Monte-Carlo Beach: Riviera Glamour Reimagined
Briefly

Monte-Carlo Beach occupies a private bay on the French–Monégasque border and opened in 1929 with an instantly glamorous reputation. Recent renovations refreshed the pool area with vintage-style sun loungers and terrazzo floors while adding rare local amenities such as padel courts with in-house instructors and discreet security. Fashion-house collaborations have claimed iconic piers, creating highly photographed beach scenes. Dining pop-ups imported from Mykonos and Ibiza offer grilled seafood, piled-high caviar and DJ-driven, standing lunches that turn afternoons into lively, music-fuelled events. The hotel remains boutique, with 40 rooms and six suites, all sea-facing and many connectable for families.
The hotel first opened its doors in 1929 with a glamorous launch party hosted by American socialite and writer Elsa Maxwell, setting the tone for its star-studded future. And while there's still a distinctly nostalgic feel among the hotel walls, a recent revamp and a string of viral pop-ups prove that Monte-Carlo Beach is no relic. Nearly a century on, Monte-Carlo Beach is still perfectly tuned to what's hot among the elite.
In 2025, padel courts, an extreme rarity in Monaco, made their debut, with in-house instructors booked solid and discreet security never far behind. The iconic pool area has also had a facelift, now sporting vintage-style sun loungers and terrazzo floors. And, joining the endless parade of fashion house beach club 'collaborations', predictably more about the photo op than actual use, Jacquemus has claimed the infamous pier.
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