
Swimming above the sea
The heated pool uses seawater; children swim with an adult.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on Cap d’Antibes has gardens leading down to a heated seawater pool carved into the rock.
For a holiday with a private terrace above the Mediterranean, I would choose an Eden-Roc Junior Suite. For a November 2026 stay, I would choose a hotel with a later closing date.
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For outdoor space, I would choose an Eden-Roc Junior Suite: 49 m² in the Eden-Roc Pavilion, a king-size bed and a living area, with a private terrace facing the Mediterranean and Lérins Islands.
For a high-season stay of more than one night, I would check the deadline: cancellation more than 30 days before arrival returns the deposit less €200; less than 30 days before arrival, the whole stay is charged.
For an evening at Bar Bellini, I would pack trousers and closed shoes: the hotel requires both for gentlemen, while casual clothes are allowed during the day.
The Grande Allée runs from the white façade towards the Mediterranean. The historic house has rooms overlooking the grounds; the Eden-Roc Pavilion stands above the sea. Choosing the building makes a tangible difference: gardens and salons in the old house, a terrace over the water in the pavilion’s junior suites.
The pool was carved into the rock in 1914. Swim in heated seawater, then retreat to one of 33 cabanas beneath the pines. Further up the grounds, 5 clay tennis courts and a pickleball court under the glasshouse offer a break from the coast.
The day starts at Eden-Roc Restaurant, where breakfast runs from 7:30am to 10:30am. Lunch stays by the water; dinner moves to Louroc, The Grill or Giovanni’s. Non-residents can book lunch; the pool is reserved for hotel guests.
Families should plan around the Kids Club calendar and pool rules. In 2026 the club ends on 31 August; children at the pool always need an accompanying adult. For couples, a pavilion terrace and a morning at Dior Spa may be enough to shape the whole stay.
Lumina Guide 2027
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on Cap d’Antibes leads through its gardens to a heated seawater pool carved into the rock.
Distinctions
What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
Cap d’Antibes, between gardens and a rocky coastline.
The Grande Allée, the historic house and the pavilion above the water.
Classic Rooms start at 25–30 m²; seafront terraces are in the pavilion.
Breakfast and lunch at Eden-Roc Restaurant, with 3 other dinner choices.
A heated seawater pool and Dior Spa.
For days spent between the sea, gardens and table during the opening season.
What do Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests remember the Mediterranean views and the gardens.
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Comfortable rooms with classical furnishings; some guests would prefer more contemporary interiors.
7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Many guests describe attentive care during their stay; others report a cool welcome.
Breakfast by the sea recurs in guests’ accounts; opinions differ on the service and choice.
High prices, particularly for dining: several guests feel the service does not justify them.
| What | Score out of 10 | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 9.0 | 161 | 94% |
| Room | 7.9 | 52 | 83% |
| Staff and service | 6.7 | 265 | 67% |
| Breakfast | 6.9 | 17 | 59% |
| Price | – | 31 | 16% |
The scores come from 500 Google reviews with text, left from 8 September 2018 to 5 October 2026. The latest 500 reviews with text span September 2018–October 2026 and include restaurant visits. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay on the French Riviera: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 17 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
The hotels we weigh it against on the French Riviera:
The entrance, the pool above the rocks, a garden-facing room and dinner beside the Mediterranean.
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The heated pool uses seawater; children swim with an adult.

33 cabanas along the rocky coast, for shade and lunch beside the water.

Treatments from 10am to 7pm; non-residents can book from 10am to 3pm.

Courts among pines, palms and olive trees, with lessons available.
The 2026 season ends on 18 October. The Kids Club closed on 31 August.
Children need an adult at the pool, with a maximum of 2 per adult. There is no lifeguard.
Dogs and other animals are not permitted in the hotel or its grounds.
Refundable cancellations retain €200; deadlines differ between high and low season.
Out-of-hours treatments cost 20% extra; treatments in a guest’s suite or villa carry a 25% supplement.
The official pool page, read on 17 October 2026, lists a closure until 3pm on Sunday 18 October.


















