Today, even when looking at stays nestled amidst the most picturesque vistas, travelers are seeking something that goes a layer deeper through stays optimized for movement, nutrition, and recovery.

As longevity has become one of the defining multi-billion-dollar conversations in the modern wellness space, travel advisors are acting as resources to help their clients live not just longer, but better. Few places embody this philosophy as naturally as The Maybourne Riviera. Suspended more than 1,000 feet above the Mediterranean Sea in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, the hotel occupies one of the French Riviera’s most enviable addresses. Positioned between France, Monaco, and Italy, the property offers access to three distinct cultures while remaining surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the Côte d’Azur.

The Maybourne Riviera’s approach to longevity starts with an inherent connection to its surroundings. The Mediterranean has long been associated with healthy aging, attributed to its fresh seasonal cuisine, sunlight, and la douceur de vivre. It’s a place that naturally encourages many of the habits associated with longevity: spending time outdoors, moving through nature, breathing fresh sea air, and creating space for quiet reflection. Coastal walks, open-air dining, and the ever-changing Mediterranean light become effortless access points to achieve your health goals. The hotel builds upon these traditions through its Surrenne Riviera facility, a pioneering wellbeing and longevity concept that combines advanced science with the restorative qualities of nature. Surrenne approaches wellbeing as an ongoing practice designed to support long-term vitality, pairing the destination’s naturally restorative atmosphere with science-driven care for maximum benefits.

The Maybourne Riviera’s approach to longevity starts with an inherent connection to its surroundings.

The Maybourne Riviera was the fourth hotel added under the revered Maybourne Hotel Group umbrella, following in the footsteps of Claridge’s, The Connaught, and The Berkeley in London and The Maybourne Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. A fifth property in London, The Emory, opened in 2024. The group’s expansion into the French Riviera in 2021 was driven by the pristine environment that has long been a destination for some of the world’s most notable artists, designers, and writers. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin has been a favored destination for WB Yeats, Coco Chanel, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and Jean Cocteau. Co-owner Paddy McKillen has said that for him too, it is one of his favorite places in the world, a “truly untouched French gem” that begs to be explored.

This symbiotic relationship between the environment and restoration is evident throughout your stay.  The Maybourne Riviera embraces its surroundings through the guiding philosophy, “Luxury is Light,” which reflects this connection between architecture and nature, creating interiors inspired by the sky, sea, and landscape beyond. Here, the design has been carefully crafted so that space is designed as a private sanctuary above the sea.

Design as Wellness

The Maybourne Riviera has been conceived as a contemporary retreat that draws from the artistic and cultural heritage of the Côte d’Azur. Before the property opened in 2022, the locale played host to the Vista Palace Hotel dating back to 1986. And for a hundred years before that, it was an informal tearoom called Vistaero, serving hikers in the region since 1870. Now, this storied location carries on its tradition of fostering an intimate relationship between the hotel and coastline. Today, the resort offers uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean and, under the right conditions, even Corsica on the distant horizon. Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte created a design that flawlessly blends the property’s sixty-five rooms, six bars and restaurants, and an infinity pool into the Riviera’s rocky cliffs. As Maybourne Riviera puts it, this isn’t simply a place to stay—it’s one to inhabit.

Beyond Wilmotte’s modernist feat, the design details continue to bring together the brand’s track record of discerning taste with its focus on wellbeing. Under the guidance of Maybourne’s lead designer, Michelle Wu, a mix of interior design studios—Bryan O’Sullivan Studio, André Fu, Rigby & Rigby, Marcelo Julia—ensured each of the twenty-nine suites pairs spectacular views with natural textures, local art, custom-made furniture, and clean sloping lines. The mix of designers also ensures a bespoke feel throughout the property, adding to the unshakeable atmosphere of peace that radiates from every corner. Floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, spacious layouts, and furnished terraces create a direct connection to the landscape, reinforcing one of the central principles behind travel that supports your wellbeing: restoration requires time, space, and the ability to slow down.

