Spa and Thalasso 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.

Villa Miraé on Cap d'Antibes welcomes families and pets, and its outdoor pool and solarium give children a place to swim between trips to the coast. Some rooms and suites have a balcony or terrace over the garden or the pool, which gives a family more room to spread out. Two restaurants, one gastronomic and one Mediterranean, mean dinner can stay simple or become an occasion. The setting is a refined five-star, so it suits calm families best.

Hotel Mas Djoliba sits in a quiet park in Antibes, a short walk from the beach, which gives families both calm and the sea within reach. The swimming pool and sunny terrace are where children will spend their afternoons. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, a must in a Riviera summer. The historic sites and the train station are close, so day trips along the coast are easy without a car. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 186 reviews.

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.

Hôtel La Villa Port d'Antibes & Spa is a four-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms and family rooms, and I find it a pleasant, central choice for families on the Riviera. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace give children space, while the spa, with a hammam and a sensory shower, is for the adults. A bar, a 24-hour front desk and room service make evenings easy after a day out.

I would pick Hôtel Le Petit Castel for families who want a short walk to the beaches of Juan-les-Pins and Cap d'Antibes. The hotel was renovated in March 2015 and has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. There is a bar and a solarium with sea and mountain views, and breakfast is served each day in different settings.

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.

I would pick Hôtel Beau Site for families who want a calm base on Cap d'Antibes. It stands in a residential area, five minutes on foot from Garoupe beach and its restaurants. There is an outdoor swimming pool, and air-conditioned rooms have partial sea, mountain or garden views. A buffet breakfast is served daily, private parking and bike rentals are available, and pets are welcome.

La Garoupe-Gardiole is a 40-room boutique hotel split across two buildings, about 600 metres from La Garoupe and Les Ondes beaches on the Cap d'Antibes. That walking distance to the sand, plus a swimming pool and a quiet garden, makes beach days with children easy to organise. Pets are welcome. The Villa Thuret botanical garden is close by for a calmer outing. I would bring a car, since Antibes and Juan-les-Pins are a short drive away.

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.

I would consider the Pierre & Vacances Premium Port Prestige residence for families who want apartments on the French Riviera rather than hotel rooms. It has an outdoor swimming pool and a spa and thalassotherapy centre, and it welcomes pets. Services include bath linen, beds made on arrival and end-of-stay cleaning, which saves a family some chores. The port and local attractions are easy to reach.

I would pick Hotel Miramar for families who want to be on the sand at Cap d'Antibes. The hotel has direct private access to Garoupe beach, only 30 metres away. It has two terraces with views of the bay and the Southern Alps, air-conditioned rooms and a piano lounge. The beach is at the door, which keeps a day with children simple: swim, return, rest.

Free private parking is the first reason I would book the Best Western Plus Antibes Riviera for a family road trip, since it saves hunting for a space with a full car. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and satellite channels, and some have a balcony or patio where parents can sit once children are asleep. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and WiFi is free throughout.

Lagrange Apart'Hôtel Antibes Olympie is a four-star aparthotel where each air-conditioned room has a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a balcony and free WiFi, a format I find ideal for families. The rooftop swimming pool is the highlight for children, with a sun terrace for everyone, while spa facilities and a fitness room suit the adults. Free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station are provided. Pets are welcome.

Royal Antibes sits on the pedestrian promenade, a short walk from the old town, the castle and the Provençal market. Families can choose between hotel rooms and apartments, useful for longer stays, and some units have sea views over the Bay of l'Ilette. Access to the spa, with its steam bath, sauna and fitness centre, is included. The restaurant also looks out over the bay. Guests rate this four-star 8.1 from more than 1,100 reviews.

SoBlue Hôtel in Antibes has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sun terrace, which is what I would look for with children on the Riviera in summer. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a private bathroom, a refrigerator and tea and coffee facilities. The family-friendly restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and French and European dishes at lunch and dinner. WiFi is free and the front desk is open 24 hours.

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.

Families get two things that rarely come together on the Riviera here: a self-catering studio or apartment with a balcony, and a spa with a Turkish bath and hot tub for the adults. Direct access to a beach area means no car shuffle for a swim, the outdoor pool covers the rest of the day, and the on-site restaurant and bar save cooking every night. Pets are accepted. With 890 reviews averaging 7.8, it is practical rather than polished.

Comfort Aparthotel Antibes Le Maestria is a three-star aparthotel with self-catering studios, and I find it well suited to families. Studios have free WiFi, a seating area, a dining area and an equipped kitchenette. The outdoor swimming pool and the garden give children room to play, and a fitness centre is on site. Family rooms and facilities for disabled guests are provided, and pets are welcome, so most travelling parties will fit.

A rooftop pool with views over Antibes and the Riviera is what children remember about the Residence Residéal Antibes, 800 metres from Port Vauban and the sea. Studios have a kitchenette and a private balcony or terrace, so families can cook simple meals and eat outside. A continental breakfast is available by reservation. Parents can use the fitness room and spa, and pets are accepted.