Nice's beach hotels cluster along the iconic Promenade des Anglais, offering direct access to the Mediterranean. Properties like the historic Hotel Le Negresco (rated Superb) and the Art Deco Palais de la Méditerranée provide private beach areas, rooftop pools, and sea-view rooms. Most hotels in this strip also feature fitness centers and on-site dining-Le Meridien Nice and Radisson Blu Hotel Nice both have rooftop terraces with panoramic bay views.
Budget varies widely: expect mid-range options like Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais (from around €150/night) to luxury stays at Hotel Le Negresco (€400+). For convenience, the Promenade and Old Town are a short walk from most beachfront hotels. Airport-area options like Radisson Hotel Nice Airport offer free shuttles but lack direct beach access. Book early for summer-top-rated hotels fill months ahead.