Hippocampe
Hippocampe, Avenue de la Grande-Bretagne, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France- Sculpture
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Central Location and Proximity to Beaches and Port
Nestled in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer, Hotel La Regence is just a short stroll away from the town's picturesque beaches and lively port, offering guests the perfect blend of convenience and coastal charm.
Comfortable Rooms with Scenic Views
Experience tranquility in our bright and cozy guest rooms, some of which boast stunning views of the sea or gardens, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of exploration.
Relaxing Terrace and On-Site Bar
Unwind and soak in the Mediterranean sun on our terrace while enjoying a refreshing drink from our on-site bar, creating unforgettable moments under the azure sky.
Ready to experience the beauty of Villefranche-sur-Mer? Book your stay at Hotel La Regence now!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Good enough
Very friendly staff felt very welcome
Nothing
Short walk down to the beach, lovely to sit and have a drink at the bar downstairs. Room was very clean. Easy communication
L’accueil, la localisation, la propreté et la grande gentillesse du patron. Nous recommandons vivement
Rien
Staff were great and very welcoming. Room was a good size with good storage. Breakfast downstair was good and great coffee.
The size of the shower, door wouldnt close so water all over the floor
A lovely hotel in a very convenient location, close to everything you need. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the staff were exceptionally friendly. There is a bar in the hotel and the cappucino is very tasty! Overall, a very pleasant stay and a hotel I would happily return to.
One thing to keep in mind: rooms facing the road can be a bit noisy during the day, so I would recommend requesting a room on the quieter side of the hotel when booking.
Tutto
Due letti singoli, ma molto comodi e con materassi nuovi (non sfondati e ben solidi), stanza ariosa con grande finestra e vista sulla piazza. Il Cafè Hotel si trova in cima al paese e il centro si raggiunge con una bella camminata. Ma una delle caratteristiche che fanno di questo Hotel una tappa speciale è proprio di essere un auberge per la sosta lungo la strada e quindi non in pieno centro. Rimasto col sapore di un tempo, il bar sotto è accogliente e serve colazioni.
Il bar alle 9 di mattina ha già finito tutte le uova sode e i croissant. Quando c'è molto passaggio, per esempio in alta stagione. dovrebbero impegnarsi a preparare qualcosa in più.
The very friendly staff
Great location, lovely staff and felt like home.
Bit noisy from street one night but mostly fine.
Cheap clean friendly
Very steep climb from sea to hotel Too much
Room was good value for the location. Staff were great, very helpful and friendly. Breakfast downstairs was good and great coffee
The shower was very small and door wouldn't close so always water all over the floor
Our connection was delayed and it was possible to easily check in later :)
L'accueil sympathique, la chambre au calme, la climatisation, la propreté de la chambre et de la salle de bain, la literie, le rapport qualité/prix, bref on a tout apprécié.
Rien
Fantastic value for a stay in Ville Franche Sur Mer
Nothing. It’s a perfect basic French B&B
Patogi vieta , viskas ko reikia , labai jauku!
The owner was great
Very noisy room. AC ineffective but couldn’t have window open as too noisy.
Dos pisos por escalera,no tiene nevera,no tiene cafetera.hasta la estacion de tren 700 mrtros subidas y bajadad
Lovely breakfast, good value. All staff were great. A proper family run business
Nothing
La famille impliquée offre un excellent service!!! Ils m’appelaient par mon nom dès mon arrivée!
Pas grand choses
Good value and conveniently located - very clean.
Very basic, no tea or coffee facilities.
The hotel has a wonderful owner who is always ready to help with anything you may need. There is a café-bar on the ground floor, which seems to be very popular among locals. If you want to experience how locals start their mornings — having coffee, chatting with each other, greeting friends passing by on the street, and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere — you should definitely stay here. Wake up at around 7 a.m., have a coffee at the hotel’s bar, and simply enjoy watching this little slice of local life. 😊 The hotel is located on the main road between Nice and Monaco, right next to a bus stop. This makes it very easy to travel to the surrounding towns. However, the location is quite noisy because of the traffic. That said, if you fall asleep easily and deeply after a long, tiring day, the noise probably won’t bother you at all. 😄
El hotel es muy bonito, la ubicación maravillosa, autobús en la puerta, tren y playa a 10mn por un camino precioso. Habitación amplia, aire acondicionado en perfecto estado, camas muy cómodas y la habitación insonorizada, no había problema con los ruidos que había leído en alguna reseña. Se descansa perfectamente. El desayuno bueno. El personal es muy amable.
