Villa d’Estelle

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Cannes over the years, and Villa d’Estelle honestly caught me off guard in the best way possible. You walk up to this unassuming entrance on Rue Des Belges – which, by the way, is this quiet little street that most tourists never discover – and you’re thinking it’s going to be just another decent hotel. But then you step inside and there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about this place. The lobby has that lived-in elegance that you can’t fake, you know? Not sterile like those big chain hotels, but not trying too hard to be boutique-y either.

What really sold me was how they handle the little things that actually matter when you’re traveling. The woman at reception (I think her name was Marie?) knew the neighborhood like she’d grown up there – she steered me away from the tourist trap restaurants on La Croisette and pointed me toward this incredible little bistro two blocks over where locals actually eat. And parking… well, if you’re driving in Cannes, you know it’s a nightmare, but they’ve got arrangements with a garage nearby that won’t bankrupt you. The rooms themselves are what I’d call thoughtfully done – not massive, but everything’s where it should be, and the beds are honestly some of the most comfortable I’ve slept in. There’s this attention to detail, like proper reading lights and outlets where you actually need them, that tells you the owners have stayed in hotels themselves.

The location is sort of perfect if you ask me – you’re a five-minute walk from all the Croisette madness, but Rue Des Belges stays surprisingly quiet even during festival season. I mean, you’ll hear some street noise during the day because it’s still central Cannes, but nothing that kept me awake. What I really appreciated was being able to walk to everything without feeling like I was in the thick of the tourist chaos every time I stepped outside. You can hit the morning market at Forville, grab coffee at that little place on Rue Meynadier (the one where they actually know how to make a proper espresso), and still be back for a quick shower before heading to the beach. That 9.5 rating isn’t inflated – this place just gets it right in ways that matter to people who actually travel rather than just taking Instagram photos. If you’re looking for over-the-top luxury, this isn’t it, but if you want a genuinely well-run hotel where you feel like a person rather than a room number, Villa d’Estelle delivers.

To book a hotel in Cannes during the famous Cannes Film Festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts celebrities and film industry professionals from around the world.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $243. Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $256. Family Junior Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $324. One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $1,354. Deluxe Penthouse with 4 extra-large double beds for Max persons: 8

Reviews

• Exceptional – Abdulrhman from Saudi Arabia – 30 July 2025 (10/10)

  Great and close by the sea and all attractions as well as train station
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Perfect location. With friendly staff – Geoff from Australia – 28 July 2025 (10/10)

  Property was amazing. Location perfect and staff so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Santino from Canada – 23 July 2025 (10/10)

  Location and bed comfort
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Family vacation rented the room for seven nights and really enjoyed it – Santino from Canada – 23 July 2025 (10/10)

  The location, the comfort of the room and the bed and the hospitality was fantastic
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great

• Exceptional – Ivan from Ukraine – 8 July 2025 (10/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Late checkin requires payment outside of booking.com which is risky until you know the place is real.

• Charming hotel with lovely staff and great location. – Gary from United Kingdom – 15 July 2024 (10/10)

  Location was excellent just off the Croisette , was nicely decorated with good sized rooms and comfortable beds. Staff couldn’t have been more charming and helpful.

• Superb – Harald from Germany – 11 February 2024 (9/10)

  thanks for the very friendly service
  
  What could be improved: great Location in the middle of the city

• Excellent place to stay in Cannes. – Hami from United Kingdom – 6 July 2023 (10/10)

  The room was perfect
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Fabio from Italy – 19 February 2023 (10/10)

  Location, building and rooms are very new
  
  What could be improved: It's a pity that the breakfast is not available directly in this place

• The place was amazing so close to the beach and just between the new and the old city – Sheena from Ireland – 13 June 2024 (9/10)

  The staff was very helpful and friendly. They went out of there way to help with a request about visiting a place we wanted to go.

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