Oceanfront Apartment in Tropical Gardens - 10/10 Guest Rated | Apartment in Menton, France

⚠︎ Cancellation policy: if you cancel for any reason all rental monies paid shall be applied as a credit towards a future stay, valid for 3 years subject to availability.
👉An exceptional beachfront 3 bedroom apartment in the magnificent 'Regina Palace', a listed 'Belle Epoque' residence.
👉Perfectly located, it is set in exquisite shared gardens and ideally nestled between the lovely 'Promenade du Soleil' lining the beach and the charming pedestrian old town of menton.
👉Furnished to the highest standards, this prestigious apartment is a tranquil haven while only a few seconds walk to the beach and next to a superb choice of restaurants, an artisanal bakery, 4 mini supermarkets, the 19th century daily covered market, caterers and a cinema.
👉Tastefully decorated throughout, the apartment is located in part of the residence's wing - formerly the ballroom of the 'Regina Palace' - converted into a spacious duplex. It has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms spread over 2 floors, with the bonus of no apartments above.
🍋'LE REGINA PALACE': AN EXCEPTIONAL 19TH CENTURY RESIDENCE WITH TROPICAL GARDENS IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION
'Le Regina Palace' is gated and the only private 19th century 'Belle Epoque' residence that is right on the seafront & in the heart of Menton. It boasts two entrances: the front double-gate opening from the gardens onto the beach promenade; and the rear entrance through the marbled period lobby opening onto the charming main pedestrian street and pastel colours of the Old Town.
'Le Regina Palace' is an accredited member of 'Le Cercle des Palaces Retrouvés de Menton', an exclusive association of 21 listed 'Belle Epoque' palaces of Menton. A plaque on the seafront gate is testament to this.
The shared gardens enjoy a variety of tropical palm trees, mimosas & citrus trees which in season are laden with oranges, lemons and grapefruit. There are two benches to enjoy the views peacefully.
🍋 3 TASTEFULLY DECORATED AIR-CONDITIONED BEDROOMS OVER 2 FLOORS: BEDS MADE PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL (SLEEPS UP TO 6) + BABY TRAVEL COT ON REQUEST
The apartment has 3 air-conditioned rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people: 1 bedroom downstairs + 2 bedrooms upstairs. All are equipped with parquet flooring and furnished with care. The beds are made prior to your arrival with good quality bed linen. On request, we can provide you with a comfortable baby travel cot.
🛌 Bedroom 1: downstairs - 140 cm wide double bed, a wardrobe, 2 bedside tables, a window seat & tall windows overlooking the gardens.
🛌 Bedroom 2: upstairs - 140 cm double bed, a wardrobe, 2 bedside tables, a semi circular window & 2 large skylights with remote controlled black out blinds.
🛌 Bedroom 3: upstairs - 2 single beds each 90 cm wide, a chest of drawers, windows overlooking the living room and 2 large skylights with remote controlled black out blinds. On request both single beds can be joined together to form a superking size bed, using a foam mattress connector & a thick mattress topper.
🍋 2 BATHROOMS, ONE ON EACH FLOOR, WITH HEATED TOWEL RAILS - TOWEL SETS PROVIDED
There are 2 fitted bath/shower rooms:
🛁 Downstairs: the bathroom is equipped with a rectangular bath with jets, a shower hose & head, a wash basin, a toilet, a bidet, a towel heater and a washer/dryer.
🚿 Upstairs: the shower room comprises a small corner shower cubicle, a wash basin, a toilet, a bidet and a heated towel rail.
🍋 AN AIR-CONDITIONED LIVING/DINING ROOM WITH AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH CEILING & PERIOD FEATURES
Elegantly furnished, the air-conditioned living/dining room has an exceptionally high ceiling, parquet flooring, original period features such as cornicing & two sets of tall, broad double windows facing the gardens & letting in an abundance of natural light.
🍋 A FULLY EQUIPPED HIGH-END KITCHEN
The open provençale kitchen is equipped to a high standard with a farmhouse sink, wooden and interior-lit glass cabinets, an American fridge freezer with an ice dispenser, a large Smeg oven with a 5 ring induction hob, a microwave, a full size Bosch dishwasher, a DeLonghi coffee machine, 4 slice toaster & kettle, and a generous supply of crockery, cutlery & utensils.
🍋 ULTRA FAST FIBRE OPTIC WIFI, SMART TV & TELEPHONE
Unlimited ultra-fast fibre optic Wifi is included. There is a Sony flat screen smart TV offering French, English & other international channels. A landline is available for incoming calls.
🍋 YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE 'REGINA PALACE' RESIDENCE:
Our representative or her assistant will welcome you, show you around & hand over the keys.
⚠︎ IMPORTANT: you will need to give her (or her assistant):
(i) 90 €uros in cash to cover the obligatory end-of-stay thorough cleaning service. On request and for a fee, additional cleaning services can be organised during your stay (if cleaners available) .
