Les Roches Rouges

Style

Retro surf-chic

Setting

On the (red) rocks

Boutique hotel Les Roches Rouges, a Beaumier Hotel has sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, a sleek aesthetic, a carefully-curated cocktail list and a photogenic stoned-lined pool by the surf. This effortlessly cool hideaway flirts with the fringes Fréjus, on the edge of L’Esterel National Park. The petite spa doles out massages and mineral-rich scrubs, hearty Provençal feasts can be taken alfresco, and sea-view private balconies are the perfect place for evening glasses of wine.

Facilities

Rooms

67, including 11 suites.

Checkout

11am. Earliest check-in, 4pm.

More Details

Rates include a Continental breakfast of fresh fruit and juices, pastries, cheeses, made-to-order eggs and seasonal dishes.

Also

Musicians often perform live by the pools, playing Cuban beats and acoustic folk-rock. And, the open-air cinema screens classic films for guests too; check with staff for the programme.

Hotel Closed

Annually from mid-October to early May.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Pet Friendly

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

At the Hotel

Public beach, fitness area, free WiFi throughout. Guests can borrow watersports kit (paddle boards, kayaks, snorkels and flippers) and beach gear (goggles, flotation vests and rubber rings) from reception. In rooms: tablet and iPod dock, tea- and coffee- making kit, Grown Alchemist bath products and a minibar.

Our Favourite Rooms

We're particularly fond of the spacious Junior Suites, while the suite’s not fully sea-facing, many will still give you an eyeful of the Med from your private balcony.

Poolside

There are two: the first is a natural, stone-hewn, saltwater number abutting the sea so closely that seawater sloshes over the boundary line; a pontoon bridge provides easy access from the pool to the sea. The second is a sleek, 22-metre-long heated swimming lane cut into coastal rock. Both pools are family-friendly.

Spa

The spa, which has just three treatment rooms, offers a range of therapies. Choose from serious face and body revitalising, alongside scrubs, massages, reflexology and restorative facials. There's also a special selection of spa treatments for Smiths aged seven to 15.

Packing Tips

Channel the leisurely style of the hotel staff in Bensimon tennis shoes and soft raglan sweatshirts, when you’re not lounging beside the pools in your French-film-star-inspired swimwear.

Children

Children are welcome from the age of six and can stay in all suites (including Junior and Family). Little Smiths can bounce between the swimming pool and spa time with mum and dad.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

The alfresco tables are, without a doubt, the ones to go for.

Dress Code

Don Breton stripes or beachwear for breakfast and lunch, and drape yourself in white linen for dinner.

Hotel Restaurant

There are two to dine between: all-day eatery Estelo (open from 7 May to 12 October) specialises in seasonal Mediterranean dishes and sharing plates made with locally sourced ingredients straight from the market, and served against sweeping sea views. For laidback light bites, La Chicoula rests under the shading pine trees and serves delightfully doughy focaccias and flavour-packed salads throughout the day.

Hotel Bar

La Chicoula's adjoining bar is the spot for sun-soaked afternoons sipping on a peach-laced Rinquinquin, a hit of anise-flavoured pastis, or a summery orange-and-peach wine – all muddled with local ingredients, naturally. For sundowners, head to Estelo for cocktails accompanied by views of the Med.

Last Orders

Breakfast is served daily from 8am to 10.30am. Estelo open seasonally for breakfast from 8am to 10.15am, lunch from 12.30pm to 2.45pm and dinner between 7pm and 9.45pm. La Chicoula is open between 11.30am and 9.45pm (t6.30pm during low season).

Room Service

Order snacks, meals and drinks directly to your door during restaurant opening hours; there's a delivery charge of €10.

Planes

The Nice Côte d’Azur airport is a 90-minute drive from the hotel, and the drive to Marseille Provence airport takes about two hours; call our Smith24 team to arrange flights and transfers.

Trains

Trains from Marseille, Nice and Paris pull into Gare de Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, which is a 15-minute drive; arrange hotel transfers with our Smith24 team.

Automobiles

A car is handy for exploring along the coast, there’s on-site valet parking at the hotel for €22 a night and electric-vehicle charging points are available for an additional cost. From Saint-Raphaël, follow signs to city centre and train station, then skirt the port towards Boulouris and Le Dramont and follow the road until you reach the hotel.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Active types can swim laps in the long pool and partake in the hotel's weekly alfresco yoga session. Smooth seas are perfect for paddleboarding (there’s gear for guests to borrow); the hotel has snorkelling equipment on hand too if you’d prefer to dip below the waters in search of anemones, scorpion fish and other life aquatic. Borrow the hotel’s two-person kayak to explore the calm waters of Calanque de Saint-Barthélémy or the coastline to gaze up at the magnificent Esterel mountains from the sea. Take to the waves on windsurfing boards and Hobie Cats at Agay Wind Club, a 10-minute drive from hotel. For land-based exploring, wander the streets of Saint-Raphaël and stop by the Basilique Notre Dame de la Victoire, or spend a morning trekking through the red-rock Massif de l'Esterel mountains.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .