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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Loire Valley riverside retreat

Steps from the Loire River, this bike-friendly hotel offers a spa with massages after exploring. The gated pool has lift access, and the wellness center includes a sauna. Pleasant staff provide local restaurant recommendations and can arrange transportation to nearby châteaux.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Room options

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Classic Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Lodge | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, and a patterned headboard.

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Amboise, La Maison Rabelais is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Mini-Châteaux Park and Grand Aquarium of Touraine. Don't miss out on a visit to International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Amboise travel guide
Map
8 Rue Rabelais, Amboise, 37400

What's nearby

  • Château-Gaillard
    Château-Gaillard
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • St. Denis Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Château d'Amboise
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clos Lucé Castle
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Loire Aventure CKCA
    6 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Amboise Station
    19 min walk
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pâtisserie Bigot
    5 min walk
  • Anne de Bretagne
    5 min walk
  • Bistrot L’amboisie
    2 min walk
  • L'Ambacia
    5 min walk
  • Chez Bruno
    5 min walk

About this property

La Maison Rabelais

Upscale hotel near Château d'Amboise
Located close to Clos Lucé Castle and Château-Gaillard, La Maison Rabelais provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, coworking spaces, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at La Maison Rabelais include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

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 2.55 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 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 May 01 to September 30
Reservations are required for massage services and 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

La Maison Rabelais Hotel
La Maison Rabelais Amboise
La Maison Rabelais Hotel Amboise

Frequently asked questions

Does La Maison Rabelais have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is La Maison Rabelais pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at La Maison Rabelais?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at La Maison Rabelais?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Maison Rabelais located?

Located in the heart of Amboise, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé Castle. Château-Gaillard and Mini-Châteaux Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Amboise Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Maison Rabelais Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Luisa

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

Cute hotel in perfect location

Great hotel, perfectly located to walk around Amboise, good breakfast, nice staff and good WiFi connection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wai Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staffs are friendly and the location is good, just walk a few minutes to restaurants and bus stop to Castillo de Chenonceau.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff is amazing, brand new, very clean and best breakfast food in our trip. Definitely recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and professional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. We were upgraded to a studio with a view of the garden and lovely pool. Wonderful and attentive staff at the reception desk. Five minute walk to town center. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel in Super location! The Manager was absolutely incredibly nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super place with excellent staff, breakfast was a little disappointing but okay, overall we would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located in Amboise. We stayed for 3 nights while visiting the Loire. We had a studio so didn’t take the breakfast option. Parking is paid per day. On arrival it took us a little time to locate the road - it’s quite a narrow 1 way street, though that’s not unusual in Amboise! So best to check your route before arrival. We always found a parking space when arriving but it was not peak season - I suspect it might be trickier in high season when the place is full. Plenty of Restaraunts within easy walking. The studio apartment has a basic kitchen - microwave, fridge, kettle and sink - so adequate for organising breakfast. So in summary, good location, adequate parking (though might be tricky in peak season) and the studio apartments are comfortable if somewhat basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness. Location to restaurants and River path.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Best hot showers in France! Staff very helpful. Lots of shops/food in walkong distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from every administrative person and operations staff. Ty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our visit here was excellent. The property seems extraordinarily new or recently refurbished. The room was quite large given its close proximity to the downtown streets of Amboise. The staff were extremely pleasant and you could tell they are well trained/coached on ensuring positive guest experience. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel with an excellent staff. We used La Maison Rabelais as our base of operations as we discovered the Loire Valley region. One of the things was that it was just five minutes from a river trail where I could do my morning workout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored hotel but was very sterile maybe because it was newly opened. The halls echoed with concrete but nicely painted. Our room was on the 1st floor over the entrance which was noisy with people returning at night or children playing out front. The last day the hostess warmed when engaged. Has great potential!! Staff at desk very helpful😀
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Hôtel is in a great location for exploring Ambroise. Staff very obliging and rooms brand new, clean and comfortable. However as there was no air conditioning every room had their windows wide open day and night. Outside almost finished so still a few building noises and garden improvements to be made and for this reason we didn’t use the small swimming pool available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a brand new hotel; yes some areas are being worked on as previous reviews advise. However, we stayed for 4 days mid August and further works I suspect had been completed. We found the hotel to be lovely. The staff were great and very helpful with things like advising on restaurants and booking cabs etc. The outdoor pool area is great, gated for safety and with the added benefit of a lift up to it. I think this is superb for those with limited mobility. The rooms are compact but well thought out and nicely decorated. It’s a 5 minute walk into the main area of Amboise. You can reach everywhere on foot. We liked it so much, we stayed another 4 days. A nice place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay-Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and room was spacious - extra points for a great shower. Breakfast had many options and we enjoyed this every morning. Within walking distance to many of the local attractions and on site parking was a perk also.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a quiet area, short walk to the city center. Spacious room, and convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a wonderful day, very comfortable, beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Accessible to all major sites
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Fabulous

Great hotel within easy walking distance of restaurants and attractions. Friendly staff, good sized room, great pool and excellent pastries at breakfast. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Great choice in Ambois

Great location. Lovely staff. Clean pool. Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025