Name: Hôtel La Fiancée Du Pirate
Address: 8 Boulevard De La Corne D Or, Villefranche-sur-mer, 06230, FR

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Randy

Needs to be avoided

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Marcia

The staff was very helpful. We arrived very hot and overheated. We were allowed to check in early, and given water and towels so that we could get right into the pool which was very appreciated.
The pool was clean and lovely.
Though the room had a/c which was essential due to the heat it lacked many amenities. There was no refrigeration which made keeping food and cold beverages a significant challenge. We were given ice from the bar but told we would need to purchase additional ice. We had to request a bag for trash (only a very small can in the bathroom). There was also a problem with small ants.
It should be known that the walk to the waterfront is about 750 steps and not easy so an Uber or prior planning is advised. However, right up the street is a lovely patisserie, boulangerie and grocery and there is a nice view from the pool.
Overall we had a great trip and the staff was very responsive with our requests.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

RaShelle

Everything was clean, comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was heartier than expected as we have gotten nothing but pastry and cereal in the other hotels we have visited. The view was gorgeous and the proprietors over the top helpful and gracious

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Cynthia

The owner shared some great tips to see nearby Eze for drinks with an incredible view.
You can also walk to the harbor for dinner from hotel. 700 steps down to sea level & Uber back.
Nice breakfast included with a variety of options.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Per

Nice venue and really terrific staff!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Lori

We had such a wonderful stay at Hôtel La Fiancée Du Pirate, it was hard to leave. Charlotte and Fabrice were incredible hosts, and we feel we gained two new friends during our stay.

Our flight from the states to France was delayed over a full day, and when we finally arrived exhausted and hungry, Fabrice had fresh water waiting for us, and then he personally walked us to a local restaurant where we had the best pizza of our trip.

We were treated to Chef Charlotte's made-to-order eggs every morning, they were a delicious way to start the day. Our hosts patiently took the time to help us navigate the local bus system, to make daily plans, and to find a good driving route when it was time for us to leave.

Our room was spacious, well-appointed, and very comfortable for our family of four. As I said, it was hard to leave when our stay came to end, and we hope to visit again soon!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Carol-Anne

Beautiful hotel with owners who are attentive, kind and so willing to help! Pool was fabulous. What a gem, what a view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Matthew

We really loved relaxing here on our last day in France. The owners were lovely. The hotel and pool were charming and it is just two blocks from a fantastic brasserie. Highly recommend.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Christine

The owners and staff made our visit truly awesome and personally took care of all our needs. And we loved Reva!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

peter

We loved Charlotte and Denise

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Jedd

Very excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Carolyn

A gorgeous quaint family run property. The owner was lovely and so friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Stephane

Very nice hotel with a beautiful view and the host welcome you like you are part of the family . I appreciated the flexibility and the little toys and and material available to go to the beach .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Wendi

This is a small, privately owned hotel and as such was very much like staying with friends. The hosts were fantastic, very helpful and generous. We lounged by the pool after checkout and had a great intro to our vacation by staying here. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Amanda

Our host was amazing and super attentive with all our questions! Showed us the best spots to do everything and how to get around. Amazing hotel and the room is extremely clean as well as the pool. Breakfast is great, with a beautiful view as well. Highly recommend this hotel!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Louise

Stunning views from the terrace and rooms, beautifully decorated common areas, wonderful pool in manicured grounds, comfortable clean rooms, great breakfast and extremely welcoming hosts!! Absolutely loved this hotel!! The location is perfect too, Villefranche is enchanting, Nice is right there, Eze and Monaco are easily accessible too! Highly recommend!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2024

Laurie

Friendly staff. Small basic room. Beautiful view. Not super convenient to town.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Patrick

Trip to Nice with friends

Location outside Nice on Moyenne Corniche in Villafrenche-sur-mer was desirable with beautiful elevated views of the harbor and Cap Ferrat peninsula. The property is well maintained and appointed with a refreshing pool and balconies for outside seating. And Charlotte, what an amazing hostess, so willing to please and educate on the area - she really extends herself to make sure your stay is delightful. Can't say enough about her.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Naomi

Lovely view, very helpful staff, good breakfast with creamy cheeses, hams and fresh scrambled eggs available. There is a bus stop nearby for visiting the town and the beach.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2023

Doreen

Picturesque!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

MARGARET MARY

Fantastic

New owners since my last stay but improvements being made. Better wifi, unbelievably delicious breakfast. Hosts were lovely and welcoming. Location perfect for all transport and access to waterfront.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Josephine

Quaint french hotel. Hosts were wonderful, beautiful view and delicious breakfast!

