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Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with a shuttle to the slopes
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Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Garden
Junior Lodge Suite 2 People
Terrace/patio
Reception

Overview of Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Offers free parking. Only 5% of properties have this in Samoëns.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available

Explore the area

Map
26 rte de Taninges, Samoëns, 74340
  • Popular LocationJaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSamoens Ski Resort12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrand Massif Express Gondola16 min walk
  • AirportGeneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)68 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Lodge Suite 4 People

Family Lodge Suite 4 People

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio 5 People | Living area

Studio 5 People

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Studio 2 People | Room service - dining

Studio 2 People

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio 3-4 People | In-room dining

Studio 3-4 People

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Junior Lodge Suite 2 People

Junior Lodge Suite 2 People

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Samoëns

Located in Samoëns, Hôtel Le Gai Soleil is in a shopping district and near the boardwalk. Samoens Ski Resort and Grand Massif Express Gondola are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames and Rouget Waterfall. Don't miss out on a visit to Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens. Canoeing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens - 5 min walk
  • Samoens Ski Resort - 12 min walk
  • Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames - 14 min walk
  • Grand Massif Express Gondola - 16 min walk
  • Les Gets Ski Resort - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Canette Burger - 3 min walk
  • Pizzeria du Giffre - 15 min walk
  • Le Mazot - 15 min walk
  • À la Jâysinia - 3 min walk
  • La Table de Fifine - 11 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

Hotel near Samoens Ski Resort
Located close to Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens and Grand Massif Express Gondola, Hôtel Le Gai Soleil provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel, which offers a free ski shuttle, ski passes and ski storage. Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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–10 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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; access will be through a private entrance
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:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.20 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: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 11.90 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 160 per vehicle (return)
  • 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 Cheques-vacances and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hôtel Le Gai Soleil pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 160 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hôtel Le Gai Soleil located?

Located near the slopes, this Samoëns hotel is in the mountains and within a 15-minute walk of Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens, Samoens Ski Resort and Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames. Grand Massif Express Gondola and Rouget Waterfall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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