Sunshine in Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what? I was honestly expecting just another generic Cannes hotel when I first pulled up to Sunshine in Cannes on Route du Village, but this little three-star gem actually surprised me in the best way. The name might sound a bit cheesy – I mean, “Sunshine” – but there’s something genuinely warm about this place that makes sense once you’re there. It’s tucked away from the crazy Boulevard de la Croisette madness (thank god), so you’re not dealing with the constant hum of traffic and tourists stumbling back from the beach at all hours.

The location is actually pretty clever if you think about it. Route du Village puts you in this sweet spot where you can walk to the old town in maybe ten minutes, but you’re far enough up the hill that you get these little glimpses of the Mediterranean between the buildings – especially from some of the upper floor rooms. The staff here really knows their stuff too, which honestly isn’t always a given in Cannes where some places just coast on the glamour factor. When I asked about getting to the Marché Forville early (because let’s be real, that’s when you want to hit the market), the front desk guy didn’t just point me in the right direction – he actually told me which vendors have the best olives and warned me that parking gets impossible after 9 AM on Saturdays.

What really won me over, though, was how the place feels lived-in rather than sterile. The lobby has this slightly worn charm – not shabby, just comfortable – like someone’s well-loved family home that happens to rent rooms. You’ll hear the occasional creak in the hallways (it’s an older building), but somehow that adds to the character rather than detracting from it. The rooms aren’t huge, but they’re thoughtfully laid out, and whoever chose the linens actually cared about quality. I slept better here than I did at a four-star place I stayed at near the Palais des Festivals last year, if I’m being honest. Plus, there’s something to be said for a hotel where the Wi-Fi actually works consistently – small miracle in this part of France sometimes. The whole experience just feels authentic in a way that’s getting harder to find in Cannes, especially at this price point. It’s the kind of place where you might end up chatting with other guests over coffee in the morning instead of everyone rushing past each other with their phones glued to their ears.

Hotels in Cannes offer guests the perfect blend of French Riviera elegance and modern comfort, with many featuring red carpet concierge services and private beach clubs to enhance the authentic glamorous French experience.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $103. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 bunk bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• William from Germany – 15 March 2025 (8/10)

  Tolles Appartement, gute Lage und sehr sauber

• Anonymous from France – 25 May 2025 (8/10)

  Appartement calme mais manque de bus le soir

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