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2023

Bernd

The place is really nice. Everything is clean and the owners are very friendly.
The only reason why I don't give 5 stars is that breakfast was 18€ per person. Price was not visible and it wasn't worth that amount of money.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2023

Owen

We had a lovely stay here with excellent and friendly service from the owners and gorgeous views from the balcony overlooking the pool. We can’t wait to visit again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Isabelle

Great little hotel, quiet with great view( be prepared is all the way up on the hill great exercise to go to the village on foot❤️

Business_and_leisure

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2023

Patricia

Not a good experience.

I struggle to review this property as we did not have a great service experience. The female host is rude and not service oriented.

Upon arrival and 2:50 PM, we tried to check-in after a long drive to get there, she informed us that we needed to come back as check-in was at 3:00 PM and our room was not ready. While I completely understand that we arrived 10 minutes early, she could have simply asked us to wait in the lobby or terrace for that time instead of turning us away.

The lobby of the property is lovely with a terrace and bar area with a view. This is pretty much the only nice area of this tired property. The rooms are small and sparsely decorated. As a guest, you are not allowed to use this area unless you are purchasing drinks or food items from the host. She was extremely focused on money and purchasing everything from her.

She hangs out in that area and talks about all of her \"homemade goods\" that are available for purchase. Breakfast, drinks and apparently some snacks. There is no menu for food items, so you really have no idea what is available.

The second night we were there, we were extremely tired from touring all day and didn't want to eat out at a restaurant. We picked up a small pizza and went to sit on the terrace to eat it as there was a notice in our room to not eat any food in the rooms. She approached us and told us we couldn't eat there because she makes some \"salads\" for purchase. There was no menu or indication of this. She embarred us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2023

Jordan

Such a beautiful property and run by an amazing and personable couple! Had the room with a sea view king bed and twin bed and it was very large and clean and the view was unbeatable. The location is great the parking was a huge plus! The brasserie and bakery near the hotel are amazing as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

Jochen

Wonderful hosts, pool, and views from the room. Super easy to get an Uber to travel to Nice, Eze, or other nearby destinations.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Roberto

The owners really make every guest feel like they are at home. You can really tell they love what they do and it shows in the property and how they conduct themselves with all the extra services they offer. Recommending this hotel to all of my friends and family. Thank you so much for a unforgettable time!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Dawn

Pleasant and helpful hotel owner.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Luis

Gorgeous views, extremely clean, the owners make every effort to help and to make you have the best time, super kind and friendly.
You can walk to the beach but through very winding road with a lot of steps to the town of Villefranche. Walking distance to a bakery and restaurants.not walking distance to Nice.
Recommend this property for a perfect family trip stay or quiet relaxing time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Roderick

Very pleasant host. Great pool! Wonderful breakfasts on the terrace. Wish we had more days to spend there.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2023

Gina

It was a special place to be. The service was excellent. We had a great view of the Mediterranean Sea! It was very relaxing and we would stay there again. Thank you for a memorable experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

A gem!

What a beautiful gem! Great service, great location, great breakfast with parking available. Reasonable prices- highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2022

Jutta

Nice, comfortable hotel overlooking the bay. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great breakfast. Convenient location, 5 minutes drive to the beach. A beautiful area to visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2022

Mohamed

A small fridge in room 2 would have been useful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2022

Alison Olivia Harriet

Lovely little hotel in a very convenient location for transport, shops and amenities.
The new owners seem to be doing a great job of getting the place thriving again

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2022

Kim

We stayed at this property for part of our honeymoon in May during the F1 Monaco weekend and we’re sooo happy we booked with them. I had contacted the owner in advance because I knew we would arrive early in the day and wanted to be sure we could at minimum drop our luggage while we went siteseeing. I was very relieved they responded quickly, and said they could accommodate the request. Even better when we arrived, they were able to check us in right away.
We found the owners extremely kind and caring, ensuring we were well taken care of during our stay. They are knowledgeable about the area and helped us make the most of our short visit. We fell in love with Villefranche and will definitely be back to stay with them again. The views of the harbour from the hotel are spectacular and they serve a wonderful breakfast. Merci Laurence et Eric!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2022

Lise

We had a wonderful 2-night stay at this lovely little hotel! We were welcomed warmly by the owner and her staff. The pool was a huge hit with our kids. We had the BEST spritz of our entire vacation on the patio overlooking the sea! Spectacular! Will return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2022

Bettina

Happy to have come back.

We have enjoyed another stay at the clean, well run La Fiancee du Pirate. A small hotel, with the charm and cleanliness of a highly rated, large chain hotels.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2022

Eileen

A true family run hotel with amazing views. Perhaps it’s because there are only 15 rooms that I found the owners AND guests so friendly. Really good breakfast buffet enjoyed on the terrace each morning. Great value for money.. a surprise find & a lucky one for me. Little shops close by..patisserie, general store, brassiere etc. Can highly recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2022

Mark R

The owners were very welcoming. They provided lots of information in regard to public transportation. On a day that we did a lot of walking, they made a special effort to turn on the jacuzzi.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2021

Nadia

Amazing views with a lovely pool.

