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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 bars/lounges, wine bar
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
$344
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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1 Cr Gambetta, Cotignac, Var, 83570
  • Château Carpe Diem
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Château d'Entrecasteaux
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres)

Room options

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Basic Room | View from room

Basic Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Elite Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Elite Room

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Double Room | Living area | Tablet

Traditional Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Lou Calen Retreat

Cotignac hotel walkable to Château Carpe Diem
2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lou Calen Retreat offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and minibars. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Cotignac hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Lou Calen Retreat features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Cotignac hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2021.

Lou Calen Retreat is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
JARDIN SECRET - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Bar à vin de Didier - Overlooking the garden, this wine bar serves dinner only. Open select days.
Le Tailleur de bière - This bar serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar à vin de Didier
  • JARDIN SECRET
  • Le Tailleur de bière

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1800
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's JUST IN MOBILE mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.93 per accommodation, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

LOU CALEN Hotel
LOU CALEN Cotignac
LOU CALEN Hotel Cotignac

Lou Calen Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel and can't wait to return. Every consideration has been taken to ensure a wonderful stay, the staff were lovely , we tried all the restaurants and they were fab, the room was gorgeous and the gardens were a haven of peace and beauty.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was there for a wedding. The front desk was very accommodating. It rained and made the steps really slippery and I fell one night. Other than the distance and uphill walk, I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynden Obafemi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lou Calen. Starting with the check-in staff as they were so accommodating. The entire staff is extremely nice, helpful and friendly. I dont know for certain but it appears to be a family-run property. Our rooms were very nicely-appointed, very clean and most of all extremely modern. We were thrilled with our stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

emma rajkovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A suoer charming elegant local property that makes you feel like youre staying with your grandma. I loved it. Very very nice. Merci, Lou Calen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best resorts we’ve stayed at

Amazing staff and stay! The hotel is beautiful, nestled in the centre of Cotignac and overlooking the beautiful hills.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guido

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

Great Hotel All Around

Stunning location; beautiful, ample and clean rooms with a spacious and comfortable bed, plus some outside space to enjoy the surroundings; great level of service from the staff. Good quality French breakfast. The restaurant and wine bar on location are also excellent. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A magical place for a family vacation. Staff (especially Anthony at front desk☺) were wonderful. We booked 2 rooms, which were incredibly spacious and unique. Perfect location in Cotignac,a couple minutes walk away from boutiques and many restaurants. We loved our stay and highly recommend Lou Calen!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A nice resort with beautiful grounds, but very difficult to find. There were lots of technical features in the room but a decent amount didn’t work or were too confusing to operate. Our room was also in a construction area and not very easy to get too. The view from the balcony was beautiful. Parking was complicated, the hotel lot was full and other parking options were limited and far. Restaurant on site was booked out for the entire weekend and we were not informed ahead of time, but the surrounding area had nice places with wonderful food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Brooklyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is hands down the most beautiful hotel I ever have stayed at and I travel often. We were here for our friends wedding. From the start Jade and Anthony were so helpful and communicative throughout our 3 day/2 night stay. The amenities throughout the hotel were wonderful and inside of our hotel room as well. The atmosphere surrounding the hotel (mountains, views, location, etc.) was absolutely stunning and remarkable. I could not recommend staying here more and we are looking forward to coming back to Lou Calen in the future- thank you again for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Stunning hotel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très propre. Service remarquable. Lieu superbe et très reposant. Je conseil vivement
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose et Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bon sejour , cadre magnifique , chambre tres propre , spacieuse , hotes tres sympathiques tout etait parfait , petit bemol : grenouilles qui coassent a côté de la chambre !! Je recommande .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULO

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erdinc

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anna Julie

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

Speciel og unik oplevelse

Smukt istandsat lejlighed i grotte. Selve området var smukt og personalet var meget venligt og hjælpsomt, hvilket klart trækker oplevelsen op. Flot og velholdt poolområde. Mulighed for gratis opladning af elbil. Gode initiativer som vandflasker til genopfyldning, det havde været godt med mulighed for affaldssortering. Selve lejligheden var dog meget fugtig pga grotten, hvilket tydeligt kunne lugtes i tøjet og mærkes på mængden af myg. Der er lille køkken som godt kunne bruge bare lidt mere basisudstyr fx en gryde - personalet var dog venlige til at skaffe det. Der blev ikke gjort rent de dage vi var der, der var en del spindelsvæv i hjørner og kroge. Man har egen terrasse i rolige omgivelser. Vi boede der tre nætter, det var et helt unikt hotel og en meget spændende og anderledes oplevelse, men færre nætter havde nok været bedre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANTOINE

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

Original

Original mais si accueillant. Une chambre comme une petite maison
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022