The Grand Hotel Beau Rivage is one of Interlaken's classic grand hotels, set in gardens on the Höheweg beside the River Aare, a four-minute walk from Interlaken Ost station and close to the Harder Kulm funicular. Rated as a 4.5-star property, it has around a hundred rooms and suites with sitting areas, many with balconies and views towards the mountains, along with an indoor pool with sun loungers, a full-service spa and sauna, a gym and two restaurants, including a fine-dining room. An adjoining golf course and the riverside promenade add to its appeal. Breakfast is generally included, and guests often praise the staff. It suits couples and families who want traditional grand-hotel comfort close to the trains and boats.
Location
The hotel sits at the eastern end of the Höheweg, a short walk from Interlaken Ost, where trains leave for Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Jungfraujoch and boats leave for Lake Brienz. The Harder Kulm funicular is a few minutes away on foot, and the Höhematte, the casino and the shops of the town centre are a pleasant stroll along the promenade. The river path runs right past the hotel, and Lake Brienz is a short drive away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms range from classic doubles to suites, with minibars, safes, bathtubs, bathrobes and slippers, and some have balconies. The indoor pool and spa, with saunas and treatments, are welcome after a day in the mountains, and there is a 24-hour gym. The two restaurants serve breakfast, Swiss and international dishes and a more formal fine-dining menu, and the bar and terrace are good for a drink. The hotel has offered free pick-up and drop-off from the station.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, families and travellers who want a full-service hotel with a pool, close to Interlaken Ost. Ask for a mountain-view or balcony room if views matter, and check what your rate includes for breakfast and spa access. Golfers will appreciate the adjacent course. As with all Interlaken hotels, book early for summer and the main winter holidays.
Why stay here
- ✓Four minutes from Interlaken Ost
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Full-service spa and sauna
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Bar and terrace
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Adjoining golf course
- ✓Breakfast generally included
Good questions
How far is the Beau Rivage from Interlaken Ost?+
About a four-minute walk.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an indoor pool, plus a full-service spa, sauna and gym.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is generally included, but check your rate.
