The Best Hotels in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is known for its glitz, glamour, and over-the-top party scene, and the reality lives up to its reputation. If that’s your vibe, you’ve come to the right place, and when you get here, you will find plenty of choices when it comes to hotels.
Don’t worry! Even if your last name isn’t Bezos, you can still spend the night in Saint-Tropez. Yes, there are posh palaces where rosé flows all day by the pool, and whose restaurants will cost a month’s rent for a meal. But you’ll also find smaller boutique hotels and cozy guest houses with more down-to-earth (or at least nearer-to-earth) pricing, especially if you’re willing to stay a little outside the action of the old village.
FYI: you won’t find €50 /night hostels, but what I’ve always appreciated about Saint-Tropez, a place I’ve been visiting for decades, is that the village is about joie de vivre, which doesn’t cost a penny.
Keep in mind that hotel rates vary by season and many hotels in Saint-Tropez close between September and April, so check their websites carefully.
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Lou Pinet’s Jr. Suite drips with casual Saint-Tropez luxury. Photo courtesy of @HotelLouPinet
Lou Pinet Saint-Tropez
J’adore Lou Pinet, which closes at the end of September and reopens in May. It’s located just outside the village, about five minutes from the Place des Lices, and they’ll shuttle you in whenever you want, or it’s about a 20-25 minute walk.
But the allure of this spot is its secret hideaways, vibes, and an effortlessly chic Saint-Tropez spirit infused into its poolside restaurant and all 34 rooms and suites.
Part of the Maisons Pariente Collection, Lou Pinet’s restaurant, Beefbar, has been popular since the hotel’s opening in 2019, and carnivores go for the Black Angus Prime, Wagyu, and Kobe beef dishes. Don’t worry, vegetarians and pescatarians. You can also find grilled fish, ceviches, salads and pastas galore on the Mediterranean menu.
And… you don’t have to be a guest to book a table. Try it, you’ll like it!
The epicenter of the Hotel Byblos is its pool, where guest and visitors gather for sun and celebration. Photo by @Byblos
Hotel Byblos
As far as icons go, Hotel Byblos (or just The Byblos) has been a magnet for French Riviera A-listers, dignitaries, and sun worshippers since opening its doors in 1967. If Saint-Tropez scenes are your jam, this place is for you. I am not particularly into scenes, but I love dropping by the hotel for a drink by the pool before heading out to dinner.
Another huge selling point is its location in the center of the village, thus walking distance to the port, haute couture boutiques of Rue François Sibilli, and all the goings on in in Saint-Tropez, including the twice-weekly market (Tuesday & Saturaday) on Place des Lices.
Even if you don’t stay here, you can still have drinks at B, the bar by the pool, and the hotel’s restaurants. For a truly indulgent experience, book an appointment at their exceptional Byblos Spa by Sisley. The Byblos is also home to the most famous nightclub on the French Riviera, Les Caves du Roy. I’ve handed the all-night dance party baton over to my daughter, but if you’re a night owl, fear not, young and old head to this perch.
The hotel closes mid-September and reopens in April.
Les Amandier has five guest rooms and four apartments, located about a mile outside of town. Photo @Booking.com
Les Amandier Guest House
More budget-friendly yet absolutely no less charming is Les Amandier. I sent family friends here a few years ago, and they raved about the friendly owners and loved having the extra indoor and outdoor space in their apartment-style room.
Located about a mile from the village, Les Amandier has a pool, which you definitely want in the summer, and five guestrooms, available between March and October, which include breakfast in the price. Or, go for one of the four apartments that have kitchens and a bit of private outdoor space too. These are nice if you want to spend more time in the area. Note that breakfast is not included in the price of these rooms.
FYI: the apartments are available year-round, which is a bonus.
Dine alfresco at AREV Saint-Tropez’s the Strand restaurant. Photo by @LeadingHotelsoftheWorld
AREV Hotel Saint-Tropez
Fittingly, this hotel is a play on the word rêve, dream in French. Playful yet sophisticated, AREV Saint-Tropez is indeed a dreamy newcomer on the Saint-Tropez scene (opened in 2024), and is one of the few that remains open year-round.
It’s located about a ten-minute walk outside the village, making it a convenient. You can also arrange to have them meet you at the port to get your bags, and drive you into the village in their adorable mini-Moke.
Around the hotel, the blue-white-red color theme leans slightly nautical. And though each room is uniquely designed, the color palette remains. The hotel has an outdoor champagne lounge (right up my alley) as well as a Mediterranean restaurant, the Strand, a padel court, and a spa and gym to make this feel like a true oasis.
You’ll also find Place des Oliviers, a plaza inspired by Saint-Tropez’s Place des Lices, with a food truck and a boutique for last-minute shopping.
Lily of the Valley has its own beach club and Brigantine Restaurant. Photo by @LeadingHotelsoftheWorld
Lily of the Valley
Lily is a hidden gem and not actually in Saint-Tropez. Its address is La Croix Valemer and it’s also near one of my favorite beaches, Gigaro. Still, if you want to get to Saint-Tropez, you can arrange transport with the hotel and it’s about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
The service and vibe at Lily of the Valley are elevated, yet not stuffy. It also has a cool ’70s air, as if Fleetwood Mac would stay if they were still touring. On top of an amazing spa, gym, bar area, wellness programs, and Vista restaurant, Lily also has its own beach club and restaurant just down the road, which lets you dip your toes in the Med without having to travel to Pampelonne. As if all that is not enough, some of Saint-Tropez’s best wineries and wine tasting rooms are within easy reach.
Open year-round, Lily definitely caters to travelers who want to be pampered and chill at their own pace, removed from the bling and buzz of Saint-Tropez summers, but close enough to soak up the sparkle if you need to.
Lounge by the pool at Pavillon de Pampelonne or walk to famous Club 55. Photo by @PavillondePampelonne
Pavillon de Pampelonne
If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own villa in Saint-Tropez, steps from the beach, this is your spot. Open from April to October, the chic 8-room Pavillon de Pampelonne is close to Club 55, one of Pampelonne’s famous beach clubs.
Surrounded by gardens and parasol pines, the hotel also has a pétanque court, daily continental-style breakfast, and concierge services who can help arrange outings and reservations at nearby clubs and restaurants.
The view from the 2-bedroom Victoire Suite terrace is mesmerizing. Photo courtesy of Airelles Château de la Messardiere
Château de la Messardière
Away from the hustle of Saint-Tropez, this 86-room-and-suite hotel is magnificent in every way, from the views of Pampelonne Bay to the impressive 12 hectares of gardens. They are so vast that they offer golf buggies to take you to the outdoor gym, the tennis courts, the kids club, and Matsuhisa, the Japanese-Peruvian restaurant from celebrity chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa.
FYI: You don’t come here to save money. This is a SPLURGE of epic proportions (at least for moi).
So I appreciate the little ways the hotel doesn’t make you feel penny-pinched. For example, kids eat free, there is a massive buffet lunch (that is amazing) that’s included in your stay, laundry is free, and trips into the village of Saint-Tropez or to their private beach club Jardin Tropezina on Pampelonne Bay are free (though there is still a fee for the daybeds).
Now I use the term ‘free’ casually because you are paying a lot for a room, even the basic ones, but rest assured, there is nothing basic about this elegant and epic hotel.
Read why September is my favorite month in Saint-Tropez here
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