Check in was good, however when we got to the room we found it musty and full of mosquitoes.
Went to reception who was very helpful and contacted the boss to check if it was ok to move us to un other room ,which is what they did.
Beautiful views from the hotel lovely swimming pool clean room and very helpful staff.
My only criticism is that the rooms are a bit dated.
However I would stay there again as the staff were lovely.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2021

Tamara

This hotel has beautiful vistas and a sea view from all the rooms. It is farther out from the old town and the beaches.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Mark

Ville de France location

Nice quiet location but convenient for public transport if you need it.
Nice relaxation areas by pool and in grounds that most of the local hotels don't have due to limitation of space in resort area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2019

Dan

I liked the breakfast. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Rooms are somewhat plain.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2019

Alastair

Highly recommended

A lovely boutique hotel. Service was very good . View from sea view room was breathtaking. Breakfast was good.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2019

Josh

Huge distance from the beach, station, and town

The hotel itself was fine - not either great nor horrible. The rooms were clean, if basic, and amenities seemed suited for what you'd expect in a 2 star hotel. However the price, and the hotel is advertised as, a 3 star, which still isn't the end of the world.

However, DO NOT book this hotel if you intend to easily get to the beach in Villefranche-Sur-Mer. Hotel La Fiancée Du Pirate is located 20 metres from the border with Nice (you can see the demarcation line from the front door of the hotel) and there is a 25-30 minute walk up and down a large hill between the beach & train station and the hotel.

Finally, they seem to charge you extra for a 'seafront view'. As far as I can tell, because the hotel is situated on a hill, there are only rooms that are 'ocean facing', although again the ocean is quite a long way away from this hotel. I'd certainly not pay extra for this \"view\" in the future, and I'd be surprised if those who didn't pay this surcharge didn't get the same view.

To sum it up: service was fine, room was fine, view was horrible, distance to the town was horrible. Wouldn't necessarily visit again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2019

Fiona

Hotel is very basic but I enjoyed my stay all the same. Owners are welcoming and a good breakfast is provided

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

its amazing, very beautiful, the place are quite and calm, the people are very gentle abd friendly

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It[s amazing, the place is more beautiful, the people are very gentle

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2019

Karen

Great hotel with lovely pool

Really nice hotel. Clean rooms and bathrooms, with aircon.
Nice breakfast on the balcony overlooking the sea.
Great pool and jacuzzi.
You do need transport as it is quite a walk into Villefranche.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Would recommend and return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

This property is quaint, quiet and has amazing views. They also offer a lovely breakfast, but if you miss it, have no worries, you can still have. some delicious crepes with a cappucino. The staff and owners are friendly and accommodating. I can not imagine anyone not falling in love with this place like we have. On a side note, when leaving the hotel, if you turn left and walk straight, there is a wonderful little restaurant we ate at many times just a short distance away.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful and relaxing stay

Wonderful location and property. Room with a view is to die for. Service was absolutely wonderful and I’m almost tempted to extend. Very relaxed environment. Property may not be very easy to spot while driving so lookout on the left when gps tells you you’re near the address (driving towards Nice). It’s diagonally opposite the Esso station.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The setting is beautiful! Gorgeous view. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient to city bus.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

I liked everything. It was a paradise. The view was breathtaking. The owners were nice. Breakfast was great

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2019

Gareth

Stunning views in a stunning town

Lovely staff who were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Very well furnished room with all the amenities that you need. Beautiful views over the town. Highly recommend staying here for a short to medium length holiday.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent location, staff, check-in quick and parking. Great sea views. Highly recommended.

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2018

Georgia

Only real problem is sink leaking badly

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2018

jayne

Lovely hosts. Friendly and helpful

I booked this room without realising the latest check in was 9pm. My flight was delayed and I called the hotel and they were so helpful and accomodating. The room and beds are spacious. They are newly decorated but the bathrooms still look a little tired. Perfectly clean though and I would stay here again. View is amazing of the bay

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2018

Natalie

You get what you pay for.

