Tiara Yaktsa, near Cannes, Cote d’Azur, France - Explore & Book

"Blink and you could almost miss the turning for Tiara Yaktsa, which is tucked away off a winding road that climbs up and up, through the tiny town of Théoule-sur-Mer and beyond. It’s only a 20-minute drive from Cannes but it feels like a world away. And this place is all about the views: from your room, from the restaurant, from the outdoor pool. All you can see is the Riviera's blue sea shimmering in the sun, lush green hillside around a curving coast, and clusters of houses dotted in the distance. The hotel is a real retreat; a get-away-from-it-all, zoned-out paradise. Chic Moroccan interiors blend seamlessly with the Mediterranean views, and the 22 bedrooms are gorgeous, some of the nicest we've seen. We spent peaceful, lazy mornings by the pool and snoozing on one of the double Balinese daybeds in the garden before pootling off in the car to discover nearby seaside towns and gorgeous inland villages, returning for mouth-watering food at the Michelin-starred L’Or Bleu restaurant. Highs The peaceful position is dreamy: you’re away from bustling Cannes but you can dip in and out as you wishStylish rooms with double rain showers and extra comfy beds. Book a Junior Suite Sea View or Deluxe Room Sea View for, you guessed it, stunning sea viewsAll the staff are friendly and helpful, and nothing is too much troubleThe food is truly delicious. Breakfast is a feast and we were blown away by dinner at L’Or Bleu, the hotel’s excellent restaurantThe outdoor pool with views Lows You’ll need a car to get here and get aroundApart from L’Or Bleu and the 2 restaurants at nearby sister hotel Tiara Miramar Beach, there’s nowhere else to eat within walking distance Pretty expensiveNo twin rooms or kids under 16 – this hotel is aimed at couplesThe fitness centre is tiny and only has one cross-trainer machine and a bike" - Emma Love