A curated selection of the best and most beautiful beach hotels and holiday homes with ocean view France
Are you looking for a luxurious hotel on a beautiful beach with golden sand, a villa above the bright blue sea or a small bed & breakfast on a rugged cliff overlooking the ocean? Longing for a few relaxing days on the beach to finally feel the warm sun on your skin again? Discover our selection of the best charming beach hotels and seaside accommodations and let yourself be enchanted. From family-run romantic B&Bs near the ocean to luxury hotels on the beach, our portfolio offers a wide variety of lodgings on some of the most beautiful coasts. Our list ranges from contemporary and stylish places to stay in trendy coastal regions all the way to coastal getaways filled with history in off-the-beaten-track locations. But they all have one thing in common: they have been personally selected by us for their excellence, authenticity and beauty so that you don't have to worry about anything and can simply enjoy your dream vacation by the coast.
Our most recent list of the best small beach hotels & villas near the ocean:
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Boutique Hotel - High BudgetLes Hortensias du Lac offers beautiful and relaxing accommodation in a serene and tranquil location. The seaside resort of Hossegor is full of sandy beaches, perfect for making the most of the Atlantic surf. The hotel is only 200m from the closest...- Lake
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- 25 rooms
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- from 245 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Medium BudgetWelcome to the luxury B&B hotel La Bâtisse en Blanc, a magnificent retreat located in the charming seaside village of Golfe-Juan! Here you'll find everything you need for a refreshing getaway in a beautifully maintained and delightfully renovated...- Coast
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- 8 rooms
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- from 200 EUR
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Holiday Apartment - Medium BudgetIn the Basse Normandie, France, Laurence and Astrid have created this exquisite apartment, which provides the perfect base to discover and enjoy the sweet Normandie lifestyle. Here, it is all about modern design, wide spaces and style. The apartme...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 4 people
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- from 250 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Medium Budget- France
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- Brittany
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- Finistère
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- Douarnenez
Ty Mad is a charming hotel in Douarnenez – a renowned Breton sea port – that dates back to the twenties when celebrities such as Picasso, Breton and, especially, Max Jacob were frequent visitors. It features 17 bedrooms – 11 of which facing the...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 11 rooms
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- from 130 EUR
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Holiday home villa - LuxuryIn the heart of an old silk mill from the 18th-century in Provence, this exclusive villa offers a luxurious and modern stay. Villa Les Oliviers is integrated in a 20,000 square meter garden and forest in the Luberon National Park. The interior of...- Wine Country
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- 3 people
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- from 256 EUR
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Hotel & Self-Catering - Medium BudgetLe Domaine des Clos is an 18th-century Provençal farmhouse with the option of self-catering rooms or self-catering flats. The grounds are about 4 hectares in a rural setting, surrounded by orchards and vineyards.The property is the fruit of decade...- Countryside
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- 18 rooms
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- from 134 EUR
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Luxury Hotel - LuxuryLeaving Cala Rossa is the hardest thing. Nestled in a secluded cove along the Gulf of Porto Vecchio, the Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa was only a normal family house for four decades.After undergoing major renovations, the hotel is now a truly unique...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 41 rooms
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- from 374 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Medium BudgetThe belle époque feel Grand Hotel des Bains is one of those places that do things in a simple, low key way and does them all very, very well. If you want tranquillity, then the quaint seaside town of Locquirec in Finistère is hard to beat. Vi...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 36 rooms
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- from 169 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Low BudgetHôtel des Ormes is an attractive ivy-covered mansion that Flavia and Jose de Mello – Brazilian and Portuguese, respectively – bought in 2004 and converted into an elegant hotel with 14 bedrooms. This 19th century Norman residence of the bisho...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 14 rooms
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- from 120 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Medium BudgetAt Les Arnelles, it is nature that reigns supreme, not man-made stuff. So if you’re simply looking to get away from it all, in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings Carmague style, and perhaps do a spot of horse riding (Les Arnelles has its own...- Village
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- 15 rooms
