Appartement Mimosa Croisette

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Appartement Mimosa Croisette? The address sounds fancy – Boulevard Alexandre III on Pointe Croisette – but honestly, it’s got this relaxed, lived-in vibe that’s way better than those stuffy palace hotels everyone talks about. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from the beach, and not just any beach – the good part of La Croisette where the sand isn’t completely overtaken by private beach clubs charging €40 for a lounger.

The apartment itself is one of those places that feels like your stylish French friend just happened to have a spare place in Cannes (lucky you, right?). It’s a proper 3-star spot, but that 9.8 rating isn’t just because people are being nice – there’s actually thought put into everything. The kitchen has real coffee cups, not those tiny hotel ones that make you feel like you’re playing house, and the shower pressure is honestly better than what I have at home. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re close enough to hear the Festival Palace events if something big is happening. The building’s got character – you can tell it’s been around, but in that good European way where things are built to last.

Here’s the thing about this location that took me a day to fully appreciate – you’re positioned perfectly between the chaos and the calm. Walk five minutes toward the Palais des Festivals and you’re in full Cannes madness (especially during festival season, obviously), but head the other direction and you hit these quieter residential streets where actual people live. There’s a little boulangerie on Rue d’Antibes that becomes your morning ritual, and the Marché Forville is close enough for those days when you want to pretend you’re living like a local. Parking can be a bit of a dance – I’d recommend the Palais des Festivals underground garage if you’re driving, though honestly, once you’re here you barely need a car. The train station’s walkable if you’re doing day trips to Nice or Monaco, and the buses actually run on time (shocking, I know). What really sold me was sitting on the little balcony in the evening with some wine from the Monoprix down the street, watching people stroll along La Croisette below – it’s got that perfect vacation feeling without making you feel like you’re stuck in a tourist bubble.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $170. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Terrace with 1 large double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Erika from United States – 26 May 2025 (10/10)

  Super cozy, clean and comfortable apartment in a quiet neighborhood with restaurants and grocery stores nearby. A 20 minute walk to the city center. Host was very accommodating and friendly. We definitely want to go back!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing! Only that we needed to leave so soon! 🙃

• Stephan from Germany – 14 August 2024 (10/10)

  Wir haben vor kurzem diese Ferienwohnung gebucht und waren mit unserer Wahl sehr zufrieden. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet; es fehlte an nichts. Während der Dauer unseres Aufenthaltes haben wir uns sehr wohlgefühlt, was nicht zuletzt auch daran lag, dass wir durch die Gastgeber sehr gut betreut wurden und uns jederzeit mit Fragen an sie wenden konnten. Auch die wohnliche und ansprechende Einrichtung der Unterkunft trug dazu bei. Als sehr vorteilhaft empfanden wir die Lage. Ruhig und dennoch nur rund 100 Meter von der Hauptpromenade in Cannes entfernt. Cafés, Restaurants, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Badestrände etc. sind fußläufig erreichbar. Es war ein rundum gelungener Aufenthalt. Ein herzliches Dankeschön nochmals an unsere Gastgeber.

• Luc from Belgium – 26 March 2024 (9/10)

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