Eze-Bord-de-Mer, France
Secluded luxury hotel on a private peninsula near Èze, offering Michelin‑starred dining, sea‑view rooms and serene spa facilities
Our review
One enters through electronic security gates and then there is a short drive down a winding road through the 12 acres of landscaped grounds to the hotel.
The general manager showed us the best rooms first; I’m not surprised – they took my breath away. The one bedroom suite – absolutely enormous – is fit for a maharaja or a VIP or just someone with immaculate taste and a heavy wallet. An original Lichtenstein in the lounge, together with a Niki de St Phalle – I must be in heaven. Rarely do I come across a suite that has me gushing and oohing and aahing like a teenager who has just spotted a member of One Direction. Everything in this suite is exactly to my taste; down to the huge terrace with views of the sea to all sides and absolutely private; even a telephoto lens couldn’t reach here. It’s so secure and discreet, none of the full-length windows need curtains. It was just beautiful.
There is a two-bedroom magnificence too, similarly immaculate and spot on with the design features.
After I had lifted my jaw off the floor, we looked around the other guest rooms, pleasant enough, spread over three buildings and perfect for a quiet break, most with sea views and balconies.
The public areas are well furnished, the grounds are attractive and there is a sea water infinity pool with sun loungers to take advantage of the sea views.
A one-Michelin-star chef serves gourmet and more casual fare.
The small spa has an indoor fresh water pool and two treatment rooms.
Cap Estel is a very special place. All around is the sea and the sound of crashing waves, the gardens sheltered by hundred-year-old trees.
Rooms
Cap Estel offers 18 rooms and suites arranged across the historic manor house and adjacent villas. Most accommodation features private terraces or balconies with panoramic Mediterranean views. Interiors combine refined contemporary design with classic details, and suites provide generous living space for enhanced privacy.
Food and Drink
La Table du Cap Estel holds one Michelin star and is led by Chef Kévin Garcia. The restaurant focuses on refined Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the sea and the estate’s aromatic gardens, served in an elegant setting overlooking the water.
Le Ficus offers a more relaxed dining experience within the gardens, specialising in shared plates, seasonal dishes and wood‑fired grills. The bar provides cocktails and light refreshments with uninterrupted sea views.
Wellness
The Spa by Sothys at Cap Estel offers a range of bespoke treatments using Sothys products, alongside sauna, steam room and relaxation areas. Wellness facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness studio, yoga spaces and direct sea access for swimming.
Facilities
- Private peninsula setting
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- Private beach access
- Michelin‑starred restaurant
- Spa and wellness facilities
- Fitness centre and yoga areas
- Gardens and walking paths
- Tennis court and pétanque area
- Concierge and personalised services
- Free Wi‑Fi
Location
Cap Estel is located in Èze‑Bord‑de‑Mer on the French Riviera, between Nice and Monaco. Nearby attractions include the medieval village of Èze, Saint‑Jean‑Cap‑Ferrat, Monaco, and the coastal paths and beaches of the Côte d’Azur.
Getting there
Address: 1312 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 06360 Èze, France
Arriving by air: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport – Located 13 miles (20 km) 30 minutes by car
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