Name: Novotel Amboise
Address: 17, rue des Sablonnières, Amboise, France, Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, FR
Price range: $147–$172 per night
Rating: 8.28

What guests think

At Novotel Amboise, travellers highlight friendly, attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and a location on the outskirts that often requires a car or taxi for easy access to Amboise’s center and nearby sights.

Reviews frequently describe the property as clean and modern. Breakfast is widely praised, though it can feel crowded or pricey, while restaurant experiences vary from enjoyable to poor, with reports of limited menus, overcooked dishes, closures, or being fully booked. Many enjoy the outdoor pool and leisure spaces with views, though the mini‑golf is repeatedly noted as worn. Expect a practical base suited to travellers with a car.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool and leisure areas are a highlight with views over Amboise; the mini golf is repeatedly noted as worn or awaiting refurbishment.

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Michael

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and nice pool

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Xavier

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Un bel hôtel, au calme avec une très belle vue sur le château et à 15min du centre. Mais quel dommage de mettre tant en valeur cette si belle piscine à debordement pour ne pouvoir y mettre un pied vu la température. Un simple rideau ou bâche à bulle permettrait de gagner ces précieux sans augmenter votre facture d’électricité. Dommage

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Stephen

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were really welcoming, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The service we received at the bar in the evening and at breakfast was great. We didn't get to use the pool but it looked great. Will definitely stay again when next passing by.

10

Martijn

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Mooie kindvriendelijke accommodatie. Gelegen aan de rand van amboise. Leuke uitvalsplek om meerdere chateaus te bezoeken. En ook nog eens een leuk zwembad

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Yannick

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Très bon établissement, bon accueil, piscine et petit déjeuner impeccable. 15mn de marche du Clos Lucé, je recommande.

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philippe

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hôtel agréable avec une vue sur Amboise et son château. La piscine d où l’on voit Amboise est assez grande . Elle dispose de grands parasols et de chaises longues. Le restaurant et le bar sont très bien

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Stephanie

Aug 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival after 7 hours in the car, hugely disappointed to be told by reception (very cheerily) that the restaurant was fully booked and there was no room service. No food anywhere, even at the bar. Luckily I had a bag of crisps in the car which I managed to turn into dinner. Reception could have mentioned eg ubereats or some other options (and I should have asked). Staff at the bar were responsive despite being very overworked. Huge gash in the desk in the room, wasn’t expecting that! Room was ok although the a/c hardly functioned. They say they have a/c but I wouldn’t agree. Swimming pool nice but crowded and small. If I had realised how isolated this hotel is, I would have gone elsewhere.

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Laurent

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nous sommes venus en famille avec nos deux petits enfants pour visiter le Clos Luce. Excellent séjour juste dommage que le mini golf qui est une super idée au départ soit en si mauvais état. Mais il va être refait apparemment

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marcos

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay. The hotel was beautiful and very well located. Excellent leisure area, especially the pool. Excellent restaurant, with reasonable prices. The only thing that could have been a way to dry swimwear was a way to dry it, otherwise it was great.

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PHILIPPE

Jun 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Agréable séjour dans cet hôtel Novotel Amboise. Personnel disponible, accueillant et qui est à l'écoute du client. Chambre confortable et calme. Nous avons pu bénéficier de la piscine très sympa. Nous avons pris un petit-déjeuner de bon rapport qualité prix. Bref, rien à redire de négatif pour le prix payé pour une nuitée.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as clean; a few mention exterior areas or decor that could use refreshing.

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Matthieu

Jun 7, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hôtel agréable, hors de la ville, grand parking. Accueil souriant et efficace Chambre ok, déco à rafraîchir. Bon lit. Sdb pratique Petit déjeuner parfait, très copieux, personnel très sympathique et serviable

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Steven

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Net hotel met prima faciliteiten. Prima om Amboise en chateau chenonceaux te bezoeken

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Rachel

Aug 15, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night as part of a longer road trip. It was quite convenient for our needs, and the staff was friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast buffet was okay but a little picked over by the time we ate at 7:30 am as there was a tour group or two staying at the hotel as well.

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Claire

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Personnel sympathique et accueillant. Extérieur de l'hôtel peu entretenu (façades et minigolf) et déçue de la chambre par rapport au prix payé (sdb très basique) Un dîner à l'hôtel très bien pour les adultes mais menu enfant avec une bolognaise en boîte pas terrible.

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Fani

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property in the outskirts of Amboise. You´ll need a car or taxi to get to the center, but we had a car, so it was very convenient, just 10´ away from city center. Nice, clean, big rooms, nice reception staff ready to help.

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Céline

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bel hôtel, propre avec restaurant et piscine. Le restaurant est cher par rapport à ce qu’il y a dans l’assiette !

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Abigail

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were amazing. A special shout out to Louise at the front desk who went well above and beyond her duties to help us. The hotel was clean and comfortable. They assisted us in getting taxis to town, which are sometimes hard to come by. Overall an excellent stay and I highly recommend them.

