The Cannes promenade, La Croisette, is home to some of the best beach clubs on the French Riviera. A stones throw away from the marina and the old town, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy Cannes’ famous beach in comfort. I’ve also included one spot (La Guérite) that’s located on the Île Sainte-Marguerite that’s a short boat ride away from Cannes.
My Favorite Beach Clubs in Cannes
This list contains beach clubs that I’ve visited myself numerous times and they’re spots that I’ve consistently enjoyed. Note that beach clubs in Cannes are considerably more expensive than those in the nearby town of Antibes. If you’re wanting to spend less and avoid the glitzy, rich crowd then check our guide to the Best Beach Clubs in Antibes.
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Note: Beach clubs in Cannes are extremely selective (even if you’ve got a reservation). Given that the majority are extensions of the 5* hotels nearby, many sun loungers are kept for hotel guests. Between June-August it can be very hard to get a spot so I’d advise ringing at least 1 month before you visit to reserve. Don’t expect to even get a table for lunch if you just turn up during the summer!
Lucia
Lucia is a relatively new opening on La Croisette and it’s a very solid option. Featured heavily on social media thanks to their rather pretty parasols, it’s a very nice spot that gets booked up fast.
The beach area is on the smaller side compared to many, but it’s comfortable and the sun loungers are well spaced apart. Service is rapid, very friendly and attentive. It’s one of the better beach clubs in terms of service in Cannes.
On the restaurant side, the food is Mediterranean-Lebanese and it’s genuinely very well done. Prices are in line with the city, expect €40-50 for mains, but the quality is there.
Starters and sharing plates are fun. The patatas bravas, note the potatoes aren’t fried, are nice enough, and the prawn lollipops are fun and come with a killer green harissa mayo.
For mains, their lobster burger (€55) is honestly very good. There’s a decent amount of lobster meat and it’s seasoned well. Avocado, spiced mayo dressing and coleslaw make it the kind of burger you actually want to eat on the beach. It comes with a side of very good fries.
Their octopus with a kind of romesco sauce is delicious. It’s a great little hybrid dish with tender octopus meat and an umami-rich sauce.
Surprisingly, the wine list is cheaper than many beach clubs on the French Riviera. A magnum of Château Sainte-Marguerite, my favourite rosé, comes in at €130.
My one criticism, however, is that the staff forgot requests and orders multiple times. This might also be due to the fact that we went in May, close to the season opening. That said, they were apologetic and rectified the issues quickly.
What to know before you visit
- You can’t reserve sun loungers. It’s first come, first served, so arrive early.
- You can reserve a table for lunch online or over the phone.
Address: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Tel: 04 93 38 17 47
Website: https://luciarestaurants.com/cannes
La Guérite
La Guérite is a great party restaurant and beach club. I’ll preface this recommendation with the fact that’s mainly a party restaurant.
There are about 50 sun loungers on one side of the restaurant which lie on solid ground. There’s a short path down to a staircase into the sea – as the ground is rocky there’s no sandy beach BUT the staircase means it’s incredibly easy to go swimming and the water is stunning.
Service is quick, attentive and friendly. Yes it’s expensive (€100 per bed expensive) but you get an incredible view over to Cannes and the hills above the town and the water around the island is just incredible.
The restaurant area is where the party is and you’ll find it really kicks off during the 2nd service at 3pm. The music gets loud, wine flows and everyones dancing on their tables. It’s great fun but if you want something a bit more relaxed, go for the first lunch service.
The menu is superb and the food is generally very well done. There are French and Provençal classics such as John Dory fillets cooked and served with artichoke barigoules.
What to know before you visit
- €100 for 1 sun-bed – yes it’s expensive!
- You’ll need to reserve 3-4 weeks in advance during July and August
- You need to call or WhatsApp to reserve – they have an online booking system but there is 0 availability!
- You can take their private boat service over from Port Pierre Canto – this is a shared trip on a 10m RIB. It’s great fun and costs €18 per person. It’s added to your bill when you
Address: Île Sainte-Marguerite, 06400 Cannes
Tel: 04 93 43 49 30
Website: https://www.restaurantlaguerite.com/cannes/
Mademoiselle Gray Plage Barrière
Back to the actual town of Cannes, one of the first beach clubs that you’ll find on the promenade is the Mademoiselle Gray Plage. It’s the beach club of the 4* Le Gray d’Albion hotel and if you’re staying there, you’ll get priority on bookings.
The beach club is large with over 50 sunloungers that are very well spaced apart. The service is one of the best that I’ve experienced in Cannes which really helps to justify the price. There’s also a DJ playing from midday but it’s chill house music which for me is perfect!
Just like many of the surrounding beach clubs the swimming area is relatively small but you don’t have to swim out far to be out of your depth.
The restaurant area is very pleasant and they have fans and water sprays to help keep you cool during the very hot summer months. The menu is Mediterranean with Lebanese influences. Their fresh, locally caught fish are great and you’ll often see wild Seabass or John Dory on the menu.
What to know before you visit
- You’ll need to reserve 3-4 weeks in advance during July and August
- You need to call to reserve
Address: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Tel: 04 92 99 79 99
Website: https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/fr/cannes/le-majestic/restaurants-et-bars/restaurant-de-la-plage-barriere-le-gray-d-albion.html
Ciro’s Cannes
2026 Update: Barrière Beach The Majestic has now rebranded as Ciro’s Cannes. The old BFire concept by Mauro Colagreco has been replaced with a more classic, seafood-focused restaurant and private beach from Barrière.
One of the largest beach clubs in Cannes, Ciro’s has a huge beach section and pontoon. It’s the private beach of the 5* Le Majestic hotel and despite the flashy population, it’s very accessibly to non-guests.
If you come here expect the Cannes crowd – it’s not particularly low-key! That said it is really fun and the beach section is fantastic.
There’s a pontoon section if you don’t want to get your feet sandy although the sun loungers are much more expensive than those on the beach.
The old BFire concept has now been replaced by Ciro’s Cannes, a smart seaside restaurant with a seafood-focused menu. Expect dishes like bouillabaisse, raw fish, grilled prawns, lobster linguine and whole fish served tableside.
Overall it’s a lovely (yet pricy) beach club. The setting is very polished, with teak sun loungers, a large sandy section and views straight out over the bay.
What to know before you visit
- You’ll need to reserve 3-4 weeks in advance during the summer
- You need to call to reserve
- The bar closes early – 5pm!
Address: Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Tel: 04 92 98 77 00
Website: https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/cannes/le-majestic/restaurants-et-bars/ciro-s-cannes
Hyde Beach
I discovered Hyde beach by chance a few summer’s ago when I was walking along the promenade and I’m glad I visited. It’s one of the most relaxing and less flashy beach clubs on the promenade.
The beach area is on the bigger side and their sun loungers are really good quality. The service is great and there’s really chill music playing from the restaurant area that you can hear on the beach (I personally like this).
The restaurant section is slightly raised above the beach area and shared with the chiller lounge/bar section. The food is French/Mediterranean with plenty of Provençal classics to chose from. I really enjoyed my last lunch here – rolled lamb loin with seasonal vegetables and a mint-lamb sauce.
What to know before you visit
- You’ll need to reserve 2-3 weeks in advance during the summer
- You need to call to reserve a sun lounger
- They’re open for lunch and dinner
- Sun loungers are given away if you don’t turn up by midday
Address: 45 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Tel: 04 93 38 19 57
Website: https://book.ennismore.com/nightlife/hyde/hyde-beach-cannes
