BUILDINGS WITH SEA VIEWS IN MONACO
Monaco is built on a hillside descending to the Mediterranean, which means sea views exist at almost every elevation. What separates the buildings in this guide is not simply that they have views, but the specific quality of view each one offers: whether that is direct southern exposure at sea level, a wide coastal arc from 150 metres up, or the particular angle of Port Hercule with the Rock above it and the open sea beyond. Explore some of the Principality’s most well-positioned buildings offering sea views.
LARVOTTO SEA VIEW APARTMENTS
The longest stretch of south-facing residential buildings in Monaco runs along Avenue Princesse Grace and Boulevard du Larvotto. At sea level with full southern orientation, this is the corridor buyers typically mean when they say they want a sea view in Monaco.
Roccabella (24 Avenue Princesse Grace), designed by Gio Ponti and completed in 1973, rises 27 storeys with every apartment facing due south over Larvotto Beach. Apartments range from approximately 290 to 600 square metres, offering a valuable combination of space and unobstructed sea views. The building also offers a private 25-metre outdoor heated pool and room service from Maya Bay restaurant, an arrangement that does not exist elsewhere in the building stock. Other amenities include a 24/7 concierge, fitness facilities, and children’s play areas.
Houston Palace (7 Avenue Princesse Grace), completed in 1984 and recently renovated with interiors by Casamanara, Houston Palace offers configurations from two-room apartments of around 135 square metres through to duplex villas of 370 to 1,300 square metres and duplex penthouses above 800 square metres. Every residence faces south with a loggia. The renovation has repositioned it considerably relative to older neighbours on the same avenue.
21 Princesse Grâce (21 Avenue Princesse Grâce), completed in 1993, contains 25 apartments across four floors. The combination of low unit count, an infinity pool, full spa facilities including sauna and hammam, landscaped gardens and 24/7 concierge with valet puts it in a different category from the larger towers on the same street.
La Réserve (5 Avenue Princesse Grace) is an 11-storey building from the 1980s. Upper floors have sea views; lower floors face toward what is now Mareterra and Monaco’s skyline. Concierge, parking and fitness facilities are available to residents.
Le Bahia (39 Avenue Princesse Grace), completed in 1972 and designed by Michel Ravarino, is 12 storeys with sea views and generous terraces on upper floors. The building offers immediate access to Larvotto beach, local cafés and restaurants, and local fitness centers.
Le Casabianca (17 Boulevard du Larvotto), also by Ravarino and completed in 1974, is 13 storeys with Mediterranean views and terraces throughout. The building also offers dual street access and easy access to Larvotto Beach and Rue du Portier.
Bay House (41 Boulevard du Larvotto), completed in 2024, contains 56 apartments and 5 private villas. The building offers floor-to-ceiling windows, smart home automation, and 24/7 hotel-style concierge with valet. Sea views are available in select apartments, while others have views partially obstructed by Roccabella and the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel.
VIEWS FROM LA ROUSSE - SAINT ROMAN
Buildings here sit elevated above the rest of Monaco. The sea views are wider than those on the Larvotto waterfront but more distant. The trade is proximity for breadth.
Tour Odéon (34 Avenue de l’Annonciade), completed in 2016 at 170 metres and 49 floors, is Monaco’s tallest residential building, designed by Alexandre Giraldi with interior design by Alberto Pinto. 63 apartments including two sky duplexes and a five-floor penthouse. The building also has a Cipriani restaurant, private cinema, spa, business centre and chauffeur service.
MoNa Residence (1 Rue des Giroflées), 22 floors, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte with interiors by Ora Ïto. The curved facade is recycled steel and low-carbon concrete. Residents enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, cinema and 24/7 concierge.
Parc Saint Roman (7 Avenue de Saint-Roman), completed in 1982, is 33 floors at 108 metres with 390 apartments. At this height, unobstructed sea views are available across the upper floors. Residents also enjoy a 33-metre infinity pool, landscaped gardens, a fitness room, sauna, and solarium.
FONTVIEILLE & PORT HERCULE VIEWS
Buildings in these districts overlook Port Hercule, the Fontvieille harbour and the Cap d’Ail coastline to the west, with the open sea beyond. Buyers who value the animation of the port and the F1 circuit below often find this more compelling than a quieter southern sea exposure.
Les Terrasses du Port (Fontvieille), completed in 2004 and designed by Balaieff Cavarino, is 13 levels overlooking the Cap d’Ail marina and the sea. It also includes an infinity pool, concierge, and fitness facilities.
Seaside Plaza (8 Avenue des Ligures, Fontvieille), completed in 1993 and designed by Manfredi Nicoletti, is a three-wing 12-level complex with an outdoor infinity pool, sauna, fitness room and 24/7 concierge. Apartments offer unobstructed views of the sea and the Cap d’Ail Marina. Its proximity to the marina and heliport make it a great choice for those seeking luxury living combined with easy access to Nice airport and the yachting lifestyle.
Le Grand Large (42 Quai Jean-Charles Rey, Fontvieille), completed in 1985, is 13 storeys positioned along the Fontvieille marina. The building features floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious balconies, an outdoor pool, and 24/7 concierge.
Monte Marina (31 Avenue des Papalins, Fontvieille), completed in 1985, is 12 storeys and positioned along the seafront. Many apartments open toward the Mediterranean with terrace views. The building sits close to the Princesse Grace Rose Garden and the marina, with a quieter residential character than the port-edge addresses.
Buildings lining the La Condamine port corridor, including Le Bristol, Ermanno Palace, and the Shangri-La, offer Port Hercule and sea views with the F1 circuit running directly below. The character is specific and the buyer profile tends to reflect that.
MARETERRA SEA VIEW APARTMENTS
Mareterra, Monaco’s most recent land extension project, is home to the most expensive real estate in the Principality. The sea views are completely unobstructed and framed by floor-to-ceiling windows in newly built ultra-prime apartments and villas.
Le Renzo (Place Princesse Gabriella), designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, is approximately 17 floors with around 45 to 50 apartments including duplexes, triplexes and penthouses. Every apartment faces the sea. Residents enjoy a 24/7 concierge, spa, pool, fitness centre and valet. Apartments sell at approximately €90,000 to €120,000 per square metre.
Les Jardins d’Eau (Promenade Prince Jacques), designed by Valode & Pistre Architectes, is a low-rise complex arranged around landscaped gardens with sea and garden outlooks. It also offers a concierge, spa, pools and fitness facilities. This building is suitable for buyers who want the Mareterra address in a quieter, lower-rise setting than Le Renzo.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which buildings have the largest sea view apartments in Monaco?
Roccabella runs from approximately 290 to 600 square metres on a due-south facing building. Le Renzo offers duplexes and penthouses at the upper end of the Monaco price range. Odeon offers unparalleled height and views over the majority of the Principality and the Mediterranean.
Do port-facing buildings in La Condamine qualify as sea view buildings?
Yes. Port Hercule opens directly to the Mediterranean, and upper floors in buildings like Le Bristol and Ermanno Palace have views over the port and out to sea. The foreground is the port rather than open water, which changes the character considerably. Buyers should visit both types before deciding.
What should buyers verify before purchasing a sea view apartment?
The view from the specific apartment on its specific floor, whether the view extends across different rooms, terrace depth and size, and any possible future developments that may obstruct the view.
How does Mareterra's view compare to an established Larvotto building?
Mareterra sits on reclaimed land and its buildings are oriented with sea views by design. Le Renzo in particular was planned with sea exposure as the primary architectural driver. The difference from an established Larvotto building is less about the view itself and more about what surrounds it: a new neighbourhood with no existing urban fabric versus a long-established residential street.