At the center of The Maybourne Riviera’s longevity philosophy is Surrenne Riviera, a three-floor wellbeing sanctuary. Surrenne Riviera echoes its sister property within the brand footprint, having been built with the same level of intentionality found at Surrenne Belgravia in The Emory in London. In the French Riviera, the space is defined by a palette of blues and natural textures that reflect the hotel’s clifftop setting. Treatment rooms are filled with soft light and finished in shades and textures inspired by mist, water, and air—paired with bespoke wall coverings that evoke flowing water and weathered stone. Warm woods and natural materials, including Travertine and Moleanos stone, add texture and warmth.

Floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, spacious layouts, and furnished terraces create a direct connection to the landscape…

If you’re seeking the most immersive expression of Surrenne’s philosophy, the Surrenne Suite offers a private sanctuary overlooking the Mediterranean. As one of the twenty-nine suites, it can be booked like a traditional stay at the property, but the room will be crafted to further accentuate the wellness experience. Designed around the complete integration of wellbeing within daily life, the suite features a private thermal pool, dedicated fitness equipment, LED masks, an infrared mat, and prime access to Surrenne’s signature longevity rituals. It allows the wellness philosophy to extend well past scheduled treatments, creating a fully personalized environment centered on restoration.

Surrenne Riviera: A New Approach to Longevity

Surrenne Riviera’s standout offering—beyond its stunning and singular design—is a comprehensive approach to longevity. To deliver an exemplary longevity-boosting experience, Surrenne not only offers comprehensive spa treatments but also features a sauna, cold plunge, state-of-the-art gym, and three studios designed for yoga, Lagree, TRX, meditation, and personal training. Combined, you are equipped with the tools to be leaner, stronger, and healthier.

You won’t be navigating all of these resources on your own. Instead, your navigation of the facilities, treatments, and protocols will be led by a team of experts. Surrenne Riviera is directed by Surrenne’s Scientific Advisory Board, a multidisciplinary group of internationally recognized specialists whose expertise informs every aspect of the experience. Global Scientific and Wellbeing Lead Dr. Mark Mikhail—considered a visionary in the field of longevity—works alongside dermatologist Dr. Macrene Alexiades, longevity specialist and Kaufmann Protocol founder Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, elite fitness practitioner Simon Inman, nutritionist Rose Ferguson, and hypnotherapist and sleep expert Malminder Gill.

Experts create customized protocols for your optimization goals based on diagnostic assessments and your input.

In culmination with the Maybourne brand’s signature sensibility, these experts create customized protocols for your optimization goals based on diagnostic assessments and your input. You can pair facials, lymphatic drainage, and a sleep routine with a nutrition plan and personal training to reduce the appearance of inflammation. Or, if you’re looking to reduce stress, you can create a contrast therapy regimen and pair it with guided meditation facing the sea in one of the studios.

For those seeking even more structured programming, throughout the year, The Maybourne Riviera hosts immersive Surrenne retreats designed to help participants reset their routines and nurture healthier habits. These two- and three-day programs incorporate movement, recovery, nutrition, and mindfulness while introducing guests to evidence-based longevity practices through personal guidance. These are ideal for people who are looking to make their longevity goals the focal point of their stay, rather than supplemental. In the coming years, Surrenne Riviera will also introduce dedicated longevity retreats led by internationally recognized guest practitioners, while pioneering medical longevity protocols are planned as the next evolution of the wellness offering.

Surrenne’s Specialized Treatments

The spa’s treatment program is where its individualized approach shines. Five treatment sanctuaries offer tailor-made rituals designed around your unique needs. Treatments draw on global healing traditions that the Surrenne masseuses are trained in, including trigger-point therapy, deep tissue, Thai, Ayurveda, and Shiatsu massage. These techniques are then paired with the most advanced therapeutic technologies to deliver maximum results.

Two examples of this approach are sophisticated treatments built around your input. The first is the highly customizable “I Need It All” treatment, a fully personalized body ritual that begins with an in-depth consultation. A multidisciplinary practitioner then creates a bespoke session combining massage techniques from multiple traditions, adapting pressure and movement. The result is both deep physical restoration and relaxation, available in sixty- or ninety-minute treatments. The Ultimate Slimming and Draining Ritual takes a targeted approach to body recovery and circulation. The treatment begins with massage techniques designed to stimulate lymphatic flow plus reduce water retention before progressing into a remodeling massage and maderotherapy, a traditional technique using sculpted wooden tools to encourage microcirculation and improve skin tone. The ritual lasts for seventy-five or ninety-minute sessions.

