Saint-Tropez is known for its glitz, glamour, and over-the-top party scene, and the reality lives up to its reputation. If that’s your vibe, you’ve come to the right place.
I honestly love it when it’s over-the-top—the people watching doesn’t get better. And when it sinks back into its fishing roots, the old-world Riviera charm comes right back,too.
Needless to say, with the limelight comes the high prices. Yes, there are posh palaces where rosé flows all day by the pool, and whose dinner menus will cost a month’s rent.
But you’ll also find smaller boutique hotels and cozy B&Bs with more down-to-earth (or at least nearer-to-earth) pricing, especially if you’re willing to stay a little outside of the village.
Keep in mind that hotel rates vary by season and many hotels in Saint-Tropez close between September and April, so check their websites carefully.
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Lou Pinet Saint-Tropez
J’adore Lou Pinet, which closes at the end of September and reopens in May. It’s located just outside the village, about a five-minute hotel shuttle ride from the Place des Lices, or a 20-minute walk.
The allure of this spot is its secret hideaways, vibes, and an effortlessly chic Saint-Tropez spirit infused into its poolside restaurant and all 34 rooms and suites.
Part of the Maisons Pariente Collection, Lou Pinet’s restaurant, Beefbar, has been popular since the hotel’s opening in 2019, and carnivores go for the Black Angus Prime, Wagyu, and Kobe beef dishes.
Don’t worry, vegetarians and pescatarians. You can also find grilled fish, ceviches, salads and pastas galore on the Mediterranean menu.
And, you don’t have to be a guest to book a table!
Hotel Byblos
As far as icons go, Hotel Byblos (or just The Byblos) has been a magnet for French Riviera A-listers, dignitaries, and sun worshippers since opening its doors in 1967. If Saint-Tropez scenes are your jam, this place is for you.
I am not particularly into scenes, but I drop by the hotel at least once or twice a summer for a drink by the pool before heading out to dinner.
A huge selling point of the Byblos is its location in the center of the village, walking distance to the port, the haute couture boutiques of Rue François Sibilli, restaurants, and the twice-weekly market (Tuesday & Saturday) on Place des Lices.
Even if you don’t stay here, you can still have drinks at B, the bar-lounge by the pool, and dine at the hotel’s restaurants and book appointments at the indulgent and exceptional Byblos Spa by Sisley.
The Byblos is also home to one of the most famous nightclubs on the French Riviera: Les Caves du Roy.
FYI: The hotel closes mid-September and reopens in April.
Les Amandier B & B
More budget-friendly yet absolutely no less charming is Les Amandier.
I sent family friends here a few years ago, and they raved about the friendly staff and loved the quiet setting and having access to more outdoor space.
Located about a mile from the village, Les Amandier has a pool, which you definitely want in the summer, outdoor garden for breakfast, and five guestrooms, available between March and October, which include breakfast in the price.
But if you plan to stay longer, they also have four apartment-style rooms* with kitchens and some private patio space. Best of all, these rooms are available year-round.
*Note that breakfast is not included in the price of these rooms.
AREV Hotel Saint-Tropez
Fittingly, this hotel is a play on the word a rêve, a dream in French. Playful yet sophisticated, AREV Hotel Saint-Tropez is indeed a dreamy newcomer on the Saint-Tropez scene (opened in 2024), and is one of the few that remains open year-round.
It’s located about a ten-minute walk outside the village, making it a convenient. You can also arrange to have them meet you at the port to get your bags and drive you into the village in their adorable mini-Moke.
Around the hotel, the blue-white-red color theme leans slightly nautical. And though each room is uniquely designed, the color palette remains. The hotel has an outdoor champagne lounge (right up my alley) as well as a Mediterranean restaurant, the Strand, a padel court, and a spa and gym to make this feel like a true oasis.
You’ll also find Place des Oliviers, a plaza inspired by Saint-Tropez’s Place des Lices, with a food truck and a boutique for last-minute shopping.
Lily of the Valley
This is one of those gems of a hotel you’ll covet. Though not actually in Saint-Tropez (the address is La Croix Valemer), it has all the quiet glam you’ll want, and is about 25 minutes from the village, depending on traffic.
The service is impeccable, and the vibe at Lily of the Valley is elevated ’70s cool. A place Fleetwood Mac would hang out after a concert or shoot their new album cover, if they were still touring.
On top of an amazing spa, gym, bar area, wellness programs, and Vista restaurant, Lily also has its own beach club and restaurant just down the road, which lets you dip your toes in the Med with minimal effort, something that’s appreciated when the traffic reaches its peak.
As if all that is not enough, some of Saint-Tropez’s best wineries and wine tasting rooms are within easy reach.
Open year-round, Lily definitely caters to travelers who want to be pampered and chill at their own pace, away from the bling and buzz of Saint-Tropez summers, but close enough to soak up the sparkle when desire strikes.
Château de la Messardière
Rising regally on a hill outside of town, this 86-room-and-suite Palace hotel is magnificent in every way, from the views of Pampelonne Bay to the impressive 12 hectares (30 acres) of gardens of parasol pines, cypress trees, and fragrant flowers.
Stroll it or hop on a golf cart to take get to the outdoor gym, the tennis courts, the kids club, and Matsuhisa, the Japanese-Peruvian restaurant from celebrity chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa. There’s also private transfer to their beach club, Jardin Tropezina, on Pampelonne Bay.
This magnificent castle was originally a wedding gift from Gabriel Dupuy d’Angeac, a wealthy cognac merchant, to his daughter Louise (can you imagine?). The grandeur and romance of its past life is alive and well in the decor, service, privacy, and style that unfurls on the hills outside of Saint-Tropez.
Surrounded by Ramatuelle vineyards, Château de La Messardière is a SPLURGE of epic proportions, and is the personification of the timeless magic of Saint-Tropez.
The hotel will also be the setting of White Lotus, season 4. Squee!
