Architectural Mastery by the Mediterranean
Spanning 42 private seaside hectares, Pelicania represents an unparalleled triumph of neo-classical Mediterranean estate architecture.
Carrara Marble Colonnades
Constructed over a seven-year period with hand-quarried Italian Carrara marble, Pelicania’s sweeping porticos, terraces, and vaulted galleries reflect the golden age of Riviera palace retreats, ensuring thermal serenity and acoustic seclusion throughout every salon.
Botanical Conservatory
Surrounding the estate are eleven formal botanical gardens curated by world-renowned horticulturists. Ancient olive groves, rare Mediterranean cycads, and fragrant lemon orchards create a barrier between the resort and the outside world.
Private Heliport & Marina
With direct deep-water docking for superyachts up to 110 meters and twin ICAO-certified helipads, this world-class casino resort guarantees seamless, confidential arrivals for international royalty, heads of state, and VIP patrons.
The Grand Salle & High-Roller Salons
Immerse yourself in authentic European table gaming beneath hand-blown crystal chandeliers, surrounded by silk wall hangings and discreet multilingual croupiers.
The Grand Salle Gaming Floor
The physical gaming floor at our premier casino resort spans over 5,000 square meters of custom-loomed wool carpeting. The air is filtered through hospital-grade ionization systems infused with delicate bergamot notes, ensuring maximum comfort during extended gaming sessions.
Featuring over 80 live dealer tables including European Single-Zero Roulette, Classic Chemin de Fer, Punto Banco, and Pontoon, every table is managed by master croupiers trained at the prestigious Monaco Gaming Academy.
The Grand Salle Table Parameters
| Gaming Discipline | Standard Limits | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| French Roulette (Single Zero) | €25 – €20,000 | 14:00 – 05:00 Daily |
| Riviera Blackjack 3:2 | €50 – €15,000 | 12:00 – 06:00 Daily |
| Punto Banco (Baccarat) | €100 – €50,000 | 24 Hours |
| Three Card Prime Poker | €25 – €10,000 | 16:00 – 04:00 Daily |
| Curated Artisanal Slots | €1 – €500 Max Bet | 24 Hours |
Salon Privé Platinum Enclaves
| Salon Suite | Minimum Buy-In | Discretionary Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Salon Napoléon (Baccarat) | €100,000 | No House Ceiling |
| Salon Grimaldi (Roulette) | €50,000 | Up to €100,000 / Placed Pin |
| Salon Windsor (Blackjack) | €75,000 | Custom Agreed Limits |
| High-Stakes Poker Suite | €50,000 (Pot-Limit) | Private Cash & Freezeout |
Salon Privé & Private Baccarat Enclaves
For ultra-high-net-worth patrons seeking complete anonymity, Pelicania’s Salon Privé delivers sanctuary. Accessed via secure subterranean carriage entries or direct penthouse elevators, these private gaming suites are isolated from public corridors.
Dedicated private cashiers, bespoke dining served by white-gloved butlers, and tailored game velocity allow our distinguished guests to play under custom-negotiated house limits in an environment of quiet splendor.
Presidential Penthouses & Imperial Suites
Every accommodation at our luxury casino resort is designed as an opulent haven of restorative peace, overlooking the azure expanse of the Mediterranean.
The Pelicania Sky Penthouse
Occupying the entire top tier, the Sky Penthouse features a private wrap-around infinity terrace, private heated saltwater plunge pool, handcrafted master bedroom with silk Frette linens, dedicated 24-hour butler team, and private in-suite gaming table on request.
The Mediterranean Royal Suites
Designed with hand-carved mahogany accents, French double balconies, dual walk-in dressing parlors, and sprawling marble bathrooms with deep soaking onsen tubs overlooking private seaside gardens.
Garden Courtyard Villas
Nestled amidst ancient citrus groves, these standalone villas offer secluded private access, personal lap pools, outdoor fireplace lounges, and immediate subterranean access to the private gaming salons.
Michelin-Starred Gastronomy & Grand Cru Cellars
Dining at Pelicania is an exploration of culinary excellence, orchestrated by three-star Michelin laureates celebrating the bounty of Provence and the Mediterranean.
