Deluxe Room with Sea Views
323 sq.ft • Garden View, Ocean View
From $1,880
Eze, France
Cap Estel
From $1,674/Night
From $1,674/Night
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Cap Estel
Built in 1899 by a Russian aristocrat, Cap Estel occupies its own five-acre peninsula at Eze-Bord-de-Mer, a stretch of coast between Nice and Monaco that manages to feel genuinely removed from both. The property is entirely private, the restaurant reserved exclusively for guests, and the feeling on arrival, when the gate closes behind you and the gardens and sea open up ahead, is less hotel than house party at someone's extraordinarily well-located estate. Twenty rooms and suites are distributed across four distinct spaces: Le Cap in the original manor house, La Mer built directly into the cliff face with sliding glass doors onto private balconies above the water, Les Jardins set among the terraced gardens, and Le Parc for those who want the most secluded corner of the peninsula. No two rooms are the same, the palette running from cream and oatmeal in the larger suites to vibrant blues and whites closer to the water. Dining here is one of the better arguments for not leaving the grounds. La Table du Cap Estel under Chef Kévin Garcia has a Michelin star and a seven-course tasting menu worth the full evening, with the kitchen drawing on the aromatic garden and the sea in about equal measure. Le Ficus, poolside and informal, handles everything else. The saltwater infinity pool, heated and open from May to mid-October, sits at the edge of the gardens above the private pebble beach, and the spa has an indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and sea-view treatment rooms for the days when Monaco and Nice can wait. This is a property for people who find the performative grandeur of the larger Riviera hotels slightly overwhelming, and who want the feeling of having the coast to themselves. Monaco is fifteen minutes by car; Nice is thirty. The train station at Eze-sur-Mer is a short walk, and the hillside village of Eze, with Château Eza above it, is a few minutes in the other direction. But the pull of the peninsula is real, and most guests find the question of whether to leave genuinely difficult to answer. Short version: A five-acre private peninsula at Eze-Bord-de-Mer, built in 1899 and still operating as one of the most genuinely secluded addresses on the Riviera, with twenty individually designed rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant reserved exclusively for guests, a heated saltwater infinity pool above a private pebble beach, and Monaco fifteen minutes away when you eventually feel like leaving.
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What to Know Before You Go
Dinner before the terrace
In summer La Table spills outside and the formality lifts; book late, sit closest to the water.
The pebble beach, early
By 10am the sunbeds fill. At 7:30am the beach is empty and the light on the water is worth the rate.
What to pack
A proper swimsuit, not a cover-up; you'll move between pool and terrace repeatedly. One good dinner outfit earns its place.
Where you'll be
1312 Av. Raymond Poincaré, 06360, Eze, France
Need to know
A few notes on your visit.
This hotel is located in Eze-Village. The nearest airport is Nizza (NCE).
The hotel has an elevator and features 28 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere. Guests of the hotel can enjoy various recreational facilities, including the garden, during their stay. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the parking lot. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car rental service, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business center is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.
Rooms feature a living room and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. The rooms have a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A telephone, a flatscreen television and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A turndown service offers guests additional comfort. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also reserve wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features outdoor lounge chairs and umbrellas, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis and golf are available. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2026. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 703681
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a dining room and a bar. A bed and breakfast package is offered as a catering option. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.
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