Must-see hotels in Var

  • Hôtel Bellevue

    Var

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

  • Le Mas du Langoustier

    Var

    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,…

  • L’Oustaou

    Var

    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…

  • Hôtel des Deux Rocs

    Var

    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…

  • Hôtel de la Tour

    Var

    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…

  • Mas de l'Olivette

    Var

    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 …

  • Hôtel Le Manoir de Port-Cros

    Var

    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…

  • Maison de la Treille

    Var

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

  • Bateaudhote.fr

    Var

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

  • Villa Ste-Anne

    Var

    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…

  • Hostellerie La Farandole

    Var

    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…

  • Hostellerie du Cigalou

    Var

    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…

  • Hôtel Bor

    Var

    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…

  • Hôtel Le Méditerranée

    Var

    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…

  • La Villa Mauresque

    Var

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

  • Les Fouguières

    Var

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

  • Le Relais des Maures

    Var

    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…

  • Auberge des Glycines

    Var

    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…

  • Hôtel Les Maures

    Var

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

  • Hostellerie Provençale

    Var

    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…

  • Le Mas du Péré

    Var

    In a quiet area to the north of La Motte village, this is a very pleasant spot from which to go wine tasting in the region. Perfectly clean, well…

  • Les Mèdes

    Var

    This hotel mixes traditional rooms with self-catering apartments. The icing on the cake: a terraced garden with fountain pool and sunloungers.

  • Via Skipper

    Var

    Sleep aboard a sailboat in Île de Porquerolles or along mainland calanques after a day out sailing.

  • Grand Hotel de la Gare

    Toulon

    Station hotels can be hit-and-miss in France, but this pleasant little place is a cut above the norm. It’s clean and modern, with plain white rooms,…

  • Key Largo

    Var

    Bandol’s hotels can be short on charm, but this small place on the point between the port and Renécros beach is one of the better options. Rooms are…

  • Hôtel Notre Dame

    Var

    Occupying an ochre-painted 18th-century townhouse, Collobrières’ most high-end option has 10 rooms individually decorated around jewel themes (coral,…

  • Golf Hôtel

    Var

    A prime address for beachside sleeping; some of the rooms have terraces facing the sea, and are accordingly more pricey. Half-board is available (adult…

  • Hôtel Little Palace

    Toulon

    The over-the-top, Italian-inspired decor is slightly risible and the lighting could be nicer, but Little Palace is well run, friendly and has 23 great…