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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

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.

Lifestyle
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Rooms

  • 53 53

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Beach Beach

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Rooms & Suites at Lily of the Valley Hotel

Classic Room
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Classic Room

377–431 sqft
From 1’116 USD

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...

Superior Room
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Superior Room

377–431 sqft
From 1’116 USD

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...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

377–431 sqft
From 1’339 USD

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...

Deluxe Sea View Room
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Deluxe Sea View Room

377–431 sqft
From 1’674 USD

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...

Deluxe Garden Sea View Room
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Deluxe Garden Sea View Room

377–431 sqft
From 1’897 USD

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...

Classic Suite
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Classic Suite

775–861 sqft
From 2’343 USD

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...

Shape Club Suite
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Shape Club Suite

775–861 sqft
From 2’678 USD

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....

 Deluxe Sea View Suite
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Deluxe Sea View Suite

775–861 sqft
From 3’236 USD

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...

Pool Suite Loft
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Pool Suite Loft

926 sqft
From 3’236 USD

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...

Lily Sea View Signature Suite
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Lily Sea View Signature Suite

775–861 sqft
From 3’571 USD

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...

Gigaro Pool Suite
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Gigaro Pool Suite

1,023 sqft
From 4’798 USD

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...

Pool Suite Villa
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Pool Suite Villa

2,260 sqft
From 8’648 USD

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.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

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.

Location of LILY OF THE VALLEY

Boulevard Abel Faivre, Colline Saint Michel, Quartier de Gigaro, 83420 La Croix-Valmer, France

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What to Know About Lily of the Valley Hotel

Is Lily of the Valley a good luxury hotel near Saint-Tropez?

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.

Where is Lily of the Valley located?

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.

How many rooms and suites does Lily of the Valley have?

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.

What makes Lily of the Valley special?

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.

Does Lily of the Valley have a spa?

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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