Cocoon with garden near the sea

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The name “Cocoon” actually makes perfect sense once you’re there. I mean, it’s tucked away on Boulevard Alexandre III in a way that feels completely separate from the Cannes chaos, even though you’re literally a five-minute walk from all the Croisette madness.

The garden is honestly the star here – and I don’t say that lightly because I’ve stayed at plenty of places that promise “garden views” and deliver a sad patch of grass. This is different. There’s this almost Mediterranean jungle thing happening, with these established trees that create actual shade (crucial in summer, trust me) and enough greenery that you forget you’re in the middle of a city. The morning coffee situation out there is pretty much perfect, especially if you grab one of the little tables tucked under the lemon trees. You can hear the sea if you listen for it, though it’s more of a gentle reminder than crashing waves – the beach is close but not right-there close, which honestly works better for sleeping.

What really gets me is how the staff seems to actually live here, you know? Not in that forced “we’re so happy to see you” hotel way, but like they genuinely care about the place. Check-in was this easy conversation about where to find the best morning pastries (spoiler: not at the touristy spots near the Palais) and which beach clubs aren’t completely overpriced. The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable without trying too hard – think quality linens and good water pressure rather than Instagram-worthy marble everything. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this neighborhood, but they’ve got arrangements with a nearby garage that actually works out cheaper than street hunting.

I stayed here during festival season last year, and while everywhere else felt like a pressure cooker, this little pocket stayed surprisingly calm. Sure, you’ll hear some street noise – it’s Cannes, not a monastery – but nothing that decent windows can’t handle. The walk to La Croisette takes you through some of the prettier residential streets where you’ll see how locals actually live, past that excellent little wine shop on Rue d’Antibes that somehow tourists never find. Honestly, the location strikes this perfect balance where you can stumble home from a late dinner without paying surge pricing for a taxi, but you’re not stuck in the thick of the boulevard noise all night. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you discovered something, even though it’s been there all along.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $86. Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Exceptional – Daniela from Netherlands – 15 March 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: Het is een modern appartement. Simpel maar stijlvol ingericht. En alles super netjes.
  App is op loopafstand van de boulevard en winkel straten.

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