A very basic hotel that is reflected in its price. We booked one of the few rooms with en suite facilities (who knew this wasn't standard in this day and age!!) though door to separate toilet in the room opened directly next to the bed. Clean room and great location for the town centre restaurants, shops and bars. Car park to front of hotel has to be paid for and can get very busy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2018

Morten

Great ambience, great service. Nice and quiet. Percect location if you want to go by bus to/from Nice. A steep 20 minute walk up from the beach in Villefranch sur Mer, but good exercise👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2018

Loveday

The hotel is located on the hillside and has a lovely view. The breakfast/gathering room and terrace are airy and inviting. The breakfast offerings are quite good and varied. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The walk down to the harbor is certainly walkable but the trek back up is a bit difficult.
We had a very good visit.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2018

Jane

Small, clean hotel with exceptional sea view

Stayed 4 nights with my husband and teenage children. Could not have asked for more. the hotel was located on a hill with exceptional views of the sea. Lovely clean (and warm) swimming pool with towels provided by the hotel. Very helpful hotel owners and staff - gave us towels for the beach and offered parasols, suggested nearby places to visit, provided maps, directions etc. All speak very good English. There are some rooms in the main hotel building but we stayed in rooms that were off the terraces - like a small apartment and were very clean with a very comfortable bed and en suite facilities. Although the hotel is located on the main road, from within there is no traffic to hear and it is very tranquil and calm. On each terrace were chairs, sun loungers, sofas and tables and it was very relaxing to sit out in the heat of the day or the cool of the night. Breakfast was great but there is also a boulangerie about a minute away as well as a very nice bistro type restaurant, supermarket, pharmacy etc.

It is a very steep hill down to the beach and harbour - fine walking down but easy to get Uber, taxi back and I think there are also buses but we never took.

Buses very easy to Nice and near by locations such as Eze - stop almost outside the hotel.

We booked a week before travelling - very last minute - and could not believe our luck with this hotel. It really is a gem and would thoroughly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2018

Benjamin

A lovely two night stay

A lovely stay at Du Pirate situated in a beautiful location with a wonderful view.

Arrived at the hotel slightly late but the owners were very welcoming and helped immediately with parking and showing us to the room.

The room was basic but very clean and with a nice bath. The bed was very comfortable and the air con was efficient. The room was equipped with a kettle but a small fridge would have been helpful.

There were some very comfortable deck chairs outside the room with a lovely view of the coast. The pool area was great with plenty of sun beds and a Jacuzzi (although did not use it).

The hotel was a short walk down to the town but a taxi is recommended to come back up, especially in the heat of summer!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2018

Dino

Room was poor and not as described on website. We had an unexpected charge of €60 to be paid to the local council. Would not class this as a 3 star hotel, more like a 2 star

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Slice of Paradise on the Cote d'Azur

Situated in the perfect location for visiting the town and beaches of Villefranche Sur Mer, Cap Ferrat, Nice and Monaco by either bus or train, the hotel has fantastic views of the Cote d'Azure. Villefranche and Nice are both accessible on foot.

The owners Laurence and Eric supported by Andre and Victoria are so welcoming and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble and their personal touch really does makes this hotel something special.

The hotel boasts a small swimming pool which is a much sought after facility in this exclusive area.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2018

Anna

Cute little hotel. Good value!

We spent 2 nights here while traveling through the Soutb of France. Lovely hotel! A bit hard to find but it’s more due to the trickiness of local roads. Great owners, nice view, good value for the price. You probably would need a car if you want to explore around - there is so much to explore! The town is beautiful and there are few stunning beaches around the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2018

E

Up the hill with great views lovely pool

The hotel is up the hill from the port area and has amazing views and a great pool. The staff is the best part here so friendly, helpful and kind.
The room we were is was good it not super luxurious but the view, staff ease to get places with car, Uber or taxi. Not in the walking hub if that’s what you are looking for however.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2018

Martyna

Lovely Gem in Villefranche-sur-Mer!

Highly recommended hotel - definitely deserves more than 3 stars!!!

The staff is lovely, the hotel is very clean and newly furnished, and the views are breathtaking! Everything you need is near the hotel - Pharmacy, Casino Grocery Store, Gas station and the walk down into town is only 15m through beautiful winding streets.

We hope to be back soon!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2018

Paul

Simple but lovely family-run hotel.

Simple but lovely family-run hotel with a great view from the terrace. This quiet hideaway hotel is a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Nice but still conveniently located. Small grocery store is just a couple of blocks away along with a nice restaurant.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2018

John

First class!

Excellent in all areas. The owners Erique and Laurence were fantastic hosts who delivered impeccable personal service in a serene and stylish oasis.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2018

Paula

The hotel is up on the middle corniche, a long, steep climb from the waterfront. It doesn't look like much from the street. But once inside, it has a spectacular, very welcoming common area with views to the sea. The rooms are somewhat spartan, but very clean, comfortable and spacious. The staff was very friendly, and the best breakfast we've had in France. Easy access if driving.

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2018

GG

Nice hotel with very friendly staff. Great breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2018

Martin

Really nice hotel in Nice

Great hotel excellent views

Partner