For facial care, Surrenne Riviera partners with Biologique Recherche to offer protocols grounded in a clinical strategy to skincare. Every facial begins with an in-depth skin analysis by a beauty specialist before combining concentrated formulations, expert manual techniques, LED therapy, and EMS technology —a machine that stimulates the muscles rapidly—to support hydration, skin and muscle firmness, cellular regeneration, and long-term skin health. The Biosculpt Face Ritual illustrates this fusion of science and skincare. Beginning with Biologique Recherche’s diagnostic methodology, the treatment combines targeted products with precision technology to stimulate microcirculation, optimize ingredient absorption, and support the skin’s natural renewal processes while delivering visible, lasting results.

Surrenne’s Scientific Fitness Approach

Movement plays an equally important role. Four dedicated studio spaces have been crafted to support both physical performance and mental wellbeing. The Surrenne Gym features the latest Technogym equipment, including weight machines and stationary cycles. The Performance Studio provides a private environment for one-to-one training. The Waves Studio and Riviera Reflections studios provide an uplifting setting for movement with views of the sea. Here you can take private yoga, spinning, TRX, and Pilates classes—developed in collaboration with Lagree Fitness. All are available at your schedule and can be incorporated into itineraries wherever your focus may lie.

After you strengthen your muscles, improve your mobility, and up your cardio stamina, the Surrenne philosophy ensures that recovery is given equal focus, not only to improve the impact of the work you put in, but to make sure the restorative aspect of the approach extends to how you feel. The dedicated spaces introduce guests to research-backed practices designed to increase your stamina and accelerate restoration through temperature- and light-based therapies, even after exercise concludes. The hammam offers a traditional heat experience that promotes deep relaxation, while the sauna supports muscular recovery and mental clarity. The cold plunge provides an invigorating contrast that stimulates circulation and enhances recovery, complemented by infrared and red-light therapies designed to encourage healing and cell regeneration.

Dining at The Maybourne Riviera

Another key element of the Maybourne Riviera’s longevity offerings comes from the table. The property boasts five dining options—La Môme Riviera, Le 300, La Piscine, Riviera Restaurant, and abc kitchens—each with its own unique setting and interpretation of Mediterranean excellence. At La Môme, this looks like waterfront dining, sunset DJ sets, and a menu inspired by Italian flavors. At Le 300, you can find all-day casual bites in the lobby, while La Piscine offers fresh juices and pizza poolside. At Riviera, panoramic views are paired with carpaccio and quail eggs.

It’s at The Maybourne Riviera’s signature dining offering where the culinary program delves deepest into Surrenne’s longevity philosophy by utilizing seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean cooking traditions. At abc kitchens riviera, three-starred Michelin Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten uses local produce to complement Surrenne’s approach to nourishment. The restaurant is inspired by Vongerichten’s concepts in New York, and the menu prioritizes Mediterranean, Latin, and vegetarian flavors with light broths, vegetable juices, and roasted vegetables. The kale salad with serrano pepper tastes incredible—and the sensory experience is only augmented by the location. On the very top floor of the property, these refreshing and enriching dishes come with unmatched views of the Riviera.

A True Retreat and a Launch Point

The Maybourne Riviera is just a thirty-minute drive from the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), which offers direct flights between Atlanta, Washington D.C., and New York City on a seasonal basis. Its ease of reach makes this Maybourne property an ideal option as a base camp while exploring the region. The nearby French resort town of Menton’s colorful architecture and renowned gardens are a fifteen-minute drive away, perfect for discovering colorful streets, historic gardens, and a singular blend of French and Italian influences. Monaco’s cultural calendar and culinary scene are a twenty-minute drive away, including the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix and the Monaco Yacht Show. Proximity makes The Maybourne the best of both worlds.