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Castel Damandre

Hotel in Les Planches-pres-Arbois with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Room (Privilege) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Rue De La Cascade, Les Planches-pres-Arbois, JURA, 39600
  • Place, Tufs Waterfall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Pecault
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Maison Louis Pasteur
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dole (DLE-Franche-Comte Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Privilege) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Privilege)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Jetted Tub (Privilege ) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Junior Suite, Jetted Tub (Privilege )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Les Planches-pres-Arbois

Located within a leisurely stroll of Tufs Waterfall, Castel Damandre is within a 10-minute drive of Domaine Jacques Tissot. This 20-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Tufs Waterfall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arbois Vine and Wine Museum - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Castle Pecault - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Maison Louis Pasteur - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Lac de Chalain - 29 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • Arbois Station - 14 min drive
  • Dole (DLE-Franche-Comte Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castel Damandre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maison Jeunet - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistronome - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Les Arcades - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Finette Taverne d'Arbois - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Castel Damandre

Hotel in Les Planches-pres-Arbois with a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant
Castel Damandre features free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a meeting room. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and a terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer bathrobes. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19.00 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October.
  • 24-hour pool access

Property is also known as

Castel Damandre
Castel Damandre Hotel
Castel Damandre Hotel Les Planches-pres-Arbois
Castel Damandre Les Planches-pres-Arbois
Castel Damandre Les Planchesp
Castel Damandre Hotel
Castel Damandre Les Planches-pres-Arbois
Castel Damandre Hotel Les Planches-pres-Arbois

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Castel Damandre?

Castel Damandre provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Castel Damandre?

As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castel Damandre on Oct 19, 2025 start from $115.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see within easy reach of Castel Damandre?

This hotel is located in Les Planches-pres-Arbois within a short 10-minute walk of Tufs Waterfall. You'll also find Maison Louis Pasteur and Arbois Vine and Wine Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Castel Damandre?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Castel Damandre have a casino at the property?

No, Castel Damandre doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Castel Damandre?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour access and the seasonal pool is normally open from April until October.

Is Castel Damandre a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a minibar, premium bedding, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Castel Damandre?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Castel Damandre have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Castel Damandre serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Castel Damandre allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Castel Damandre for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Castel Damandre have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Castel Damandre?

The closest major airport to Castel Damandre is Dole (DLE-Franche-Comte Regional), which is 24.9 mi away (49 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Castel Damandre?

Yes, some guestrooms at Castel Damandre offer a balcony.

Reviews

Castel Damandre Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We've stayed in the standard room, I wouldn’t recommend it for a couple. The area of the rooms doesn’t smell good, room was too small so we couldn’t move after opening the bags.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful surroundings and castle like buildings rooms are incredible and clean and the food is divine. Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Baden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with waterfall and excellent dining within the property. Hiking in the surrounding gorges is a must.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

johan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very calm and green, the property itself is beautiful, staff was very helpful and friendly, restaurant is top notch, the building itself is amazing, unfortunately there is a serious lack of maintenance which is visible every where, the rooms in the tower were very basic, we were upgraded to a suite in the main building which was very nice but still the hotel needs a lot of work all around. Also the pictures online make the hotel look more luxurious than it really is. In my opinion the hotel is a 3 star and not a 4 star. I truly hope the owners will work to improve the property as it could really be amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great off the beaten path hotel that is very unique. Highly recommend for the location, cost and luxury. Well kept rooms and the food was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baerbel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Consta

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gated -make sure you read

This property is gated, so make sure you get code to get into and out of the property. We left in evening to eat and were not given the access code only to find we were locked out of the property .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Charming setting & a vegetarian menu.

The hotel is pleasantly situated in a small village in a charming valley, which gives it a peaceful setting. The hotel restaurant served inventive and tasty food with a very welcome menu for vegetarians and gluten free diets. The staff were helpful, particularly given our limited French. The stay was marred however by flies in the room, in the restaurant and particularly in the breakfast room. There did not appear to be any attempt made to rid them from the interior of the hotel. It was difficult to tell whether this was a common feature or an unusual event but it was impossible to eat a meal without a fly landing on our food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food, wine, and fab setting in a quaint village

Beautiful hotel and grounds in a picturesque village. The old mill is charming and the waterfall is wonderful! Our basic room was remodeled and clean... a little boring for our taste considering the historic nature of the building. It looks like some of the pricier rooms in the main building would have more character... one even has a balcony adjacent to the waterfall. The staff was great and accommodated us for a delicious dinner even though they were completely full.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Beautiful hotel - emailed to say the restaurant was closed one evening which was a shame but apart from that, fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Sally, California

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Remote and old hotel with beautiful grounds

I was really looking forward to staying in a "castle" or chateau in France, but was extremely disappointed by the whole experience. We tried to check in one hour early, but was told no by a non-English speaking person who worked there who showed us their new check-in time, which was a half an hour later than we thought. We sat outside by the beautiful waterfall for a few minutes, but then decided to drive around the area for a little while, and quickly realized that the location of the hotel was going to be very inconvenient for us, since it was four miles from town. We walked around town a little bit and spent some time at the visitor's center. We found out that we were not going to be able to rent bikes as we had hoped for because all of the shops were closed on Monday. We did a little wine tasting and picked up a few bottles. Then we went looking for a grocery store or some food to take back to the hotel for a picnic dinner. Since it was Sunday, most of the stores were closed. We found a bakery and grabbed a loaf of bread. When we came back and checked in, we had to wait at least ten minutes for the hotel receptionist to arrive and help us. Our room was very basic and old, with no screens on the windows and no shower, just a bath. We took our wine, bread and some cheese we had brought with us and had a quiet picnic by the waterfall. We made the decision to leave the next morning since we weren't happy with the room, the remote location and no bike riding!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stopover

Beautiful spot

8/10 Good

Edward, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Drive to Geneva

Great hotel, fab location, only problem was a hour for our first course at dinner, but when it arrived it was a super meal... In the morning we walked up to the waterfall which was spectacularly beaterful in the soft autumn morning sun.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Character property in a stunning location.

A stop over in the Dura. We wanted a character property in an interesting location. The facilities and meal were very high standard. The hotel is built next to a stunning waterfall.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent

very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

kim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pertti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

corinne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique hôtel, architecture locale traditionnelle, et la nature tout autour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Komfortabler Ort zum Entspannen

Das Hotel liegt abgeschieden am Ende eines Tals im Jura. Es ist ein ehemaliges Mühlengut mit Bergfried. Die Inneneinrichtung ist edel, die Zimmer sind komfortabel, groß und geschmackvoll renoviert. Das Frühstücksbüffet ist gut. Es gibt nach Voranmeldung Essen im Restaurant, die Menüs liegen zwischen 48 und 117 €. Die Umgebung ist sehr schön. Ein Wasserfall liegt direkt neben dem Frühstücksraum, zwei weitere Wasserfälle sind eine gute Viertelstunde zu Fuß entfernt. In das Hotel zu kommen ist eher schwierig, da die Rezeption nur von 15.30 bis 19 Uhr besetzt ist. Man braucht zur Einfahrt durch das Tor einen Code (oder muss warten, bis jemand anderes kommt) oder ruft an. Beim Ausstellen der Rechnung musste ich reklamieren, da die Anzahlung online im Voraus übersehen wurde.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024