La Bastide de l’Oliveraie

Hotel Description

So here’s the thing about La Bastide de l’Oliveraie – it’s tucked away in this quiet residential pocket called La Californie that honestly, most tourists never even know exists. You’re about ten minutes up the hill from all the Croisette madness, which means you get the best of both worlds. I mean, you can still hear the distant hum of Cannes below, but up here on allée des Oliviers, it’s actually peaceful. The hotel sits in this converted Provençal villa surrounded by – you guessed it – olive trees, and when you first pull up, it feels more like you’re visiting someone’s elegant aunt than checking into a hotel.

The whole place has this effortless French charm that you can’t fake. Walking through the entrance, there’s this lovely courtyard where they serve breakfast (and honestly, sitting there with your café au lait while the morning light filters through the olive branches is pretty magical). The rooms vary quite a bit – some have these gorgeous terraces that look out toward the Mediterranean, others are more intimate and face the garden. What I really appreciated was the attention to detail without all the fussy over-decoration you sometimes get at boutique places. Simple linen curtains, good lighting, bathrooms that actually have counter space for your stuff. The air conditioning works properly too, which – trust me – matters in July and August.

You know what sets this place apart though? The staff actually knows the area. When I asked about dinner recommendations, they didn’t just hand me a generic list of tourist traps. They suggested this little bistro down in Le Suquet that I never would’ve found otherwise, and mentioned which beaches are less crowded if you head east toward Antibes. Parking can be a bit tight (it’s France, after all), but they have a small lot and the neighborhood streets aren’t too bad if you need to find a spot. The walk down to Cannes proper takes about twenty minutes, or there’s a bus that runs pretty regularly – though honestly, after a day of festival crowds or beach time, coming back up the hill to this quiet sanctuary feels like the perfect escape. With a 9.1 rating, it’s clearly not just me who thinks they’ve got something special going on here.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $119. Traditional Double Room – Free Spa Access with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $154. Classic Double Room – Free Spa Access with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $176. Budget Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) – Free Spa Access with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $200. Superior Double Room – Free Spa Access with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $211. Privilege Double Room with Terrace – Free Spa Access with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $222. Junior Suite – Free Spa Access with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $294. Prestige Suite – Free Spa Access with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $421. Privilege Family Room – Free Spa Access with 2 extra-large double beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Nahid from United States – 24 May 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Being on top of hill, hard to walk up to hotel

• Jacqueline from United Kingdom – 18 May 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely setting, with very relaxing facilities. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room facilities couldn't be faulted.

• Gulliver from France – 28 March 2025 (10/10)

  The staff are friendly, polite, and professional. Such a warm reception is exceptional and made an excellent start to our stay. The spa facilities are absolutely perfect, and they are justification enough for a stay at this hotel. Only regret was not booking more nights! Will definitely return soon.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to report.

• Neil from Switzerland – 4 December 2024 (9/10)

  a very warm welcome, and good to be remembered, and rewarded for loyalty.

• Katie from United Kingdom – 9 November 2024 (10/10)

  Fab location, and the hotel itself was great value for money. The room was spacious and comfortable.

• Martin from United Kingdom – 24 October 2024 (10/10)

  The hotel is in a quiet location 10 minutes walk from central Cannes and has a lovely garden with a heated swimming pool. it’s very clean with good sized bedrooms. The staff were all very nice.
  
  What could be improved: There is nothing to dislike.

• Shan from United Kingdom – 15 October 2024 (10/10)

  Everything. This is our 9th visit. We love everything about this hotel. Isabelle and her team make us feel valued customers. It’s peaceful but walking distance from all Cannes has to offer. We enjoy the heated pool and swim each morning. We will return for sure.
  
  What could be improved: Other people smoking on their balconies and the smell drifting onto ours. Not the hotel at fault.

• Daniel from United Kingdom – 13 October 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, huge room, clean and helpful staff
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was basic

• Shueb from United Kingdom – 15 September 2024 (8/10)

  Comfortable well appointed rooms, spacious bathroom, great leisure facilities – including heated outdoor rooftop jacuzzi / outdoor heated mini pool and sauna and steam room. Private secure parking.
  
  What could be improved: A few minor details that should be fixed especially for a 4 star. Our room – a small section on the room and bathroom ceiling looked like it needed fixing – not that it was in the line of site, or detracted from the experience.
  
  The parking space was a little tight when manoeuvring into the spots but not a major issue – but the spaces themselves are relatively spacious. They did also have a couple of spaces outside.

• Hollie from United Kingdom – 7 September 2024 (8/10)

  The room was beautiful and the size excellent. The pool was lovely and relaxing.
  
  What could be improved: The key card was not working for the first day so I needed to be let in and out of my room.

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