L’Aigrette (Three Michelin Stars)
Helmed by Chef Jean-Luc Fontaine, L’Aigrette interprets coastal haute cuisine through avant-garde techniques. Signature dishes include Brittany blue lobster poached in seawater butter and tartlet of black winter truffles from the Var region.
Caelum Rooftop Grill & Lounge
Perched 60 meters above sea level, Caelum pairs wood-fired dry-aged Wagyu cuts with panoramic views of the coastal cliffs. Live harpists and ambient cellists accompany sunsets over the Bay of Angels.
The Sommelier’s Crypt
Pelicania’s subterranean cellar houses 45,000 vintage bottles, spanning pre-phylloxera Bordeaux, rare Romanée-Conti verticals, and champagne disgorgements dating back to the early 20th century, guarded by Master Sommeliers.
The Aethelgard Thalasso Spa Sanctuary
At this distinguished casino resort, relaxation is an art form. The Aethelgard Spa harnesses the therapeutic powers of Mediterranean deep-sea water, pumped from a depth of 300 meters and warmed to body temperature in our cascading hydromassage pools.
Spanning 3,500 square meters, guests enjoy private cryotherapy suites, Finnish saunas crafted from Nordic pine, Turkish hammams lined in hand-laid mother-of-pearl tiles, and customized anti-aging cellular therapies overseen by certified holistic practitioners.
The Lumina Theater & Amphitheater
Our resort’s 650-seat acoustically perfected jewel-box theater hosts internationally acclaimed philharmonic ensembles, private opera galas, and world-exclusive illusionists.
- • Weekly Chamber Music Recitals & Opera Highlights
- • Exclusive Master Illusionists and Mentalism Galas
- • Summer Open-Air Amphitheater Jazz Festival
- • VIP Private Box Seating with Champagne Concierge Service
House Rules & Guest Conduct Policy
Preserving the dignity, discretion, and mutual respect that have distinguished our resort for generations.
Welcome to the house standards of Pelicania. To ensure an atmosphere of unmatched refinement, security, and tranquility for all visitors, we uphold strict standards of conduct across our estate, suites, and physical casino floors.
1. Age Requirements and Identity Verification
In strict accordance with European gaming directives and local sovereign regulations, entry into the gaming floor, Salon Privé, and associated gaming salons at our casino resort is strictly restricted to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Every guest must present a valid, government-issued physical photo identification upon arrival at the security reception. Acceptable documents include:
- Original International Passports (bearing Latin script transcription)
- European Union National Identity Cards
- Diplomatic Identification Documents
Digital copies, smartphone photographs, photocopies, or student credentials are under no circumstances accepted for verification. The resort reserves the unconditional right to verify biometric authenticity and cross-reference national self-exclusion registries before authorizing gaming room admission.
2. Physical Dress Code Standards
At Pelicania, we take deep pride in sustaining timeless sartorial elegance. Dress codes are enforced across distinct zones and periods of the day:
Daytime Protocol (08:00 to 18:00)
Smart casual attire is welcomed across public lounges, garden terraces, and daytime gaming rooms. Tailored trousers, collared shirts, blazers, and closed-toe leather footwear are recommended for gentlemen. Tailored day dresses, linen ensembles, or pantsuits are welcomed for ladies. Athletic sportswear, beach flip-flops, running sneakers, baseball caps, and distressed denim are strictly prohibited outside the pool and beach pavilions.
Evening Elegance & Black-Tie Protocols (18:00 onwards)
Following sunset, sartorial standards ascend. Within The Grand Salle, dinner jackets, dark tailored suits with neckties or bowties, and formal evening wear are mandatory.
Within the Salon Privé, evening standards require traditional formal evening wear: Black Tie (smoking jacket / tuxedo) for gentlemen and floor-length evening gowns or cocktail couture for ladies. Guests failing to meet the dress code will be politely escorted to our resident sartorial boutique where tailored garments are available for complimentary evening loan.
3. Photography, Videography & Digital Device Restrictions
To safeguard the absolute privacy and discretion of our international clientele, the operation of cameras, video recorders, wearable smart-optics (such as camera-enabled glasses), and video-conferencing software is strictly prohibited across all active gaming areas, private salons, spa treatment sanctuaries, and VIP dining rooms.
