Apartment Val Joli-2 by Interhome

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Apartment Val Joli-2? The name actually makes sense once you’re there – it really is a pretty little spot tucked away in La Californie, which honestly feels like Cannes’ best-kept secret. I mean, everyone flocks to the Croisette, but this neighborhood has that residential charm where you’ll see locals walking their dogs and picking up fresh bread, not just tourists hunting for Instagram shots.

The apartment itself is solid – nothing fancy, but it’s got that comfortable, lived-in feeling that beats sterile hotel rooms every time. The kitchen actually works (I’ve stayed in places where you can barely boil water), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without tripping over suitcases. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – La Californie sits up on the hillside, so you’re away from the late-night party crowds but still close enough that a quick drive or bus ride gets you down to the action. The 8 out of 10 rating feels about right; it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers on what it promises without any nasty surprises.

Here’s the thing about staying in this area – you’re getting the real Cannes experience without paying Croisette prices. There’s a little bakery about a five-minute walk away where the croissants are legitimately better than what you’ll find at the fancy hotel breakfast buffets, and the local market on Saturday mornings is where you’ll actually see what people eat here (spoiler: it’s not all caviar and champagne). The apartment works especially well if you’re planning to explore beyond Cannes – the highway access is pretty straightforward, so day trips to Nice or those hilltop villages everyone talks about are totally doable. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this neighborhood, but the apartment comes with a spot, which honestly saves you from one of the Riviera’s biggest headaches. I’d definitely recommend this place for people who want to actually stay somewhere rather than just crash between tourist activities – it’s got that home-away-from-home vibe that makes you want to pick up groceries and cook dinner instead of eating out every night.

The concierge service in Cannes can arrange exclusive access to film screenings, secure reservations at celebrity-frequented restaurants, and organize personalized visits to the Palais des Festivals and nearby islands.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $112. Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Valdir from Italy – 28 May 2025 (6/10)

  What could be improved: O alojamento em si não é ruim. A questão é que o BOOKING “quarteiriza” esse apartamento isto é: o apartamento é administrado por uma outra empresa que faz locação de hotéis e Airbnb na França. E, as regras dessa Administradora NÃO estão no Booking ao fazermos a reserva. Depois que paguei é que venho a saber que tinha que ir buscar e devolver as chaves em lugar distante; levar ou alugar as roupas de cama e banho e de deixar um depósito caução de 300,00€. Essa contrariedade desgatou nosso bem estar além disso as roupas de cama do hóspede anterior ainda estavam na cama; tinha até correspondência desse hóspede anterior pela casa. Os banheiros e as varandas não estavam bem limpos. Enfim, o apartamento não foi arrumado para nos receber os móveis estavam amontoados nas varandas. Em uma das varandas ha um barulho constante de algum aparelho não identificado, que importuna os quartos. Atenção ao fazer a reserva, o Booking.com não está selecionando corretamente os alojamentos.

• Laura from Spain – 12 December 2024 (8/10)

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