Lo peor, tener que volver a casa, nos encantaría volver de nuevo.
Bien il manque tv
Pas de tv
The host was kind and the place is in a really good location.
The shower cabin is narrow.
Staff gentilissimo, alloggio molto tranquillo, altamente consigliato
Niente
Sehr sauberes, schönes Zimmer
Das Bett war etwas zu eng Es gibt kein Kühlschrank im Zimmer, es hat gefehlt
Tutto lo staff di è dimostrato molto cordiale e accogliente.Stanza confortevole e bagno molto spazioso e ben ristrutturato.Buona posizione per raggiungere il centro storico.
Si tratta di una struttura d'epoca e dunque non ha ascensore il che può risultare scomodo se si trasportano bagagli pesanti.Pulizia può essere migliorata( nei cassetti e sulle finestre c'era della polvere)
La camera era luminosa e la posizione molto centrale. Il proprietario gentilissimo e molto attento alle esigenze dei clienti
Non è presente un parcheggio di proprietà della struttura, tuttavia vicino ci sono parcheggi a pagamento facilmente raggiungibili. Non lo metterei come punto negativo ma solo come monito.
Excelente ubicación , habitaciones limpias y en perfecto estado y personal muy amable
Cozy, clean, super cute accommodation, in the very heart of the city. Hosts are extremely kind and helpful.
The hotel clearly has an interesting history and a certain old-fashioned charm. The location is very convenient: it is just a five-minute walk from both the city centre and the harbour, and there is also a public car park nearby. However, the building would definitely benefit from some renovation and updating, as it feels a little stuck in the past. Our room was very small, as was the bed, and some basic amenities were missing, such as a TV, hairdryer, and toiletries. Breakfast was also very basic, with only a limited selection. Overall, the hotel has character and a good location, but in our opinion it would benefit greatly from some modernisation and a little more attention to comfort and amenities.
Our room (n. 1) was very small and clearly in need of renovation with no basic amenities. Breakfast was also extremely limited: essentially a croissant and coffee, with orange juice available
Centrale. Stanza molto pulita e confortevole.
Bon accueil et petit hotel propre proche de la vieille ville et plage .10 minutes a pied .Seulement de passage pour visiter la Villa de Rothchild.
Hotel dans un carrefour tres passager .pas de place sauf parking payant .Pas de petit frigo et ni de télévision. Un peu cher la nuit sans petit déjeuner. C,est la cote Rivièra ...
The accommodation is excellent, everything is very clean and organized,the place is in great condition, and the service is 100% It’s an excellent location if you want to visit Monaco, and there are also several nearby bus stops that take you to Nice.
The internet connection was poor, and the air conditioning didn't cool the room well.
Ein charmantes, kleines, familiengeführtes Hotel in bester Lage. Das gesamte Personal ist sehr freundlich, das Hotel ist sauber und gepflegt, das Badezimmer geräumig und mein Zimmer bot einen wunderschönen Meerblick. Obwohl sich im Erdgeschoss ein Restaurant befindet, stört es überhaupt nicht; es ist absolut ruhig und angenehm. Süsse dekoration.
Amazing hotel and friendly staff my second visit and still as great
Just having to leave
Very good value for money. Excellent bar. Great location.
Nil.
Hosts were excellent, room was clean and nice, 10/10, we were there only 4 nights but it felt like home! Wonderful experience. If its available for booking dont miss this out!
Bardzo cudowna recepcja i opieka nad gośćmi, miałam problem z klimiatyzacja, pan od razu zareagował i wszytsko naprawił. Piękny balkon, wygodne łóżka, i przyjemna okolica') poczucie bezpieczeństwa i wygoda
Brakowało mi czajnika w pokoju oraz suszarki w łazience, ale to też nie był żaden duży kłopot ')
Gerant tres sympathique La clim etait tombe en panne a notre arrivee on tous fait pour la reparer et nous ont offert deux dejeuners j ai bcp appreciee
Personale cordiale divertente disponibile Camera piccolina ma comoda
Se proprio devo consigliare qualcosa la pulizia è un po’ approssimativa Si può sicuramente migliorare
Tout
Il personale super disponibile e gentile. Camera in ordine e pulita
Un po' rumoroso l'esterno poiché dà sulla strada. L'aria condizionata non andava ma il proprietario è stato gentile da offrirci un dyson per la notte e la colazione il giorno dopo
La habitación con terraza, las camas , el aire funcionaba muy bien y la ubicación
nada
Accueillant chaleureux, emplacement parfait, chambre propre climatisation top
Lo staff era simpatico e gentile.
