Beachfront hotels in Nice line the famous Promenade des Anglais, putting you steps from the pebbly shore and the Mediterranean. Properties like Hotel Le Negresco combine historic grandeur with direct beach access, while Radisson Blu Hotel Nice offers a rooftop pool and private beach. Budget-minded travelers can choose Aparthotel Adagio Nice Promenade Des Anglais, a 3-star option with sea views and kitchenettes, or Mercure Nice Centre Grimaldi, located a short 5-minute walk from the sand.
Expect to pay from $129 per night for a beachfront room in central districts like Jean Médecin or the Old Town. Most beach hotels provide private beach areas (often at an extra cost), free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. For a splurge, Hotel La Perouse Nice Baie Des Anges sits above the bay with a heated outdoor pool and sea-view terrace. Check rates early-summer fills fast.