Run by Max Julen, the Olympic champion in Giant Slalom (Sarajevo 1984), the Hotel Beau Rivage can be found in the center of Zermatt, offering panoramic views of the Matterhorn. It has spa and fitness facilities including a whirlpool and a sauna, which are all free to use. Wired and wireless internet access is available in the entire Beau Rivage hotel free of charge. All rooms have a balcony. Right in front of the hotel there is a bus stop providing direct connections to the cable car up to the Matterhorn Ski Paradise. You can also reach Zermatt's main station in only 8 to 10 minutes by foot. From 8am to 7pm the hotel offers free transport services. The Max Julen restaurant is situated in the same building and specializes in grilled dishes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • Zermatt-Sunnegga - 1,700 feet
  • Matterhorn Express Gondola - 2,000 feet
  • Zermatt - Furi Ski Lift - 2,000 feet
  • Matterhorn Express 1 - 2,150 feet
  • Eisfluh - 4,150 feet

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zermatt, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cooked breakfast served by a lovely Portuguese lady who spoke 6 languages was superb. The hotel is reasonably priced and spotless.
  • Sorin
    Romania Romania
    This hotel exceeded our expectations like no other before. The staff was amazing, the rooms cozy, warm and quiet and the location was probably the best in all of Zermatt, as it was right next to everything, but still quiet and the ski room led...
  • Steve
    United States of America United States of America
    There were so many things I liked. First of all was Sophia at the front desk, she was so helpful and knowledgeable. It was great every time I came downstairs to head out she would always greet me wit a smile and same when I came back in the...
  • Cheryl
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, Spa robes, the balcony and Sophia the concierge.
  • Trace
    United States of America United States of America
    First the customer service was outstanding! Sofia, was wonderful and even picked me up from the train station. She made reservations for me for dinner and was so friendly and professional. The location was fabulous! The mountains as your...
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    The view was spectacular. I expected it to be noisy based on the location but that was not the case. Breakfast was wonderful. Staff friendly. Good lighting in the room for reading.
  • Aileen
    Canada Canada
    It was terrific. The staff were amazing and extremely helpful. The restaurant on site is excellent and well worth the dining experience.
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful small hotel in the center of Zermatt! The views of the Matterhorn from my balcony were superb! Breakfast was provided and was good. The front desk staff were very helpful.
  • Isabella
    Switzerland Switzerland
    very welcoming and helpful staff, and great location!
  • Cathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    everything was great..staff ..location.. view of the Matterhorn

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant Chez Max Julen Grill

    No additional info available

Amenities of Hotel Beau Rivage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hotel Beau Rivage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free
7 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Hotel Beau Rivage in advance.

Please note that Zermatt is a car-free village. You can park your car in Täsch (indoor parking) and continue to Zermatt by train or taxi.

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Hotel Beau Rivage

  • Room options at Hotel Beau Rivage include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Hotel Beau Rivage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel Beau Rivage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Beau Rivage on this page.

  • The prices at Hotel Beau Rivage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Beau Rivage is 1,150 feet from the center of Zermatt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Beau Rivage has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Chez Max Julen Grill