| Address | 167–165 Boulevard J. F. Kennedy, Cap d’Antibes, France. |
|---|---|
| Nice airport | 22.6 km and 32 minutes by car without traffic from the airport’s mapped point. The hotel advises around 40 minutes. |
| Transfers | Private transfers are available; there is no shared shuttle. |
| Parking | Complimentary private parking for resident guests. |
| Arrival and departure | Check-in from 3pm, check-out by noon. |
Road route calculated on OpenStreetMap on 17 October 2026, without traffic.
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Check-in starts at 3pm; leave the bags in your room before heading back out into the grounds.
Breakfast at Bar Bellini runs from 7am to 11.30am, leaving time to linger over the first meal.
Use the Technogym machines at Fitness Village before spending the afternoon by the water.
Spend time in the heated saltwater pool carved into the rock, overlooking the sea.
Finish with a Bellini at the lobby bar, which also serves wines, mixed cocktails and small plates.
Google, read on 14 October 2026
In an October 2026 review, a guest describes their honeymoon stay and the staff’s care throughout the visit.
In a September 2026 review, a guest describes an extremely comfortable room and attentive, discreet service.
In an April 2026 review, a guest praises the breakfast service and the team’s smiling welcome.
The official booking engine, read on 17 October 2026 for 2 adults staying the night of 17 October, offers Classic Room Two Fountains at €1,450, Classic Room at €1,550 and Superior Room at €1,760. The Best Available Rate includes breakfast, VAT and access to the pool and spa; city tax is paid on departure. The 2026 season ends on 18 October. Official searches for 20–22 April, 17–18 May and 14–21 June 2027 returned no quote; Google’s calendar returned no prices. The figures compare 3 rooms on the same night; a seasonal price range needs further dates.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc’s official release gives its 2026 season as 20 April–18 October. For 2027, Antibes’ tourist office lists 19 April–17 October. The Kids Club has a shorter season.
Classic Rooms in the historic building start at 25–30 m²; Superior Rooms have 35 m². The 49 m² Eden-Roc Junior Suites offer a private terrace directly above the sea. Deluxe Junior Suites in the main building have 45–55 m²; only some have terraces.
The official homepage, read on 17 October 2026, advertises 111 rooms and suites across 3 buildings, plus 4 villas: Les Cèdres, Eleana, Sainte-Anne and La Guettière. The catalogue distinguishes 14 room and suite types. We use the homepage’s total; the official FAQ’s breakdown totals 108.
Yes. The heated seawater pool is carved into the rock above the Mediterranean. Children may use it from 8am to 7pm with an adult, with no more than 2 children per adult. There is no lifeguard.
The official pool page, read on 17 October 2026, lists a closure until 3pm on Sunday 18 October.
The hotel reaches the sea along the cape’s rocky coastline. It has a seawater pool and 33 cabanas among the pines. Travellers who want to spend their days on sand should choose a sandy beach setting.
Dior Spa Eden-Roc has a sauna, hammam, a duo treatment cabin, the Roc Affusion Suite, a garden gazebo, a seaside cabana and a relaxation area. The official spa page does not state its overall floor area in m². The official spa page
Dior Spa Eden-Roc opens from 10am to 7pm. General access is for guests aged 16 and over; selected younger guests’ treatments require an accompanying adult. Non-residents may book treatments from 10am to 3pm. Treatments are charged separately, with a 20% supplement outside normal hours and 25% for treatments in a guest’s suite or villa. The pages read give no separate charge for sauna and hammam access without a treatment. The Best Available Rate read on the official booking engine on 17 October 2026 for that night includes pool and spa access.
The official booking engine’s Best Available Rate, read on 17 October 2026 for that night, includes the buffet at Eden-Roc Restaurant or continental breakfast in the room. Eden-Roc Restaurant serves breakfast from 7.30am to 10.30am. For other rates, follow the booking’s stated inclusions.
Eden-Roc Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch; The Grill offers lunch and dinner, while Louroc and Giovanni’s serve dinner. Until 18 October 2026, Eden-Roc Restaurant’s lunch runs from 12:30pm to 3pm. Non-residents can reserve lunch.
Connecting rooms, swimming and tennis lessons and children’s activities are available. In 2026 the Kids Club runs from 14 June to 31 August, from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm. External professionals provide the babysitting service.
No. The official site says dogs and other animals are not permitted in the hotel or its grounds.
Yes. The hotel’s FAQ lists complimentary private parking exclusively for resident guests. Limousine transfers are a separate service.
The road route calculated on 17 October 2026 from the airport’s mapped point is 22.6 km and 32 minutes without traffic. The hotel advises around 40 minutes. There is no shared shuttle; private transfers are available.
Check-in starts at 3pm and check-out is by noon. Room service runs 24 hours a day.
The FAQ lists 3 meeting rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. There is no dedicated business lounge or coworking space; guests can work in salons such as the Bellini.
Yes. The hotel’s own events team handles weddings, private celebrations and corporate events, with spaces by the sea and in the gardens. Capacities and prices depend on the venue booked.
A deposit is required when booking. In high season, cancellation more than 30 days before arrival refunds the deposit less €200; less than 30 days before arrival the whole stay is retained. In low season, cancellation more than 7 days ahead refunds the 50% deposit less €200; less than 7 days before arrival that deposit is retained. For a one-night stay the whole deposit is retained. The rate confirmation determines the applicable season.
The hotel lists accessible rooms and suites; its Eden-Roc Junior Suite page specifies that one is accessible. The pages read do not describe the full accessible route to the sea.
There are 5 clay tennis courts, a Technogym fitness centre and a pickleball court beneath the garden glasshouse. Lessons and personal training are booked separately.
The published 2026 season ends on 18 October; the tourist office lists the next season from 19 April 2027. Christmas and New Year fall outside those dates. 31 December 2026 falls outside the published operating season. The official pages reviewed do not confirm a New Year’s Eve gala menu or programme for that date.
Compare the same room and nights, breakfast and cancellation terms. Google’s calendar does not always identify the room or tax and meal inclusions. The official villa catalogue has 4 properties; Google’s older description still lists 3.
Choose the Kids Club’s published dates if its programme is part of your family plans. For the pool and coast outside that programme, consider the hotel’s spring and autumn opening weeks; the 2026 season ends on 18 October. Weather cannot be guaranteed.
For 17–18 October 2026, the official booking engine returned Best Available Rates including breakfast, pool and spa access, Wi-Fi and VAT; city tax is excluded. A general stay package with a published bookable period and terms has not been verified. Rates on the official site

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