(ii) a breakage/damage deposit of 300 €uros or £300 British Pounds in cash, which will be fully refunded on the morning of your departure provided the apartment is left reasonably clean, tidy and undamaged and that you have not lost any keys.
Nice airport is a 35-40 minute drive to the apartment. On request, we can suggest a company to prebook your transfers from/to the airport online at a competitive rate.
🍋 NO PARKING AT RESIDENCE BUT 'HOTEL DE VILLE' PUBLIC UNDERGROUND CAR PARK ONLY 3 MINUTES WALK FROM APARTMENT
⚠︎ Although you cannot park at the residence, on the day of your arrival & departure, you may enter the residence briefly to load/unload your baggage⚠︎
🅿️ If driving to Menton, the nearest covered car park, 'Parking Hôtel de Ville' is about 3 minutes walk from the apartment. You have the option to pre-book a space at this car park online. There is also the 'Parking Saint-Roch' underground public car park, about 4 minutes walk from the apartment, pre bookable too.
🍋 EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS
A car is not essential. From the apartment one can easily walk to any part of Menton & even to Italy (about 35 minutes walk to the border).
Menton has great transport links.The apartment is about 10 minutes walk from the central bus & train stations which provide regular services to the surrounding mountain villages such as Roquebrune Village, Saint Agnès, Gorbio, Castellar & along the coast to Monaco, Cap d'Ail, Eze, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice, Biot, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Cannes in one direction; and in the other direction to the Italian town of Ventimiglia, famous for its market & linking to the rest of the Italian Riviera.
From Menton: 11 minutes by train to Monaco, 14 minutes to Ventimiglia (Italy), 29 minutes to Villefranche-sur-Mer & 40 minutes to Nice.
🍋 A GREAT CHOICE OF ACTIVITIES IN & AROUND MENTON
Deservedly nicknamed 'The Pearl of France', Menton is the sunniest town in France! Sheltered on 3 sides by mountains, it is an excellent all year round destination due to its exceptional micro-climate.
Nestled between Monaco & Italy, Menton also benefits from a clear blue sea, exotic botanical gardens, good restaurants, culture & entertainment, stunning scenery & architecture, a variety of water sports and scenic walks along the coast or in the surrounding mountains.
Next to the apartment, a great variety of restaurants line the beach, the marina, lanes & little shaded squares of the Old Town. Al fresco dining can be enjoyed all year round. At the top end of restaurants, the 3 star Michelin 'Le Mirazur', is ranked the number 1 restaurant in the world!
A stroll past the shops along Menton's main pedestrian street, across little squares, up its winding Medieval alleys & under its arches, reveals Old Menton's architecture steeped in history.
Some 5 minutes walk from the apartment is a picturesque 19th century daily market selling produce beautifully displayed by farmers from nearby villages.
Menton is also famous for its exquisite botanical gardens with sub-tropical & temperate flora- a delight to visit: Val Rahmeh, Serre de la Madonne, Maria Serena, Fontana Rosa & Palais Carnolès.
With the Alps dropping into the sea, nearby walking trails offer some of the finest views of the French Riviera. Some start directly from Menton & others from the surrounding charming perched villages of Roquebrune Village, Saint-Agnès, Gorbio & Castellar.
Italy and its pretty coves such as Balzi Rossi is approximately 35 minutes walk along the coast from the apartment as is, in the other direction, the departure point of the spectacular 'Promenade Le Corbusier', the footpath hugging the coast around the Cap Martin headland & leading to Monte Carlo in about 2 hours.
Land based sports facilities are aplenty, including the local tennis club and horse riding club in close-by Monti.
🍋 A VARIETY OF BEACHES & WATER SPORTS
Menton is blessed with a variety of beaches. On its west side (1 minute walk from the apartment) is a continuous 3 kilometre stretch of beautiful open, pebbly beach spanning the bay from Menton's old bastion fort to Cap Martin. A promenade runs along it, lined with restaurants & cafes with outdoor seating facing the sea.
On Menton's east side, a 7 to 9 minute stroll from the apartment, are the sheltered sandy beaches & coves approaching Italy where there is a diving centre & sailing/windsurfing centre offering lessons & a variety of water sports including rowing, kayaking, windsurfing & sailing.
From Menton's marina, 6 minutes walk from the apartment, Christophe, the owner of the wooden boat the 'Brigantin' offers excursions along the coast to Italy or Monaco. Catamaran trips & jet skiing are also available at the port.
🍋 CULTURE IN MENTON
Menton is not only about beaches, gardens & walks. The cultural events are impressive. Designated 'City of Art & History' by the French Ministry of Culture, Menton enjoys a varied cultural life: fascinating tours by accredited guides, museums, the fabulous Lemon festival & the classical open air music festival.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you at the 'Regina Palace'!

Oceanfront Apartment in Tropical Gardens - 10/10 Guest Rated is located in Old Town. Oceanfront Apartment in Tropical Gardens - 10/10 Guest Rated provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Apartment features Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Oceanfront Apartment in Tropical Gardens - 10/10 Guest Rated has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Old Town has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Old Town, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.