🇫🇷 Antibes, France
Beau Site
📍 141, Boulevard John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Antibes
A sua permanência — Beau Site
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A propriedade — Beau Site
The Beau Site sits on the Cap d’Antibes peninsula, a three-star with a faded Riviera charm that feels more like a quiet family-run pension than a hotel. Its small pool and terrace overlook the Mediterranean, and the lobby is tiled in cool marble with a vase of fresh flowers — unpretentious, clean, and calm. You stay here for the location: a short walk to the rocky coves and the coastal path, not for nightlife or luxury. It suits solo walkers, older couples, and anyone who wants a base for exploring the peninsula without the price tag of the big hotels.
Crónicas de Antibes
Founded by the Greeks in the 5th century BC as Antipolis, Antibes became a Roman port and later a key defensive town for the Kingdom of France. Its old town, enclosed by 16th-century ramparts, is a warren of narrow streets and terracotta roofs, while the Picasso Museum occupies the medieval Grimaldi Castle. In the 19th century, the British and Russian aristocracies turned the Cap into a winter resort, and today Antibes balances working port life with tourism. It’s less glitzy than Cannes next door, more lived-in, with a daily market and a real fishing harbour.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Antibes →Melhores meses
May and June for long daylight, sea temperatures warming up, and fewer crowds than July. September also works: the water is still warm, and the summer rush has faded.
Peak / Festival Surge
August is the peak: French holidays fill the coast, the beach clubs are packed, and the hotel prices double. The biggest event is the Antibes Jazz Festival in July, which draws crowds to the port and pushes room rates up by 30-50%.
Orçamento da temporada
April and October are the sweet spots: spring wildflowers and autumn light, with hotel rates 40% lower than August. You’ll share the coastal path with joggers, not queues, and the sea is swimmable by late May.
Tempo e embalagem
Antibes gets a north-west wind called the mistral, which can whip up suddenly even in summer — it clears the sky but chills the air. Pack a lightweight windbreaker and a swimsuit; you’ll need both in the same day.
Livro City Briefing — Antibes
- The Antibes Jazz Festival runs from 10–13 July 2026 at the port; expect road closures on the Quai Albert 1er and hiked restaurant prices in the old town.
- A new electric-bike rental station has opened at Place de Gaulle, directly across from the train station, making it easier to cycle the coastal path to Juan-les-Pins.
- The Marché Provençal in Cours Masséna has extended its Saturday opening to 2pm through summer, with more prepared-food stalls aimed at tourists.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Beau Site, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the garden (rear of the building). These are high enough to avoid ground-level noise and get more natural light, and the garden side is significantly quieter than the street side. If garden is fully booked, a room on floors 3-4 facing the sea (south/east) offers the best compromise of view and reduced street rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (especially those facing Boulevard John Fitzgerald Kennedy), as they catch the most direct street noise from the busy coastal road and have less privacy. Also avoid any room directly above the entrance or lift shaft—the lift machinery can be audible on the 1st floor.
Best views
Rooms facing south-east towards the water (Boulevard Kennedy side) offer sea glimpses and the best coastal light, though the view is partly screened by trees along the road. Garden-facing rooms look over the hotel’s private garden, which is green and calm but landlocked. The 4th or 5th floor sea-facing rooms get the clearest horizon, but you’ll pay for it in noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest for this 5-floor building, being furthest from street-level disturbances and lift activity. The 2nd floor is moderate but can still pick up street sounds if facing the boulevard.
🔊 Noise notes
Boulevard John Fitzgerald Kennedy is a main coastal road linking Antibes to Juan-les-Pins and Nice, so traffic noise (cars, scooters, occasionally trucks) is constant from about 7am to 9pm. Early morning and late evening are quieter. There’s no obvious bar or nightclub directly adjacent, but the hotel’s own terrace may host evening events in summer.
Insider tips
1. Street parking is very tight; use the public garage at Parking du Port Vauban (5 mins walk) or the paid lot near the Marineland roundabout. 2. Ask at check-in if they can assign a garden-side room on a high floor—this is often more available than standard sea views and almost never costs extra.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Beau Site
Free basic wifi (up to 10 Mbps) for one device per room; paid upgrade to 50 Mbps (€5/day) for multiple devices
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; free digital access to a dozen French daily papers via a tablet in the lobby
15:00 standard; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged €30 until 14:00 (subject to availability)
Free at reception for same-day drop-off and after check-out
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance (portable ramp available on request); lift is narrow (fits standard wheelchair but not larger motorised chairs).
