Stayed for four nights in September. Spotlessly clean hotel, comfortable bed and extremely helpful, friendly owners. Superb position for beach and Old Town. Beautiful sea view from small balcony. Hope to be back.

We loved our week staying at the Palm Garavan. Its location is perfect - at the end of the town where the beaches and cafes are good, it's not crowded and you get amazing views of the Old Town. In fact, everything's easily walkable from the hotel and it makes a terrific base. Catherine and Olivier - the owners - are unfailingly helpful, charming and run the place with warmth and calmness. Our room had a cool balcony overlooking the sea and mountains - a view we could have looked at endlessly. We could have done with a bit more storage, but apart from that the bed was really comfortable, the air con and wifi worked excellently and the blinds made it cool, dark and quiet at night.

On the last day we had a bit of a panic on how to get to the airport as there was a rail strike - but Catherine helped us alter our arrangements at the last moment and ensured we made it to the airport easily on time. That personal touch is so important.

We had breakfast at the hotel each day on the pleasant little terrace on the pavement which was a nice place to start the day. We shared a Standard and an Express - more than enough for our needs and of a very good quality, all served by the charming and cheerful Olivier. And the coffee is really REALLY good - an essential for me.

We explored lots of Menton and the environs from this comfortable and welcoming base and couldn't have been happier with our choice. We are already certain we'll go back. Highly recommended.

We stayed a week here in a room with a balcony and side view of the sea. The room was clean and basically furnished, with comfortable beds.
There is a lift and someone on duty in reception all night. You can have breakfast at various charges: we tried the simplest which was OK, but ended up just having some fruit in our room, which you can buy in the market in Menton or at the supermarket which is a few minutes from the hotel (turn left). There is no kettle so we brought our own and managed with long life milk.It's a pity that tea and coffee in the room is not available - it would make all the difference, plus a small fridge.
The owners and the young guys on duty in the evening were very friendly and helpful. They make you a cup of coffee when you come in after dinner, which you have in the little breakfast area. The hotel is on the main road but we weren't bothered by noise. It was useful to have the bus stop nearby. The public beach opposite is fine, no need to pay for the private ones. Menton is a very interesting, vibrant place - we'd recommend a visit.