Hôtel Belles Rives

This is the second time we visited the hotel in the evening for the outside bar and bar menu . The views from the terrace are stunning but the service is terrible the waiters were very inefficient and we had to call them over to be served. The food is very mediocre. We paid 26 euros for a pizza margarita. It was in fact half a pizza and came cold . After quite a long wait for the food we couldn’t be bothered to send it back . When you ask for the bill it comes but no follow up with card machine so you have to wait ages to pay . We did enjoy the piano music but for the prices they charge the staff really could do with some training.

Stunning hotel with a magnificent view of the Mediterranean. The staff was warm and welcoming, our Junior Suite offered such a beautiful view from the terrace. We left our terrace doors open overnight to throughly enjoy the Spring evening. We were surprised that we had a full moon that glistened all night with its reflection on the water. Our only regret is not staying longer, we loved it!

We have stayed at Belles Rives every summer for several years. We can’t wait to go back every year! The hotel is beautiful with a gorgeous view of the sea! We usually select a sea view room which never disappoints but have stayed in others with lovely views. The beds are comfortable and the decor charming. The staff are always warm and welcoming from arrival to check in , beach and restaurants . The concierge is always helpful to make restaurant reservations, beach chair reservations and car services. We love the restaurant La Passagère with interesting local fish, cheese and wine. My favorite part of Belles Rives, in addition to the staff( now I feel friends) is sitting on the jetty , swimming in the sea and watching the people water ski ! Belles Rives is a must stay! It’s a special place with many special people .

What makes this hotel : the people who work there-always smiling, happy to serve , working hard ; the views- they are incredible.; the food is also excellent here, we ate at 3 restaurants and loved absolutely everything. On arrival me and my husband were really seduced by the vibe of the hotel- having dinner on the terrace, listening to a pleasant quiet music surrounded by respectable well dressed people. Unfortunately, this vibe is only in the morning for breakfast and late in the evening for dinner. During the day there is a different story…the hotel allows anyone from the street on their very small beach as long as they pay for the sun loungers. We encountered quite unpleasant local people with lots of small badly behaved kids who came for the day and quite frankly didn’t give a damn. There are also salesmen with sunglasses and other cheap rubbish who come and bother guests. Not something I would expect from an upmarket hotel with a private beach. Unfortunately we also encountered a wedding during our stay. This meant that the bar area was completely closed off for the part of the evening ( it is quite small) and the guests were shuffled to one corner and had to put up with a party atmosphere for the rest of the night. There was no fashioned vibe that evening in the hotel. The beach bar closes at 5.30pm (!) , exactly when we wanted to sit on the beach and have a drink. Not for the convenience of the guests, clearly. Upon our departure we also noticed a strange” boat trip” added to the bill worth over €1000. Surely if someone had a boat trip they would have had to sign for it , not just give a room number? The receptionist did not bother to check any records and just removed it from the bill . This was not a mistake I would expect from an upmarket hotel.

Overall a good experience, however it started badly. I was put into a tiny room with little or no space to move. After the first night I spoke with the excellent Christophe on the front desk and he sorted out a much better room. Zero drama and zero fuss. The next room was better. Thank you! Overall the hotel is classic French, staff are brilliant and the setting second to none. Parts are a little dated but that oddly adds to its obvious charm!

Best hotel for a south of France trip. We loved our experience at Belle Rives. The Management and staff were committed to making a vacation special. Thank you to Christina, the concierge team, the waiters in the bar and bell staff for your superb service! From backgammon on the veranda to a dip in the sea, our memories are so special. Great location also!!