of the building was once the country home of the Bertaud family. Its 23 rooms and suites are large, comfortable and individually decorated in relaxing shades. The hotel has a pool, tennis courts and a gourmet restaurant.
4. Le Yaca ★★★★★ (City Centre)
Citadel of Saint-Tropez, 4 min. on foot
Sitting high above the bay, Le Yaca is a charming boutique hotel set in an ivy-covered 18th-century mansion. It offers refined luxury and tranquillity. Four-poster beds, designer decor and furnishings as well as black and white marble bathrooms add comfort and elegance, an elegance that is carried over into the restaurant and public areas. The hotel has a private garden, swimming pool, restaurant and bar.
What’s the Best Hotel with Spa & Pool?
1. Sezz Saint-Tropez ★★★★★ (Luxury)
The Sezz Saint-Tropez is designed for the perfect getaway holiday, a place where you can indulge yourself in the light and calming surroundings of the Payot Wellness Spa with its ‘in-out’ concept. The spa has treatment rooms, a jacuzzi, hammam and boutique. Everything from the large outdoor pool through to the bedrooms and suites and on to the restaurant is designed to be chic, streamlined and technologically efficient as well as luxurious.
What’s the Best Beach Hotel in St Tropez?
1. Epi 1959 (Small Hotel)
When you stay at the Epi 1959, heading to the beach takes no thought. It is literally on your doorstep. With a pool, tennis courts and beautifully tranquil gardens as well as the beach for swimming and sunbathing you might never want to leave the hotel to explore nearby St. Tropez. The cabin-style rooms are rustic with private outdoor areas while two restaurants provide meals from early morning until late evening.
What’s the Best Cheap or Affordable Hotel in St Tropez France?
1. Hotel des Lices ★★★★ (Affordable)
Colorful street in Saint-Tropez
With rooms, apartments and villas, the Hotel des Lices provides accommodation choice for all budgets as well as a warm and friendly welcome. Sitting in the heart of St Tropez, the hotel shows off its local Provençal roots while providing contemporary comfort. There are inviting public areas for meeting friends and family, pretty gardens and a pool with large sunbeds and a bar.
Great Value Hotels in City Centre and Old Town
St Tropez is a holiday spot on the French Riviera with a sexy image that also welcomes families. In the Vieux Port of the Old Town, millionaire yachts fight over mooring spaces so this is definitely a place to spend an hour or two window-shopping for your next boat!
The fishing quarter of the Old Town is a peaceful haven of cobbled streets where you can watch the locals playing petanque as you sip a morning coffee or beer in Place des Lices. Attractions in the Old Town include the Citadelle de Saint-Tropez, an early 17th-century fort with splendid views and the Baroque church.
Splurge on the designer shops in the city centre and dine in restaurants that cover everything from gourmet pizzas to Michelin-star quality. Be sure to try the Tarte Tropézienne, a local pastry invented in the 1950s by Alexandre Micka, a Polish chef working in St Tropez.
Good Value Accommodation
- The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, Autograph Collection – Luxury
- Singer Palace Hotel – Top Luxury
- Palazzo Navona Hotel – Great Value
- Argentina Residenza Style Hotel – Great Value
St Tropez Beaches
Pampelonne Beach first hit the news following the D-Day landings of 1944. Since then it has become the number-one beach in town with a three-mile stretch of glorious sand and plenty of places to dine.
Plage de la Bouillabaisse is less crowded and less easy on the eye but it does offer spectacular views across the water to the mountains.
Plage des Salins lies next to Pampelonne but is much wilder and at one with nature. There’s a wonderful restaurant here that sits on stilts and serves freshly caught fish and seafood as well as Provençal cuisine.
Les Jumeaux is definitely a family-friendly choice with its playground and cafes. For the more sophisticated, there are art installations and a touch of Parisian chic in the atmosphere.
Finest Accommodation near the beach
- Hotel de la Ponche – Esprit de France – Top Luxury
- Le Mouillage – Good Value
- Villa Madeleine – Luxury Villa Pampelonne Beach
What are the Best Beach Clubs (Nikki Beach and Club 55) in St Tropez?
At trendy Nikki Beach, you’re almost guaranteed to rub shoulders with celebrities. It’s located on Pampelonne Beach on the French Côte d’Azur but there’s also a swimming pool surrounded with plush oversized sunbeds. DJs play the latest sounds all day, so hit the dance floor or simply sip champagne before dining al fresco.
Since opening its doors back in 1955, Club 55 has become a legend. It’s where celebrities and wannabe celebrities hang out during the summer months. You don’t have to be rich, to enjoy its charms, everyone is treated like a friend at this casual beach club. You can even do a spot of shopping in its own beach ‘Bazaar’.
Outstanding Hotels near Beach Clubs
- Villa Cocoa – Luxury 5 Star Villa
- La Ferme D’Augustin – Good Value
- Sas Robrecht – Campsite Pampelonne Beach
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