French Riviera Hotels|Èze-Bord-de-Mer, France

Le Cap Estel

Name: Le Cap Estel
Address: 1312 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, Èze-Bord-de-Mer, 06360, France
Telephone: 33-4-93-76-29-29

A secluded seaside sanctuary on the French Riviera

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In a region defined by ritzy resorts, the intimate, 28-room Le Cap Estel has managed to remain something of a secret on the French Riviera. The turn-of-the-century estate is the opposite of the Côte d’Azur’s see-and-be-seen mentality. Shielded from ...READ MORE

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Rooms and suites are spread across four floors of the pale pink Manor House, all of which feature terraces with 180-degree sea views; housed in contemporary pavilion Les Jardins, at the boutique hotel’s entrance; and three deluxe rooms are at foot of the beach. Two of the most specular suites, however, are in Le Parc — carved into the sea wall, with balconies and private suspended above the waves.
The outdoor infinity pool (along with a Jacuzzi) is built into the tip of the cape and shows off sweeping vistas of the Mediterranean Sea, nearby towns like Cap d’Ail and, on a clear day, the island of Corsica. The spa’s expansive indoor pool is equally as impressive, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony hovering over the sea, making it feel as if you’re on a yacht deck.
A path leads from a lantern-lit cave down to the pebble-lined plage, where you can bask in complete privacy on the sunbed-clad perched wooden deck.
The spa’s heated pools, outdoor Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna — complete with panoramic sea views — form a sumptuous water playground perfect for lingering before or after a Sothys skincare treatment or massage. If you want to indulge in a blow-dry, the hair salon offers appointments by reservation.
On the ground floor of the main, neo-classical Manor House, the fine-dining La Table du Cap Estel, celebrates flavors of the Côte d’Azur with local touches, like langoustine roasted with thyme flowers and barbajuan fritter-inspired stuffed zucchini flowers. If the four-, five- or seven-course tasting is too extravagant, you can order dishes à la carte, or dine casually in the gardens on fresh, light fare at Mediterranean-style Le Ficus.

Things to Know

Cap Estel’s location near Monaco is a great base for exploring both the French and Italian Rivieras, since it’s just a short ride to Liguria’s gorgeous seaside towns like San Remo, nicknamed Italy’s Monte Carlo.
The summer “Nuits Dime On” concert series brings a mix of local and international acts ranging from blues guitarists and string and brass arrangements to indie-pop and DJ sets at a stage on the lawn under the stars.
The French Riviera hotel can arrange a yoga instructor for a session in the gardens and personal trainer at the expansive fitness studio overlooking the sea. Other activities include tennis on the private court, boules and snorkeling off Cap Estel’s own beach.

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