I stayed at Cap Estel the Week After Its record breaking €200 Million Sale. Here’s the Real Story

€200 Million and a New Chapter: Cap Estel’s Record-Breaking Deal Is the Talk of the Riviera

Set on its own private peninsula between Nice and Monaco, Hotel Cap Estel has always been one of those Riviera places you only hear about if you’re really in the know. This 20-room boutique hotel sits on its own private peninsula and genuinely feels like staying at your rich uncle’s, well, billionaire uncle’s, home. It’s intimate and cozy, yet impeccably posh.

It's described as “quiet luxury at its finest.”

Why Hotel Cap Estel is Suddenly on Everyone’s Radar

Cap Estel recently sold for €200 million, the most expensive hotel sale in French history.

The price? Around €10 million per room. Absolutely wild… but also completely on brand for what this place represents.

And I happened to be there one week after the deal closed. Perfect timing for a little insider tea

Who Bought Hotel Cap Estel ?

The buyer? French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the CEO of LVMH, the global powerhouse behind Louis Vuitton, Dior, Cheval Blanc, and Bulgari Hotels

LVMH’s hotel portfolio is known for merging high design with amazingggg hospitality.

What I Learned During My Stay

Cap Estel has always been discreet, no flashy branding, no influencer chaos, no lobby paparazzi. Just pure Old-World glamour.

But during my stay, the property was buzzing. Quietly. Elegantly. Cap Estel-style.

Here’s what I learned while touring the estate and chatting with the team:

• The name is staying Cap Estel.

• The spa is getting a complete redesign.

• They’re investing heavily in global marketing and visibility.

Translation? This place is about to go from “if you know, you know” to the most talked-about luxury hotel on the Riviera.

If you’ve ever wanted to stay before it becomes impossible to book… the time is now.

I Stayed in Multiple Rooms, and Here’s Why That Matters

During my stay, I switched rooms every night (yes, intentionally… and yes, it was fabulous).

Why?

Because this is how I learn exactly what to recommend for my clients:

• Which rooms have the best natural light

• Which terraces feel the most private

• Which suites have unobstructed sea views

• Which categories are worth the splurge

• Which ones will change most after renovations

  
  

I walked the entire property, took notes, met with staff, and made sure I understood what’s evolving, and what will always remain timeless. This is the kind of insider knowledge that truly elevates a trip and that you can’t get from Google.

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Cap Estel is still quiet, for now. But it won’t stay that way.

Ready to Book a South of France Trip?

Now is the time to book if you want that "hidden gem" feel before Cap Estel becomes headline news.

A stay can be paired with:

• Private yacht days along Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

• Provence wine tastings and lavender-field drives

• Michelin-star dining in nearby Èze and Beaulieu-sur-Mer

• Optional extensions to Cheval Blanc St-Tropez or Monaco

Whether it’s a romantic getaway, birthday trip, or honeymoon, I’ll make sure you get insider access.

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Cap Estel is still quiet—for now. But not for long.