Secret Garden

Hotel Description

You know how sometimes you stumble across a place that just gets it right? The Secret Garden is one of those spots. Tucked away on this quiet little side street – Rue Ricord Laty – it’s literally a three-minute walk from all the Croisette madness, but honestly, you’d never know it once you’re inside. I mean, the name isn’t just some marketing gimmick; there’s actually this gorgeous courtyard garden that feels like someone’s private oasis dropped right into the middle of Cannes.

The thing about this place is it’s got that sweet spot pricing for a 3-star that punches way above its weight. You’re basically staying in Pointe Croisette (which, if you know Cannes, is prime real estate) without the insane rates of those massive palace hotels along the waterfront. The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully simple – nothing flashy, but everything works and it’s genuinely comfortable. What really struck me was how quiet it stays at night, even during festival season when the rest of the area is absolutely bonkers. The garden sort of acts like this buffer zone, soaking up all that street noise.

Here’s what I wish someone had told me before my first visit: parking can be a bit tricky around here (welcome to Cannes, right?), but the staff actually knows the neighborhood and will point you toward the nearest public spots. Check-in was refreshingly human – no corporate script, just actual conversation about what’s worth seeing nearby. They steered me toward this little morning market on Rue Meynadier that I never would’ve found otherwise. The location really is perfect if you want to feel like you’re staying somewhere residential rather than tourist central, but you can still walk to Palais des Festivals in maybe ten minutes. During the quieter months – think late fall or early spring – you’ll have that garden practically to yourself, and honestly, that’s when this place really shines. There’s something about having your morning coffee out there when it’s just you and maybe one other guest that makes you feel like you’ve discovered Cannes’ best-kept secret.

Visitors often choose Cannes apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent French Riviera destination.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $173. Apartment with Garden View with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• A perfect space for us to enjoy a work/holiday trip. – Wendy from United Kingdom – 7 June 2025 (9/10)

  Amazing location with a beach close by and local shops. Very quiet and lovely to have some outside space.

• Nice stay with easy walking distance to the beach and the Boulevard Croisette. Host Fabio very responsive when needed. – Robert from Finland – 4 August 2024 (9/10)

  Location good. Nice little pool available. Clean and functional.

• Prima – Eric from Netherlands – 25 June 2024 (8/10)

  Ruim en een plek om ff buiten te zittten.
  En de afsluiting voor de ramen. Mooi donker voor in slaapkamer

• Exceptional – Mfn* from France – 3 September 2023 (10/10)

  Appartement très bien situé. Calme, propre, très bien équipé. Accès à la piscine optimal. Terrasse… grand espace de vie pour une semaine de vacances. Le loueur est très disponible et il est facile de converser avec lui via whatsapp. C'est très appréciable en cas de question ou de problème. Je recommande fortement cet emplacement.
  
  What could be improved: Il n'y a aucun point négatif à signaler. Mais juste 2 suggestions :
  
  Il serait peut-être judicieux d'avoir 2 jeux de clé (même clé pour appartement et accès piscine) pour être plus indépendant.
  
  La climatisation fonctionne très bien mais le mode d'emploi n'est pas clair… peut être indiquer exactement les boutons à appuyer, cela évite de passer du temps à décortiquer la notice.

• Very good – Jurgen from Belgium – 19 July 2023 (8/10)

  De ligging van het appartement is voortreffelijk. Op wandelafstand van verschillende stranden rond Pointe Croisette. Het appartement is geriefelijk ingericht, de aanwezigheid van een wasmachine is een meerwaarde.
  
  What could be improved: Enkele kleine aandachtspunten in het appartement zelf. De lekkende airco in de keuken was best vervelend.

• Exceptional – Anastasia from Russia – 24 September 2023 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Oleksandr from Germany – 10 July 2023 (10/10)

• Very good – Vincent from France – 19 July 2023 (8/10)

• Very good – Vincent from Belgium – 30 March 2023 (8/10)

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