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Domaine et Château de Valinches

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Domaine et Château de Valinches, nestled in the mountains, offers a peaceful escape. Guests can use the driving range, take golf lessons, or book a spa massage. Enjoy high-speed WiFi throughout and savor local flavors at the restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2979 Rte de Valinches Valinches, Marols, Loire, 42560

What's nearby

  • Musée International Pétanque et Boules - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Musée d'Histoire du 20e Siècle - Resistance et Deportation - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Écomusée des monts du Forez - 22 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • University Hospital of Saint-Etienne - 32 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Stade Geoffroy-Guichard - 34 min drive - 25.3 miles

Getting around

  • Andrezieux-Boutheon Sury-le-Comtal Station - 17 min drive
  • Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Pérignois - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant l'Euphrasie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Creux de l'Oulette - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Le Clos de Montarcher - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Restaurant du Chateau - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Domaine et Château de Valinches

Hotel in the mountains
At Domaine et Château de Valinches, you can look forward to a playground, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Tee up with amenities like a driving range and golf lessons at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with conference space and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Domaine et Château de Valinches include perks such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and offices.
Other amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and travel cribs
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 463 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 18 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 18 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

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 massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Domaine Et Chateau Valinches
Domaine et Château de Valinches Hotel
Domaine et Château de Valinches Marols
Domaine et Château de Valinches Hotel Marols

Frequently asked questions

Is Domaine et Château de Valinches pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 18 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Domaine et Château de Valinches?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Domaine et Château de Valinches located?

Situated in Marols, this golf hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Musée International Pétanque et Boules and within 9 mi (15 km) of Musée d'Histoire du 20e Siècle - Resistance et Deportation and Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez. Le couvent and Moulin de Vignal are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Domaine et Château de Valinches Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Very nice!

Great spot! Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This chateau is stunning and very beautiful. The staff are very friendly and approachable. The night manager when we arrived Sunday night was especially friendly and helpful. Well done for running an awesome hotel. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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

What a gem!

What a fantastic find! My husband, 14 year old and I were thrilled to fine this place. It’s modern inside a historic monastery. Just beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. If you can’t do stairs requests a ground floor room. We definitely would come back. The grounds & views are amazing.
Such gorgeous hydrangeas
Breakfast jams
At sunrise!
View out the window
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ester

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

Great stay

The place is stunning ,the room big and modern with a large bathroom and a very comfortable bed We booked dinner at the restaurant and it was amazing Absolutely a beautiful place all around
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bien mais pas encore parfait

Très beau cadre dans un château joliment restauré malgré des tons un peu ternes dans le restaurant Au niveau du confort il est dommage d’arriver en fin de journée dans une chambre glaciale en novembre alors que le temps est froid et pluvieux Le restaurant était également trop froid J’aurais préféré plus d’explications sur les menus : j’ai choisi les petits farcis et j’ai vu arriver une petite courge farcie de légumes donc un plat végétarien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe environnement Calme et accueil sympathique Literie de qualité Restauration de qualité
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

monique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon séjour

Séjour agréable au calme en pleine nature. Accueil chaleureux, aucune remarque. Au restaurant bonne cuisine avec présentation adaptée au plat. Seul remarque le vin a été servi a une température trop élevé
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selahaddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of nature very nice area and fresh air to refresh your mind and body
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Exceptional experience

Having been travelling this stay was the absolute highlight of all the hotels we have stayed in, this place is stunning. The weather was dreadful but it did not matter. The grounds are exceptional with stunning views at every step. We had breakfast and whilst not a huge cooked option the rest was quality produce and more than enough for breakfast. We are in the restaurant and went for the tree courses which was exceptional value for money, again quality produce both well cooked and well presented. Two nights was not enough, we loved it. We also travelled with a dog who was welcome in all parts of the Chateau.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Exceptional experience

We have been travelling around France, Spain and Italy for 12 weeks and this stay was the absolute highlight of all the hotels we have stayed in, this place is stunning. The weather was dreadful but it did not matter. The grounds are exceptional with stunning views at every step. We had breakfast and whilst not a huge cooked option the rest was quality produce and more than enough for breakfast. We are in the restaurant and went for the tree courses which was exceptional value for money, again quality produce both well cooked and well presented. Two nights was not enough, we loved it. We also travelled with a dog who was welcome in all parts of the Chateau.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un joli séjour. Le domaine est magnifique. Un havre de verdure. Tout y fait pour accueillir des groupes ou mariage. Cependant il manque de quoi s'asseoir pour encore plus prendre son temps et contempler. Les chambres ne sont malheureusement pas toutes dans le château. Un petit déjeuner un peu décevant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Site magnifique, petit dejeuner laisse à désirer

Site remarquable dans un décor qui l'est tout autant. Chambre neuve parfaitement décorée, tv grand écran, très bien, literie très confortable, propreté irréprochable. Un bémol, le petit déjeuner .....café mauvais (voir meme très mauvais), à 9h40 alors que le service s'arrete à 10h,il n'y avait plus de confiture, plus de beurre , plus d'oranges pressées, plus de charcuterie, pas de fruits, ni en salade ni meme à l'unité, et lorsque j'en ai demandé on m'a répondu : "il n'y en a plus" .....A 18 euros le petit déjeuner, etre cantonné à manger juste un mini-croissant (excellent au demeurant) c'est dommage et du coup ça fait cher le croissant....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

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

Parfait

Lieu magnifique et personnel tres agréable, parfait !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michel

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

Séjour étage

Séjour étape tres belle architecture mais ambiance un peut froide a l intérieur, chambre un peut petite. Petit déjeuner ordinaire.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

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

Excellent

Ils se démarquent par un service très chaleureux et très professionnel , cela fait un moment que je n’avais pas vu autant de qualités dans un prix si raisonnable .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

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

WE hors du temps

WE en amoureux, rupture avec le quotidien d'une famille nombreuse, pour une vie au château ... Nous avons beaucoup aimé !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Unterkunft in einer wunderschönen Region! Es passt alles, sehr freundliches Personal, tolles Abendessen!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très beau domaine

Très beau domaine, des petits problèmes à l'arrivée mais vite résolus. La chambre était suffisamment grande, le lit très confortable, juste des mauvaises odeurs dûs à la climatisation. Le restaurant est un peu cher mais très bon. Le petit déjeuner parfait.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Style des chambres, établissement ancien et parfaitement rénové.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Le lieu vaut le détour, pas le service

Le lieu est superbe et bien rénové. Les chambres standard sont très petites dignes d'un hôtel de bas de gamme. Le personnel semble soit dépassé (réception), soit ne pas vraiment prêter attention au fait qu'il y a des clients. Le petit-déjeuner dans la salle de restaurant avec une musique à tue-tête venant de la cuisine n'est pas exactement la définition d'un 4 étoiles...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joris

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

Super découverte

Super hôtel. Rénovation de très bel qualité avec de beau matériaux. Sans dénaturer le château. Seul petit bémol, notre chambre était un peu petite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Martine

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bon séjour dans l'ensemble. Beaucoup de poussière dans la chambre. Service rapide au restaurant, assiettes plus que légères, les portions laissent à désirer, le personnel manque de professionnalisme et de tenue vestimentaire pour un hotel qui désire être un 4 étoiles
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jean François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pascal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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