in French Riviera, France
Monte-Carlo Beach
Updated 1 July 2026
- Toddler
- Kid
- Teen
Just past Monaco's border, this Societe des Bains de Mer address has been a Riviera glamour spot since 1929, with an Olympic-size pool overlooking the sea, a private beach with chic cabanas, and a properly run kids club by Petit VIP included free for guests. It is a splurge, but the combination of real luxury and a genuine children's programme is rare on this coast.
Our verdict
If budget allows, this is one of the very few genuine luxury addresses on the coast with a real, free kids club, not just a token playroom. Worth it for a special few nights rather than a full week.
The rooms
Just 40 rooms and 14 suites in this legendary 1929 beach hotel, several with private terraces over the Mediterranean. Children up to 12 stay free sharing a room with parents, and an extra bed can be added to most room categories.
At a glance
- Kids club
- Free, ages 4 to 12, summer
- Pool
- Olympic-size, sea view
- Beach
- Private beach, cabanas
- Dining
- 4 restaurants
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Olympic-size pool overlooking the Mediterranean
- Free Monte-Carlo Kids Club by Petit VIP, ages 4 to 12
- Private beach with cabanas and gentle water sports
- Children under 12 stay free sharing with parents
🗓️A day here with kids
- 9:00
Breakfast by the pool
The pool terrace is calm and shaded in the morning before the day's sunbathers arrive.
- 10:00
Kids Club drop-off
Themed activities run all morning, parents can head to the beach or the spa nearby.
- 19:00
Sunset at the beach bar
Book an early table for children before the evening service turns more formal.
Family things to do nearby
Gourmet workshop
Chocolatiers and bakers run hands-on workshops where children learn simple techniques alongside a parent.
Kayak and paddleboard
Gentle water sports off the private beach are supervised and suit confident young swimmers.
Monaco Oceanographic Museum
A short taxi ride into Monaco for sharks, turtles and a spectacular building perched over the sea.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots and basic baby amenities are available on request, but the kids club starts at 4 and this is a small, elegant hotel better suited to slightly older children.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The shallow end of the pool and the calm private beach work for toddlers, with close supervision as the club does not accept this age.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The free kids club, gourmet workshops and water sports make this age genuinely spoiled here.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Padel, the beach club scene and easy access to Monaco's museums and shops suit teens well.
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Parents also ask
Is the kids club really free?
Yes, children aged 4 to 12 get free access to the Monte-Carlo Kids Club by Petit VIP during its summer season, parents must remain on the property.
Is this actually in Monaco?
No, Monte-Carlo Beach is just across the border in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a short walk or drive from central Monaco.
Do children really stay free?
Children up to 12 stay free sharing a room with parents using existing bedding, extra beds can be added in most room categories for a fee.
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