First and foremost, castle place is massive. It's easy to see why it is one of the most popular…read morebeach clubs in Nice. The food, in general, was delicious. I actually think the straciatella was one of the best things I've ever tasted. That and the halloumi, as well as the ceviche, were our favorite items. The octopus, both in the fritto misto and the grilled octopus, was unfortunately rubbery. Overall, I would definitely recommend Castel Plage for a lunch or dinner. However, I had to dock a few stars for the service quality at the beach club itself. I understand that the venue is large and busy, but there's really no excuse for how inattentive the staff were. We were sat and told to peruse the menu, then didn't see our attendant at all. After about an hour and half later, and multiple unsuccessful attempts to catch the eye of our attendant, another group pointed their attendant in our direction so we could finally order just some water and drinks. Overall, I would highly recommend the food at Castel Plage, but I would suggest looking elsewhere on the beach for a true luxurious beach club experience.

Food- the Sole had a fishy taste and smell.... which it should not have. The lobsters were…read moreundercooked and difficult to eat. Tomhawk steak was rough and had a smell. Salad with lobster was bland. Service was fair except for the manager Chandra... very rude when we mentioned our distaste of the fish. She literally threw us dirty looks all evening after mentioning it. Ambiance- coastal garbage I would never recommend this place. The food was disgusting, and the bathrooms are horrendously dirty. Not sure how this place stays in business.

I had such a perfect day at the sunbeds on Marinières Plage! The setting is absolutely beautiful --…read moreright on the water in charming Villefranche-sur-Mer -- but what really made it special was the amazing team. Our all-day water-side waiter Nico, his brother who carved our fresh sea bass at lunch (didn't catch his name!), and Jeremy at the check-in desk were all incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. This kind of service is rare and truly appreciated. I can't wait to come back tomorrow! J'ai passé une journée parfaite sur les transats de la plage des Marinières ! Le cadre est absolument magnifique -- juste au bord de l'eau dans le charmant village de Villefranche-sur-Mer -- mais ce qui a vraiment rendu l'expérience exceptionnelle, c'est l'équipe sur place. Nico, son frère et Jérémy étaient incroyablement accueillants, attentionnés et chaleureux. Ils se sont assurés que nous ne manquions de rien et ont vraiment rendu notre journée inoubliable. Un service comme celui-ci est rare et précieux. J'ai hâte de revenir demain !

Ok, it's my first day in Nice and the lounge is about 40% full and the sun is setting. I was just…read moreturned away because they are closing. They close at 430 the host told me- the hours are published till 5. There is a sunset about to happen and no one will leave- but I couldn't get a glass of wine? RIDICULOUS!

This restaurant is in the Beau Rivage Beach Club. We had drinks here several times and lunch here…read moreonce. Their salads (Niçoise, Burrata and Caesar) were quite good, as was the service, considering the fact that one server worked the entire beach all day! The seating area is very chic and beachy.

Probably the best meal I've had so far in Paris and nice. We arrived before they opened yet they…read morewere accommodating and served us cocktails while they finish setting up. Acouple minutes before 12:00 they took our order. I ordered the the prawns on skewers and they were amazing the rice was perfect with mimt in it. The vegetables were seasoned and cooked perfectly. I ate all of them. The little avocado salsa that you dip your prawns in was incredible. I don't even mind that I had to pick the poop shoots out because it was so damn good. So gresh! The view is of the Mediterranean Sea and beautiful right on the beach the only thing it was lacking with some music

Worst service I have ever had. I had to find a waiter and they wouldn't help because it wasn't…read moretheir section. By the time I could get help the kitchen had closed. Go to another beach service option. I would not recommend ever to come here.

First time in Nice visiting from NYC. We've heard alot of mixed reviews about Nice, but this place…read moreputs the icing on the cake. Fair prices for a stunning view on a sun bed right on the beach. Forgot your towel? No worries, they can supply that for you. Cant handle too much sun? No problem, they've got you covered with umbrella availability. Aside from a beautiful place to lay out, I cant forget to mention the excellent customer service from the friendly staff. Hors d' oeuvres, and fun cocktails also at your convenience, brought to you right to your sun station. My partner and I got there late morning, and left early afternoon to explore the rest of Nice, but were delighted to hear that we were welcome to comeback before 6 and reclaim our sun beds. Shocked to see such little reviews on such a charming place. Definitely looking forward to coming back soon.

