The Best Hotels in St Tropez for Every Traveller

In the busy port side of St Tropez you’ll find calm at Hôtel Pastis, which has its own pool and private garden and access to a secluded beach away from the summer crowds. Each of the 10 bedrooms is furnished in unique style and the walls are lined with artwork from the hotel owner’s personal collection, including pieces by Henri Matisse, David Hockney and Andy Warhol. Top service marks this hotel from the rest – though the hotel has no restaurant, they will provide children’s meals in the evenings to allow parents to go out for dinner.

The Château de la Messardière has been a St Tropez institution since the 19th century. Just above the town, it provides sweeping vistas of the surrounding hills and the Mediterranean. The château has many stunning architectural features, including towers and turrets. The hotel is dedicated to pampering, with an indoor and outdoor pool, its own Valmont spa, numerous bars and even its own art gallery, all within 25 acres (10ha) of private land. Here you feel cocooned, away from the bustle of St Tropez but still close enough to all the main spots thanks to a 24-hour shuttle service.

In the heart of St Tropez, near the port and the Place des Lices and hidden behind a plain wooden door on a small side street, is the boutique hotel Pan Deï Palais. Built in 1835, the mansion was once the home of an Indian princess. Its past is visible in the intriguing decor, which is inspired by old Indian fables. At weekends, the wonderful garden and pool area transforms from a quiet idyll to an exciting hub of music and dancing. Visit the hotel’s very own hammam afterwards to relax, or take a trip out on their luxury motor yacht.

Five-star Hotel Sezz is the epitome of luxury. The rooms here are called bungalows or cocoons, each with its own outdoor shower and some with their own plunge pool. Alternatively, you can stay in one of two villas here, each of which has its own swimming pool. Hotel Sezz has a Dom Perignon bar and the excellent Colette restaurant, fronted by Michelin-star chef Philippe Colinet. It also boasts a heated outdoor pool, spa, jacuzzi and a steam room, with views of the Provençal-inspired gardens. The hotel is about one kilometre (0.6mi) from the centre of St Tropez and roughly five kilometres (3mi) from Pampelonne Beach, both easily accessible thanks to the hotels shuttle service and free parking.

A little corner of paradise, right in the heart of St Tropez near the charming Place des Lices, the four-star Villa Cosy is an idyll of calm. It has 19 rooms and suites, each with its own private covered terrace, which look out onto the azure swimming pool. Breakfast is served on your own terrace, where you can enjoy coffee among the beautiful surroundings. One of the hotel’s most impressive features is the wine and champagne cellar, visible under the glass floor in the reception area.