Non funzionava l’aria condizionata….notte con aria che usciva a 29° gradi senza possibilità di raffreddare. Abbiamo avvertito lo staff appena arrivati ma la situazione non è cambiata. Notte in bianco, abbiamo aperto la finestra ma faceva ugualmente caldissimo e c’era traffico e rumori a qualsiasi ora della notte…
Bar dell’hotel molto comodo e buono, camera nella norma, ho trovato posto auto in parcheggio pubblico di fronte l’hotel sia di giorno che di notte.
Scale per arrivare in stanza un po’ difficoltose con valigie pesanti.
Most of the rooms face the main street, but upon request I got one facing the street behind which is very quiet. Good air conditioning.
Not super well insulated doors. But there are only a few rooms per floor so it's not loud. I'm a light sleeper but I slept great with my usual earplugs.
Great location close to the bus stop, nice room, ac working perfectly, friendly and helpful host
The small village in which the hotel is located has nice atmosphere and the beach is just 13 minutes away by walking. The old Nice and Monaco is reachable by bus. The stuff gave us teapot with hot water upon request but it would have been better if there was a kettle in the room
The air conditioning was not working properly at all, and it was an absolute nightmare. The room stayed at around 30–31°C throughout the day and night, and we were suffering from the heat the entire time. We informed the staff, but we were simply told that there was nothing they could do. No one came to fix it, and we were not offered another room or any alternative solution. We couldn’t sleep at all that night, which completely ruined the following day for us. This was especially disappointing considering the price of the room. Overall, the furniture and facilities are quite old, including the air conditioning. There was no kettle or hairdryer, the shampoo was provided only once in small sachets on the first day, and no shower gel was provided. For the price we paid, we expected a much better level of comfort and service. The lack of air conditioning during such hot weather, combined with the fact that no alternative solution was offered, was particularly unacceptable.
Location was great, room was very comfortable.
Only slight downside is the busy-ish road outside, but late on it quietens down a lot. Didn't bother me or wake me up at all.
Muy buena atención, la habitación tenía aire, muy linda y con linda vista y cómoda ubicación
Solo se podía subir por escalera
Très bien pour une etape Bonne isolation phonique vis a vis de la route en dessous Clim ok bonne literie et propre
Posizione, staff, bagno
Pulizia. Molta polvere su lampade e lampadari
Il personale molto gentile
Non c'è il frigo in camera.
Chambre et salle de bain magnifique et très charmant. Personnel très sympathique et très agréable
Great, clean, well maintained hotel. Great coffee in cafe/bar underneath.
Quite an uphill walking distance from the rail station, but worth it.
La chambre était propre, climatisée, la salle de bain propre également. C’était suffisant pour nous.
Un peu difficile de trouver une place de parking proche de l’hotel, il faut prévoir un peu de marche avec les bagages (mais rien d’insurmontable)
It's a simple but lovely place! Great location and value for the money. The owner is a very nice fella.
este aproape de port și foarte curat
De hygiëne was goed en de bedden. Misschien wat klein. De douche is lekker en het ontvangst prima
Helaas staat er op de site een continentaal ontbijt maar dat was alleen frans de eigenaar vertelde dat we geen ei hoefte te verwachten. De bar gaat Helaas om 21.00 uur dicht.
Non funzione wifi No tv
Very enjoyable stay at Hotel Regence. Good location, close to bus stops, 10 min walk to beach. Clean. Staff very friendly
Nil
L'emplacement, l'accueil et le rapport qualité prix.Un hôtel traditionnel.
El alojamiento céntrico próxima a la parada de autobús. El personal que nos atendió excelente, hasta nos respondieron en español. La habitación algo pequeña pero acogedora, el baño limpio. La estadía muy buena
Dejligt imødekommende personale
Selve hotellet ligger lige ved et trafikkryds, så når vinduerne er åbne støjer det en del. Der er dog gode lydisolerede vinduer og rigtig god aircondition.
