Must-see hotels in Var

Excellent value for such a centrally located, welcoming and comfortable hotel, this charming salmon-pink hostelry justifies its name with sensational…

The ‘to die for’ choice: guests have been known to drop in by helicopter at this exceptional hotel with a glamorous history (dating to 1931), vineyards,…

Superclean rooms with modern decor either face the village square or have marvellous port views. It's lovely for couples, with a hint of romance…

This boutique hotel with fig-flower Fragonard soap in the bathrooms, a fine collection of old black-and-white family photos and a gourmet restaurant, wins…

This charming, fin-de-siècle hotel offers 24 large, dignified rooms, some with awesome portside views. The charming decor is clean and inviting, and the…

The lovely Jean-Claude and Yannick welcome you so warmly to their tiny B&B that it feels like home. The two impeccable, beautifully appointed guest rooms …

This enchanting 21-room manor with white turreted façade 300m from Port-Cros’ port is the exclusive option. Find it nestled in a sweet-smelling eucalyptus…

The hefty brass knocker adorning the olive-green front door, the lush lavender outside, and the covered breakfast terrace on the top floor immediately…

Sleep aboard the sailboat Ysé Sun Odyssey 42, allowing you to explore all the most beautiful and inaccessible crannies of Porquerolles' coastline.

The main draw of this typical Porquerollais inn on the square is its terracotta-tiled restaurant terrace that overlooks the pétanque pitch. Borrow a set…

There is something of the old Riviera glamour in the rooms of this uber-stylish modern hotel, with their patterned wallpaper, oversized B&W posters of…

Occupying an unimprovable central location in Borne-les-Mimosas, the Cigalou offers 20 plush rooms and a dreamy pool, plus a very good traditional French…

Right beside Plage Bona, this Scandi-tinged, palm-fringed hotel is a stylish place to stay, with its cedar-clad exterior, sun-loungers, potted plants and…

Run by a friendly Swedish couple, this pleasant little hotel abuts Hyères’ racing track, so you may be able to see (or hear) horses thundering past as you…

A whitewashed vision of Mediterranean luxury, this castle-like 19th-century villa 3km southeast of St-Raphaël features a sea-facing pool and beautiful…

Pleasantly sited near the town of Carcès, in the bucolic wine country between Thoronet and Cotignac, this family-oriented campground offers bungalows and…

This inn, tucked just off the D559, has homey guest rooms, some with sea views (it's just a short walk to the Plages du Royal if you fancy a dip). The…

This inn overlooking the village square ranks as highly in the dining stakes as it does in sleeping. Decor is traditional (note the cicada collection…

The same family has run this hub, Collobrières' most popular watering-hole, since 1886. Above the convivial bar there are 15 excellent-value, very…

Run since 1921 by the island’s oldest family, this bustling portside hostellerie (inn) sports five bright rooms facing the water; the best have balconies…