The Gulf of Saint-Tropez has always had the light, the yachts, and the reputation. What it has been missing, until now, is a hotel that matches all three. COMO Le Beauvallon opened April 24, 2026, and in doing so quietly handed the Riviera a new reference point.
The property sits at Beauvallon, on the quieter northern shore of the Gulf — not in the village itself, not on Pampelonne Beach, but directly across the water from Saint-Tropez with an eight-minute private launch transfer between the two. It is a position that grants the best of both situations: genuine seclusion on a 10-acre estate, and instant access to the restaurants, beach clubs, and spectacle of the town whenever you want it.
What COMO Brought Back to Life
Le Beauvallon is not a new build. It is a Belle Époque palace that first opened in 1914 — one that counted Winston Churchill and Audrey Hepburn among its early guests, closed in 2008 for a decade-long restoration, and spent years operating exclusively as a private events estate before COMO secured it. The architecture is original and intact: stone terraces, Mediterranean gardens, the kind of proportions that require a century to accumulate.
COMO's intervention updated the interiors without touching the bones. The 42 rooms and suites — including 28 suites with sweeping bay views — are individually designed and hung with pieces from a 300-work contemporary art collection amassed across the estate. The COMO Suite, a 199-square-metre penthouse on the upper floor, has some of the best sea views on the Riviera. Hillview rooms face the Provençal countryside. All accommodations include COMO Shambhala bath products, Chromecast television, and corridor pantries stocked around the clock with complimentary snacks and drinks — the kind of detail that separates a hotel that thinks about hospitality from one that just provides a room.
The beach access is private, the pontoon accepts yacht tenders directly, and the property includes a beachfront pool and four hectares of Mediterranean gardens. Golf Club de Beauvallon is adjacent.
Yannick Alléno and Why the Restaurant Matters
The culinary programme at COMO Le Beauvallon is directed by Yannick Alléno — one of the most decorated working chefs in France, with 17 Michelin stars across his portfolio of restaurants. His presence here is not a celebrity endorsement arrangement. The signature restaurant, Beauvallon sur Mer by Yannick Alléno, operates as a proper beach club dining room: 100 covers, open daily for lunch and dinner from April 24 through October 5, with Mediterranean cooking built around local seafood and Riviera produce. The restaurant also operates a rooftop bar and lounge for sunset cocktails facing Saint-Tropez across the water.
An exclusive boat shuttle runs between the restaurant and Saint-Tropez for guests who want to move between the two. The address is Boulevard des Collines, Grimaud — bookable independently of the hotel.
How to Think About the Location
Beauvallon's position opposite Saint-Tropez is the story. The village in high season — July and August specifically — is one of the most congested destinations in Europe: single-lane roads, two-hour lunch waits, parking that doesn't exist. Staying at COMO Le Beauvallon means you can arrive in Saint-Tropez by boat in eight minutes, spend three hours there, and return to a property that feels nothing like the chaos you just left.
The hotel runs April 24 through October 5, 2026. May and June — before the peak July crush — are the right window for first-time guests. The gardens are at their best, the restaurant is fully operational, and the bay still has space to move in. September is equally good for those who want warm water and a quieter shore.
If you're planning a broader French Riviera trip around the hotel, our guide to the French Riviera beyond Saint-Tropez covers the wider region in detail.
What You Actually Want to Know
When did COMO Le Beauvallon open?
April 24, 2026. The property operates seasonally through October 5, 2026. Reservations are available now at comohotels.com.
How many rooms does COMO Le Beauvallon have?
42 rooms and suites. Of those, 28 are suites with bay views, including the 199-square-metre COMO Suite. The low room count on a 10-acre estate means the ratio of space to guest is unusually generous for a Riviera property.
Is COMO Le Beauvallon actually in Saint-Tropez?
No — it is at Beauvallon, on the northern shore of the Gulf, in the commune of Grimaud. Saint-Tropez is across the bay: eight minutes by private launch from the hotel's pontoon, or roughly 30 minutes by car depending on traffic. This is the point of the location, not a drawback.
Who is the chef at COMO Le Beauvallon?
Yannick Alléno directs the culinary programme. His restaurant Beauvallon sur Mer runs on the hotel's beach, open daily through October 5. Alléno holds 17 Michelin stars across his wider restaurant group.
What is the best time to visit COMO Le Beauvallon?
May, June, or September. The hotel is fully operational, the gardens are at their peak, and the Gulf is significantly less congested than in July and August. The Riviera at its best is never the Riviera at its most crowded.
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By Noon Travel Editors | May 1, 2026
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