La Croix des Gardes

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about La Croix des Gardes? It’s tucked away on Boulevard Cointet, which honestly most tourists never find – and that’s exactly why I loved it. I mean, you’re still in Cannes, but you’re not drowning in the Croisette chaos. The building itself has this understated French charm that feels authentic rather than trying too hard. It’s a solid 3-star place that punches above its weight, and with an 8.6 rating, clearly I’m not the only one who thinks so.

The location is actually brilliant once you figure it out. You’re positioned on the slopes leading up to the Croix des Gardes park (hence the name), which means you get these glimpses of the Mediterranean through the trees – not full-on sea views, but those little teasing peeks that make you want to explore. The walk down to the old port takes maybe 15 minutes if you don’t mind a bit of a hill, and honestly, it’s a pleasant stroll past some gorgeous residential streets where actual Cannois live. Plus, you’re close enough to hear the festival buzz when it’s happening, but far enough away that you can actually sleep at night. Parking was surprisingly manageable too – there’s street parking that doesn’t cost a fortune, unlike down by the beaches where you’ll pay through the nose.

What really won me over was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about the place. Check-in was smooth, no pretentious attitude, and they actually gave useful local tips rather than just pointing you toward the tourist traps. The rooms are comfortable in that European way – not huge, but thoughtfully laid out with decent bathrooms and windows that actually open (you’d be surprised how many places skip that detail). I stayed during shoulder season in late September, and the whole place had this relaxed vibe where you could spread out a bit. The breakfast area gets nice morning light, and while it’s not elaborate, it’s proper coffee and fresh pastries – basically what you want to fuel up before exploring. Sure, it’s not going to blow you away with fancy amenities, but sometimes you just want a genuine, well-run hotel where everything works and nobody’s trying to upsell you every five minutes. If you’re looking for that sweet spot between location, value, and authentic French hospitality without the tourist-trap markup, this place totally delivers.

Many travelers prefer to book apartments in Cannes through local agencies that offer personalized recommendations and insider knowledge about the best neighborhoods for exploring the city’s rich cinematic heritage.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $220. Apartment with Sea View with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Pierre from United States – 18 May 2024 (9/10)

  Beautiful view from the balcony, clean quiet and very relaxing
  
  What could be improved: A bit far from town and the beach. That’s not a problem if you have a car

• Alain from France – 30 June 2023 (9/10)

  Superbe vue mer.
  Calme absolu.
  2 piscines très agréables, dont l’une à débordement.
  Charmante Hôtesse pleine de bons conseils.

• Antoine from France – 29 May 2023 (9/10)

  l’appartement est situé dans une résidence sécurisée et très bien entretenue, il bénéficie d’une piscine très peu utilisée par les autres habitants et d’une vue à couper le souffle
  
  What could be improved: rien

• Raymond from Belgium – 25 September 2023 (8/10)

  Location située idéalement face à la mer
  Très bon accueil
  
  What could be improved: L'appartement demande un petit coup de jeune

• Jaap from Netherlands – 7 August 2023 (9/10)

  De locatie is werkelijk prachtig. Het appartement is prima voor gebruik door 2 personen. Netjes, ruim. Ik heb een paar tips voor de toekomst gegeven. Het uitzicht is fantastisch. En twee relatief rustige zwembaden op het complex. Een complex dat ook afgesloten is. Geweldig.
  
  What could be improved: Eén klein nadeel: indien het warm is en de airco staat aan, dan blaast deze ook warme lucht over het balkon. Dat is jammer, maar ook makkelijk op te lossen door de airco even uit te zetten en de schuifdeur naar binnen dicht te houden.

• Markus from Finland – 24 June 2024 (8/10)

• Hanane from Netherlands – 25 March 2024 (9/10)

• Metayer from France – 15 September 2022 (8/10)

• Olivier from France – 20 September 2024 (8/10)

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