Best for
From Gigaro, take the coastal path towards Cap Lardier, passing Jovat and Brouis beaches on the way to the protected headland.
Best for
From Gigaro, take the coastal path towards Cap Lardier, passing Jovat and Brouis beaches on the way to the protected headland.
What makes it special
Swim laps in one of Lily of the Valley's two heated semi-Olympic pools, an option that remains available outside the beach club season.
Room to consider
Consider the Deluxe Sea View Room for its private terrace and Mediterranean outlook; it makes the view part of everyday downtime.
Insider tip
Book the sailing club's sunrise paddle at Gigaro, then head to Pépé for the beach breakfast that can be paired with it.
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Lily of the Valley Hotel is for travelers who want the Saint-Tropez peninsula without sleeping inside the Saint-Tropez scene. The hotel sits above Plage de Gigaro in La Croix-Valmer, within the protected Cap Lardier landscape, with Mediterranean views and a strong wellness focus. Designed by Philippe Starck, it is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and stays open year-round. Its best guests come for health, light, sea air, and quiet control.
The address is close enough to Saint-Tropez for dinner, shopping, or a night out, but far enough away to feel calmer. That distinction matters. Lily of the Valley is not a party hotel, a beach-club sleepover, or a classic Riviera palace. It is a wellness-led hillside resort for people who want to leave feeling better than when they arrived.
These rooms sit below the Shape Club and are reached by steps only.
The Classic Room at Lily of the Valley has 35 to 40 square meters inside. A private terrace adds 15 square meters and looks toward the hills of Gigaro and the Cap Lardier estate. The room sits below the Shape Club and is reached by stairs. Inside, there is a king bed and a marble bathroom with a bathtub and walk-in shower.
In one layout, a stone arch frames a cushioned bench on the terrace. A wood table and a woven light sit beside it, with a reed screen along the edge. There is a desk indoors, and the room sleeps two guests.
The Classic Room at Lily of the Valley has 35 to 40 square meters inside. A private terrace adds 15 square meters and looks toward...
The Superior Room at Lily of the Valley measures 35 to 40 square meters indoors. Its 15-square-meter private terrace looks toward the Shape Club. An elevator serves this category. The room has a king bed and a desk. Depending on the layout, the marble bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bathtub, or both.
In one layout, a stone arch frames the view above a wood deck. The covered terrace edge shelters the seating, with tiled roofs and the Shape Club pool visible beyond. The hotel provides bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning and high-speed internet are available, and the room sleeps two guests.
The Superior Room at Lily of the Valley measures 35 to 40 square meters indoors. Its 15-square-meter private terrace looks toward the Shape Club. An...
The Deluxe Room at Lily of the Valley has 35 to 40 square meters indoors. A separate 15-square-meter terrace faces the gardens, with a glimpse of the Mediterranean beyond the plants. The room has a king bed and a desk. Its marble bathroom has a bathtub and a walk-in shower.
One interior has a wood-framed bench with cushions in shades of coral and orange. A small stool sits nearby, and light curtains soften the seating area. The room has air conditioning and high-speed internet. The terrace gives guests a place to sit outdoors near the garden. The room sleeps two guests.
The Deluxe Room at Lily of the Valley has 35 to 40 square meters indoors. A separate 15-square-meter terrace faces the gardens, with a glimpse...
The Deluxe Sea View Room at Lily of the Valley has 35 to 40 square meters indoors. A separate private terrace of 15 square meters faces the Mediterranean. Pine branches frame the coastal view from some rooms. A king bed sits beside the seating area. The marble bathroom has a bathtub and a walk-in shower.
The room has a desk and high-speed internet for guests who need to work. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. The terrace gives guests a place to sit outside with the sea in view, while the room has its own air conditioning. It sleeps two guests. The hotel provides a safe in the room.
The Deluxe Sea View Room at Lily of the Valley has 35 to 40 square meters indoors. A separate private terrace of 15 square meters...
The Deluxe Garden Sea View Room at Lily of the Valley measures 35 to 40 square meters indoors. It opens to a separate terrace of 15 square meters and a 30-square-meter private garden. A sunbed faces toward the Mediterranean. Inside, the room has a king bed and a marble bathroom with a bathtub and walk-in shower.
In one layout, reed and timber shade a cushioned bench beside the deck. Clipped shrubs border the lawn and frame the garden seating. The room has a desk, air conditioning, and high-speed internet. Bathrobes and slippers are provided, and the room sleeps two guests. The terrace sits between the bedroom and garden.
The Deluxe Garden Sea View Room at Lily of the Valley measures 35 to 40 square meters indoors. It opens to a separate terrace of...
These suites lie below the Shape Club and can be reached by steps only.
The Classic Suite at Lily of the Valley has 72 to 80 square meters inside, with a king bedroom and a separate living room. A 30-square-meter terrace overlooks the hills of Gigaro and the Cap Lardier estate. The suite sits below the Shape Club and is reached by stairs. Pine trees and low Mediterranean plants surround the setting.
