The Maybourne Riviera: Hotel in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

The Maybourne Riviera: An ultra luxury hotel on the French Riviera

In Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, between Monaco and Menton, The Maybourne Riviera is nestled into the limestone cliffs of the French Riviera. Perched on the mountainside, this discreet hideaway offers breathtaking views of the shimmering sea, the Principality below, and the Italian peaks on the horizon. Here, blue reigns supreme—ever-present, hypnotic. The atmosphere is sun-drenched, serene, almost unreal—a lofty retreat suspended in time.

Opened in 2021, The Maybourne Riviera is the first property outside the UK for the prestigious Maybourne Hotel Group, the brand behind London’s legendary Claridge’s, The Connaught, and The Berkeley. This visionary project reflects the group’s ambition to export its hospitality expertise while embracing the local culture. The site, formerly home to the Vista Palace Hotel, was entirely reimagined to host this new icon of design, gastronomy, and Mediterranean art de vivre.

The Maybourne Riviera’s architecture is the work of Jean-Michel Wilmotte, whose poetic and precise approach enhances the site’s dramatic topography. Built into the cliffside in terraced levels, the structure follows the natural contours of the land and opens fully to the surrounding landscape. Glass façades, clean lines, pale stone—the hotel seems to float in mid-air, like a mineral mirage. Inside, a refined palette of noble materials—marble, light wood, travertine—harmonizes with contemporary artworks and bespoke furnishings. The design is luminous, tactile, and full of subtle contrasts.

The hotel offers 69 rooms and suites, all featuring expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic terraces. Each space feels like an extension of the surrounding landscape, with sandy tones, soft lines, and natural materials. Some suites include private pools, hanging gardens, or spacious lounge areas. Refinement is found in every detail: plush bedding, luxurious textiles, marble bathrooms, discreet smart technology. These open-air cocoons exude an unparalleled sense of calm.

The Maybourne Riviera draws gourmet travelers from around the globe with its culinary offerings curated by world-renowned chefs. Mauro Colagreco, of the nearby three-Michelin-star Mirazur, oversees Riviera, a restaurant celebrating Mediterranean flavors with creative flair. Ceto, perched at the hotel’s summit, showcases the sea’s bounty with a sustainable and poetic touch. Guests can also enjoy an elegant bar with signature cocktails and several light dining options on the terraces. Every meal becomes a sensory journey, paced by the play of sunlight on the water.

The spa at The Maybourne Riviera is a haven of wellness with a coastal spirit. A light-filled indoor pool, hammam, sauna, and bespoke holistic treatments offer total rejuvenation for body and mind. An outdoor infinity pool appears to float above the Mediterranean, suspended in space. Yoga classes, massages inspired by local traditions, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment complete the wellness offering. Service is discreet, refined, ever-present yet never intrusive.

The Maybourne Riviera embodies a new kind of luxury: pure, contemplative, deeply rooted in its surroundings. A destination for connoisseurs—both spectacular and intimate—for those seeking to escape to higher ground, cradled by the hypnotic beauty of the Riviera.

We love The Maybourne Riviera for:

Opened in late 2021
45 rooms and 29 suites, all facing the sea
2 exceptional restaurants overseen by chef Mauro Colagreco
Infinity pool merging with the vastness of sea and sky
Wellness area suspended between sky and sea
Exceptional service for a truly unique experience

Budget

Double room from 750 € per night during low season.