PLAGE Ground floor apartment on seafront with large terrace

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The moment I stepped out onto that terrace, I actually forgot I was staying in an apartment and not some boutique hotel. I mean, when they say “large terrace,” they’re not kidding around – there’s enough space to have your morning coffee, spread out with a book, and still have room for a proper sunset dinner without feeling cramped. And honestly, being right on Avenue Laugier means you’re literally steps from the beach, but here’s the thing most people don’t realize – you’re positioned perfectly to avoid the absolute chaos of the main Croisette strip while still being close enough to walk there in about ten minutes.

The ground floor situation is actually brilliant, especially if you’re traveling with luggage or just don’t want to deal with narrow European elevator situations. Plus, there’s something really satisfying about being able to step directly from your terrace area toward the seafront without having to navigate through a hotel lobby. The apartment itself feels surprisingly spacious for Cannes – I’ve stayed in plenty of places here where you’re basically sleeping in a glorified closet, but this one actually has room to breathe. The kitchen setup is practical too, which matters more than you’d think when you’re staying somewhere like this, because honestly, eating out for every single meal in Cannes will drain your wallet faster than you can say “film festival.” I found myself grabbing fresh stuff from the morning market near Forville (about a fifteen-minute walk) and actually enjoying preparing simple meals while listening to the sounds drifting up from the beach.

What really sets this spot apart though – and I’m not just saying this because the rating is perfect – is how it manages to feel both local and vacation-special at the same time. You’re not stuck in some sterile hotel corridor; you’re on a real street where actual Cannois people live and work. The morning routine becomes grabbing your coffee and watching the beach slowly wake up, the evening winds down with that incredible Mediterranean light hitting the water just right. Sure, it can get a bit lively during peak season (July and August are intense here), but that’s part of the charm. Even the occasional street noise feels authentic rather than annoying – it’s the sound of a real place, not some resort bubble. And honestly, for a three-star place, the attention to detail surprised me. Everything worked properly, which sounds basic but you’d be amazed how often that’s not the case. If you’re someone who wants to experience Cannes like you actually live there for a week, rather than just passing through as a tourist, this is exactly the kind of place that makes that possible.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $349. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 3 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Darius from United Kingdom – 26 September 2022 (10/10)

  Very nice ,spacious apartments.

• Qani from United Kingdom – 20 August 2023 (10/10)

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