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Monte-Carlo Beach
Monte Carlo, Monaco · Monte-Carlo SBM · High Luxury
Architect Roger Seassal designed this Art Deco beach hotel just over the French border in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, opened in the late 1920s with a launch party hosted by American socialite Elsa Maxwell. Its Riviera Red facade and Olympic-sized seawater pool drew Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, and Maria Callas over the decades. Designer India Mahdavi later reimagined the interiors of the 40-room hotel, whose restaurant Elsa still carries Maxwell's name.
- 40 rooms
- Opened 1929
- Neighborhood: Larvotto
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
- Architect: Roger Seassal
- Interiors: India Mahdavi
About Monte-Carlo Beach
- The Art Deco hotel was designed by architect Roger Seassal and launched in the 1920s by socialite Elsa Maxwell.
- Its distinctive facade color, known as Riviera Red, has drawn guests including Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, and Maria Callas.
- Interior designer India Mahdavi later redesigned the hotel, updating its interiors while preserving its Art Deco character.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
The Monte-Carlo Beach is an Art Deco seaside hotel created by the Societe des Bains de Mer just across the Monaco border on the French Riviera, beside the Monte-Carlo Country Club. Conceived in the Roaring Twenties as a chic beachside retreat and designed by architect Roger Seassal in the spirit of an Art Deco Californian villa, it made its grand debut with a glamorous launch party hosted by American socialite Elsa Maxwell. Its 'Riviera Red' facade and Olympic-sized seawater pool quickly became icons, drawing an elite of stars including Marlene Dietrich, Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill and Maria Callas.
A compact luxury property of just 40 rooms, the hotel has been renovated over the decades, with a celebrated interior redesign by architect and designer India Mahdavi bringing it into a modern era while preserving its heritage. Its restaurant, Elsa, is named in honour of Elsa Maxwell.
Restaurants and bars
- Elsa — Restaurant · Committed cuisine inspired by nature, in harmony with Rivier · Chef Marcel Ravin
- La Vigie Zanoni Monte-Carlo — Restaurant · Italian
- Maona Monte-Carlo — Restaurant
Experiences
- Le Deck — Privatisable Art Deco room and terrace beside the heated seawater Olympic pool, for up to 600 guests.
- Monte-Carlo Beach Club — Free access to the Monte-Carlo Beach Club during the season for resident guests.
- Monte-Carlo Beach Spa — Spa at the hotel offering relaxation and indulgence.
- Padel court — Padel court offered at the hotel.
- Salle des Étoiles — Legendary venue about 10 minutes from the hotel, hosting up to 950 people.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Private beach
- Water sports
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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