Maison à Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about Cannes? Everyone expects you to stay right on La Croisette with the yacht crowd, but honestly, some of the best finds are tucked away in these quiet residential pockets just inland. Maison à Cannes is one of those places that actually gets it right – it’s on this tiny dead-end street called Impasse du Chèvrefeuille (honeysuckle lane, which is pretty perfect), maybe a twelve-minute walk from all the Palais des Festivals madness, but it feels like you’ve stumbled into someone’s secret neighborhood hideaway.

The thing that struck me first was how un-hotel-like it feels. I mean, it’s definitely a hotel, but there’s this residential vibe that’s hard to fake – probably because you’re literally surrounded by local apartments and the occasional dog walker heading to Square Mistral just around the corner. The staff actually knows your name by day two, and not in that forced hospitality way, more like they’re genuinely curious about what brought you to Cannes. The rooms have this understated French thing going on without being stuffy about it – clean lines, decent space (which matters when you’re dealing with French hotel room sizes), and windows that actually open to let in that Mediterranean air. I stayed during the film festival chaos in May and was amazed how quiet it got at night, considering you’re still very much in the city.

What really won me over, though, was the location knowledge you get just by being here. The front desk guy – I think his name was Antoine – casually mentioned this little morning market on Rue Meynadier that I never would have found otherwise, and pointed me toward Plage du Martinez for the best beach access without the Majestic crowds. You’re close enough to walk to everything that matters (the old town, the port, even the fancy shopping if that’s your thing), but far enough from the tourist tsunami that you can actually breathe. Plus, there’s decent parking nearby, which – trust me – is worth its weight in gold during festival season. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re staying in Cannes rather than just visiting it, if that makes sense. The rating speaks for itself, really, but what the numbers don’t tell you is that it’s run by people who seem to actually care about the experience rather than just processing tourists through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $163. Two-Bedroom House with 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Tim from United Kingdom – 18 March 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely cottage that has been recently renovated and in close proximity to Cannes.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Michele from Italy – 2 January 2025 (10/10)

  Proprietari gentilissimi, Lisa e Olivier sono due persone stupende. La casa è come da descrizione, anzi dal vivo è ancora più bella. Ha tutto l'occorrente e per noi è stato come sentirci a casa. Ottima la posizione per godersi una vacanza in Costa Azzurra.

• Bochaev from France – 29 August 2024 (10/10)

  Bonjour ont a très apprécier le logement on a passé un super séjour merci beaucoup.

• Cavallera from Italy – 24 August 2024 (10/10)

  Proprietarie molto gentili e disponibili. Parcheggio gratuito e casa molto bella ed accogliente. quando siamo arrivati ci hanno offerto anche un aperativo. Lo consiglio tantissimo.

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