There are two marble bathrooms. Both have walk-in showers, and one also has a bathtub. In one layout, bold cushions sit against white bedding beside sheer curtains. A desk and high-speed internet are available. The hotel lists the suite for up to three guests.
The Classic Suite at Lily of the Valley has 72 to 80 square meters inside, with a king bedroom and a separate living room. A...
The Shape Club Suite at Lily of the Valley has 72 to 80 square meters indoors. Its king bedroom is separate from the living room. A 30-square-meter terrace looks toward the Shape Club. The suite is reached by elevator. There are two bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower. One also has a bathtub.
In one outdoor layout, a long cushioned bench sits behind a clear railing. Tiled roofs and the Shape Club pool are visible from the terrace. A desk and high-speed internet are available, and the hotel provides robes and slippers. The suite takes up to three guests. The living room has space to sit indoors.
The Shape Club Suite at Lily of the Valley has 72 to 80 square meters indoors. Its king bedroom is separate from the living room....
Outdoor space varies by layout: a private terrace or a private garden is included.
The Deluxe Sea View Suite at Lily of the Valley has 72 to 80 square meters inside. The king bedroom is separate from the living room. Depending on the layout, the suite opens onto a 30-square-meter terrace or a private garden. Pine branches frame the Mediterranean outlook. The suite is near the Vista restaurant and Shape Club.
There are two marble bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower. One also has a bathtub. A desk is available, along with high-speed internet and air conditioning. The outdoor area gives guests a place to sit apart from the living room. The suite sleeps up to three guests.
The Deluxe Sea View Suite at Lily of the Valley has 72 to 80 square meters inside. The king bedroom is separate from the living...
The 86-square-meter Pool Suite Loft at Lily of the Valley has a king bed and living area in one open space. The suite opens to a terrace and a Mediterranean garden with a private pool. It is near Gigaro beach. A separate private patio opens from the marble bathroom and brings daylight into that part of the suite.
The bathroom has a bathtub, a walk-in shower, and two sinks. Wood frames and polished fittings add detail in one layout. The hotel lists the suite for up to three guests. Some pool suites connect to a neighboring suite on request. The terrace has its own seating.
The 86-square-meter Pool Suite Loft at Lily of the Valley has a king bed and living area in one open space. The suite opens to...
The living area flows into the bedroom in a broad, loft-style interior. A large closet stands alongside this open arrangement, while the marble bathroom brings together two washbasins, a bathtub and a walk-in shower.
The outdoor space runs along the full length of the suite, with a double sunbed and dining area. A stone arch shelters a long padded bench beside sheer curtains in one layout, with a lawn and pine tree beyond. The covered bench sits apart from the open reclining and dining areas.
The living area flows into the bedroom in a broad, loft-style interior. A large closet stands alongside this open arrangement, while the marble bathroom brings...
The 95-square-meter Gigaro Pool Suite at Lily of the Valley has a king bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a separate living and dining area. A terrace wraps around the suite with space to sit and eat outdoors. It leads to a Mediterranean garden and a private pool. Some suites can connect to a neighboring pool suite on request.
The marble bathroom has two sinks, a bathtub, and a walk-in shower. A private patio opens from the bathroom. In one garden layout, a timber pergola shades a table, chairs, and cushioned bench by the glazed doors. The suite sleeps up to three guests.
The 95-square-meter Gigaro Pool Suite at Lily of the Valley has a king bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a separate living and dining area. A...
The Pool Suite Villa at Lily of the Valley has 210 square meters indoors over two floors. It has three king bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and room for up to six guests. Large windows look onto the garden, and the main bedroom looks toward the Mediterranean. A shared living room and dining area sit apart from the bedrooms.
Outdoor seating is set in a private garden beside the pool. The garden wraps around the villa. The villa is a short walk from Gigaro beach and the Beach Club. There is an outdoor kitchen. The hotel offers the villa from April to October.
The Pool Suite Villa at Lily of the Valley has 210 square meters indoors over two floors. It has three king bedrooms, each with its...
The main reason to book Lily of the Valley Hotel is the Shape Club. The hotel is built around wellness, sport, weight loss, detox, better aging, and personalized fitness. Guests can use it lightly with a class and a treatment, or more seriously through structured programs. That makes the hotel more purposeful than many luxury hotel in Saint-Tropez alternatives.
It is also strong for travelers who want nature near the Riviera. Plage de Gigaro, the Cap Lardier trails, pine trees, sea views, and quiet roads give the stay a different feel from Pampelonne or the port of Saint-Tropez. Guests who want nightlife every evening should stay closer to town. Guests who want recovery after town will understand the appeal quickly.
The hotel is in La Croix-Valmer, above Gigaro Beach, around 20 to 25 minutes by car from Saint-Tropez in normal conditions. In high season, traffic can change that timing. The setting looks toward the Mediterranean and the wilder side of the peninsula, with Cap Lardier nearby. This is one of the greener parts of the French Riviera.
Access to the beach is part of the stay, but the hotel itself sits on the hillside rather than directly on flat sand. Shuttles and beach arrangements help guests move between hotel and shore. That setup is better for views, wellness, and quiet than for guests who want to step from room to sand in seconds.