Guests may carry mobile telephones; however, devices must remain set to silent mode. Answering voice or video calls at live dealer gaming tables is forbidden. If a guest must take an urgent telephone call, they are requested to step away from the table to the adjoining marble foyer.
"Discretion is not merely an amenity at our luxury casino resort; it is the cornerstone upon which all our traditions are built."
4. Table Etiquette & High-Roller Salon Protocols
Table games are conducted in English and French. Players are requested to observe traditional gaming floor decorum:
- Handling of Chips and Wagers: Once the croupier announces "Rien ne va plus" (No more bets), no chips may be placed, moved, or withdrawn. Bets must be placed deliberately on the layout; throwing chips across the baize is considered contrary to house decorum.
- Hand Gestures in Card Games: In games such as Blackjack and Punto Banco, players must utilize clear physical hand signals rather than verbal instructions to indicate their gameplay decisions.
- Respect for Croupiers and Gaming Staff: Obscene language, aggressive gestures, or verbal harassment directed toward table staff or fellow guests will result in immediate escort from the gaming premises and revocation of resort privileges.
- Alcohol Consumption: While our sommelier service is complimentary to active salon patrons, the management reserves the right to suspend alcohol service to any guest exhibiting indicators of impairment.
5. Surveillance, Fair Play & Anti-Fraud Compliance
Pelicania employs ultra-high-definition, artificial intelligence-assisted biometric video surveillance across all physical gaming tables and financial cashier cages. Any attempt to introduce illegal electronic advantage devices, track cards using technological aids, collude with other patrons, or practice past-posting will be met with immediate detention by our licensed security directorate, confiscation of associated funds pending regulatory review, and referral to the national judicial authorities.
About Pelicania Resort & Hospitality Group
Pioneering European luxury hospitality and world-class physical entertainment since 1928.
Founded on the sun-drenched rocky promontories of the Mediterranean coast, Pelicania stands as one of Europe’s last independently owned grand palace retreats.
1. Corporate Background and Heritage
Established under the corporate charter of Pelicania Grand Resort S.A., our institution was founded with an unyielding mandate: to construct a peerless haven where international diplomacy, timeless architectural beauty, and high-limit table gaming could coexist in complete harmony.
Over nearly a century of uninterrupted operation, the estate has played host to peace conferences, royal nuptials, and generation-defining baccarat matches. In an era dominated by corporate conglomerate chains, Pelicania maintains its revered independence, ensuring that every detail—from the thread count of our custom Egyptian bed linens to the precision balance of our roulette wheels—reflects personal artisanship and unwavering pride of stewardship.
2. Architectural Vision: The Mediterranean Classical Renaissance
Conceived by the visionary Swiss architect Henri de la Rochette and expanded under contemporary conservation master plans, the estate fuses classic Palladian symmetry with the buoyant light of the Côte d'Azur. The physical layout deliberately prioritizes acoustic separation: while the grand gaming salons pulse with refined excitement, our residential suites and spa pavilions remain enveloped in deep, peaceful quietude.
Over three hundred thousand metric tons of hand-carved stone, authentic gold-leaf gilding applied by Florentine master restorers, and historic ceiling frescoes created in 1932 define the interior landscape. Pelicania is not merely a hotel; it is an active living museum of European architectural craft.
"Our philosophy is uncompromising: to provide a sanctuary where elegance is instinctive, safety is absolute, and every stay becomes a milestone in our guests' lives."
3. Environmental Stewardship & Sustainable Luxury
While our casino resort provides unabashed opulence, we recognize our profound responsibility to preserve the delicate marine ecology of our surrounding coastal waters. Pelicania operates under ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification and maintains Green Globe Platinum status:
- Closed-Loop Seawater Cooling: Our cutting-edge thermodynamic marine heat-pump system utilizes deep-sea currents to naturally regulate estate temperatures, cutting conventional carbon emissions by over 68%.
- Organic Culinary Cultivation: Over 40% of the produce served within our Michelin-starred kitchens is harvested daily from our on-site 8-hectare organic biodynamic farm and heirloom fruit groves.
