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Hotel of the Week: Luis Bustamante Conceives a Vibrant New Getaway in Saint-Tropez

The glamorous new French resort Arev St. Tropez reimagines the destination's iconic Strand Restaurant, pairing its epicurean offerings with tantalizing cocktails, playful padel courts, music, and dancing

By Jill Sieracki
Luxurious hotel room with nautical-themed decor, featuring a king-size bed, navy and red colors, and stylish furniture.

Season after season, Saint-Tropez, France, beckons visitors with its inimitable variety of summer activities. This year, a stylish new resort worthy of the locale’s mystique opens its doors. Arev St Tropez, conceived by renowned Madrid designer Luis Bustamante, captures the area’s old-school glamour.

A crisp color scheme of white and navy, with cheery pops of red in patterns of toiles and stripes, invigorates each of the 43 unique guest rooms and suites. Here, floor-to-ceiling windows allow the location’s enchanting natural light to stream inside and across sartorial chaises outlined in pristine piping, four-poster beds dressed in crisp white linens, and nautical-chic white furniture accented with hints of patinated brass. 

Dining room with blue and white striped walls and ceiling, round table set for four, pink chairs, and floral centerpiece.
Interior of the new Luis Bustamante-designed resort Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Stylish home bar with striped ceiling and chairs, red canopy, and illuminated shelves displaying various bottles and art.
Bar at Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Gourmet dish with vibrant beet slices, edible flowers, and citrus garnishes on a white plate with a blue rim.
Beetroot salad made using vegetables and herbs from Arev St. Tropez’s kitchen garden. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez

There’s also buzz surrounding the reopening of the Strand Restaurant and Champagne Lounge, a shuttered gem long beloved by those in the know that is resurrected at Arev, which is sure to become just as legendary. At the contemporary reintroduction, guests can enjoy light fare crafted using vegetables and herbs sourced from the onsite garden. A seasonal Mediterranean menu is complemented by an equally considered wine list while a roving champagne trolley adds to the celebratory ambience.  

Outdoor patio with empty tables and chairs, two white pavilions, surrounded by trees and greenery under a clear blue sky.
Place de Oliviers at Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez

The convivial atmosphere carries through to the outdoor area where a shimmering pool is surrounded by sartorial chaises and soigné cabanas dressed in an similar palette of St. Tropez hues. Striped umbrellas shade cozy sun loungers where guests can while away the day, sipping cocktails from the elegant pool bar enhanced with maritime accents.

Guests looking for more leisurely activities can unwind in the beautiful spa stocked with Maison ST products, while those with energy to burn can work up a sweat on the padel courts, clip in for a Peloton class, tone up using the Technogym equipment, or stretch and rejuvenate during a yoga or Pilates class, hosted in the scenic Place des Oliviers, the resort’s picturesque courtyard that serves as a mellow gathering spot by day, but a hip hot-spot filled with music, cocktails, and dancing by night.

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Elegant hotel room with a large bed, blue and white decor, open doors to a garden view, and a stylish mirror on the wall.
Classic deluxe suite at Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Luxurious hotel room with a king-size bed, red and white accents, stylish decor, and a seating area near large windows.
Each of the 43 suites at Arev St. Tropez is dressed in a version of the destination’s red, white, and navy palette. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Luxurious hotel room with nautical-themed decor, large bed, navy blue walls, red accents, and natural light from open balcony door.
Another of the Luis Bustamante-designed suites at Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Elegant restaurant interior with red and blue seating, decorative bookshelves, and contemporary lighting.
Lounges and the dining room at Arev St. Tropez are designed in the same palette of beach hues with pops of navy and red. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Outdoor patio dining area with striped chairs, tables set for a meal, and a pergola casting shadows on a sunny day.
Dining terrace at Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Vintage red food truck parked in a sunny outdoor cafe setting with tables, chairs, and potted plants.
Delightful food trucks add to the festive atmosphere at Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Elegant room with marble floors, a round table with potted plants, wooden display cabinets, and large windows.
Spa entrance at Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Elegant villa exterior with large trees, arched entrance, light beige walls, and blue shutters set against a clear blue sky.
Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez
Classic car with a red patterned cover parked under a tree in front of a warmly lit building at night.
The resort’s moke is enveloped in a zingy pattern befitting the playful atmosphere at Arev St. Tropez. Photo: Courtesy of Arev St. Tropez