The Best Hotels in Saint-Tropez

Between the harbor, the ochre-colored alleyways, and the hills overlooking Pampelonne, the best Hotels in Saint-Tropez are reopening for the 2026 season, from the historic village to the hills of Ramatuelle and Gassin. Waterfront luxury hotels, Florentine-style homes nestled in the pine forest, Michelin-starred restaurants, and rooftops overlooking the gulf: the premier summer destination for 5-star luxury and the art of living à la Saint-Tropez.

Villa Marie, a Florentine-style house on the hills above Pampelonne

We leave the beach road behind to head up toward Val de Rian, three kilometers from the village and four from the beaches of Pampelonne. Opened in 2001 by the Sibuet family, the five-star Villa Marie evokes the atmosphere of a Florentine palazzo overlooking the bay: frescoes of seashells, furniture sourced from Italy, and warm ochre tones accented with turquoise and tangerine. Its 45 rooms and suites come in seven categories, ranging from the 26-square-meter Classic room on the patio to the 60-square-meter Cap Taillat suite overlooking Pampelonne. All feature a terrace, balcony, or loggia, and guests can open the shutters to enjoy views of the sea or the gardens.

In the evening, Dolce Vita serves Mediterranean cuisine paired with wines from Domaine de Marie, the hotel’s Provençal vineyard, while breakfast is served under the umbrella pines. The heated lagoon-style pool was carved directly out of the rock, facing the sea. Next to it, the Pure Altitude spa is housed in a pavilion with walls made of seashells: three treatment rooms, a heated pool, a massage area nestled in the pine grove, and a fitness center. Book a hot-shell massage there, and let the afternoon unfold to the sound of the waterfall’s gentle lapping and the song of the cicadas.

Just a few minutes from Place des Lices, where a shuttle drops off visitors heading to the village, Villa Marie remains one of the The Best 5-Star Spots in Saint-Tropez, the kind where the pace slows down on its own.

Villa Marie Saint-Tropez
1100 Val de Rian Road
83350 Ramatuelle / Saint-Tropez

The Kube Saint-Tropez, a contemporary 5-star hotel overlooking the gulf

The Kube Saint-Tropez is nestled within two hectares of Mediterranean gardens in Gassin, just five minutes from the city but far from the crowds. This 5-star hotel, part of the Machefert Group, features 70 rooms, suites, and villas spread across nine buildings—ranging from 25 to 100 m²—organized into three distinct themes. Each room has its own terrace, and some even have a private pool. From the rooftop, guests can enjoy a 180-degree view of the gulf, with pine-covered hills in the background.

Three swimming pools dot the property, including a large, heated pool overlooking the Mediterranean. Guests can enjoy the MyBlend spa, morning yoga, a game of pétanque, or a cooking workshop, before heading up for dinner at Le Petit Célestin, the rooftop restaurant, or dining at the Mediterranean restaurant and its pool bar. The gym is open day and night, with private coaching available upon request. Down below, in Ramatuelle, the Cybele x Kujten beach is lined with lounge chairs, and a Maserati shuttle runs back and forth to the village.

Nestled between pine forests and the Mediterranean, the Kube ranks among the best 5-star hotels in Saint-Tropez—and is one of the most laid-back options.

Le Kube Saint-Tropez
319 Route du Littoral
83580 Gassin

La Ponche, the cinematic soul of old Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot, Françoise Sagan, Boris Vian: the village’s oldest neighborhood has seen all these legends pass through, and La Ponche still occupies its fishermen’s houses, just a stone’s throw from the harbor. Interior designer Fabrizio Casiraghi has restored this five-star hotel to its 1950s charm, blending vintage finds with warm hues. In one of the 21 rooms, you’ll wake up to a view of the bay or the cobblestone streets; some still hold memories of a guest who once stayed there.

At noon, we sit down to eat overlooking the cove, where Simon Pinault and Marine Bon Mugnaïni serve the catch of the day and vegetables from the market. In the evening, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés bar comes alive under its black-and-white checkered floor, with a pianist at the back of the room, before we head off to unwind in a quiet corner at the Le Tigre wellness center.

From the dock on the small beach—just a minute’s ride away on a Piaggio—you can see what has made La Ponche the most intimate and romantic of the Hotels on the French Riviera.

La Ponche
5 Rue des Remparts
83990 Saint-Tropez

Lou Pinet, a bohemian home beneath the umbrella pines

Two old umbrella pines stand guard at the entrance: they gave Lou Pinet its name, which means «the little pine» in Provençal. In the residential neighborhood of Le Pinet, five minutes from Place des Lices, this five-star hotel from Maisons Pariente is nestled in a two-hectare park designed by Jean Mus, between the Citadel and the beaches of Ramatuelle. Charles Zana designed its 34 rooms, which are bohemian and sun-drenched, featuring local linen, ceramics, and terracotta.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch at La Terrasse, featuring Provençal vegetables and grilled fish served throughout the day; in the evening, head to the Beefbar, Riccardo Giraudi’s steakhouse. In between, you can enjoy one of the peninsula’s largest swimming pools or an organic treatment at the Tata Harper spa, in the shade of the garden.

Open from May 13 to October 3, 2026, Lou Pinet has the feel of a vacation home that you’d want to share only with your loved ones.

Lou Pinet Hotel
70 Chemin du Pinet
83990 Saint-Tropez

Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez, the LVMH luxury hotel right on the water

The former Résidence de la Pinède, which opened in 1936 on Bouillabaisse Beach, became Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez in 2019—LVMH’s only property in Saint-Tropez—and was immediately designated a “Palace” hotel. Jean-Michel Wilmotte designed a seaside interior featuring all-white tones and clean lines, while Saint-Tropez architect François Vieillecroze preserved the original scale of the building. The 32 rooms and suites, along with the Villa Riviera, overlook the sea and the dance of the sailboats beneath the century-old pine trees.

In the evening, we dine at La Vague d’Or, Arnaud Donckele’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant, where Provence transitions from land to sea; or, more simply, at La Terrasse, overlooking the ocean. The rest of the time is spent between the private beach, the infinity pool, and the secluded Guerlain spa.

From the dock, we head off in a Riva toward Pampelonne: here, Saint-Tropez-style luxury is experienced right at the water’s edge.

The White Horse
Bouillabaisse Beach
83990 Saint-Tropez

La Réserve Ramatuelle, a luxury hotel perched above the Mediterranean

Perched on the hills above Ramatuelle, just a few minutes from Pampelonne, La Réserve de Michel Reybier overlooks the Mediterranean, nestled among olive trees, cypresses, and pines. The contemporary building was designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte; in 2024, Jacques Garcia revamped the entire interior, creating an arty and colorful design that pays homage to the golden age of the French Riviera. Eight rooms and 19 suites each open onto a terrace facing the sea, and the villas, set slightly apart, have their own private pools.

At La Voile, two-Michelin-starred chef Éric Canino creates a light, Southern-inspired cuisine featuring ingredients from the garden and the sea. Depending on the time of day, you can head over to La Brasserie with its fireplace, the Italian restaurant by the water, or La Muña, the Japanese-Peruvian rooftop restaurant; down below, on the sands of Pampelonne, La Réserve à la Plage embraces Philippe Starck’s bohemian style.

One last visit to the Nescens spa, dedicated to wellness and longevity, and the day draws to a close by the sea, which is always in the background.

La Réserve Ramatuelle
736 Chemin des Crêtes
83350 Ramatuelle