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parking de la Ferrage (100m walk) at €15/night (summer rate); no EV charging.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €1.10 per person per night (2026 rate for 3-star)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €100 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Église Saint-Benoît (389 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Église Notre-Dame de la Garoupe (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Jardins d'Eilenroc — 994 m · ~12 min walk
Jardins d'Eilenroc — 994 m · ~12 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Pharmacie du Cap d'Antibes — 904 m · ~11 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Nice Airport and tourist offices which add poor margins.
Visa/Mastercard contactless accepted nearly everywhere; Amex less common; small bakeries and markets may be cash-only.
Not expected: service is included. Round up a euro or leave small change for good service; taxis round to nearest euro; hotel staff not tipped.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A stand-at-the-bar espresso in a café costs around €1.20–1.50.
A sandwich or salad from a boulangerie or takeaway traiteur is €5–8.
A main course in a modest brasserie or pizza place is €12–16.
No dedicated street food zone; grab a socca or pan bagnat from market stalls at Marché Provençal or along the port.
Carrefour City, Intermarché Express and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in this part of Antibes.
Decathlon for sportswear; H&M and Monoprix for basics; the Saturday flea market on Cours Masséna has second-hand clothes.
Single bus ticket (€1.50) good for 1 hour; day pass (€5) on Envibus. From Nice Airport: bus #250 to Antibes centre costs €1.50; avoid the €25 tram+train combo.
Shop at Marché Provençal for picnic supplies rather than eating out on the waterfront. Buy a multi-trip bus card (Envibus) if staying more than a day. Fill water bottles at public fountains – tap water is free and safe.
É bom saber — Antibes
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · 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 Beau Site
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Pharmacie du Cap d'Antibes — 904 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Beau Site?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the garden (rear of the building). These are high enough to avoid ground-level noise and get more natural light, and the garden side is significantly quieter than the street side. If garden is fully booked, a room on floors 3-4 facing the sea (south/east) offers the best compromise of view and reduced street rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Beau Site?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (especially those facing Boulevard John Fitzgerald Kennedy), as they catch the most direct street noise from the busy coastal road and have less privacy. Also avoid any room directly above the entrance or lift shaft—the lift machinery can be audible on the 1st floor.
Is Beau Site noisy?
Boulevard John Fitzgerald Kennedy is a main coastal road linking Antibes to Juan-les-Pins and Nice, so traffic noise (cars, scooters, occasionally trucks) is constant from about 7am to 9pm. Early morning and late evening are quieter. There’s no obvious bar or nightclub directly adjacent, but the hotel’s own terrace may host evening events in summer.
Which rooms have the best views at Beau Site?
Rooms facing south-east towards the water (Boulevard Kennedy side) offer sea glimpses and the best coastal light, though the view is partly screened by trees along the road. Garden-facing rooms look over the hotel’s private garden, which is green and calm but landlocked. The 4th or 5th floor sea-facing rooms get the clearest horizon, but you’ll pay for it in noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Beau Site?
1. Street parking is very tight; use the public garage at Parking du Port Vauban (5 mins walk) or the paid lot near the Marineland roundabout. 2. Ask at check-in if they can assign a garden-side room on a high floor—this is often more available than standard sea views and almost never costs extra.
What time is check-in at Beau Site?
Check-in at Beau Site is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Beau Site have Wi-Fi?
Free basic wifi (up to 10 Mbps) for one device per room; paid upgrade to 50 Mbps (€5/day) for multiple devices
Is there a city or tourist tax at Beau Site?
€1.10 per person per night (2026 rate for 3-star)
Where can I eat cheaply near Beau Site?
A sandwich or salad from a boulangerie or takeaway traiteur is €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Beau Site?
Single bus ticket (€1.50) good for 1 hour; day pass (€5) on Envibus. From Nice Airport: bus #250 to Antibes centre costs €1.50; avoid the €25 tram+train combo.
When is the best time to visit Antibes?
May and June for long daylight, sea temperatures warming up, and fewer crowds than July. September also works: the water is still warm, and the summer rush has faded.
Principais atrações em 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.