Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with full-service spa and indoor pool

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Exterior
Family Lodge Suite 4 People | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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26 rte de Taninges, Samoëns, 74340
  • Place, Samoens Ski Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Massif Express Gondola
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Lodge Suite 2 People

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Lodge Suite 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio 2 People

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio 3-4 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio 5 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Samoëns

Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens is within a 5-minute walk of Hôtel Le Gai Soleil while other popular sites like Samoens Ski Resort are within a 15-minute stroll. This 29-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Samoens Ski Resort - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Massif Express Gondola - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Morillon Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Marignier Station - 20 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Bear Lounge Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Savoie Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Mountain - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Skyline - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Au Pré D'Oscar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

Mountain ski retreat with full-service spa and indoor pool
Hôtel Le Gai Soleil features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 160 per vehicle roundtrip. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this ski hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Free newspapers and safes are other standard amenities.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 11.90 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 5 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 1.70 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 16.50 for adults and EUR 11.90 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 160 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 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, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • 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.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gai Soleil Hotel
Hotel Gai Soleil
Hôtel Gai Soleil Samoens
Hôtel Gai Soleil
Gai Soleil Samoens
Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Hotel
Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Samoëns
Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Hotel Samoëns

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

This hotel is located in Samoëns, just steps from Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens. You'll also find Samoens Ski Resort and Grand Massif Express Gondola less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

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

Is there a spa available at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body treatments, massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil have a casino at the property?

No, Hôtel Le Gai Soleil doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Hôtel Le Gai Soleil good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hôtel Le Gai Soleil serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil for a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night.

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy mountain views.