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Hotel Château de Palaja

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna
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Poolside bar
Front of property
Reception
Dinner served, French cuisine, alfresco dining
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
7 rue Barri del Castel, Palaja, Carcassonne, 11570
  • Aude Gate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Château Comtal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪10 min drive‬
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Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Junior (2 persons) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite Junior (2 persons)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Junior (3 or 4 persons) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite Junior (3 or 4 persons)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Palaja

Hotel Château de Palaja places you within a few miles (5 km) of Parc Australien and Téléski Nautique de Carcassonne. This 12-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Carcassonne Golf - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Aude Gate - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Château Comtal - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Couffoulens Station - 14 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant la Barbacane - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Bar à Vins de la Cité - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Parc Franck Putelat - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Les Terrasses de la Cité - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Château de Palaja

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna
Dating back to 1730, Hotel Château de Palaja features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a 24-hour gym. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
100-cm flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, safes, and desks are also standard.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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 self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Pampa
  • S Comme

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1730
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 100-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of check-in hours must contact the hotel at least 24 hours in advance to arrange check in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

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 2.02 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 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is 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, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 June 01 to September 30.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Château de Palaja
Château Hotel Palaja de
Château Palaja Hotel
Château Palaja
Château de Palaja
Hotel Château de Palaja Hotel
Hotel Château de Palaja Palaja
Hotel Château de Palaja Hotel Palaja

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Hotel Château de Palaja?

This hotel is located in Palaja, close to Lac de la Cavayere, Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, and Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone. You'll also find Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Theatre Jean Deschamps within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Château de Palaja?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Hotel Château de Palaja include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Château de Palaja doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Château de Palaja?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 until September 30.

Is Hotel Château de Palaja good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool and a restaurant with al fresco dining plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Does Hotel Château de Palaja have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Hotel Château de Palaja feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Château de Palaja serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at S Comme.

Does Hotel Château de Palaja allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Château de Palaja.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Château de Palaja?

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

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Château de Palaja?

The closest major airport to Hotel Château de Palaja is Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare), which is 7.4 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Castres (DCM-Mazamet), which is around 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Château de Palaja?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Château de Palaja.

Hotel Château de Palaja Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH S

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reall nice hotel and very helpful owner who looked after us and had great local knowledge. Rooms were huge and pool was quiet and got the sun until late.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful. Well appointed. Friendly, helpful, patient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Very very nice staff - the receptionist and the owners were charming and helpful. Pretty building in a picturesque village close to Carcassonne. Good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dr

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

Super

Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great place to stay when visiting Carcassonne

Very welcoming with comfortable rooms and good breakfast. No evening meal but there is an excellent restaurant in the same building. Easy to get into Carcassonne and gives you a very tranquil place to stay. We were here when devastating floods hit the area and the village of Palaga. We had no problems thanks to the attentive service we had from the owners who did everything possible to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great hotel for peace and quiet near Carcassonne

Loved our 5 night stay at this hotel. Very comfortable and quiet but still only a short drive from Carcassonne. The manager is very helpful with suggestions for sights. Adjacent restaurant is very good too. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Bellingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is absolutely exquisite. The staff are wonderful and the rooms are so comfortable and beautiful. We enjoyed the grounds and the pool and wished we had booked more nights. I hope to go back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barnett R

Lovely restored chateau in park outside Carcassonn

This was a lovely place to stay a few minutes outside of Carcassonne in a beautiful park. The chateau has been beautifully and comfortably restored. The owner is perhaps a bit too protective — no coffee in the rooms! But the breakfast buffet is generous and delicious, with many homemade items.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

mags, england

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

too many rules ...don't drink in room ,close door

stayed for one night only overall it was a very nice place . information was readily available if needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

A, England

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

Amazing Hotel

We had a lovely stay in Châteaux de Palaja. The hotel and grounds were immaculate, staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The bed was the comfiest we have had in the whole of France. We would return without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

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

A great stay at Château de Palaja

Great place to stay near Carcassonne, only a 5min drive from the old city and castle! We stayed only one night while traveling through the area, just enough time to visit the old city, but we wished we would have stayed longer. The owners of the place are just absolutely charming and will help you plan your stay to get the most out of it. The hotel is also very comfortable, with an excellent breakfast and spacious rooms (we booked the family suite), a pool, ping-pong tables, sauna, work-out room and an excellent collection of comics if you enjoy this sort of reading! We'll come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech

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

Charming place with a wonderful host.

