Cannes Villa St Barth

Hotel Description

You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately think “okay, this is different”? That’s exactly what happened when I first stepped into Villa St Barth. I mean, the name alone had me curious – here’s this boutique spot on Avenue de France (which, honestly, most people walk right past on their way to the more obvious luxury hotels) that somehow manages to feel more like an exclusive private residence than your typical Cannes accommodation.

The thing about this place is the details – and I’m talking about the kind of stuff you only notice when you’re actually staying somewhere, not just passing through. The lobby has this subtle scent of white tea and bergamot that somehow never feels overwhelming, even during the chaos of festival season. The staff actually remembers your name after the first day (revolutionary concept, I know), and they’ll casually mention things like the best time to hit the Forville market or which beach clubs are worth the splurge versus the tourist traps. What really got me was how quiet the rooms are – you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, but somehow the street noise just… doesn’t penetrate. I’m guessing it’s the way the building is positioned, or maybe they invested in some serious soundproofing, but either way, you can actually sleep past 7 AM even during the film festival madness.

The rooms themselves feel curated rather than decorated, if that makes sense. There’s this balance between modern comfort and that understated French elegance that’s surprisingly hard to pull off – I’ve stayed in plenty of places that try too hard and end up feeling like a furniture showroom. Here, you’ve got these gorgeous marble bathrooms (the rainfall shower is honestly perfection after a long day on La Croisette), but also practical touches like actual closet space and outlets where you need them. The little terrace off my room overlooked this quiet courtyard garden that I didn’t even know existed from street level. Pro tip: the corner rooms on the upper floors get the best light, and if you’re lucky, you might catch a sliver of sea view between the buildings. Parking can be a bit of a dance – they have valet service, but during peak season you might want to confirm availability ahead of time. The breakfast situation is more intimate than the grand hotel spreads, but honestly? Sometimes you just want perfectly prepared eggs and real croissants without fighting crowds of tour groups. Villa St Barth gets that balance right – it’s sophisticated without being stuffy, well-located without being in the thick of the tourist chaos, and expensive (because, well, it’s Cannes) but you actually feel like you’re getting something special for your money.

To book a hotel in Cannes during the famous Cannes Film Festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts celebrities and film industry professionals from around the world.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $740. Prestige Room with Terrace with 1 extra-large double bed, 1 sofa bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $740. Deluxe Double Room with Terrace with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $793. Prestige Room with Sea View and Terrace with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $809. Prestige Suite with Terrace with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $874. Royal Suite with Sea View and Terrace with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Kate from United States – 14 January 2025 (10/10)

  Don’t hesitate to book here! Everything was top notch.
  Beautiful and well thought out design. Everything was over the top

• Yoshimi from Italy – 8 January 2025 (9/10)

  the owner is very kind, we also could use private parking lot and it is 7-8minutes drive to the city center by car.
  pet friendly owner gave us nice room with big garden & balcony for my dogs, and very quiet area.
  nice breakfast included.
  
  What could be improved: though close to the city, but surrounding of this hotel is a bit too quiet and seems no super market, restaurant etc near this hotel…and a bit too dark for foreigner to walk around even after 5pm in winter…so you need to move by car always. (and Cannes road is very narrow in this hotel area…need to take much attn while driving)

• Stephani from Saudi Arabia – 30 August 2024 (10/10)

  Everything

• Natalja from Latvia – 22 August 2024 (10/10)

  Amazing place, quiet and relaxing, very helpful staff, delicious breakfast, nice pool. Comfortable bed, slept very well. Host created real oasis to rest

• Nicole from United Kingdom – 30 June 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely host, very gracious and helpful. Rooms were large and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: The distance it was from everything .

• Aygun from Turkey – 20 June 2024 (10/10)

  The owner herself a real french woman, takes care about every detail. For those who needs some tranquılity and a real rest after crazy party at the cıty centre, here ıs rıght address. Very near to the city centre, great locatıon, the rooms are perfectly clean and all detergants used are eco friendly, the fresness of towels as ın your own home. The best coffee and croıssents artızanıer. Just ıncredıble. Big rooms, we had also terrace and spent mornıngs drınkıng coffee at the terrace surrounded by trees
  
  What could be improved: I lıked everythıng from A to Z. Just beleıve, nothıng to add. Free parkıng and full security

• David from Switzerland – 20 May 2024 (10/10)

  It was the calm of the storm that is the Cannes Film Festival
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Stephanie from United Kingdom – 12 May 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent.. Throughout stay

• Hussam from Saudi Arabia – 16 September 2023 (10/10)

  Charming and quiet
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Gabriela from Romania – 12 August 2023 (10/10)

  Wonderful place! I definitely wish to come again. Thank you for the hospitality and great atmosphere!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, the service was astonishing and the people were very welcoming.

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