Belles Rives
Jazz Age Art Deco glamour, intimate family-run, old-money Riviera with literary heritage
Book a room on the upper floors for the best panoramic sea views toward the Estérel and Lérins Islands.
Why It Matters
Former residence of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald (1925–1929), where Fitzgerald wrote Tender is the Night. In continuous operation since 1929 and still family-owned. Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Holds 1 Michelin star for restaurant La Passagère. The Fitzgerald Bar is a member of Europe's Historic and Heritage Cafés.
This is the actual house where Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald spent their summers in the mid-1920s — the waterfront villa on Cap d'Antibes where Fitzgerald wrote Tender is the Night. It became a hotel in 1929 and has been run by the same family ever since. The Art Deco bones are magnificent: mosaic floors, stained-glass windows, gilded chandeliers, and those iconic blue-and-white striped awnings. Small at 43 rooms, but punching well above its size with a 1-Michelin-star restaurant and one of the genuinely great piano bars on the Côte d'Azur.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Cottage Suite
A standalone 60 sqm cottage located directly opposite the hotel, with a private garden terrace. Ideal for families or longer stays. Minimum stay may apply in high season — contact the hotel directly.
60 sqm
Deluxe Sea View Room
More spacious than the Superior category, with balconies offering wide sea views. Available on multiple floors. A housekeeper assists with settling in.
26 sqmFamily Room
38 sqm junior suite on the 2nd floor with two windows and balconies overlooking the Cap d'Antibes gardens. A private living area separates the sleeping space — practical for families or couples who want a proper sitting room.
38 sqm
Family Suite
Two bedrooms with separate bathrooms and a small living room, all on the 2nd floor with garden views. Built for families who want separate parent and child spaces without going fully next-door-room.
58 sqmPanoramic Sea View Room
Full panoramic outlook over the Mediterranean from both the windows and balcony. The bow window framing on some rooms really earns the 'panoramic' label.
25 sqmSea View Suite
60 sqm Art Deco suites with two separate living areas, two bathrooms, and full sea views from multiple balconies. Available across multiple floors. Among the most comfortable rooms in the house.
60 sqmSuperior Room (Garden View)
Overlooks the holm oaks and gardens of Cap d'Antibes rather than the sea. Each room has its own distinct décor, large windows, and a balcony. Good entry point into the hotel for those who plan to spend most of the day at the beach anyway.
23 sqmSuperior Sea View Room
Opens directly onto an azure blue sky and sea. Balcony faces the Mediterranean. Comfortable and elegantly styled, though compact at 22 sqm.
22 sqmZelda Suite
The hotel's most luxurious accommodation, named for 'the last of the Belles.' A unique take on Art Deco style with two separate areas and two bathrooms (shower and bath). 1st floor with panoramic Mediterranean views. Available on request only — email reservation@bellesrives.com.
48 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site film club events organized by the hotel.
Annual literary award celebrating F. Scott Fitzgerald's legacy, held each June at the hotel. Now in its 15th edition (June 2026). A genuinely special cultural event tied to the property's history.
Boat excursions available through the hotel concierge, including trips to the Lérins Islands.
The Belles Rives Water Ski Club is one of the oldest on the Riviera — the natural bay of Cap d'Antibes is historically where alpine hunters pioneered water-skiing in the 1920s. Lessons and sessions available from the hotel's pontoon.
The concierge team arranges day trips along the Riviera — Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Antibes Old Town, Picasso Museum, Provençal markets, jasmine picking in Grasse.
Sandy private beach with pontoon, lifeguards on duty 11:30am–6pm (seasonal). Deckchair reservations recommended (first row and jetty at extra cost). Complimentary chairs for guests (reservation required, excluding premium spots).
Themed evening DJ events on the beach and terrace, June through August. Note: can be noisy for guests seeking a quiet stay.
Yoga sessions on the hotel's private pontoon over the sea. Arrange through the concierge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Sandy private beach on the Mediterranean with a private wooden pontoon/jetty. Deckchair booking required.
Business center available around the clock for meetings and business needs.
Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel.
Private event and wedding facilities. The hotel can accommodate up to 600 guests for beach events.
Babysitting available on request at surcharge.
Hotel guests have complimentary access to the Health Club and heated swimming pool at sister property Hôtel Juana, a 2-minute walk (200m) away. No on-site gym or pool.
Seasonal beach bar with cocktails, frozen tea, and light refreshments on the private beach.
Full 24-hour room service available.
Dogs and cats permitted in guestrooms (size limitations may apply, extra charge).
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Dedicated concierge team — highly praised by guests for restaurant reservations, driver arrangements, and activity bookings. Dedicated concierge website at concierge-bellesrives.com.
On-site gift shop plus an e-boutique (boutiquebellesrives.com) for Belles Rives branded products.
Round-trip airport shuttle available on request (surcharge). Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is approx. 22km away.
Valet parking service available. Charged separately.
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