Hotels with the Best Pools in Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez is not defined by its yachts and café terraces alone. In summer, the pursuit of turquoise water and the perfectly positioned sun lounger becomes an art de vivre. La Revue des Hôtels has selected five addresses where the pool goes far beyond a simple basin: spectacular lap lanes, infinity edges, designer decks and panoramas sweeping the Mediterranean. Five luxury hotels located in Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle or La Croix-Valmer, evaluated on architectural quality, poolside service, comfort and overall experience. An exclusive, verified and reasoned ranking.

1. L’hôtel Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez · Saint-Tropez

A design outlier by Christophe Pillet where the 35-metre pool, lined with exotic timber, steals the show from everything else on the property.

Opened in 2010, Hotel Sezz remains an architectural anomaly in the Tropézien landscape. Interior designer Christophe Pillet conceived a garden patio enclosed by white alcoves housing 37 rooms and suites. The centrepiece is a straight 35-metre outdoor pool, one of the longest on the Côte d’Azur, treated as a mirror of near-hypnotic calm. There is no Michelin-starred restaurant here, just a Mediterranean bistrot, Colette, focused on local produce and a concise menu. The discreet Cinq Mondes spa offers signature treatments centred on vine and monoï. The absence of a sea view is offset by a valet service shuttling guests to the private Tahiti beach in under five minutes.

• ◆ Architect: Christophe Pillet, 2010 · 37 keys
• ◆ Pool: 35 linear metres, constant depth 1.40 m, salt-water treatment
• ◆ Restaurant: Colette, no star, open lunch and dinner April to October
• ◆ Spa: Cinq Mondes, two treatment rooms, hammam, private jacuzzi

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2. L’hôtel Cheval Blanc St-Tropez · Saint-Tropez

The infinity pool merges with the Mediterranean, the coveted setting of the only Michelin three-star restaurant in Saint-Tropez.

Following its acquisition by LVMH in 2016, the former Résidence de la Pinède reopened in 2019 under the Cheval Blanc name. Jean-Michel Wilmotte redesigned the 30 rooms and suites around a marine palette and a monumental staircase descending toward the Baie de Canebiers. The 30-metre infinity pool, set in pale stone and lined with cabanas, appears to float on the sea. Restaurant La Vague d’Or, led by Arnaud Donckele (three stars), offers a Mediterranean auteur cuisine served on the terrace. The Guerlain spa, the only one of its kind in the area, proposes treatments from the “Bouquet de la Mer” range and an indoor pool ritual with hydrotherapy.

• ◆ Architect: Jean-Michel Wilmotte, renovation 2019 · 30 keys
• ◆ Pool: 30 m infinity, direct view over the bay, heated to 28°C from May to October
• ◆ Restaurant: La Vague d’Or, 3 Michelin stars, chef Arnaud Donckele
• ◆ Spa: Guerlain, 4 treatment rooms, 16 m indoor pool, sauna, hammam

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3. L’hôtel Lily of the Valley · La Croix-Valmer

Suspended between sky and sea, its 45-metre infinity pool is the longest on the peninsula, a new sanctuary for high-end wellness.

Opened in 2018 above the Baie de Gigaro, Lily of the Valley was designed by Philippe Starck. The property is organized around a vast 45-metre infinity pool bordered by travertine sun loungers. The 53 rooms and suites, all facing the sea, cultivate an organic minimalism underpinned by a genuine wellness philosophy. Restaurant Vista, led by chef Vincent Maillard, focuses on locally caught fish and herbs grown on the estate. The 2,000 m² spa, developed in partnership with Biologique Recherche laboratories, offers slimming, detox and anti-ageing programmes. The hotel champions a healthy approach without sacrificing a single measure of comfort.

• ◆ Architect: Philippe Starck, 2018 · 53 keys
• ◆ Pool: 45 linear metres, infinity edge, view over the Massif des Maures
• ◆ Restaurant: Vista, no star, chef Vincent Maillard, daily catch menu
• ◆ Spa: Biologique Recherche, 2,000 m², indoor pool, infrared sauna, cryotherapy room

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4. L’hôtel La Réserve Ramatuelle · Ramatuelle

A cascading infinity pool that overlooks the sea, nestled in a pine forest setting designed by Wilmotte.

Nestled within 6 hectares of pine forest, La Réserve Ramatuelle opened in 2010 under the direction of Jean-Michel Wilmotte. The hotel offers 40 rooms and suites distributed across low-profile flat-roofed villas. The 30-metre infinity pool appears to spill directly into the Grande Bleue, flanked by an aquatic bar and a teak terrace. The Michelin-starred restaurant La Voile, led by chef Sébastien Borsu, offers refined Mediterranean cuisine. The 1,000 m² La Réserve spa combines a hammam, indoor pool and Nescens treatments. The hotel also provides a private shuttle service to Tahiti beach.

• ◆ Architect: Jean-Michel Wilmotte, 2010 · 40 keys
• ◆ Pool: 30 metres infinity, treated seawater, heated in mid-season
• ◆ Restaurant: La Voile, 1 Michelin star, chef Sébastien Borsu
• ◆ Spa: Nescens, 1,000 m², indoor pool, whirlpool bath, anti-ageing treatments

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5. L’hôtel Hôtel Byblos Saint-Tropez · Saint-Tropez

A legend born in 1967, whose mosaic pool remains the stage for Tropézien carefree living, among palm trees and a pool house designed by Armani/Casa.

Built in 1967 by developer Jean-Antoine Floirat, Byblos is an institution. The hotel comprises 91 rooms and suites arranged around a central Mediterranean patio. The main pool, in blue mosaic, is surrounded by palm trees and eclectic sun loungers, with a cocktail bar housed in an Armani/Casa-designed pool house. Restaurant B., helmed by chef Sébastien Borsu (also at La Réserve), serves Mediterranean cuisine without a Michelin star but with a strong reputation for its seafood. The Byblos spa, managed under the Espace Bien-Être banner, offers two treatment rooms, a sauna and a small indoor pool. The hotel’s greatest asset remains its location, steps from the Place des Lices and the port.

• ◆ Architect: Maurice Gridaine, 1967 · 91 keys
• ◆ Pool: 18-metre mosaic basin, heated, lounge pool house
• ◆ Restaurant: B., no star, chef Sébastien Borsu
• ◆ Spa: Espace Bien-Être, 10-metre indoor pool, hammam

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How to choose from this ranking

The choice depends above all on your priorities. If lane length and tranquillity come first, the Sezz and Lily of the Valley offer the longest pools: the former within a design cocoon near Les Salins, the latter inside a wellness bubble overlooking Gigaro. Those seeking starred gastronomy will gravitate toward Cheval Blanc and La Réserve, which combine exceptional pools with destination restaurants. For total immersion in the village’s nightlife, Byblos offers a more modestly sized pool but an unbeatable, walkable location.

Timing matters too. In July and August, poolside attendance peaks across the board: book a sun lounger early in the morning. June and September combine clement weather with a more breathable luxury experience. Travelling as a couple? Opt for La Réserve for its seclusion. Families will find communicating suites and a paddling pool at Lily of the Valley. The Sezz suits short breaks (2 to 3 nights) thanks to its compact size.

On the budget side, the tight pricing range of this ranking (590 € to 8,000 € per night) means targeting the low season to access these addresses without breaking the bank entirely. Cheval Blanc remains the most expensive, with entry-level rates around 1,350 € off-peak. Finally, book directly through the hotels’ websites or via our Expedia links: during events such as Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, availability evaporates three months in advance.