Manoir de Duke – piscine, parc arboré, clim, parking gratuit

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Manoir de Duke? It actually feels like staying at someone’s elegant family estate rather than a typical hotel – which makes sense when you see that gorgeous tree-lined property they’ve got going on. The place sits on Chemin des Gourguettes, which honestly took me a minute to find the first time (it’s tucked away in a residential area about 10 minutes from central Cannes), but that’s exactly what makes it special. You’re completely removed from the tourist madness, yet you can still walk to the Palais des Festivals if you don’t mind a pleasant stroll through some pretty neighborhoods.

The pool area is where I spent most of my mornings – it’s not huge, but it’s perfectly sized and surrounded by these mature trees that provide actual shade, which you’ll appreciate if you’re there during the summer months. The air conditioning works properly too, and I mean really works, not that half-hearted European AC you sometimes get. What really sold me though was the parking situation – free parking in Cannes is basically like finding gold, and theirs is gated and secure. I watched other guests at breakfast talking about how they’d paid 30 euros a night to park downtown at other places. The breakfast itself is solid, nothing fancy but fresh pastries and good coffee, served in this bright room that overlooks the garden.

Here’s the thing about this place – it punches way above its 3-star rating. The rooms are clean and comfortable (I had one facing the garden, which was perfectly quiet), the staff actually remembers your name after day one, and there’s this relaxed vibe that you just don’t get at the big chain hotels along La Croisette. Sure, you’re not walking distance to the beach clubs, but honestly? Take the 15-minute bus ride or drive down to Plage du Midi – it’s less crowded and the water’s just as blue. The 9.3 rating isn’t inflated marketing nonsense either; I can see why people keep coming back here. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’ve discovered something special, especially if you’re the type who values peace and quiet over being in the thick of everything. Just don’t expect room service or a concierge – this is more like staying with very hospitable French relatives who happen to have a really nice house.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $127. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Bianca from Romania – 6 May 2025 (9/10)

  The location, the garden were amazing.
  
  What could be improved: Very few amenities or lack of some of them.

• Chris from United Kingdom – 10 August 2024 (9/10)

  Very polite and helpful host. Lovely and very well equipped apartment in a beautiful building. Good car parking available. Nice outdoor space, and great outdoor pool (shared access) in the garden of the property. Great location to explore the area. TV with streaming service access.
  
  What could be improved: Bed linen not changed free of charge (linen change was optional if required at a charge). Though there is shared washing facilities in the building. This didn't negatively affect our stay.

• Timo from Germany – 23 June 2024 (8/10)

  Friendly communication (and conveniently via WhatsApp), well-equipped kitchen with plenty of plates, bowls, and cups, availability of some amenities like coffee, tea, and (one) detergent, cozy atmosphere of the house, supermarkets nearby.
  
  What could be improved: Rather hard bed and pillows (in one room).

• Cecilia from France – 22 April 2025 (9/10)

  Tout était parfait !

• Andrea from Germany – 18 April 2025 (9/10)

  Einfach fantastisch!!!

• Helene from France – 14 June 2024 (9/10)

  La situation, l’histoire, le calme. La propreté, l’accueil et la communication parfaite. Un lieu habité de sérénité. Je garde une souvenir impérissable de notre séjour et j’ai hâte de relire ma saga historique préférée…(je laisse planer le mystère🧐📚🕍⚒️)
  
  What could be improved: Rien

• Frederic from Belgium – 26 December 2024 (9/10)

  Le logement spacieux, très bien décoré, 2 belles terrasses et jardin, piscine non utilisable à notre période. Le Kit de démarrage ( café, thé, chocolat).
  Tres bon contact avec le service de conciergerie, la personne de contact pour les clés et la propriétaire.
  
  What could be improved: RAS

• Emilie from France – 20 October 2024 (9/10)

• Massimo from Italy – 9 October 2024 (8/10)

• Graziella from Germany – 27 September 2024 (9/10)

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