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Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

3.0 star property

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Relax by the large pool and unwind in the hot tub, surrounded by a seating area with wicker chairs.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with tables, chairs, and lush greenery.
Situated in a mountainous area, this hotel offers a scenic view of lush greenery and the surrounding mountains.
Stroll through a serene natural setting, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant plants along a well-maintained walking trail.
Cozy room with a comfortable bed, dining area, and kitchenette, perfect for meals and gatherings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

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

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

Triple Room

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

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

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

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

About this property

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

3-star Samoëns hotel walkable to Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens
Jump on the free ski shuttle for a day on the slopes before returning to Hôtel Le Gai Soleil for a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar/lounge. Additional amenities include an indoor pool and a full-service spa.
Hôtel Le Gai Soleil offers 29 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Samoëns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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.
After a day on the slopes, indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or soothe your muscles in the hot tub. For a free ride to the slopes, hop on the mountain hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Conveniences like ski storage and ski passes allow you to spend less time with logistics and more time on the slopes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This ski hotel also offers an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Onsite venue #2 - bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 1.70 per person, 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 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

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, 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

We should mention

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
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Perfect break

Fantastic hotel. Great location and lovely staff. Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

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

Excellent

A magical place with the best hosts. A very comfortable and very family friendly hotel. The years of love that have gone into this place are palpable. I would recommend to any family or couple.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and attentive staff, amenities were perfect, convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

One night stay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eros

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice, relaxing place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great holiday

Great spot run by lovely people
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice swimming pool and spa area. Hotel does have a small boot room for skiing equipment. Also Skibus for gondola stops right outside the door.

10/10 Excellent

E, UK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very homely hotel, great facilities, great swiming pool and spa. Close to town center but the garden is a beautiful place to relax, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff ! Helpful and available whenever needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Samoens a great place

Stayed here with my daughter and her baby and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Wray

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Charming, comfy, and nice

Samoens is so beautiful and being centrally located but serene and inviting made this place an ideal spot to stay. The staff are friendly and everything is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Family of 4, Scotland

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

Great hotel with excellent facilities.

The hotel suites were a good size. They were stylish and kept very clean. Good selection of food at breakfast and dinner. The children loved the swimming pool. Bus stop to the cable car immediately opposite hotel so ideal location. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Had a lovely bar area, games room and with activities and toys for all ages. Great hotel!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Decent hotel close to town and the slopes.

Decent place near all the facilities but I felt it was a bit pricey for what you get. Maybe that's just the exchange rate but 13.5e for breakfast is a bit strong and the pool and jacuzzi is outside with no proper changing facilities so that was a real disappointment after a days skiing. Run by lovely couple who did everything they could to make us feel welcome.

8/10 Good

Ski Samoens, Manchester UK

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

Very good hotel close to the village centre.

Very good location for the village. The ski bus stop is also opposite the hotel. Facilities are very good and the hotel owners and staff very attentive. We would definitely stay at the hotel again.

6/10 Okay

gordon, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tiny bath. Otherwise nice, but has the feel of being somewhere for several people to sleep, rather than a room to enjoy. Decent sized balconies though. And jacuzzi was fun. Friendly hosts.

8/10 Good

david, hertfordshire uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good around experience , nice little pool and jakusi

6/10 Okay

Laura, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine

Wanted to stay in Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval, and this hotel came up in the search. It's in the next town down the hill. A cute town, probably better for most tourists. Ate outside the hotel, many places available.