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- from 185 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - High BudgetThe sun, the cinema, the stars, the tourist ... and a charming boutique hotel called Villa Pruly Hôtel. With nearly 2 million visitors per year, Cannes is the ideal destination for leisure tourism. Totally aware of this potential clientele, Vi...- City
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- 14 rooms
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- from 167 EUR
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Hotel & Self-Catering - LuxuryAt the southern tip of Corsica, between Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio, you will find the Hotel U Capu Biancu, a perfect mixture of authentic Corsican simplicity with a touch of refinement which makes it really enjoyable. The location, perfectly nest...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 40 rooms
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- from 350 EUR
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Bed and Breakfast - Medium BudgetVilla Rivoli is an exclusive boutique hotel located in a Belle-Epoque style house. This hotel is situated at the very heart of the historical town of Nice.Its 24 rooms are perfectly equipped with air conditioner, complimentary tea and coffee facil...- Historic Quarters
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- 24 rooms
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- from 91 EUR
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Spa Hotel - High BudgetIn many respects, the L’Agapa is a unique hotel. Huddled up high above the rocks, the setting alone would lay claim to that, as it overlooks the Rose Coast of Brittany and the dazzling views that this entails – in effect, before you only untame...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 45 rooms
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- from 150 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Medium BudgetDo you want to experience Corsica in a paradisaical environment? The imposing hotel La Dimora makes it possible!This historical farmhouse, built during the 18th century, has been transformed into a luxury four star hotel where all your dreams can...- Countryside
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- 17 rooms
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- from 185 EUR
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Holiday home villa - Low BudgetTwo-bedroom fisherman’s house with private sea-view terrace in Port-en-Bessin. A quiet coastal escape with timeless interiors and harbourfront views. Live with the tides in this design-led retreat on Normandy’s shore. Elegant, intimate, and full of coastal character.- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 3 people
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- from 120 EUR
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Luxury Hotel - LuxuryLuxury Riviera Retreat. So you think the French Riviera is perhaps too crowded, has lost its mystique or authenticity? Think again. Even here, after years of development, you can find little secret gems and the Villa Mauresque is a case in po...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 11 rooms
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- from 235 EUR
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Bed and Breakfast - Medium BudgetSome years ago, Claude and Philipe Favre followed their dreams and left the hustle of Paris for the tranquility and beauty of western France. They were, in fact following a life-long vision of setting up a charming Brittany hotel that combined...- Village
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- 20 rooms
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- from 90 EUR
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Bed and Breakfast & self-catering - High BudgetEnjoy a unique stay in Mèze, an old fishing town in the Languedoc wine region of southern France, with narrow streets, a picturesque harbor, and fantastic food. Hotel Maison Mèze is located right in the heart of the old town of this lively coastal...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 4 rooms
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- from 140 EUR
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Cottages - Medium BudgetThis spacious former fisherman's house is located just 30 metres from the sea in the fishing village of Port-en-Bessin in Normandy. The house has been recently renovated but retains much the original wood and stone materials. It is divided i...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 3 people
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- from 165 EUR
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Holiday Apartment - Medium BudgetIf you're looking for the ideal place for a family holiday then Poisson Nomade is definitely for you. Set in a quaint fisherman's house surrounded by the cobbled alleys of the old Port-en-Bessin, the house is only 50 metres from the sea. The rusti...- Coast
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- 4 people
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- from 250 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Medium Budget- France
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- Brittany
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- Finistère
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- Sainte Marine
Villa Tri Men is nestled in a unique environment, full of life and nature. Just two steps from the Sainte-Marine port and located in the Odet river bank, this ancient house fully refurbished holds 19 rooms and cabins perfectly integrated in the la...- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 19 rooms
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- from 148 EUR
Our short listed lodgings
Below you will find some more lovely accommodations we have recently discovered and that we will publish soon. You can book them through booking.com in the meantime.
