B&B HOTEL Cannes La Bocca Plage

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to B&B HOTEL Cannes La Bocca Plage on avenue des Arlucs, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes those modest expectations work in your favor. This spot actually surprised me, and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s tucked into La Bocca, which – if you’re not familiar with Cannes – is basically the locals’ neighborhood, away from all the Croisette madness but still close enough that you’re not stuck in the middle of nowhere.

The thing about this hotel is that it gets the basics really, really right. The rooms are clean (I mean spotless), the beds are comfortable enough that I actually slept well despite being maybe 200 meters from the beach, and honestly, the staff seemed genuinely happy to help rather than just going through the motions. What I loved most was how quiet it gets at night – La Bocca doesn’t have that party-until-4am vibe that central Cannes can have during festival season. You’ll hear the occasional train since the station’s nearby, but it’s more of a gentle rumble than anything disruptive. The beach access is the real winner here though. I mean, you walk out the front door, cross avenue des Arlucs, and boom – you’re on actual sand within two minutes. Not the fancy private beach club sand where you need to drop €30 for a lounger, but proper public beach where locals bring their kids and play pétanque in the evenings.

Here’s what sealed it for me: the area around the hotel feels authentically French in a way that touristy Cannes sometimes doesn’t. There’s a little boulangerie about 50 meters down the street where the woman behind the counter remembered my coffee order by day three (café au lait, pain au chocolat – I’m predictable like that). The Marché Forville is a quick bus ride away if you want to do the whole French market experience, but honestly, just wandering around La Bocca gives you that neighborhood feel without trying too hard. Parking was surprisingly easy too – there’s street parking that doesn’t cost a fortune, which anyone who’s tried to park in central Cannes will appreciate. The 7.5 rating makes sense to me because while it’s not luxury, it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. If you’re the type who needs marble bathrooms and turndown service, look elsewhere. But if you want a solid base for exploring Cannes without paying Croisette prices, and you actually prefer staying where real people live rather than in a tourist bubble, this place hits the mark perfectly.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $69. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $75. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $75. Double Room – Disability Access with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $86. Superior Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Reasonable place to stay if you are traveling with a car – Akie from Belgium – 3 June 2025 (8/10)

  Clean, reasonable price, basic but good enough for a night.
  
  What could be improved: It’s a bit far from anything. Not much place to have a dinner without going back to the city.

• Superb – Joanna from United Kingdom – 2 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, clean hotel, everything was good

• Fantastic, I will be staying there next time I come cycling in Cannes – Tanguy from France – 23 March 2025 (9/10)

  The staff was particularly helpful

• Superb – Diana from United Kingdom – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Could provide a kettle

• Super friendly staff, Good breakfast and very close to the Beach. I came for a bike trip and chose to Stay longer becaus – Rümmele from Austria – 21 July 2024 (9/10)

  Super comfortable. Very close to the Beach.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was super!

• Very good – Safa from United Arab Emirates – 4 July 2024 (8/10)

  The reception staffs were very good, responsive and helpful
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast didn't have options and most of the food was finished

• Very good – Flyingboa from Italy – 27 June 2024 (8/10)

  Very helpful personnel, supporting me with some issues I had. They provided parking for my motorcycle, very close to the entrance door.

• An affordable and comfortable stay during the film festival. – Stuart from United Kingdom – 20 May 2024 (8/10)

  The room was a great size. Very comfy bed and handy to have a desk to work at during the festival.
  On several main bus routes.
  Handy location for the screenings at the Cineum venue.
  
  What could be improved: Location is about 25 minutes from centre of Cannes and travel to and from during middle of the day can take extra time.
  Just worth being aware of to factor in to plans.

• Superb – Martynas from Lithuania – 7 January 2024 (9/10)

  Very nice hotel for short stay

• Heipful staff & really clean – Peter from France – 9 October 2023 (8/10)

  everything was good.Reasonable choice for breakfast. 10 minute walk to beach
  
  What could be improved: Larger sign for reception area.needed Difficult to park to book in

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