🇫🇷 Antibes, France
Résidence Mandara Beach
📍 25, Vieux Chemin de la Colle, Antibes, 06600
Photo: official website
Your stay — Résidence Mandara Beach
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Résidence Mandara Beach, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the upper floors (4th and above) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may be more prone to noise from the nearby Vieux Chemin de la Colle road. These upper rooms will also provide a better view of the surrounding area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, as they may be noisy due to the proximity to the street and potential service entrance activity.
Best views
Upper floors (4th and above) offer views of the surrounding hills and the Mediterranean Sea, with the possibility of seeing the Antibes old town in the distance.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that the hotel's location on Vieux Chemin de la Colle may be prone to some street noise, particularly from the nearby road. However, the hotel's layout and upper floors should provide a relatively quiet stay.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the beach by asking for a room with a sea view or a higher floor to get a glimpse of the Mediterranean. Consider arriving early for check-in to secure a room with a better view or a quieter location, as the hotel's rooms may fill up quickly, especially during peak season.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Résidence Mandara Beach
free, 1.5 Mbps, no login constraints
yes, serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical newspapers available at reception
15:00-18:00 (18:00-22:00 with prior agreement), early bag-drop from 10:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€50)
available 24/7, €10 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair ramp to reception, some rooms adapted
on-site parking €20 per night, nearest public car park 'Parking Jardin Exotique' €15 per day (€10 after 18:00), no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (€4.00 for 2 people)
Deposit & card hold: €200 advance deposit, €200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (891 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Église Notre-Dame de la Pinède (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Église Evangelique (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Le Rappel (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerie du Palais Juan les Pins — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Jardin Pauline — 425 m · ~5 min walk
Musée d'Archéologie — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
Petit théâtre de Laure en Bar — 695 m · ~9 min walk
Square Lutetia — 91 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 705 m · ~9 min walk
Pharmacie Joyet — 130 m · ~2 min walk
Utile — 146 m · ~2 min walk
Gare de Juan les Pins — 727 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the town centre or at the train station; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Nice airport and tourist offices — poor rates and high fees are common.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and Apple Pay work in most shops, cafés, and supermarkets; small bakeries or market stalls may prefer cash.
Not expected — service is included in the bill. For good service, leave a couple of euros or round up the bill; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up; hotel porters get €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A short black (espresso) at a café counter costs around €1.50; an Americano about €2.50.
A 'formule du midi' (fixed lunch menu) at a bistro — a main with glass of wine or coffee — runs €15-18.
A main course at an affordable local restaurant (pizza, pasta, steak-frites) is €14-18.
Thursday and Saturday morning market on Cours Masséna has excellent produce and cheap cooked snacks (socca, pissaladière, sandwiches); also grab a panini or kebab from takeaway joints near the station.
Monoprix, Carrefour Market, and Lidl are common in and around Antibes.
Galeries Lafayette and Zara on boulevard Wilson; the Saturday market has second-hand stalls; or take a 20-minute train to Nice for more high-street options.
Single bus ticket €1.50 (Environnement bus network) or a day pass €5; from Nice airport, take bus 250 (€6.15) or the regional train (€5.50, 20 min).
Eat at lunchtime prix-fixe menus rather than dinner; fill a water bottle at public fountains; buy picnic supplies at the market or Monoprix and eat on the beach or the ramparts.
Good to know — Antibes
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AntibesFrom a mobile, dial 112 for any emergency. In Antibes, the local police can be reached on 04 92 90 53 00. For non-urgent medical help, call SOS Médecins on 04 93 29 70 42.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Antibes, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Résidence Mandara Beach
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 705 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Joyet — 130 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Nice Airport (Terminals 1 & 2) → Antibes Bus Station (Gare Routière)
💡 Cheapest option but avoid in summer heat—buses can get crowded. The bus station is 8 minutes walk from the hotel. Use cash or a contactless card for the single ticket.
Antibes station → Hôtel des Mimosas (stop 'Square Albert 1er')
💡 For day trips, buy a 10-trip carnet (€13.50) at the Envibus office. The hotel is a short walk downhill from the stop—don't take the bus for just one stop unless it's raining.
Nice Saint-Augustin station (walk from Terminal 1) → Antibes station
💡 Buy your ticket from the automated machine; avoid the ticket office queues. From Antibes station, it's a 10-minute walk to the hotel, or take bus #2 to 'Square Albert 1er'.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) → Hôtel des Mimosas, Antibes
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Allo Taxi Antibes to avoid airport surcharges. The flat rate to Antibes is about €65 from the airport.
About Antibes
Wikipedia ↗
Antibes (, US also , French: [ɑ̃tib] ; Occitan: Antíbol [anˈtibu]) is a seaside resort city in the Alpes-Maritimes department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Southeastern France. It is located on the French Riviera between Cannes and Nice; it is the largest yachting harbour in Europe. In 2023, the co...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Résidence Mandara Beach?
Request rooms on the upper floors (4th and above) for a quieter stay, as the lower floors may be more prone to noise from the nearby Vieux Chemin de la Colle road. These upper rooms will also provide a better view of the surrounding area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Résidence Mandara Beach?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, as they may be noisy due to the proximity to the street and potential service entrance activity.
Is Résidence Mandara Beach noisy?
Be aware that the hotel's location on Vieux Chemin de la Colle may be prone to some street noise, particularly from the nearby road. However, the hotel's layout and upper floors should provide a relatively quiet stay.
Which rooms have the best views at Résidence Mandara Beach?
Upper floors (4th and above) offer views of the surrounding hills and the Mediterranean Sea, with the possibility of seeing the Antibes old town in the distance.
What are insider tips for staying at Résidence Mandara Beach?
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the beach by asking for a room with a sea view or a higher floor to get a glimpse of the Mediterranean. Consider arriving early for check-in to secure a room with a better view or a quieter location, as the hotel's rooms may fill up quickly, especially during peak season.
What time is check-in at Résidence Mandara Beach?
Check-in at Résidence Mandara Beach is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Résidence Mandara Beach have Wi-Fi?
free, 1.5 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Résidence Mandara Beach?
€2.00 per person per night (€4.00 for 2 people)
Where can I eat cheaply near Résidence Mandara Beach?
A 'formule du midi' (fixed lunch menu) at a bistro — a main with glass of wine or coffee — runs €15-18.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Résidence Mandara Beach?
Single bus ticket €1.50 (Environnement bus network) or a day pass €5; from Nice airport, take bus 250 (€6.15) or the regional train (€5.50, 20 min).
Top Attractions in Antibes
💡 Go before 10am for the best selection. Grab a socca (chickpea pancake) from the stall at the entrance for about €2.
💡 Arrive early to grab a spot on the sand—it fills up by 11am. No lifeguard, so watch children.
💡 Start from the Plage de la Garoupe and bring water—there's no shade. Finish at the lighthouse for a picnic spot.
💡 Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month from November to March. The audio guide is worth a euro or two.
💡 The guided tour lasts 45 minutes and is included in the low ticket price. Ask about the underground passages.