Picolo recommends · Hotel in Larvotto, Monaco
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
A resort on a peninsula of its own in Larvotto, where children paddle in a lagoon with a sandy floor and palms shade the pools.
Your feet touch soft sand, yet you are in a pool. The lagoon at Monte-Carlo Bay has a sandy bottom, and around it more pools sit among the palms on a peninsula that juts into the sea at the eastern end of Monaco.
Most rooms have a balcony, and many face the water. The beaches of Larvotto are close, and the whole place has the spread-out feel of a resort, which is rare in a country where most hotels are squeezed between streets.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
This is the one we recommend for families. There is room to move, water to play in all day and a beach nearby, all without leaving Monaco or giving up the evening walk into town.
It does not feel like staying in the heart of Monte-Carlo. Place du Casino is roughly a quarter of an hour away on foot, and the lagoon closes in the cooler months, so winter guests lose its biggest draw.
What you get
- Lagoon pool with a sandy bottom
- Pools set among palms
- Space and water for children
- Balconies, many facing the sea
- Larvotto beach close by
A day at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
- Morning
- Early laps in the lagoon before the families come down.
- Midday
- Lunch on the Larvotto promenade.
- Afternoon
- Back to the pools and the shade under the palms.
- Evening
- A quarter-hour walk into Monte-Carlo for dinner.
Location
Larvotto, Monaco
Open in MapsQuestions about Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Is Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel good for families?
Yes. The sandy lagoon, several pools and the nearby Larvotto beach give children plenty to do, and the resort layout gives everyone room to spread out.
Is the lagoon at Monte-Carlo Bay open all year?
No. It runs as a seasonal pool from spring until autumn, so check dates if you are planning a winter or early spring trip around it.
How far is Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel from the casino?
About fifteen minutes on foot. In the heat of summer, or in evening shoes, many guests take the local bus or a taxi instead.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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