Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want the top-rated five-star stay in Cannes, with standout service and a central spot on the Croisette, and the budget is not a concern. If price matters at all, our Best Value pick costs about a quarter as much.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Travellers celebrating something, or simply wanting the best-reviewed hotel in Cannes, are the natural fit. It scored 9.4 out of 10, first of the 9 hotels we compared.
Service-minded guests will feel looked after. Reviews say staff remember names and preferences. The listing also includes a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace, and it carries a pet-friendly tag.
Skip it if you dislike paying extra for everything. Guests say rooms, parking and beach club access are all expensive.
Location and getting around
The address is 58, Boulevard de la Croisette, CS 40052, in Cannes City-Centre. Guests describe a central position within walking distance of the beach, boutiques and restaurants. The location score is 9.8.
A beach appears in the provider's facility list, but that does not confirm a beachfront location or a walking distance, so check before you book.
The nearby sights in our data are all far. Lérins Abbey is about 5.1 km away, Sophia Antipolis about 8.3 km and Stade du Fort Carré about 9.2 km. None of them is a walk, so you will need public transport or a taxi. These distances are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
Staff earn the highest praise. Guests describe a professional team that remembers names and preferences.
The central position is the other big plus, with the beach, shops and restaurants all within walking distance.
Value is the weak spot. Even for a five-star hotel, guests feel the prices are high, and they point to extra charges for parking and the beach club on top of the room.
Price and how it compares with our other Cannes picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €457.34 per night, around €915 for the two nights. The sample median was €271.69. This is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Abrial by Soniho, was €110.28 a night with three stars and an 8.8. Our Budget pick, L'Esterel, was €82.64 with two stars and an 8.3.
The extra money buys five stars, the highest guest score in the sample, a much longer list of facilities and well-reviewed service. Budget for parking and beach club fees as well.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Cannes. This one shared first place on review score and holds an official five-star rating, which put it in our Luxury slot.
Its review count, 769, is lower than at many large hotels, but the score is consistent with what guests write.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast options listed include continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet, but check whether your rate includes it.
Ask for current prices for parking and beach club access, and check pool and spa opening times in November. If you bring a pet, confirm conditions and fees.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Carlton Cannes on the beach?
It is on the Croisette, and guests say the beach is within walking distance. Beach is listed in the facilities, but a beachfront location is not confirmed.
How much does Carlton Cannes cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €457.34 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Are parking and the beach club extra?
Guests say both are expensive on top of the room rate. Ask the hotel for current prices before you book.
Can I walk to Lérins Abbey?
No. It is about 5.1 km away, so you will need public transport or a taxi.
Is the service good?
Guests rate it highly and say staff remember names and preferences. Service is the most praised point in reviews.