Résidence du Vieux-Port Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Résidence du Vieux-Port? It’s tucked away on this narrow little street – rue Jean Joseph Mero – that most tourists probably walk right past without noticing. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute stroll from all the Cannes madness, but somehow this spot feels like you’ve found some local secret. The building itself has that weathered Mediterranean charm where you can tell it’s been around forever, but in a good way – like your French aunt’s house that’s perfectly imperfect.

The rooms are honestly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star place, nothing fancy but everything works. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, which is actually pretty remarkable considering you’re right in the heart of everything. The Old Port is basically around the corner, and I’d find myself wandering down there every morning with my coffee just watching the fishing boats come in before the day crowd arrived. There’s this little boulangerie about three doors down that becomes your best friend – the owner started recognizing me by day three, which felt pretty authentic. The staff at the residence speaks decent English, but they’re clearly more comfortable in French, and honestly the check-in process was refreshingly straightforward. No upselling, no complicated key cards that never work – just here’s your room, here’s how the WiFi works, enjoy Cannes.

What really sells this place for me is the location intelligence, if that makes sense. You’re close enough to walk to the Palais des Festivals in about eight minutes (I timed it), but you’re not dealing with the cruise ship crowds that mob the main drag hotels. The Marché Forville is right there too – I’d grab fresh produce and eat breakfast on the tiny balcony overlooking the street, watching the neighborhood wake up. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle, but there’s a public garage maybe five minutes away, and honestly you don’t need a car once you’re settled in. The 7.9 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. Perfect for people who want to actually experience Cannes rather than just Instagram it from some sterile chain hotel.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $122. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $123. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $135. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Léonie from Switzerland – 21 August 2024 (9/10)

  Super central and safe, great to have A/C, clean, comfortable bedding. Convenient flat, easy check in with the company
  
  What could be improved: Unclear about late check out options, but other than that everything was great.

• Simona from Germany – 16 March 2024 (9/10)

  Perfectly located in the old town, minutes away from the Palais. Modern and new with a great mattress

• Kalogerakis from Greece – 2 September 2024 (8/10)

  Location is perfect, a few steps from shops, restaurants, bars and everything you need. There is also a big parking, ten meters away. The rooms are clean, quite and well equiped.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to say.

• Bonita from France – 9 July 2024 (8/10)

  Excellent location in the centre of Vieux Cannes and close to beach & Palais. Apartment is clean & charming

• Elie from Saudi Arabia – 3 July 2024 (6/10)

  The property was clean, the coffee machine was good and it’s not far from the city center 3 minutes by walk
  
  What could be improved: The property is nice, it’s in the third floor, no elevator, the stairways is too narrow, no ventilation in the toilet, shower tap the water was stocked and not drained properly the ac is not covering the second story, we paid the deposit through a third party website which could be a scam or a hacked bestie

• John from United Kingdom – 5 December 2024 (4/10)

  Location to Palais
  
  What could be improved: The top floor was built for Jockey's or Circus performers – ceilng height. TV impossible to operate, no instructions . Luckily a lady was there to assist another room gaining access to their apartment helped with A/C. Access was the BIGGEST problem. Far too many codes and confusion. Oh and lights were all fused by plugging in a lamp, all but the bedroom lights were fixed.
  Find when on business your need snappy responses and a number to call which were not apparent. Maybe early testing issues

• Ganta from Romania – 17 October 2024 (1/10)

  What could be improved: the property requires a guarantee higher than the cost of the apartment. it unlocks only 7 dat after you leave.
  the owner does not answer the phone. if you try to call that you have problems, you are only talking to a robot!!!!
  I tried to contact them several times and they don't answer!
  if we asked them if we can leave our luggage until we have a plane, they told us to leave the apartment by 10:00 a.m., otherwise the money from the guarantee will be taken from us
  the apartment is not wow. old furniture

• Roberto from Italy – 30 September 2024 (8/10)

  Pulita, funzionale, numerosi servizi, ampio appartamento per 4 persone, ristorante all’interno
  
  What could be improved: 1-Dover acquistare un costume per fare bagno in piscina perché non accettano i boxer (?)
  2-lenzuola e salviette opzionali (e costose)
  3-non disponibilità di biciclette (neanche a pagamento) all’interno della struttura ma solo a 1 km circa
  4-nessun benvenuto (acqua caffè o mezza bottiglia di vino), ci vuole poco ad essere ospitali..

• Marco from Italy – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  Posizione perfetta vicina al palais/port
  Appartamento piccolo ma ben curato, pulito e confortevole
  
  What could be improved: Niente da dire

• Tanguy from France – 1 July 2024 (7/10)

  Son emplacement est top
  
  What could be improved: Tres bruyant car mal isole.
  Digicode ne fonctionne pas et impossible de verrouiller la porte

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