The Maybourne Riviera, Maybourne

Eight floors above the Corniche that links Nice to Monaco, The Maybourne Riviera commands an unobstructed line of sight across the Baie des Anges from its perch on Route de la Turbie above Villefranche-sur-Mer. The address sits closer to Cap Ferrat's peninsula than to central Nice, placing it outside the beach-promenade crowds while keeping Monaco twenty minutes east by car.

The spa runs a full menu of body wraps, light therapy, and facial treatments alongside a sauna and steam room. A private beach area with loungers and umbrellas serves guests directly, while diving and snorkeling can be arranged through the concierge without leaving the property.

Yoga classes, a fitness centre, and live music programming give the property a resort rhythm unusual for a five-star of this scale. The restaurant draws on Riviera seafood with sea-view terrace seating.