A gem between the sea and the city: The Monte-Carlo Beach in Monaco
Green glamour meets luxury retreat: The five-star Hotel Monte Carlo Beach is Monaco's terracotta-colored place-to-be in late fall – and has been for over 90 years for its incomparable location that guarantees utmost privacy.
August 26, 2022
Monte-Carlo Beach
Av. Princesse Grace, 06190 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Tel.: +33 4 93 28 66 66
Web: montecarlosbm.com
Price: Doubles from €520 per night
Why book?
The hotel's iconic red, contrasted with the striking blue of the Mediterranean Sea, has been attracting guests from around the world for over 90 years. © Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
If you're looking for a balance between privacy and direct access to vibrant city life, the Monte-Carlo Beach is the perfect hotel for you. Small and intimate, the deep red five-star house has been a staple in the Principality since the 1930s. A prime location, excellent cuisine, and plenty of space to relax away from the Monegasque hustle and bustle make it one of the best on the Riviera.
Ambience
The Monte-Carlo Beach will already draw your attention from afar: the hotel, whose architecture is the work of Iranian-French designer India Mahdavi, glows in burning red. Understated luxury is the order of the day at the hotel, with interiors ranging from retro elegance – with a modern twist in the form of linear murals – to Mediterranean chic. The exterior already showcases that the MCB is not afraid of color: the bathrooms glow in rich sunny yellow and the buffet area shines in warm terracotta, while the sea glistens in intense blue in the background.
Location
Underneath fragrant pines, directly by the sea, lies the traditional five-star hotel. © Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
One of the Monte-Carlo Beach's great advantages is its location: in the middle of lively Monte-Carlo, the hotel is nestled in utter privacy, in a place of tranquility, underneath lush pine trees on the coast of Monaco. Direct access to the sea is complemented by a view of Monaco – the sea of lights at night is particularly enchanting. Speaking of access, the hotel is the only one of the four Société des Bains de Mer within walking distance to the popular Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Right after breakfast, you can leisurely stroll over to the club, dive into the Olympic-length saltwater pool, or make yourself comfortable on the private beach to sway in the waves of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Rooms & suites
The Monte-Carlo Beach houses an exclusive number of elegant double rooms, all with private loggias, as well as wonderfully light-flooded suites. The skillful floor-plan guarantees great views of Monaco and the Mediterranean Sea in each accommodation.
Retro chic meets elegance: the suites, such as the Simple Suite Loft, score with spaciousness, earthy hues, and vibrant accents. © Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
The interior creates a dialog between tradition and modernity – elegant, timeless furnishings are interspersed with minimalist murals, subtle blocks of color, and statement pieces. Tip from the editors: a room on the elevated first floor of the two-story MCB provides direct private access to the breakfast area via the terrace.
Gastronomy
ELSA
Chef Mélanie Serre conjures up outstanding dishes of green cuisine at ELSA. © Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
Monaco is synonymous with excellent wine and fine Mediterranean cuisine – this is also evident at the restaurants of the Monte-Carlo Beach. ELSA serves up outstanding fare by chef Mélanie Serre, who enhances each meal with passion, creativity and a variety of flavors. The green concept behind the dishes is appealing as well: ELSA is ECOCERT-certified for its wholly organic and wild-caught fish. It also scores with numerous vegan dishes.
Le Deck
For a leisurely poolside lunch, settle into one of the poolside tables at Le Deck – a worthwhile visity. © Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
The chic brasserie by the pool of the Beach Club with a direct view over the palm trees to Monaco is the ideal place for a light lunch or an afternoon snack. Le Deck offers creative Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. Don't miss out on their delicious fresh seafood.
La Vigie Lounge & Restaurant
Only open during the hot summer months, La Vigie is becoming a culinary lifestyle hotspot on the beach of Monte-Carlo. © Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
Since 2022, La Vigie in the hands of the Monegasque Grimaldi family, after being owned by Karl Lagerfeld for numerous years. The restaurant with a club and lounge character is located above the luxury hotel and opens its doors to night owls in the mood for DJ sounds and fine grilled dishes – to be enjoyed Mezze style – only during the summer.
The breakfast at the five-star hotel is also impressive. Instead of a buffet, there's a small selection of exquisite à la carte options. Special requests, however, are more than welcome. The friendly staff is happy to help with suggestions and recommendations from the kitchen.
Fitness & spa
The heated 50-meter-long outdoor saltwater pool at the Monte-Carlo Beach Club is an absolute highlight on Monaco's coast. © Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
The Monte-Carlo Beach Spa offers beauty treatments and massages with high-quality organic products from Paoma of Paris. Right next to Le Spa is the Beach Club with the new Le Marmorata children's area and the 50-meter-long, 27°C saltwater pool, lined with palm trees. Those who want to exercise take various classes such as yoga or pilates, do laps in the pool (as well as the sea), or get a classic workout in at the gym (with a stunning sea-view).
Monte-Carlo Beach
Av. Princesse Grace, 06190 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Tel.: +33 4 93 28 66 66
Web: montecarlosbm.com
Price: Doubles from €520 per night