Beach clubs in Cannes
Sixteen private beaches, most on Boulevard de la Croisette, from the grand-hotel plages of the Carlton and Martinez to the new Nammos at Palm Beach.
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The beach clubs in Cannes are mostly plages privées, the private beaches run by the grand hotels along Boulevard de la Croisette. There are 16 worth knowing, and they're among the most glamorous, and priciest, in France.
Locals call them plages privées. Most are hotel beaches with roped-off sand, restaurant service and a pontoon over the water. Entry-level sunbeds run about €25-40 a day, mid-range €50-80, and the marquee spots €100-200 or more. Season runs April to October, though a handful stay open year-round.
Almost everything sits on the Croisette, the seafront running east from the Palais des Festivals. Nammos anchors the reborn Palm Beach at the far end, La Guérite is a boat ride out on the Îles de Lérins, and La Petite Cannoise sits west on the quieter Plages du Midi. For more of the coast, see our guides to France, nearby Nice and Antibes, or the official Cannes tourism site.
Looking for somewhere to stay in Cannes? Here are our picks:
- ★On the Croisette >> Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
- ★Belle Époque icon >> InterContinental Carlton Cannes
- ★Seafront five-star >> Hôtel Martinez
- ★Design hotel >> Mondrian Cannes
- ★Boutique off the Croisette >> Five Seas Hotel Cannes
Where are the best beach clubs in Cannes?
Almost all of them line Boulevard de la Croisette. The grand-hotel beaches are the headline acts: Carlton Beach Club, La Plage du Martinez, Ciro's Cannes at the Majestic, Mademoiselle Gray and Hyde Beach.
Between them sit the independent plages: La Môme Plage, Lucia, Vilebrequin L'Ondine, Baoli Beach and Miramar Plage. For something different, Nammos parties at Palm Beach, La Guérite is an island escape by boat, and Plage Goéland is the relaxed, better-value pick.
Can you use Cannes beach clubs without staying at the hotel?
Yes, for most of them. The hotel plages privées are open to non-guests, though loungers often go to hotel guests first, so book ahead. Ciro's Cannes is the Majestic's beach and Mademoiselle Gray is the Gray d'Albion's, both open to anyone with a reservation.
Independent clubs like La Môme Plage, Lucia and Plage Goéland aren't tied to a hotel at all. Either way, reserve in July, August and during the May film festival, when the Croisette fills up.
Carlton Beach Club
Carlton Beach Club is the private beach of the InterContinental Carlton, the Belle Époque landmark at the centre of the Croisette. It's been running since 1930 and had a full redesign in 2020.
The space splits into a restaurant, bar, lounge and a beach with a pontoon over the water. The kitchen keeps things simple and generous, from charcoal-grilled meats to Mediterranean seafood.
It's open daily 10am to 9pm through the season, and it stays open year-round. This is Croisette glamour at Croisette prices, so reserve ahead. €€€ pricing.
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La Plage du Martinez
La Plage du Martinez is the private beach of the Hôtel Martinez, part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection, a short walk east along the Croisette. Chef Jean Imbert reworked the menu and the space in 2023.
It's styled like a timeless boat deck in navy and terracotta. Cooking is Mediterranean and Riviera, built around sharing plates and local produce.
Sunbeds are limited and often held for hotel guests, so book early. Daytime service runs year-round, and prices sit at the top of the Cannes range. €€€ pricing.
Ciro's Cannes
Ciro's Cannes is the private beach of the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, rebranded Ciro's with a chic maritime look. It's open to non-guests with a booking.
It runs a full water sports program: wakeboard, water ski, paddle, banana and parasailing. A valet meets guests, and a pontoon plus boat shuttle handle arrivals by sea. The kitchen leans seafood.
It's one of the more active beaches on the Croisette, good if you want more than a sunbed. Reserve ahead in summer. €€€ pricing.
Nammos Cannes
Nammos Cannes is the Cannes debut of the Mykonos beach-club brand, opened in summer 2024 at the reborn Palm Beach at the far east end of the Croisette. This is the party pick.
Expect Greek-Mediterranean cooking, a DJ-led crowd and big spends. There's a VIP area and a minimum spend that climbs high in peak season.
It's closed Mondays, otherwise open noon to 10:30pm. Book well ahead for weekends and festival dates. €€€ pricing.
La Môme Plage
La Môme Plage is a stylish private beach steps from the Palais des Festivals, styled after the golden-age Riviera and the Riva Aquarama, with Slim Aarons photos on the walls.
Chef Julian Cazalas runs a Mediterranean sharing menu with signature sushi. A DJ plays from 4pm, which tips it into one of the trendier afternoon spots on the Croisette.
Come for a long lunch that rolls into music. Reserve the front rows in summer. €€€ pricing.
Baoli Beach
Baoli Beach is the beach arm of the Baoli group, set between the Carlton and the Majestic with the largest, most central pontoon on the Croisette.
It's the daytime sister to the Baoli restaurant-club at Port Canto. It's a see-and-be-seen spot, and a solid pick for a central beach day.
Reserve for the pontoon, especially at lunch in high summer. €€€ pricing.
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Mademoiselle Gray is the private beach of the Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion, open to non-guests. Parasols and deckchairs in natural tones sit on fine sand facing the Lérins Islands.
The kitchen leans Lebanese, with wild fish, quality meats and vegetarian plates. Cocktails and a live DJ take over in the evening.
The beach runs 10am to 7pm. It's a touch more relaxed than the marquee hotel beaches, and a bit easier on the wallet. €€ pricing.
Hyde Beach Cannes
Hyde Beach Cannes is the private beach of Mondrian Cannes, one of the more laid-back clubs on the promenade, with a bigger beach area and good loungers.
Beds for two sit out on a private pier. The menu is Italian, from antipasti to seafood and pasta.
It's open daily noon to 4pm, with dinner added in July and August. A comfortable, less flashy choice. €€ pricing.
Lucia Cannes
Lucia Cannes is a colourful 2024 newcomer on the Croisette, known for its flowery parasols and bright design.
The kitchen serves creative, sun-driven Mediterranean plates. Those parasols have made it a social-media favourite.
Daybeds run roughly €100 to €200 a day depending on season and row. It's open April to October, with lunch served year-round. €€€ pricing.
Vilebrequin L'Ondine
Vilebrequin L'Ondine is the playful private beach run by the swimwear house Vilebrequin, designed by Vincent Darré in sea-weathered wood and hand-painted tiles.
Sunbeds, cabins and a bar sit feet from the sea, with branded towels to rent. The kitchen leans local, with grilled octopus and lobster salad.
DJ sets and dinners run through summer and the film festival. One of the more design-led spots on the Croisette. €€€ pricing.
Miramar Plage
Miramar Plage is a Croisette staple since 2006, with 130 sunbeds on white sand and 25 spots on a private pontoon with direct sea access.
It's a beach club by day and a seafront restaurant by night. Chef Valérian Mangione updates Mediterranean classics, and regular DJ sets and live acts keep it lively.
A lifeguard is on duty April to October. Good for a day that runs into the evening. €€ pricing.
Plage Goéland
Plage Goéland is the first private beach past the Palais des Festivals, open since 1981 and run with a warm, family feel.
It serves breakfast through dinner in summer, with Mediterranean cooking off fresh seasonal produce. There's a lifeguard, private showers, and small dogs are welcome.
This is the relaxed, better-value option on the Croisette, and it stays open year-round. € pricing.
La Mandala
La Mandala is a private beach on the Croisette with a boho-chic look in warm terracotta and soft pink. Deckchairs and cushioned beds face the sea.
The kitchen runs summery Mediterranean plates, grilled fish and salads, with live music on Thursday evenings.
Deckchairs reportedly run about €45 to €80 depending on row and month. It's open year-round, 10am to 6pm, so confirm the details before you go. €€ pricing.
Annex Beach
Annex Beach is a private beach and restaurant opposite the Carlton, central on the Croisette. The interior is by designer Jacques Garcia, inspired by the Borromean Islands palace.
The kitchen specialises in fish, shellfish and seafood, and summer brings dinner-shows. It's lifeguard-monitored, with private showers.
Details shift year to year, so confirm hours and pricing before you book. €€ pricing.
Two of the best spots aren't on the Croisette at all.
La Guérite
La Guérite is a Mediterranean restaurant and private beach on Île Sainte-Marguerite, reached by shuttle boat from Port Canto. It's the island escape.
Three spaces cover the restaurant, beach and lounge, bordered by clear water. Chef Yannis Kioroglou cooks seasonal Mediterranean dishes, and summer nights turn DJ-led.
It's open daily for lunch April to October. Book the boat and a table ahead in high summer. €€€ pricing.
La Petite Cannoise
La Petite Cannoise is a private beach on Boulevard du Midi, west of the old port on the Plages du Midi, opened in August 2025. The look is Californian mid-century with a Riviera twist.
The kitchen runs Mediterranean plates, grilled fish, healthy dishes and a kids menu. It doubles as an events venue for weddings and shoots.
It's quieter and more family-friendly than the Croisette beaches, with small quiet dogs allowed. €€ pricing.
Frequently asked questions about Cannes beach clubs
How much do beach clubs in Cannes cost?
Cannes runs among the priciest in France. Entry-level sunbeds start around €25 to €40 a day, mid-range spots €50 to €80, and the marquee hotel beaches €100 to €200 or more. Daybeds at Lucia run roughly €100 to €200, while Plage Goéland is the better-value choice.
Do you need to book beach clubs in Cannes in advance?
Yes, especially in July, August and during the May film festival. The hotel plages privées keep many loungers for guests first, so a reservation matters. Independent spots like La Môme Plage and Nammos fill fast at lunch. Off-season you can often walk up.
What is the best beach club in Cannes?
For iconic Croisette glamour, Carlton Beach Club and La Plage du Martinez lead the pack. Nammos is the party pick at Palm Beach, La Guérite the island escape by boat, and Plage Goéland the relaxed, family-friendly choice on the Croisette.
Can you use Cannes beaches without staying at a hotel?
Mostly yes. The hotel plages privées, including Ciro's Cannes at the Majestic and Mademoiselle Gray at the Gray d'Albion, take non-guests with a booking, though hotel guests get first pick of loungers. Independent beaches like Plage Goéland aren't tied to a hotel at all.
When are Cannes beach clubs open?
Season runs broadly April to October, busiest in July and August and during the May film festival. A few stay open year-round, including Carlton Beach Club, Plage Goéland, La Mandala and daytime service at La Plage du Martinez. Hours shrink in the off-season.
