Hotel Royal-Riviera — destination wedding venue in 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
Hotel

Hotel Royal-Riviera

06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France, France20150 guests$$$
Type:Hotel
Capacity:20150 guests
Budget:$$$
Airport:Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 45 minutes

Perched on the French Riviera's most coveted peninsula, Hotel Royal-Riviera commands sweeping Mediterranean views from its clifftop position in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame azure waters and dramatic coastal rock formations, while manicured gardens cascade toward private beach access. This Belle Époque property delivers refined elegance across 53 rooms, with celebration spaces ranging from intimate garden terraces to grand ballrooms.

Highlights

  • 53-room luxury hotel on the Côte d'Azur with private beach access and heated saltwater pool
  • Panoramic Mediterranean views from ceremony and reception venues perched above the coastline
  • Michelin-trained culinary team customizes menus for celebrations of 20–150 guests
  • On-site accommodations allow guests to celebrate without traveling; suites from €350–€1,200 per night
  • Google rating: 4.8/5 stars across 650+ guest reviews

Quick facts

Capacity20150 guests
Venue typeHotel
Price range$$$
LocationFrance
Nearest airportNCE

Plan your wedding at Hotel Royal-Riviera

Getting there

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

45 minutes to venue

Private car transfer

€80–€120 one-way

45 minutes · Hotel arranges via partner service from Nice airport to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Rental car

€40–€70/day rental

50 minutes · Drive via A8 highway toward Villefranche-sur-Mer, then D25 coastal route to peninsula

Helicopter charter

€2,000–€3,500 per trip

15 minutes · Direct flight from Nice airport to helipad; available on request

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€1,500–€3,000

Reception (per guest)

€180–€350 (food, beverage, service; customizable menu tiers)

Accommodation (per night)

€350–€1,200 (standard to deluxe suite; reduced block rates available)

Estimated total

€12,000–€65,000+ for 50–100 guests, including two nights lodging

Final cost depends on guest count, seasonal timing (June–September peak), menu selections, and décor upgrades. All-inclusive packages available upon inquiry.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday

15:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitif in garden
19:30Welcome dinner in main dining room

Saturday

11:00–12:00Ceremony on clifftop terrace or garden pavilion
12:30–14:30Aperitif and photos on garden terrace with sea views
15:00–23:00Reception dinner and dancing in Grand Ballroom

Sunday

08:00–11:00Farewell breakfast by the pool

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum guest count?
Hotel Royal-Riviera accommodates weddings from 20 to 150 guests, with pricing scaled to party size.
Are there outdoor ceremony spaces?
Yes. Multiple garden terraces overlook the Mediterranean, and the property offers a clifftop pavilion for ceremonies during fair weather.
Does the hotel offer wedding planning services?
The dedicated events team provides full coordination, from floral design and catering to logistics and timeline management.
Can guests stay overnight?
Yes. All 53 rooms are available for wedding parties, with preferential block rates for multi-night stays.
What is the closest airport?
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is 30 km away, approximately 45 minutes by car or private transfer.

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