- Desalination & Water Neutrality: 100% of the irrigation water utilized across our botanical grounds is produced through zero-emission solar-powered seawater reverse osmosis.
4. Corporate Registry & Registered European Address
Pelicania operates under stringent regulatory oversight, licensed by the European Hospitality Directorate and the Sovereign Gaming Control Commission.
Registered Legal Headquarters
Pelicania Grand Resort & Hospitality Group S.A.
Avenue des Palmiers Impériaux, Bâtiment Le Phénix
98000 Principauté de Monaco / Côte d’Azur Enclave
Commercial Enterprise Registry (RCI): N° 284-910-MC-44
Licensed Physical Gaming Concession: GC-EU-98012-A
European Tax Identification (VAT): EU9800293814
Guest Concierge & Private Reservations
Coordinate your imperial suite reservation, high-stakes gaming salon access, or private helicopter transfers.
Reserve Your Stay
Kindly submit your desired dates and specific requirements. Our Head Concierge will contact you within four hours to finalize your itinerary.
Arrival Logistics & Concierge Desk
Whether arriving by private air charter, yacht, or luxury automobile, our dedicated logistics marshals ensure an effortless transition into the estate.
Helicopter Transfers
Private transfers from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport (NCE) or Monaco Heliport (MCM) touch down directly on Pelicania’s twin pads in approximately seven minutes. Our chauffeur fleet will receive you directly at the rotorcraft landing pad.
Chauffeured Valet & Supercar Marshaling
Our secure subterranean garage provides 24-hour guarded bays, dedicated trickle charging for electric hypercars, and full detailing services managed by certified automotive preservationists.
Direct Concierge Communications
Telephone: +33 (0)4 92 88 44 00 (Multilingual 24/7)
VIP Private Line: +33 (0)4 92 88 44 99 (Salon Privé Liaison)
Email: [email protected]
VHF Marine Channel: Channel 72 (Call sign: Pelicania Harbourmaster)
Privacy Policy & Data Protection Directive
Comprehensive European GDPR disclosure regarding physical stays, concierge services, and AML casino compliance.
At Pelicania Grand Resort S.A., we recognize that our distinguished guests place immense trust in our discretion. This document outlines our stringent adherence to European Union Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR) and relevant national data protection frameworks.
1. Data Controller Identification
The legal entity responsible for the collection, handling, and encryption of your personal data is:
Pelicania Grand Resort & Hospitality Group S.A.
Data Protection Officer (DPO) Office
Avenue des Palmiers Impériaux, Bâtiment Le Phénix
98000 Monaco / Côte d'Azur Enclave
Direct Inquiries: [email protected]
2. Scope of Personal Data Processed
Throughout your interactions with our luxury casino resort—including digital booking requests, stay check-ins, concierge bookings, and gaming floor credentials—we collect only strictly necessary data:
- Identity & Biographical Information: Legal name, date of birth, nationality, passport or national identity card copies, and photographic images gathered during front-desk check-in.
- Contact Credentials: Private residential address, confidential telephone lines, encrypted email contacts.
- Financial and Transactional Data: Credit authorizations, bank wire transmission confirmations, gaming chip purchase receipts, and currency exchange records.
- Concierge Preferences: Bespoke culinary dietary requirements, wellness spa allergy charts, preferred chamber temperature settings, and transportation preferences.
- Physical Security & Video Imagery: High-definition closed-circuit television (CCTV) records maintained on resort property for life safety and casino regulatory integrity.
3. Lawful Bases for Processing
We process your personal information strictly under lawful foundations outlined under Article 6 of the GDPR:
- Contractual Performance: Processing required to honor hotel suite accommodations, dining reservations, and entertainment bookings.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Strict adherence to statutory anti-money laundering (AML) laws, combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) obligations, and casino licensing mandates requiring mandatory patron verification and cash transaction audits.
- Legitimate Interests: Protecting the physical safety and privacy of all patrons on our grounds, defending against fraudulent transactions, and securing our physical premises through perimeter surveillance.
- Explicit Consent: Where you have opted in to receive private invitations to our annual gaming galas and seasonal salon events.