Great location for getting around. Lovely staff who were really helpful.
Nothing
Atendimento top. Pessoas muito simpáticas na receção. Localização perto de uma paragem de autocarros também é algo a valorizar. A distância para o "coração" de Villefranche também é boa.
Nada a assinalar.
A lovely hotel and a great base to explore the south of France.
Nothing.
Camera. Curatenia. Personalul.
Nu exiata conexiune la internet in camera twin.
Camera aria condizionata che funzionava perfettamente posizione cordialità di tutto il personale Antoine e famiglia !
Wi-Fi andava e veniva
Location, helpful stuff, nice room, good aircondition
Bad wi-fi in our room
Muy buena ubicación, tanto para visitar el pueblo como para visitar la Costa Azul. La cama era muy comoda.
La habitación era un poco rococó y como que no pegaba mucho para una zona costera, pero eso es opinión mía.
Great location
The rate of the hotel was fine for what it was. I jist needed a base for the night. The decor was kitch and dated but I was more concerned by the hotel owners behaviour.
I visit Nice regluarly and had a day event in Ville Franche so I booked a night here as a base to allow me to wash off after the beach and head to a local event with friends. Location was convenient. The owner of the hotel was a strange and aggressive man who physically assaulted me by busting into my room and pushing me while my female companion was partially naked. He refused to leave the room and I decided not to stay the night as I did not feel safe with this unpredictable and violent man.
Hotel storico, con servizi comodi, aveva tutto il necessario. I proprietari simpatici e gentili.
Friendly and welcome family atmosphere
Friendly staff, good ac, comfy bed, good location.
Friendly staff, lovely room, good value for price
Nothing it was perfect
Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Gestori e staff davvero gentili e disponibili. Camera ben arredata , bagno spazioso . Tutto molto pulito. Super consigliato .
bien
pas de seche cheveux et un peu bruyant
Habitación limpia
Ruido extremo desde la calle, ventanas mal insonorizadas, personal desatento y poco amable
L'esprit famille en toute simplicité : comme à la maison ! L'emplacement qui permet de tout faire à pied ou en bus Très bonne literie
C'est un peu bruyant mais nous avions une chambre sur le côté donc nous n'avons pas été gênés.
Personal, service o läge
Ganska enkel standard men fräscht. För att vara enstjärnigt är det toppenbra. Men kunde finnas fler nycklar o, safety box
The room and bathroom were not too small and had a pleasant appearance for the price. The bed was very comfortable.
The internet connection was very weak and kept cutting off. There was also no safety deposit box which would have been useful.
Close to old part value staff was very friendly! Clean
Room a little worn. Loud air conditioner
Accueil très sympa
Douche un peu exiguë
La posizione è la pulizia
Arredamento vecchio , letto scomodo
Hotel propre et confortable correspondant tout à fait aux attentes et à sa classification (même plutôt dans la fourchette haute). Disponibilité et sympathie des propriétaires.
Rien
Great value for money for the location. Clean and tidy room with enough space, good shower. Nice to have the access through the bar for added security as a single woman travelling alone. Friendly staff.
The AC stopped working after 3 days which made the room very noisy as i had to keep the windows open to the busy road below but nothing earbuds can't fix. The room facilities listed an iron but there wasnt one in the room.
Cadre
Chambre bruyante la nuit proche du boulevard circulation importante
Great location
Bathroom was small
Great for a short stay and easy to walk to Villefranche town
Traffic from main road is noisy at night
Cozy, stylish rooms, very kind staff, location, comfy bed
Very thin walls, could hear other guests
Camere in stile provenzale Pulita
Posizione, camere piccole ma pulite, ambiente semplice ma curato, personale accogliente anche con ospiti con poca dimestichezza con la lingua francese.
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Cleanliness
8.44/10Positive sentiment noted, room was clean but had minor complaints.
Service
9.01/10Staff were friendly and accommodating, providing excellent service.
Location
9.05/10Central location near port and old town, very convenient.
Room Quality
8.5/10Comfortable rooms with good amenities, but basic in some areas.
Amenities
8.03/10Good basic amenities, but some guests noted missing items like a hairdryer.
Value for Money
8.59/10Good value considering the location and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.54/10Good options in-house and nearby, but some convenience could be improved.
Overall Experience
8.61/10Great experience overall, enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere of the hotel.