The Birth of Belriva

It all began on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Throughout his travels between Lake Geneva, the French Riviera, and the Italian coastlines, Gerald Lampaert discovered a shared emotion in certain places: a natural, timeless elegance — almost cinematic.

In Portofino, in 2007, a vision became clear:
To create a hospitality house capable of bringing together:

  • Parisian prestige,

  • Italian elegance,

  • Mediterranean culinary artistry,

  • the refinement of European fashion,

  • and the spirit of the great historic holiday resorts.

The name BELRIVA was born from this vision:

  • BEL — inspired by Bella, Italian for beauty,

  • RIVA — meaning “shore” in Italian.

A name that instantly evokes:
light, water, travel, elegance, and escape.

Brand Philosophy

LUXURY BY THE WATER

BELRIVA celebrates destinations located by the water:
the sea, lakes, rivers, marinas, and Mediterranean coastlines.

Every BELRIVA property is designed to convey:

  • a strong identity,

  • emotionally driven architecture,

  • an atmosphere that is elegant yet vibrant,

  • understated luxury,

  • and a feeling of returning to the golden age of travel.

Gérald Lampaert

Founder, Owner and Chief Executive Officer

Belriva Hotels and Resorts is a portfolio of Managed and Affiliate properties.

Behind the hotel staff is a robust team of industry professionals responsible for proper management or distribution and revenue services for each venue.

Our Vision

To become the European benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean luxury resorts.

Our Mission

To acquire, restore, and operate iconic hotels and character-driven resorts in premium destinations.