Best-Rated Hotels in Cannes: Top Picks
Updated 12 July 2026 · 36 real hotels
Cannes consistently rewards travellers who book by guest score: properties like Old Town Apartments By Villa Botanica and Traverse des Artistes hold perfect 5/5 ratings, while iconic addresses such as the Carlton Cannes and Hotel De Provence score 4.8/5 or above. Whether your budget sits closer to 234 euros or stretches to 2,059 euros per night, the options below are ranked by real verified guest satisfaction, not star count alone.
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Why sort by guest rating in Cannes?
Cannes is a city where reputation matters enormously, yet a high star count does not always translate into the warmest guest experience. Sorting by real traveller scores cuts through the glamour and surfaces the properties where check-in runs smoothly, rooms match their photos and staff genuinely go the extra mile. The eight hotels listed here all earned a score of 4.7/5 or higher from verified guests, spanning self-catering apartments in the historic Le Suquet quarter, mid-range three-star addresses steps from Plage Macé, extended-stay suites near the Palais des Festivals and the legendary Carlton Cannes right on the seafront.
What these ratings tell you
A perfect 5/5 from real guests, as held by Old Town Apartments By Villa Botanica and Traverse des Artistes, signals an unusually consistent level of satisfaction across dozens of independent stays. Scores of 4.8/5, shared by Le XV Cannes, Hotel De Provence, Carlton Cannes and Staybridge Suites Cannes Centre, point to properties that deliver reliably even under the pressure of the Film Festival season. At every price point on this list, guests left with positive impressions worth highlighting when you plan your own stay.
Our selection in Cannes
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tulip Sophia Antipolis - Hotel & Spa ★★★★ | — | ★ 4.5 | 164 €/nuit |
| L'Esterel ★★ | Plage Macé à 5 min à pied | ★ 4.4 | 194 €/nuit |
| Le Club Mougins ★★★★ | Mougins | ★ 4.5 | 234 €/nuit |
| Sweet Home Marceau | Plage Macé à 5 min à pied | ★ 4.4 | 250 €/nuit |
| Pullman Cannes Mandelieu ★★★★ | Sur la plage | ★ 4.2 | 280 €/nuit |
| Hotel Abrial by Soniho ★★★ | Plage Macé à 9 min à pied | ★ 4.5 | 281 €/nuit |
| Radisson Hotel Nice Airport ★★★★ | — | ★ 4.3 | 282 €/nuit |
| ibis Cannes Centre ★★★ | Plage Macé à 5 min à pied | ★ 4.2 | 289 €/nuit |
| Villa Claudia Hotel Cannes Centre - Parking ★★★ | Plage Macé à 7 min à pied | ★ 4.6 | 297 €/nuit |
| OKKO Hotels Cannes Centre ★★★★ | Plage Macé à 7 min à pied | ★ 4.4 | 308 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel in Cannes has the highest guest rating?+
Two properties share a perfect 5/5 traveller score: Old Town Apartments By Villa Botanica, a self-catering option a five-minute walk from Plage Waikiki priced from 239 euros per night, and Traverse des Artistes, a four-star address four minutes from the same beach from 261 euros per night. Both consistently delight guests across all categories of their reviews.
Is the Carlton Cannes worth its price given its guest rating?+
The Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, is a five-star beachfront icon priced from 2,059 euros per night and holds a 4.8/5 guest score. That rating reflects genuine satisfaction from travellers who experienced its legendary La Croisette location, direct beach access and historic grand-hotel atmosphere. Whether that price-to-experience ratio suits your trip depends on your priorities, but the guest score confirms the property delivers at a high level.
Are there well-rated budget-friendly options in Cannes?+
Cavendish, a four-star hotel ten minutes from Plage Macé, starts from 234 euros per night and carries a strong 4.7/5 guest score, making it the most affordable entry on this list. Hotel De Provence, a three-star property five minutes from Plage Macé, starts from 261 euros per night with a 4.8/5 score, combining accessible pricing with consistently positive guest feedback.
Which highly rated Cannes hotels are closest to the beach?+
Carlton Cannes sits directly on the beach with a 4.8/5 score. For guests who prefer to be within a short walk rather than paying the premium for an on-beach address, Traverse des Artistes reaches Plage Waikiki in four minutes (5/5), Old Town Apartments By Villa Botanica in five minutes (5/5), Hotel De Provence, Cannes Croisette Prestige and Le XV Cannes each reach Plage Macé in four to five minutes with scores between 4.7/5 and 4.9/5.