4. Video Surveillance & Gaming Floor Security Data
In compliance with sovereign casino licensing regulations, high-definition video surveillance operates 24 hours a day across all active gaming areas, cash cages, and resort perimeters. These visual recordings are stored within air-gapped, sovereign cryptographic servers. Access is restricted exclusively to authorized security commanders and may be disclosed only to state judicial officers under official court warrant. Surveillance recordings are automatically purged after thirty (30) calendar days unless flagged for ongoing legal proceedings.
5. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under European data protection laws, you retain clear, non-negotiable rights regarding your information:
- Right of Access: You may request a complete ledger of all personal data held by Pelicania concerning your person.
- Right to Rectification: You may mandate immediate updates to erroneous or incomplete contact and biographical information.
- Right to Erasure (The "Right to be Forgotten"): Subject to statutory anti-money laundering records retention laws, you may instruct us to purge your digital profile from our concierge databases upon conclusion of your stay.
- Right to Restrict Processing & Data Portability: You may restrict the scope of processing or obtain your records in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these privileges, please dispatch your signed request accompanied by a passport verification scan to our designated Data Protection Officer at [email protected].
Terms of Service & On-Premises Conditions
The contractual framework governing guest stays, ticketed galas, and on-premises gaming amenities.
These Terms of Service govern the mutual contract established between Pelicania Grand Resort S.A. ("the Resort") and any registered guest, salon patron, or visitor ("the Guest") upon accessing our grounds, suites, dining rooms, and gaming facilities.
1. Room Reservations, Check-In, and Settlement
Guaranteed Check-in: Suite access is guaranteed from 15:00 hours on the confirmed arrival date. Early arrivals will be accommodated in our VIP hospitality lounges with complete access to spa amenities pending suite readiness.
Check-out Protocol: Suites must be vacated by 12:00 hours on the day of departure unless express late check-out arrangements have been granted in writing by the Concierge Directorate.
Deposits & Authorizations: All bookings require a valid financial guarantee. For Imperial Suites and Private Villas, a 50% non-refundable deposit is charged at the time of reservation confirmation, with the balance due thirty (30) days prior to arrival. A pre-authorization security deposit for incidental charges will be held upon check-in.
2. Cancellation & Modification Schedules
- Standard Suite Cancellations: Notice received greater than fourteen (14) days prior to arrival incurs zero forfeiture penalty. Cancellations received inside fourteen days result in forfeiture of the first two nights' room rate.
- Imperial Penthouse & Villa Stays: Notice must be provided at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to check-in to avoid forfeiture of the complete reservation sum.
- Peak Season & Gala Periods: Reservations during the Grand Prix season, international yacht festival, and New Year’s Gala are non-refundable and non-modifiable once confirmed.
3. Gaming Floor & Salon Privé Conditions
Patronage on our physical gaming floor is a revocable privilege extended at the sole discretion of our resort’s Directorate of Gaming:
- Chip Ownership: Gaming chips issued at Pelicania remain the physical property of the resort at all times. Chips are redeemable exclusively on the premises during operating cashier hours and may not be traded, sold, or exchanged outside our cages.
- Discretionary Wagering Limits: Table limits posted at live dealer tables represent maximum house liability per decision. The gaming inspector reserves the authority to adjust table limits or suspend wagering on any table without prior notification.
- Exclusion of Electronic Aids: The use of card-counting software, predictive electronic telemetry, or collaborative optical scanners is considered criminal fraud under local sovereign gaming statutes and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
4. On-Premises Liability, Valuables & In-Room Safes
The resort provides certified European-grade biometric safes in every guest suite and offers high-security depository vaults at our main cashier enclave.
The resort assumes no liability for currency, antique jewelry, negotiable instruments, or precious heirlooms not deposited directly into the main cashier vault under counter-signed custodial receipt. In all cases, statutory limits of hotelier liability as codified under European civil law apply.
5. Force Majeure & Jurisdiction
Neither party shall be held liable for failure or delay in fulfilling contractual obligations caused by acts of God, maritime blockades, sovereign civil disruptions, severe seismic occurrences, or changes in regional gaming statutes. Any unresolved disputes arising from stays at our casino resort shall fall under the exclusive territorial jurisdiction of the Sovereign High Court of Justice in whose regional district the physical estate is situated.