Wonderful host, very quiet and charming hotel. Restaurant next door is excellent. I wish there were more places like this and fewer of the chain hotel hotel lookalikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very peaceful area - you must have a car. Tastefully renovated building with attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alina, Miami,Fl

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

Renovated Chateau nearby Carcassonne

Our stay at Chateau de Palaja was every bit as wonderful as we expected. Cathy and her husband went out of their way to point out places of interest in the area and to make sure we had everything we needed. The room and bathroom are tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean, as well as all areas of this renovated chateau. One of the best breakfasts we have ever had in our travels through different areas of France! The restaurant next door was outstanding and beautifully decorated. I will recommend this hotel to all my friends when they visit the Cathar region!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

geoff, uk

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

Overnight stop

The hotel was perfectly located with great facilities and a wonderfully comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet, O

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

Lovely stay

Perfect location to visit Carcassone and Le Cite if you are traveling by car. A great break from the ho-hum city hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

acarozzo, Peru

Liked: Room comfort

Nice hotel far from Carcassone, quite/ confortable

Recommend it for a longer stay. Ideally for gettting out of city and find some nature.

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Nanaimo BC Canada

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

Beautiful hotel, in dream-like setting.

We loved this Château. The room was perfect and the bed most comfortable we had in France. There is a pool and nice garden area. It is about a 6 minute drive to Cite Carcassonne to see the walled castle. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We had the breakfast which was a good selection and nice cafe au lair machine. I would have stayed more nights if we had time. We would definitely return and highly recommend Château de Palaja.

10/10 Excellent

Marin, London

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

A place to relax away from the city noise

The hotel is run very efficiently by a lovely couple - Catherine & Eric Remy, always smiling and happy to help. It is situated in a quiet spot in a village, 10min drive from Carcassonne. Beautiful old building restored and redecorated with taste, using even some reclaimed materials, which gives the place charm and singularity. E.g. I liked the idea of using old wooden shutters for the side bed tables in our room, "Mirepoix". Very clean throughout. Wonderful bed and very good shower. Tasty breakfast, good assortment of products, many of them locally sourced. The next door restaurant (serious food and service) and the one in the in the next village (cheaper and cheerful), L'Arbre Du Voyageur served us very good food.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Australia

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

Excellent small hotel. We will return.

A lovely hotel in a wonderful position if you are traveling by car. The house itself is glorious. We stayed in the larger room which is a junior suite and we loved the size and ambience. The staff couldn't be more pleasant and helpful. The grounds are superb and the access easy. It's a short drive to the La Cite. It's a good departure point for the Cathar countryside if that's your thing. We did a lot of that and it was always a delight to return home where the aircon is good and the bed super-comofortable. The restaurant next to the hotel is lovely but is not run by the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

John, East Troy, WI

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

Hidden gem near Carcassonne, France

Lovely setting, a real hidden gem. Want to go to Europe? Go to Chateau Palaja.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Plainfield, Illinois

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

Restful stay embracing local culture

We are so glad we chose to stay at Chateau Palaga just outside of Carcasonne for our visit. This 12 room family run Hotel was welcoming, comfortable, and unique. It is conveniently located in a small, quiet village just outside of Carcasonne. The hosts were warm and helpful with great language skills. The available breakfast buffet was full and tasty and worth the cost. The complimentary coffee and tea service available at any time in the dining room was a nice touch. One of the hotel's great advantages is its location next door to a fine dining restaurant. We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing dinner with superb service. One of three Belgian born brothers who run the restaurant served us was happy to explain every detail of the menu to us in perfect English. Please note that the restaurant serves only 20 clients a night so MAKE a RESERVATION in ADVANCE. Total bill for two 85 Euro. The hotel will offer guidance upon request. The combination of this boutique hotel and a wonderful restaurant steps away is a can't miss.

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