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Hôtel Le Gai Soleil

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

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Family Lodge Suite 4 People
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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26 rte de Taninges, Samoëns, 74340
  • Place, Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Samoens Ski Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Massif Express Gondola
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)
    ‪114 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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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 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin 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
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Lodge Suite 4 People

Family Lodge Suite 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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 Twin Beds

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Studio 5 People | Living area

Studio 5 People

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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 Twin Bed

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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

About the area

Samoëns

At Hôtel Le Gai Soleil you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens and within 15 minutes of Samoens Ski Resort. Highlights at this ski hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and ski storage. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free ski shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Samoëns hotel include Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames and Grand Massif Express Gondola.

What's nearby

  • Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Samoens Ski Resort - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Massif Express Gondola - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Base de Loisir des Lacs Aux Dames - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Morillon Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Bear Lounge Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Mountain - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Savoie Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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
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.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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 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 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
  • In-room 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

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, ANCV Chèques-vacances and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Yep, Hôtel Le Gai Soleil has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$238.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil have a pool?

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hôtel Le Gai Soleil a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil.

Is Hôtel Le Gai Soleil family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hôtel Le Gai Soleil is a hit with families.

Does Hôtel Le Gai Soleil serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Wednesday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hôtel Le Gai Soleil?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.