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Beachclubs in Nice — 9 of Our Favourites

Discover and book your perfect Nice beach club

Saint-Laurent-du-Var has one of the best-equipped waterfronts in terms of barely having to leave the beach all day - everything is right here.

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Anjuna Plage Beach Club, Eze restaurant

1. Anjuna Plage Beach Club, Eze

Location
Eze

Being situated in the small and picturesque village of Eze, the Anjuna Plage is a fashionable restaurant that should not be missed during the summer holidays.

Set in a cove at the cliff’s foot, the beach restaurant has evolved season after season, re-inventing and improving itself each year. Guests can enjoy the panoramic view of the Mediterranean sea while dining on this restaurant's private beach. They can also taste superb seafood specialities, such as calamari, tuna sashimi and tempura with shrimps.

You will a life guard on duty and sun loungers at your disposal. There is live music on certain days and during the busy summer season. A boat service is available for those who arrive by yacht.

Beach open from 10:00, Restaurant from 12:00-23:00.

See more information in our Guide to the Best Beach Clubs!

Ruhl Plage Beach Club, Nice beach

2. Ruhl Plage Beach Club

Location
Nice

This private beach club is where style meets luxury and offers a wonderful family-friendly experience.

It's a prestigious spot on the Baie des Anges with a solarium and a good seaside restaurant. Food service is also available on the beach at your sunlounger.

They have a children's sea water swimming pool and a swimming instructor for making those important first few strokes. Private cabanas are also available and there hot showers inside and cold showers outside.

They are open from late February right the way through until late November. The restaurant is open 12:00-16:30.

Eden Plage Mala Beach Club, Cap d'Ail beach

3. Eden Plage Mala Beach Club, Cap d'Ail

Location
Eze

Peace and tranquillity on this private beach that is hidden away in an intimate cove. You have to walk a bit to get to this beach club, but the welcome and calm environment is well worth the effort.

Sun loungers and parasols are available throughout the day and towels are also available to rent. There is also a good restaurant and staff serving you cocktails right to your sun lounger. What more could you ask for?

A boat shuttle service is offered for those arriving by yacht and you will find that a lifeguard is on duty to ensure your safety. WIFI is also available.

They have live music every Saturday and Sunday night, a selection of rock, pop, reggae and jazz. As well as eating, relaxing and drinking you can enjoy the beach clubs boutique, a massage or some Eden Fitness.

Plage Beau Rivage Beach Club, Nice beach

4. Plage Beau Rivage Beach Club

Location
Nice

This beach club has two different areas: the Luxury section which is an oasis of Zen and a Trendy section which is more fashionable and relaxed.

Trendy Area: You will find that this area offers a lounge and VIP area, snacking tapas, a private beach and great DJs. Facing the sea with an outdoor bar, a brand new tapas and snacking area and sun beds, you will be “ cocooned” by the beach team in an atmosphere both intimate and unique. There is a resident DJ and the theme nights planned for the season.

Zen Area: With a restaurant, private beach, wellness area and delicious cocktails you can enjoy the sunshine and the outdoor restaurant area. Sheltered under the famous blue and white parasols, iconic of the Nice shoreline, or you can enjoy a double sun bed for lovers.

From May until September you can enjoy BR by Night.

  • Every Thursday evening from 19:00 to midnight there is a festive and chic atmosphere.
  • Every Friday night (from June to September) there will be various live music, singers, jazz, rock and reggae for your Afterwork evenings.
  • Every Wednesday night (from June to September) there will be a selection of lounge and world music plus the new tapas menu to enjoy with a cocktail.
La Reserve de la Mala Beach Club, Cap d'Ail beach

5. La Reserve de la Mala Beach Club, Cap d'Ail

Location
Eze

La Réserve has a private beach, cocktail bar and a lovely restaurant with an international menu.

Mala beach was inaugurated in 1933 in memory of the dancer Mala who was the friend of the last Russian Tsar. This private section of the Mala beach has white sands, lovely beach furniture, a cocktail bar and a great restaurant, making it a good choice for a full day on the Mediterranean.

A private taxiboat is available for those who are coming by yacht.

Opera Plage Beach Club, Nice beach

6. Opera Plage Beach Club

Location
Nice

One of the oldest private beaches in Nice, and one of the cheapest, this is a family beach with friendly staff and a traditional restaurant.

A modern beach club with a long history, it has been situated on the Promenade des Anglais since 1889. It sits directly in front of the building that is the 'Opera de Nice', the Opera House.

They are open daily from 09:00 until 20:00 and from June through the summer months they open until midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Castel Plage Beach Club, Nice restaurant

7. Castel Plage Beach Club

Location
Nice

A beautiful beach located at the eastern end of the Promenade des Anglais and giving wonderful views across the wide sweeping Baie des Anges.

Castel, is primarily one of the most beautiful private beaches of Nice. But it is also a restaurant that offers the opportunity to have lunch or dinner at the sound of waves.

Located at the foot of Rauba Capeu, establishment dominates the Promenade des Anglais and opens on the Bay of Angels to Antibes. At night, the view is simply exceptional, and you can enjoy a good Provencal cuisine. It has a busy vibrant atmosphere with cool beach furniture and a jet-setting cosmopolitan crowd.

See more information in our Guide to the Best Beach Clubs!

Papaya Beach Club, Eze beach

8. Papaya Beach Club, Eze

Location
Eze

This private beach spot is a lovely place to relax away a day, on the gorgeous bay in Eze. A private area where you can relax, sunbathe and swim in peace.

Blue and white stripey loungers line up along the water's edge where the sea laps gently against the pebbles beach. Clear turquoise waters invite you in for a paddle or a swim, and the bay offers stunning views across the bay of Eze.

This beach club is also great in the evening for a sunset cocktail or dinner. There is a shuttle service available if you wish to moor your yacht in the bay and come inland for a relaxing day on the beach or a meal.

Blue Beach Club, Nice beach

9. Blue Beach Beach Club

Location
Nice

In front of the Hotel Le Negresco and the Le Palais de la Méditerranée is this lovely private beach which offers 'gastro plage' dining right by the beach.

You are welcome here for sunbathing, lunch, coffee and dinner. The beach also has a children's swimming pool.

Opening hours of the beach: all year from 08:00 to 19:00 and from June to September in the evening. Sunbeds are available from 09:00 to 19:00. The restaurant and snack bar services are carried out on to the beach so that you can be served at your sun lounger if you wish.

The beach club is also available for private hire for events.