City Apartments and Central Hotels in Antibes

Boutique Hôtel Villa Fabulite is a five-star, adults-only villa on Cap d'Antibes, so children are not accepted and families should book elsewhere in Antibes. For couples or adult relatives travelling together, it puts the beach less than 100 metres away and adds a pool, a spa and a restaurant serving Provençal cuisine. Every room is individually decorated with a private terrace, and pets are welcome. A 9.5 score from 97 reviews is exceptional.

I would pick the Irin Hotel for families who want to sleep inside the old town of Antibes. It is a small, family-friendly hotel 300 metres from the Picasso Museum. Rooms are air-conditioned, there is a terrace, and a lift saves tired legs and luggage. A spa and thalassotherapy centre is available. The old town is made for walking, so I would leave the car and explore on foot.

Les 15 Pins & La Mer in Antibes is an aparthotel with family rooms that have air conditioning, a balcony and a kitchenette, so families can cook and eat at their own rhythm. Plage du Midi is less than 1 km away, and the seasonal outdoor pool, sun terrace and garden fill the hours between beach trips. Pets are accepted, a plus for families travelling with a dog. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 263 reviews.

Hapimag Apartments Antibes is a 4-star aparthotel with kitchenettes, balconies and private bathrooms, so a family can prepare its own meals. The seasonal outdoor swimming pool is the main draw for children in summer, and the terrace, garden and outdoor seating give plenty of space outside. Parents can use the spa facilities and the sauna. Ponteil Beach is a short walk away and the Picasso Museum is close by. Pets are accepted, useful for families travelling with a dog.

La Place stands in central Antibes, a short walk from Port Vauban and the sandy beaches, and Antibes station is nearby. I would book it for families without a car who want day trips to Cannes or Nice by train. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, so children sleep despite the town around them, and each has a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The daily buffet breakfast on the terrace is an easy start before the beach.

Relais du Postillon stands inside Antibes Old Town, 100 metres from the beach and 50 metres from the port, so a family can do the whole day on foot. I would book it for parents who want to drop the car and walk everywhere with children. Rooms are air-conditioned, which matters in a Riviera summer, and some have a balcony or garden view. The common room with a fireplace gives everyone a place to sit outside the room, and WiFi is free.

Thalazur Antibes is a four-star hotel and spa a short drive from central Antibes, and I recommend it to families who want water activities whatever the weather. The indoor spa has a heated seawater pool, a whirlpool, a sauna and a hammam, and outdoor seawater pools add space in summer. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, some with views of the Baie des Anges and the Southern Alps. L'Angelus serves traditional cuisine and breakfast is a buffet.