Hotels
Where to stay in Saint-Tropez: the best hotels in town, by the beaches and in the hills
Early in the morning, before the harbour fills up, Saint-Tropez is a small fishing town again. Where you stay decides which side of it you get.
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In short: hotels in Saint-Tropez
We have picked seven hotels in and around Saint-Tropez. If you want to walk everywhere, stay in the old town, home to Hôtel de Paris, La Ponche and White 1921. If you want the beach close by, choose the hotels towards Pampelonne. Many of the hotels close in winter.
Our first choice: Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez. Check availability and prices at Hôtel de Paris
How to choose
First visit: Hôtel de Paris, in the middle of town.
For couples: Althoff Villa Belrose, with views over the gulf.
Beach life: Hotel SEZZ, near Pampelonne.
Design: Lily of the Valley in La Croix-Valmer.
Charm: Hôtel La Ponche, in the old fishermen's quarter.
In the old town and by the harbour
Hôtel de Paris: in the middle of town
The hotel is a few minutes from the harbour, and its pool hangs above the lobby, so you can see the swimmers from below. From the roof terrace you look over the rooftops and out to the gulf. Best for a first visit when you want to walk everywhere.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Hôtel de Paris
Hôtel La Ponche: the fishermen's quarter
A small hotel in the old fishermen's quarter, right by the little La Ponche beach, with the harbour and Place des Lices within walking distance. This is the oldest part of town. Best for couples who prefer charm to size.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Hôtel La Ponche
White 1921: on the square
The hotel sits on Place des Lices, the square where the market is held and the boules players gather under the plane trees. Its restaurant is run by Louis Vuitton and serves Mediterranean food. Best for those who want to be in the middle of the town's social life.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at White 1921
Towards the beaches
Pampelonne, the long beach lined with beach clubs, is a short drive from the centre. The hotels out here give you more space and more calm than the old town.
Hotel SEZZ: near Pampelonne
A modern hotel with a pool and garden just outside the centre, close to the Les Salins and Pampelonne beaches. It is quiet here, but town is only a short trip away. Best for those who want the beach close by and do not mind cycling or driving into town.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Hotel SEZZ
La Tartane: between town and beach
The hotel is ten minutes by car from both Les Salins and Place des Lices, with a pool and a spa. The restaurant is called Gaia. In the evening the pool is lit up between the trees. Best for those who want peace and quiet with everything still close at hand.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at La Tartane
Evening by the pool
La Tartane sits between the town and the beaches, with a short trip to both.
In the hills and by the gulf
Althoff Villa Belrose: the view
The hotel sits on the hillside in Gassin, next to a golf course, looking out over the whole bay. Its restaurant, Le Belrose, serves Mediterranean food, and from the terrace you see Saint-Tropez across the water. Best for couples who want the view and the quiet, and have a car.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Villa Belrose
Lily of the Valley: design by the beach
The hotel is in La Croix-Valmer, about 20 minutes by car south-west of Saint-Tropez, close to Gigaro beach. Philippe Starck designed the interiors, and the hotel has a spa and a pool on the hillside. Best for those who want design and a beach, and do not need to be in town.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Lily of the Valley
A view of the gulf
From the terrace at Villa Belrose you look across the bay towards Saint-Tropez.
Getting there
The nearest major airport is Nice. From there it is about two hours by car to Saint-Tropez, longer on summer weekends when the coast road is jammed. In summer there are also boats from Saint-Raphaël and Sainte-Maxime, among other places. Read more about the French Riviera by train.
Good to know
Saint-Tropez is a seasonal town. Many hotels and restaurants close from November to March, and in July and August both prices and traffic peak. May, June and September bring warm weather and more space.
Airelles Château de la Messardière, the hotel from The White Lotus season 4, sits on a hill between the town and the beaches. Read more in our guide to White Lotus season 4.
One caveat: without a car it is awkward to get between the beaches and the town, and parking in the centre is expensive in summer.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Saint-Tropez
Where is the best place to stay in Saint-Tropez?
For a first visit the old town is best, since the harbour, Place des Lices and the restaurants are all within walking distance. The three hotels we recommend in the old town are all there. If you want the beach close by, stay towards Pampelonne and Les Salins, and for views and quiet, several hotels sit in the hills of Gassin.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Tropez?
Early summer and September are the best times, with warm weather and fewer crowds than in July and August. Many hotels and restaurants close in winter, and the season usually runs from April to October. The Cannes Film Festival in May also makes the whole coast busier than usual.
How do you get to Saint-Tropez?
Most people fly to Nice and drive on along the coast, a trip of about two hours, longer on busy summer days. In summer there are also boats from Saint-Raphaël and Sainte-Maxime, among other places. Saint-Tropez has no major airport, so a car or a boat is the usual way in.
Which Saint-Tropez hotel is in The White Lotus?
Airelles Château de la Messardière is the main hotel in season 4 of The White Lotus, which premieres in the first half of 2027. The hotel sits on a hill between the town and the beaches. Hôtel Martinez in Cannes also features in the season, and both are covered in our season 4 guide.
Enjoy Saint-Tropez
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