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Boutique Hotel - Low BudgetInspired by the sea, the Bateau Libre invites you to set sail for a stay and enjoy the Breton art of living. Situated close to the breathtaking beaches and local attractions of Bénodet, the Bateau Libre is the perfect place for anyone seeking tranquillity by the sea. Enjoy the panoramic views and innovative Breton cuisine.- Coast
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- 12 rooms
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- from 83 EUR
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Luxury Hotel - LuxuryThis elegant 17th-century château, surrounded by olive groves and palm groves, is situated in Oletta, Corsica. The rooms offer magnificent views, whilst other areas invite guests to enjoy the art, the outdoor swimming pool and a panoramic terrace.- Coast
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- 9 rooms
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- from 291 EUR
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Hotel & Self-Catering - LuxuryStay in one of the bergeries nestled amongst the vines, each with its own private heated pool, or in one of the four rooms in the main house. Take a swim in the pool overlooking the vineyard, explore the estate and round off the day with a glass of wine and traditional Corsican cuisine at A Spartera, the estate’s restaurant.- Countryside
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- 14 rooms
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- from 360 EUR
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Luxury Hotel - LuxuryJust inland from the Dune of Pilat, HA(A)ÏTZA sits quietly among pines and sea air. This Art Deco villa turned boutique hotel blends thoughtful architecture, a Michelin-starred kitchen and a refined sense of ease.- Coast
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- 38 rooms
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- from 255 EUR
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Luxury Hotel - High BudgetHave you ever imagined spending a night in a garage? Once a Belle Époque garage and a former aeroclub, this iconic building has been transformed into a stylish avant-garde boutique hotel by the ocean in Biarritz. Soak up the french sun by the outdoor pool or dive into the atlantic waves.- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 27 rooms
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- from 181 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Medium BudgetAmid lavender-covered hills and the Mediterranean breeze, Les Chambres de Mila embodies serene, understated elegance. A hideaway with a garden, pool, and terrace suites — perfect for those seeking authenticity and calm in southern Corsica.- Coast
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- 7 rooms
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- from 160 EUR
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Hotel & Self-Catering - High BudgetHôtel Misincu is a five-star boutique hotel on Corsica’s Cap Corse peninsula, offering refined coastal luxury in a secluded bay. With its organic architecture, serene spa, two restaurants and private beach access, it’s ideal for design lovers and nature seekers alike.- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 36 rooms
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- from 270 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Low BudgetSet in the Old Town in Biarritz, the hotel Palmito ist just a few steps away from the beach. It is an eco-friendly hotel with stylish decor inspired by nature and travel and it offers 18 comfy rooms. The hotel is especially recommended by families with kids and guests can enjoy a continental buffet breakfast daily.- Countryside
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- 18 rooms
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- from 80 EUR
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Luxury Hotel - LuxuryLa Ponche is a five-star hotel in the old quarter of Saint-Tropez, just above the cove it's named after, with a pontoon you can swim from. It has been a hotel since the 1930s and still feels like one of the village's best-kept secrets. The rooms look out over the sea, and the restaurant sits right at the water's edge.- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 21 rooms
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- from 979 EUR
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Boutique Hotel - Medium BudgetBuilt in 1895, later transformed into a hotel by the Garrigue family in 1960. Villa du Moulleau is just minutes away from the charming seaside town of Archannon and the beautiful beaches of the Côte d’Argent. Start the day with freshly baked pasteries made by Clémence and Nicolas, then hop on a bike and ride along the coast, before unwinding in the garden or by the pool with a drink from the Honesty Bar.- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 21 rooms
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- from 183 EUR
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Luxury Hotel - LuxuryThis hotel, owned by Xabi and Patrice – a master chef and a master pastry chef respectively – is situated in Bidart. With fourteen modern rooms and a peaceful outdoor swimming pool, the hotel offers a relaxed atmosphere. But the real highlight is the Michelin-starred restaurant, where the Ibarboure brothers and their outstanding team provide a unique culinary experience.- Coast
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- 14 rooms
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- from 275 EUR
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Bed and Breakfast & self-catering - Medium Budget.Residence Casarina is a tranquil place between the sea and the Corsican countryside, featuring a heated swimming pool, just 300 meters from Maora Beach and close to Bonifacio. With elegant rooms overlooking the countryside and the sea, as well as cosy apartments surrounded by nature, ideal a peaceful and relaxing stay.- Countryside
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- 30 rooms
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- from 80 EUR
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Apartments or whole Villa - High BudgetVilla du Pyla is the ideal place to experience the bay’s breathtaking landscapes and golden beaches – and to simply never tire of the mesmerising views. Each of the 18 lovingly designed suites features a balcony, a terrace or a private garden – perfect for enjoying the tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings to the full.- Seaside (ocean front)
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- 18 properties
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- from 178 EUR