Beach Hotels in Nice

Great hotel and location but not necessarily a 5 star service for reasons as follows: 1. It took 6 hours for our luggage to be taken to our room (it was only 2 rucksacks) which we would have happily carried up to our room ourselves but they insisted on check-in for us to leave for them to do. 2. The rudest restaurant hostess Valentine we have ever met in our many years of travelling and dining - when my husband asked to book a table for dinner, she failed to look up from her notepad and barked loudly and aggressively the words ‘WHAT?’ at him. 3. Restaurant clearly understaffed in the evening and being carried by a few superb waiting staff, namely Ken, whilst others swan around busy with little impact. Food was great and timely (once you could order it). 4. Tried to order a bottle of wine with dinner - Two of the four white wines on the menu were out of stock. Clearly some teething issues with this new hotel, understaffed and poor communication and training. A few excellent staff too. But seemed to lack any meaningful or visible leadership in key client facing areas, which the brigade seemed to need.

This hotel completely exceeded our expectations! It offers fantastic value for money. The view from our executive room was absolutely breathtaking, and the room itself was incredibly spacious. The building opposite our window was also stunning. There was a large European-style sofa bed in the room, which perfectly complemented the overall decor, and the bathroom was also very generously sized. The air conditioning was excellent – very effective and responsive, allowing us to easily adjust the temperature and intensity for both heating and cooling. The front desk staff and manager were also wonderful. We hadn't booked for a second night but wanted to extend our stay in the same room, and the manager very flexibly helped us sort it out, which we really appreciated. The bar downstairs is also super pretty and has a magical, dreamy vibe. Overall, it was a great experience! The only tiny suggestion would be for the shower pressure to be a bit stronger – that would make it absolutely perfect. We would definitely consider staying at this hotel again next time we visit Nice. Its location is also excellent, right in the city center with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, making it very convenient to walk everywhere.

The facilities and services were good, and the rooms were quite large for their European scale. However, the service was extremely poor, bordering on discriminatory. We booked the same room type for three nights, but on the first night, the front desk only issued a room key for one night and required us to come downstairs the next morning to check in again. They said we could only extend our stay in the same room if there were vacancies (we showed them our booking confirmation, but they insisted that we had booked different room types for the three nights and had to check out and change rooms every morning?). We then contacted Ctrip customer service to communicate with the hotel. The hotel claimed that the front desk staff were new and unfamiliar with the procedures, and that this wouldn't normally happen (even if they were unfamiliar with the procedures, their service attitude should have been better). Ctrip's customer service responded very quickly and helped resolve the issue, allowing us to extend our stay for three more nights. However, we strongly advise against staying at this hotel.

Fantastic Hotel with a Great Location and Excellent Service I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is perfect—everything is within walking distance. The sea, the city center, and excellent transport links are just a 15-20 minute walk away. If you’re up for a bit of travel, the nearby train station makes it incredibly easy to reach Monaco, Cannes, or other destinations. There are also plenty of local shops nearby where you can buy food and essentials. The service truly exceeded my expectations. I was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and friendly the staff were. The room was small—perhaps even tiny—but for a short stay of 3-4 nights, it was absolutely fine since I didn’t spend much time in the hotel anyway. Everything was spotlessly clean and well-maintained. Housekeeping cleaned the room daily and even changed the towels every day, which was another pleasant surprise. One of the absolute highlights of my stay was the amazing breakfast. The variety was incredible—different kinds of cheese, appetizers, sweet and savory options, and fresh juices. The breakfast was top-level, and I honestly felt full for most of the day! Another great convenience was that after checking out, we were allowed to leave our luggage at the hotel until the evening. Since we had a late flight, this was incredibly helpful—we were able to enjoy the city for the whole day and just pick up our bags before heading to the airport. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel and would love to return in the future. A huge thank you to the staff for their outstanding service!

Overall, it's pretty good. The location is convenient, and the common areas are beautiful and spacious. Toilets and showers are not only available in the rooms but also in the basement's public areas, which is very convenient for those who check in early and need to freshen up.

The hotel's location, cleanliness, environment, and facilities were all good. However, I booked a room with a balcony, but the room I was given was on the top floor (5th floor), a room with only a skylight and no window. I went to the front desk to request a room change, and was moved to a room on the 3rd floor with a window but no balcony (see picture below). We had just arrived at the hotel from China after a long and tiring journey by plane and train, and didn't want to go through any more trouble, so we checked in. In other words, I paid extra and didn't get the room I was supposed to stay in.

Easy walking distance from T1 of airport, just over 5 minutes walk. Also only about 6 minutes walk from a train station (for trains to Cannes, Nice, Monaco) and tram network through Nice, so it was an ideal hub. There are no shops, supermarkets or restaurants nearby though, so nothing quickly walkable from the hotel, so need to buy provisions when out earlier the day. Check in was quick and easy, but remember to scan your room card in the lift before you press your floor number. The room was clean, spacious, modern, good size tv, kettle, coffee maker, with a good shower which was completely private from the bedroom area and with a toilet in it's own separate room too. Really good and no privacy issues unlike some hotels. Soundproofing to room was fantastic, no traffic noise, and black out curtains really worked - room went from pitch darkness to bright sunshine when we opened the curtains at 0830. We're already considering a trip back to Nice next year as we enjoyed our time so much and the 4 nights we were there wasn't long enough. We'd definitely be satisfied to stay at Novotel Nice Arenas again, can't really fault our stay there.

The apartments are very conveniently located! The reception staff is wonderful and very responsive! The breakfasts are very modest; you could probably skip buying them. The only downside is the limited hot water supply per day. You won't be able to shower in both the morning and evening! Or you'd really have to conserve it for two people. On our first evening, we ran out of hot water because it had all been used during the day.

This hostel is conveniently located just 5-10 minutes from Nice-Ville station and is perfect for making trips to nearby cities and towns such as monte-carlo and menton. There are also many food options near the hostel and its is conveniently located near the city centre and also the beach. The locker is spacious and hangers are provided for you as well. Luggage storage before and after check-out is free so that is a big plus. Somethings about the hostel are bothersome such as the triple-deck bed. This triple deck bed is so wobbly that the whole bed shakes at the slightest movement such as turning your body or even just lying down or sitting up. This experience required everyone to have minimum movement throughout the night. The bottom bedframe being slightly curved shows that the bed obviously needs to be attached to the wall for better stability and support. The top bunk of this triple-deck is also not fitted with a nightlight and charger. This means that if you sleep on the top bunk, not only can you not see, you also do not have the convenience of charging your appliances while sleeping. This also means that this third deck is not part of the original bedroom design. The bathroom is a tiny bit mouldy and there is minor drainage smell but it is manageable so long as you keep the door closed. Overall, it is a nice hostel and the convenience to nearby towns, Nice city centre, and old Nice, makes up for the terrible triple-decker bed that honestly just should not exist and also seems like a last minute addition for more profit.

The hotel is very close to Nice train station, making it incredibly convenient for getting around. For traveling in the South of France, being near the train station is crucial. Plus, breakfast is included at this price, so I have to say it offers excellent value for money.