Kaméa – Palais & plage, clim, vieux Suquet, port

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Kaméa when I first walked down Rue Georges Clemenceau – the name alone had me scratching my head trying to pronounce it. But you know what? This little gem completely caught me off guard in the best possible way. The location is actually pretty brilliant once you realize what you’ve stumbled into. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the old Suquet district, which I mean, most tourists never even find because they’re too busy fighting crowds on the Croisette. The narrow cobblestone streets up there have this amazing worn-smooth feel under your feet, and honestly, the views over the bay from the church steps are better than anything you’ll get from the fancy hotel terraces.

What really got me about Kaméa was how it feels like someone’s stylish apartment rather than a typical hotel. The air conditioning actually works (which, trust me, you’ll appreciate in July when Cannes turns into a sauna), and there’s this sort of relaxed elegance that doesn’t feel stuffy or pretentious. I loved that you could hear the gentle clink of sailboat rigging from the old port drifting through the windows at night – it’s soothing, not annoying like you might think. The staff genuinely seemed to know the neighborhood inside and out, too. When I asked about avoiding the tourist traps for dinner, they pointed me toward this tiny bistro tucked behind the Marché Forville that I never would have found on my own. The morning light streaming into the rooms has this soft, golden quality that makes you want to linger over coffee way longer than you planned.

Look, I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t one of those massive resort complexes where you can disappear into amenities and never leave the property. But that’s exactly why it works so well. You’re staying in the heart of actual Cannes, not some sanitized version of it. The old port is right there when you want to watch the fishing boats come in at dawn (which sounds cheesy but is actually pretty magical), and you can wander up into the Suquet whenever the beach crowds get overwhelming. Plus, parking in this part of town is usually a nightmare, but they’ve got that sorted out too. I think what surprised me most was how quiet it could be – even in peak season, once you step off the main tourist arteries, there’s this peaceful neighborhood feeling that reminds you people actually live and work here year-round. It’s the kind of place where you start planning your next visit before you’ve even checked out.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $62. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Sherine from Azerbaijan – 31 May 2025 (10/10)

  Property is in prime location and equipped with everything you need.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Natalja from Latvia – 16 April 2025 (10/10)

  Very clean, compact apartments in a quiet location. Everything is thoughtfully arranged down to the smallest detail. There are umbrellas and even a shopping bag for groceries. The sofa easily folds out into a full sleeping space for two. The location is perfect. Very close to both the center and the beach. Only a 10-minute walk to the train station.

• Catrina from United Kingdom – 10 December 2024 (10/10)

  Honestly, the stay was great. I was attending a conference at Le Palais des Festivals, and it was an easy 10 minute walk around the marina. I liked that you were still so close to the busy parts, but off in a quite, very local corner of Cannes.
  
  The home was perfectly clean, and very comfortable. I had a few small issues with the boiler, however the concierge Alan was extremely attentive and helpful. Was always updating me on the services being provided to fix it, and fixed it right away.
  
  I have nothing bad to say about this prpoperty!

• Shannon from United States – 12 October 2024 (8/10)

  Very nicely decorated and modern. Good location to the marina
  
  What could be improved: Check in instructions were excessively long, and then in the end were not accurate. They provide coffee, tea, and biscuits, but a few bottled waters would go a long way. Early morning construction right outside the door in the courtyard.

• Stéphanie from Switzerland – 8 February 2025 (10/10)

  Le logement, la localisation et surtout la gentillesse d’Alan!

• Claude from France – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  Très calme

• Artem from Ukraine – 15 October 2024 (8/10)

  Зручне розташування, є усе необхідне. Господар забезпечив чай, каву і засоби для прання і миття посуду.
  
  What could be improved: Тиск води був слабкий. Не велике ліжко.

• Anonymous from France – 29 March 2025 (9/10)

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