Cannes – L’Oustaou

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about L’Oustaou? It’s tucked away on Avenue Léandre Sardou in this quiet residential pocket called La Californie Pezou — honestly, I had to ask the taxi driver twice because it’s not exactly where you’d expect to find a hotel in Cannes. But that’s actually the beauty of it. While everyone else is fighting for overpriced rooms near the Croisette, you’re staying in this genuinely charming 3-star place that feels more like a well-kept secret than a tourist trap. The building itself has that classic French riviera thing going on — you know, those cream-colored walls and blue shutters that somehow never look cliché when they’re done right. And the woman at reception? She actually remembered my name after the first day, which… I mean, when does that ever happen anymore?

What really won me over was how real the whole experience felt. The rooms aren’t huge (let’s be honest, this is Cannes — space costs money), but they’re thoughtfully put together with these little touches that show someone actually cares. The bathroom had proper water pressure — thank god — and the bed was surprisingly comfortable for a 3-star place. I could hear a bit of street noise in the mornings, but nothing that would keep you awake, and honestly it just added to that authentic French neighborhood vibe. The best part? You’re a genuine 10-minute walk to the beach, but you’re paying probably half what you’d shell out for one of those glitzy hotels closer to the action. There’s a little café around the corner where the locals get their morning coffee — I stumbled onto it by accident and ended up going back every day because the croissants were ridiculous and nobody spoke English, which somehow made it even better.

Here’s the thing about L’Oustaou that you won’t get from the official photos — it just works. The staff genuinely seems to enjoy what they’re doing, which is rarer than it should be in this business. They helped me figure out the bus routes (way easier than dealing with taxis), recommended this incredible little restaurant up in Le Suquet that I never would have found otherwise, and when I had to leave super early for my flight, they arranged for coffee and pastries the night before. It’s that kind of place where the 9.5 rating actually makes sense because they’re not trying to be something they’re not — they’re just doing the fundamentals really, really well. If you want Instagram-worthy pools and marble lobbies, look elsewhere. But if you want to stay somewhere that feels like Cannes without the pretense, where you can walk to everything that matters and still have money left for decent dinners… well, you’d be silly not to book this place.

Cannes hotels range from charming boutique properties in the historic Le Suquet district to elegant palace hotels and modern luxury accommodations along La Croisette Boulevard.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $228. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Corina from Romania – 28 July 2024 (10/10)

  The owner was very kind,very clean,all the facilitties in the apartment.We received water and beer,snacks.The owner answered all our questions.Highly recomanded!
  
  What could be improved: It was nothing to complain!

• Nynke from Netherlands – 17 June 2024 (10/10)

  Great location, walking distance. Also lovely garden en kitchen, we had great breakfast or lunches 'at home' because of this!

• Ioana from Romania – 30 June 2023 (10/10)

  Everything- design, the lovely terrace outside, walking distance to the croisette, great communication with our host
  
  What could be improved: No minuses

• Anna from United Kingdom – 24 May 2023 (10/10)

  Lovely bright and modern apartment with comfortable furnishings and very well equipped.

• Aktan from Turkey – 22 May 2023 (10/10)

  The house was very pleasant and clean…there is a comfortable walk to the center on the street, close to the train station…me and my friends had a nice and fun time for 3 days like our own home. Benjamin answered every question we had…I will choose the house again for the next festival:))
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great..

• Oriana from Belgium – 11 October 2024 (10/10)

  Dit is wel de allermooiste en beste appartement welke ik ooit gehad heb. Heel mooi ingericht, ruim, veel licht, een compleet ingerichte keuken, fantastische bedden, een prachtig terras (gewoon wow!), er ontbrak hier echt niets.
  Prijs/kwaliteit is super! We kregen dan ook van onze host enkele leuke attenties zoals chips, fruitsapjes en flesjes water in de frigo, koekjes,… Je had dan ook nog suiker (praktisch nergens anders eerder gehad), theezakjes, koffiecapsules, en zoveel meer. We zijn goed verwend geweest!
  Jammer alleen dat het een beetje ver lag van het centrum (waar alle 'leven' was), een goede wandeling van een kwartiertje ongeveer. Maar voor de rest is het gewoonweg een prachtig appartement en wij zullen hier zeker nog eens terug komen.
  
  What could be improved: Helemaal niets!

• Claudia from Netherlands – 9 July 2024 (9/10)

  Modern ingericht. Er was water, fris, koffie en chips bij ontvangst aanwezig.

• Fernando from Spain – 6 July 2024 (9/10)

  Apartamento muy confortable con pequeños detalles que lo hacen muy cómodo. Café , bebidas, aperitivos y más…
  
  What could be improved: Quizás faltaba lavadora y manteles individuales

• Klajd from United Kingdom – 15 March 2024 (10/10)

• Stefan from Germany – 25 July 2024 (10/10)

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