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This luxury resort hotel next to the quiet (by Riviera standards) port boasts two saltwater pools and a highly regarded restaurant, as well as lush greenery, romantic terraces and excellent service.

A landmark on Cannes’ esplanade, the Martinez is a triumph of fin-de-siècle wedding-cake stucco architecture, with a private beach. Part of the Concorde chain of luxury hotels, it has everything you could want for a sybaritic stay.

Striving to out-do the longer established grand hotels of Cannes, the Noga Hilton has outstanding modern facilities and one of the best private beaches. Like its rivals, it attracts a stellar clientele.

The Aiglon is set back from the crowded beach and busy traffic of the esplanade and has its own heated swimming pool, surrounded by a semi-tropical garden. It’s an easy walk to the sea, but you may not want to leave this oasis.

Beloved of rock stars and fashionistas, Le Byblos also has one of St-Trop’s trendiest nightspots attached to it. Painted in Art Deco colours worthy of a fashion shoot (for which it is frequently used) Le Byblos is among the most luxurious hotels in Provence.

This new hotel aims to mix business with pleasure – its rooms have CD players, internet access and other high-tech delights. It also has its own private beach and a fine restaurant.

This 46-room Art Deco showpiece has an Olympic-size pool, a crescent of private beach, three fine restaurants and a general air of exclusive luxury.

With a private beach, two outdoor and one indoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and two restaurants and 332 rooms all with private balcony, this is one of the best hotels in Monaco.

With only 17 rooms – all but two of which have a view of the sea – this hotel is an alternative to the luxury resorts of the Riviera, with a private beach and loungers set around a tiny harbour.

With its private beach, pool, fine sea views and excellent location, it is hardly surprising that this is a favourite with those who know St-Tropez well.