The room count is often described around 38 rooms and six suites in earlier hotel material, with later villa and suite additions widening the offer. Guests should choose by view, terrace, pool access, and proximity to the wellness areas rather than by category name alone. The strongest rooms make the most of the hillside and Mediterranean light.
Philippe Starck's design uses wood, stone, woven textures, soft earth colors, and a relaxed Riviera mood. The style is not glossy in a city-hotel way. It feels more like a warm, contemporary retreat shaped by the landscape. Some suites with private pools are especially good for guests who want privacy after training, treatments, or beach time.
The Shape Club is the center of the hotel. It covers about 2,000 square meters and includes a 25-meter pool, fitness spaces, treatment rooms, sauna, hammam, snow shower, consultation rooms, and expert coaching. Programs can focus on weight loss, detox, sport, or better aging. This gives the hotel a clear identity that goes beyond spa decoration.
Guests do not need to commit to an intense program to enjoy it. A stay can include a massage, a class, a swim, and lighter food choices. More focused guests can build a schedule with training, nutrition, treatments, and medical-style guidance. That flexibility is one of the reasons Lily of the Valley works for both solo wellness stays and couples.
Vista is the main restaurant at the hotel, set above the Mediterranean with broad sea views and a Provence-led menu. It works throughout the day, from breakfast to dinner, and is the place where the hotel's wellness mood and Riviera mood meet. The food is not only about restraint. It also needs to feel generous enough for guests who are on holiday.
Down by the beach, the hotel also links guests to a more relaxed Gigaro rhythm, including seasonal beach dining such as Brigantine and Pepe. The best stay balances both levels: Vista for views and structure, the beach for a slower coastal lunch, and Saint-Tropez only when guests want a change of energy.
Lily of the Valley is well placed for walking, trail time, cycling, paddleboarding, beach yoga, and coastal swimming. Cap Lardier gives guests a natural counterpoint to the social Riviera. This is useful for people who want active mornings and calm evenings. The hotel feels healthier when guests use the landscape, not just the spa.
Saint-Tropez remains part of the appeal, but it should not dominate the stay. The town is useful for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. The reason to sleep at Lily of the Valley is that you can return to quiet after the crowds. That makes it a strong base for travelers who like the Riviera but do not want it at full volume all day.
Book Lily of the Valley Hotel if you want a 5-star hotel near Saint-Tropez with serious wellness, sea views, and access to Gigaro Beach. It is ideal for solo wellness travelers, couples, longer reset stays, active guests, and anyone who wants a quieter Riviera base with strong design. It also works well outside peak summer because the wellness concept is year-round.
Choose another hotel if you want direct town energy, late nights, a classic palace atmosphere, or a flat beachfront resort. Lily of the Valley is more specific. It is a wellness hotel first, a Riviera resort second, and a Saint-Tropez access point third. That order is important when choosing it.
Compared with other luxury hotel in the French Riviera options, Lily of the Valley stands out for its wellness focus, Philippe Starck design, Cap Lardier setting, Shape Club, and quiet distance from Saint-Tropez. It does not try to compete by being louder, larger, or more formal. It competes by giving guests structure and space.
The hotel is best when treated as a reset, not a backdrop. Guests who book only for a famous Riviera address may miss the point. Guests who want training, treatments, sea air, careful food, and a private return from Saint-Tropez will find Lily of the Valley Hotel one of the more useful stays on the peninsula.
Philippe Starck's village-like design sits among Mediterranean vegetation, giving the hotel a sense of place beyond its famous Riviera address.
The Shape Club's Abhyanga massage uses moderate to firm pressure, offering a slower pause after time out on the hills around La Croix-Valmer.
Vista brings Provençal produce and Mediterranean cooking to a sea-facing dining room, making dinner feel closely connected to the coast.
Boulevard Abel Faivre, Colline Saint Michel, Quartier de Gigaro, 83420 La Croix-Valmer, France
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Yes. Lily of the Valley is a strong choice near Saint-Tropez for travelers who want wellness, sea views, design, and a calmer Riviera base. The hotel suits guests who want to feel restored, not just entertained, while still staying within easy reach of Saint-Tropez.
Lily of the Valley is in La Croix-Valmer, above Gigaro Beach, on the Saint-Tropez peninsula in the French Riviera. The setting overlooks protected coastal nature near Cap Lardier, with beach access below and Saint-Tropez a practical drive away.
Lily of the Valley has 53 accommodations across rooms, suites, pool suites, and private villas. This gives travelers a choice between classic hotel comfort, more outdoor space, private pool features, and villa-style privacy.
Lily of the Valley is built around wellness, sport, weight loss, treatments, and nutrition rather than a simple spa add-on. Its strengths are the Shape Club, year-round wellness programs, Philippe Starck design, Gigaro Beach setting, and quieter access to the Riviera.
Yes. Lily of the Valley has the Shape Club, a major wellness center with treatments, fitness, recovery spaces, and structured programs. The Shape Club is central to the hotel experience. It is ideal for guests who want movement, reset, nutrition, and recovery.
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