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Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

3.0 star property

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Garden
Body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures
Family Lodge Suite 4 People | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Point of interest
Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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26 rte de Taninges, Samoëns, 74340
  • Place, Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Samoens Ski Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Massif Express Gondola
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)
    ‪164 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Lodge Suite 2 People | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Lodge Suite 2 People

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Lodge Suite 4 People | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Lodge Suite 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio 2 People | Room service – dining

Studio 2 People

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio 3-4 People | In-room dining

Studio 3-4 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio 5 People | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Studio 5 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

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 a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Samoëns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

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.
During your stay at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil, you're just a quick walk from Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free ski shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to facials, manicures and pedicures or massages at the spa
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens and 10 minutes on foot from Samoens Ski Resort
  • Free ski shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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. Hôtel Le Gai Soleil helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski passes. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This ski hotel also offers an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Samoëns hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
On-site venue No. 2 – bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

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
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • 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 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; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

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

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 5 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff, cosy hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and bedroom, cosy bar, friendly staff, full spa facilities, ideal location close to ski resorts Reasonable rates, would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Leisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay in Samoens. The lodge room was perfect, clean with all amenities you need. The hotel has easy parking and is in walking distance to the town. Swimming pool and facilities all great. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great holiday

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

10/10 Excellent

Eros

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevligt mottagande, god frukost, mysigt o fint
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nous avons passé 3 nuits dans cet hôtel très charmant au centre de Samoens, l’accueil est très chaleureux. Les lodges sont superbes et spacieux, la literie très confortable, le coin cuisine est un vrai plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 jours de ski. Excellent séjour à tout point de vue !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Encantada!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
MANQUE UNE CAFETIERE DANS LA CHAMBRE ET POUR LE PETIT DEJEUNER CE N EST PAS UNE BONNE IDEE DE METTRE D OFFICE SUR LA TABLE UNE CORBEILLE AVEC 2 MORCEAUX DE PAIN ET 2 CROISSANTS POUR LE RESTAURANT C EST BON MAIS 1 H D ATTENTE POUR UN PLAT OUVERTURE DU RESTAURANT A 19 H ET 3 MN PLUS TARD PLUS DE PLAT DU MENU DU JOUR!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean Michel Le

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calme, prestation de qualite(petit dejeuner et diner ) personnel au service de la clientele.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

CHRISTIAN

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

Agréable vacances à Samoëns

Hotel agréable, bien équipé et bien situé
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prachtig klassiek hotel op een mooie plek in een leuk en levendig dorp.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Faycal

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

Du repos dans un hotel bien equipe

Sejour agreable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

cricri

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

Bien situé

Piscine et Jacuzzi apportent un plus à cet hôtel Le - insonorisation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018