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Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or

3.5 star property

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A modern restaurant with round tables, dark chairs, and a central decorative vase.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a barrel.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, a bed with white bedding and red accents, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, a tall blue decorative column, a potted plant, and a beige armchair.
A building with a tiled roof, a balcony, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1 Place du Château, Ballaigues, VD, 1338
  • Place, Orbe Gorge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cascade du Day
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lac Saint-Point
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding and red pillows, a desk with a chair, and a television on the wall.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a window, and artwork on the walls.

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with white bedding and red pillows, a tall blue vase, and a white wardrobe.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, a small round table, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ballaigues

Orbe Gorge is within a mile (2 km) of Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or, and other popular attractions like Iron and Railway Museum are within a few miles (5 km). This 3.5-star hotel has 8 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Orbe Gorge - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cascade du Day - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lac de Joux - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Lac Saint-Point - 26 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Lavaux Vineyard Terraces - 43 min drive - 40.0 miles

Getting around

  • Vallorbe Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La taverne Comtoise - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Le Rio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salon de Thé de la Maison du Prieur - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪St-Romain - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Christophe Schwerzmann - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or

At Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a library, and express check-in. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Friendly staff can provide a safe deposit box at the front desk, and also offer advice about sightseeing. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 130-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, laptop-compatible safes, and desks are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 130-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Office
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings and closed all day on Monday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 10.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Restaurant La Croix D'or
Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or Hotel
Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or Ballaigues
Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or Hotel Ballaigues

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or on Aug 11, 2026 start from $140, including 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's there to do within easy reach of Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

This hotel is located in Ballaigues within a short 15-minute walk of Orbe Gorge. You'll also find Iron and Railway Museum and Jura Crest Trail within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Does Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or have a casino?

No, Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or for a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or that offer a balcony.

Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. A littel expensive on the dinner mene with few options for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerkez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Fantastic

Beautiful location and the room was amazing. Lovely friendly welcome. Excellent dinner too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

La Croix d'Or Ballaigues - wonderful!

Wonderful hotel, wonderful resraurant! We had a blast! Thanks again to all employees of La Croix d'Or in Ballaigues for such making our stay so perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, peacefull village. Very friendly and willing staff. Food and service beyond reproach. Can recomend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Excellent !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As expected, there was no staff on hand as this was the one day off. However, everything was perfectly explained and the room was perfectly prepared for us. The hotel is small and intimate with artistic flair which was a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parfait
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel hotel, chambres très propres, spacieuses, très bonne literie, grande SDB, vraiment parfait!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern und doch traditionell. Tolles Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes ruhiges Zimmer! Sovieles in der Gegend zu entdecken!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes, ruhiges Zimmer und eine excellente Küche!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr hellhörig, kein persönlicher Check in, Zimmerpreis deutlich teurer als gebucht. Bett knarrt und war durchgelegen, Dachkammer nie wieder
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accueil super sympa, personnel très aimable. décoration magnifique dans tout l'établissement. bonne literie.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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

Je le recommande vivement

Premier séjour dans ce magnifique établissement en flanc de montagne suisse!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war ein toller Ausenthalt. Ein einzigartiges Hotel, sehr aufwändig restauriertes Gebäude, sehr schön ausgestattete Zimmer, unglaublich höfliches und zuvorkommendes Personal, tolles Frühstück, sagenhaftes Angebot an Speisen zum Abendessen. Auf jeden Fall komme ich wieder!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sebastien

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

Tres bonne adresse !

Excellent hotel et restaurant. Cuisine très soignée au niveau saveur et présentationt Ma chambre été très propre et jolie. Une adresse à partager !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

10 von 10 Sterne

Ein schön eingerichtetes Hotel mit exzellenter Küche und liebenswürdigem Personal. Der Aufenthalt liess keine Wünsche offen. Empfehlenswert!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très accueillant, endroit très propre, situé dans une localité sympa. Apportez vos bouchons car le clocher de l’église sonne même la nuit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Frühstück war sehr gut und es wurden vegane Milchalternativen bzw. Joghurt zur Verfügung gestellt, da ich angegeben habe dass ich laktoseintolerant bin. Das Zimmer war ausreichend groß und das Bad sehr sauber. Insgesamt haben wir uns äußerst wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein tolles, kleines, sauberes Hotel. Grandioses Abendessen und gemütliche Zimmer. Zudem gibt es eine Ladestation für Elektrofahrzeuge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel accueillant et très sympathique. Les chambres sont très propres et bien équipées.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr gut rollstuhlgängig, freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal und super Küche
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

André

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

Très bon hôtel

Très bien, calme. Accueil chaleureux et professionnel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

André

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

Très bon hôtel

Très bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2023