Luxury is everywhere on the Côte d’Azur, but the destinations that marry opulence with spiritual transformation are far harder to find. Enter Surrenne Riviera, the newest South of France arrival spanning three floors at Maybourne Riviera. It’s the second Surrenne location to join London’s Surrenne Belgravia. Set high on the cliffs of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin with sweeping views of Monaco and the Mediterranean, Surrenne Riviera feels less like a spa and more like a cultural statement: wellbeing reimagined as an art form.
Surrenne Riviera offers an immersive world of treatments, therapies and movement practices shaped by some of the best minds in modern wellness. Its scientific advisory board is a roster of expertise: dermatologist Dr. Macrene Alexiades, fitness practitioner Simon Inman, cellular biologist Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, nutritionist Rose Ferguson, sleep expert Malminder Gill, and global scientific and wellbeing lead Dr. Mark Mikhail. Together with Maybourne’s in-house team, they’ve curated what the brand calls “a highly bespoke, holistic approach to emotional wellbeing and physical health.”
Signature rituals are designed to feel indulgent yet purposeful. One standout, “I Need it All,” begins with a personal consultation before weaving together deep tissue, Thai, Ayurveda, Shiatsu and trigger point therapy into a single restorative session. Personalized facials arrive in partnership with Biologique Recherche, while recovery programming includes lymphatic drainage, cold and infrared therapy, osteopathy and red-light therapy. Nutritional therapies rounds out a philosophy that takes the body as a whole.
Movement is treated with equal reverence. The Surrenne Gym is stocked with the latest from Technogym, while the Performance Studio is reserved for one-to-one training and two open-air sanctuaries, the Waves Studio and Riviera Reflections, which extends directly onto the terrace.
Even the design has a therapeutic intent. Created by Michelle Wu, global head of design at Maybourne, the interiors reflect the origins of “spa” and the healing qualities of water. A palette of calming blues chosen for their neuroscientific benefits is paired with warm woods, organic textures and stone like Travertine and Moleanos.
Memberships are seasonal and limited, with applications by request. They unlock access to the infinity pool, The Maybourne Riviera’s beach club, steam and sauna sanctuaries, and priority booking for bespoke rituals and classes. Later this year, Surrenne Riviera will add wellbeing stay programs and dedicated Longevity Retreats with visiting practitioners, with pioneering medical longevity protocols set to launch in 2026.
For Hattie David-Wilkinson, global head of wellness and longevity at Maybourne, the new opening is both milestone and mission statement. “Our mission is to facilitate genuine transformation for guests and members through Surrenne Riviera’s immersive, sensorial design, modern rituals and our scientifically grounded, experiential approach to wellbeing,” David-Wilkinson says. “We look forward to taking this to new shores this year in our beautiful new space at The Maybourne Riviera.”
Other additions to Maybourne Riviera’s 2025 season also include new gastronomic highlights, such as abc kitchen – the celebrated outpost of internationally acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, as well as the arrival of La Môme Riviera at the hotel’s private beach club, Maybourne La Plage. New Executive Chef Sébastien Tantot will oversee all dining areas of the hotel, including the Riviera Restaurant and La Piscine, featuring a new cigar lounge with panoramic sea views is new for this year, and Le 300 Bar.
Maybourne Riviera also introduces hyperlocal guest experiences, such as watercolor workshops led by a local artist, a food tour of Menton where guests can explore the specialties of this region that encompasses both French and Italian influences, local wine tasting with the property’s sommelier and a guided hike of the Corbusier trail from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin to Monaco. There is also sunrise yoga and Pilates overlooking the sea, sky and the Riviera coastline, where the sun shines 300 days each year.