I was originally planning to watch the sunset from the top of Castle Hill, but since it had been a…read morerainy evening I changed plans. After dinner I grabbed another drink and found myself right across from Ponchettes Beach, so I decided to walk over and it actually turned into such a nice evening. The beach and promenade were full of people relaxing, hanging out, and taking in the gorgeous sunset. The vibe was laid-back and the colors over the water were beautiful. I'm glad I wandered over instead of heading straight to the hotel. It ended up being the perfect way to end the night.

Wonderful beach to relax and lay out in the sun. Truly stunning scenery on every side. It is filled…read morewith smooth pebbles but honestly, it was a lot softer and more comfortable than I thought. We were sitting on the stones with no towel and had no issues. With a towel would've been even nicer. Can get crowded at times but always can find a spot to enjoy the scenery and the moment.

First of all: Hi beach is now WIP ( beach work in progress)…read moreIt changed owners and name and the brother Costes renowned for their luxurious hotel and cafe in Paris took over the Hi hotel and the adjacent beach Stay tuned for another name change in 2019 For now I did not enjoy my lunch at his beach. They had the electro music blaring through multiple loudspeakers and the food was average and quite expensive: The ravioli with truffled oil were extremely creamy and heavy. The chicken was average , the burger came with a mayo based sauce. The branzino was ok , cooked well but expensive at $30 ( we are at the beach after all); I would have liked a starch like rice or potatoes to make it a more complete meal The fish soup came with the usual accouterments ( toasted bread , aioli and cheese) but lacked depth I was told that the steak tartare was good The sorbets were too sweet In all a hefty bill for average food and a headache because of the music 2.5 stars( for branzino and steak tartare)

The place was great. It has a full bar, showers, changing rooms, and food. The service though…read moreleaves much to be desired. They weren't pushy; I will give them that at least. Grant it, I don't know French but still. You could come around every 30min to an hour to ask if we would like something. I had to go up to the bar bc we wanted to order. The waiter then charged me there and told me he would bring the drinks to us. Please remember the beach here is not sand it is full of pebbles of all sizes. Ouch! Bring some waterproof sandals that will stay on your feet while you go into the ocean.

This place lies about their pricing and is flat out scamming tourists. Listing prices for €100 and…read morethen charging €1,000!! When trying to correct the staff, they tried to take payment before issuing another receipt. Then they asked for checking account information and social security numbers... What kind of establishment asks for personal information like that? STAY AWAY.

I traveled solo to France and was really looking forward to a beach day in Nice. Blue Beach offers…read morecomfortable sunbeds and the host was very kind. However I asked to order 6 times in two hours and was turned down because I was not in the waiters zone, yet mine never came. When I was finally able to order from an out of zone waiter I waited over an hour for a water and mojito. All the parties of 6 or more around me had 3 or more drinks in the time I waited for even a water. I felt very discouraged and overlooked and was prepared to pay and tip for lunch, snacks, and drinks for the day but my business was lost and I left early because I wasn't able to get service. I'm bummed because I was really looking forward to my time here.

I was with my friend in Nice for a day as we were passing through France by train. The beach is…read moreactually walking distance from the train station of Nice-Ville. The beach itself was very disappointing. It was mostly covered in rocks. Apparently, all the beaches in Nice are like this. The view of the water does look nice, but this is not a beach to lay on and get a tan.

I visited my friends in the French Riviera in 2010. We hit up a few of the beaches and they were…read moreall rocky. The phrase, "you don't bring beach to the sand!" doe not apply here as you should bring your own sand to these beaches. The water is very nice and it's scenic and picturesque but the rocks kind of ruin it for me. Somebody get some grinder and let's make some sand. Besides the rocks, everything is really cool about the place.