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Werner

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr sauberes und komfortables Zimmer! Freundlicher Empfang. Abendessen mittelmäßig, Frühstück eine Katastrophe, da 5 Busladungen gleichzeitig frühstücken wollten.

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CRISTINA

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay during our visit to the Loire valley. Very clean, the staff was super attentive and accommodating, the buffet breakfast was excellent, very satisfied!

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Rooms

Guests often find rooms large, modern and comfortable, with good beds and storage. Some note basic bathrooms, dated decor, or noise in pool-facing rooms.

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Matthieu

Jun 7, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hôtel agréable, hors de la ville, grand parking. Accueil souriant et efficace Chambre ok, déco à rafraîchir. Bon lit. Sdb pratique Petit déjeuner parfait, très copieux, personnel très sympathique et serviable

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Patrick

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice large room and good location , but need a car to access town Center

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Claire

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Personnel sympathique et accueillant. Extérieur de l'hôtel peu entretenu (façades et minigolf) et déçue de la chambre par rapport au prix payé (sdb très basique) Un dîner à l'hôtel très bien pour les adultes mais menu enfant avec une bolognaise en boîte pas terrible.

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Fani

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property in the outskirts of Amboise. You´ll need a car or taxi to get to the center, but we had a car, so it was very convenient, just 10´ away from city center. Nice, clean, big rooms, nice reception staff ready to help.

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heather

Jun 4, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

For the last 2 nights I was at Novotel Amboise - and regretted choosing it. The restaurant was closed, my room faced directly onto the pool and the outdoor dining area, so no sleep before midnight. The bed was comfortable but that was about it. I had booked into the Orleans Novotel but they messaged me that they were under renovation - so the carpark, the bar, the swimming pool, the restaurant were all closed. Not sure what was left open, so moved to the other Novotel in Orleans South, miles from anywhere. A mistake - the rooms are small and dark, the place is full of noisy families - right now 4 children are using the corridor outside my room as a racetrack while the parents look on benignly and wont do anything about it. The restaurant was full of squalling children. I have cut my stay and am moving somewhere else. Avoid at all costs.

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Neil

Dec 16, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Typical room lay out for Novotel. Restaurant was poor with a very limited menu that did not change daily. Tv should include international channels and the smart tv should connect really. Hotel is overpriced for what it is.

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Stephanie

Aug 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival after 7 hours in the car, hugely disappointed to be told by reception (very cheerily) that the restaurant was fully booked and there was no room service. No food anywhere, even at the bar. Luckily I had a bag of crisps in the car which I managed to turn into dinner. Reception could have mentioned eg ubereats or some other options (and I should have asked). Staff at the bar were responsive despite being very overworked. Huge gash in the desk in the room, wasn’t expecting that! Room was ok although the a/c hardly functioned. They say they have a/c but I wouldn’t agree. Swimming pool nice but crowded and small. If I had realised how isolated this hotel is, I would have gone elsewhere.

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Abigail

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were amazing. A special shout out to Louise at the front desk who went well above and beyond her duties to help us. The hotel was clean and comfortable. They assisted us in getting taxis to town, which are sometimes hard to come by. Overall an excellent stay and I highly recommend them.

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Werner

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr sauberes und komfortables Zimmer! Freundlicher Empfang. Abendessen mittelmäßig, Frühstück eine Katastrophe, da 5 Busladungen gleichzeitig frühstücken wollten.

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Jacqueline

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Modern, large room, plenty of storage. Comfortable bed & good quality linen.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, attentive and helpful, with standout assistance from the front desk. A few report frustrations around restaurant management or lack of alternatives when the restaurant was full.

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Herve

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,354 nights

The Novotel is good. Very helpful staffs.

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Stephen

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were really welcoming, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The service we received at the bar in the evening and at breakfast was great. We didn't get to use the pool but it looked great. Will definitely stay again when next passing by.

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Thomas

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing. Very helpful and accommodating.

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Robert

Feb 6, 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff was very helpful in arranging local Covid appointments.

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MONICA

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel with excellent facilities, pool etc. Great breakfast and good dinner menu. Our experience spoilt at dinner when the " Canette" ie duckling" arrived overdone, dry, and inedible, instead of pink and moist. Returned the dish untouched. At check-out found that the untouched, returned dish was still charged for, but with a 30% reduction. Complained, but manager defended the dish ,aggressively, saying that was how they always served the dish---badly in my opinion. Conclusion--will not eat at this hotel chain in future.

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Norman

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff were awesome. Especially the young lady that helped my wife find a chiropractor.

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Stephanie

Aug 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival after 7 hours in the car, hugely disappointed to be told by reception (very cheerily) that the restaurant was fully booked and there was no room service. No food anywhere, even at the bar. Luckily I had a bag of crisps in the car which I managed to turn into dinner. Reception could have mentioned eg ubereats or some other options (and I should have asked). Staff at the bar were responsive despite being very overworked. Huge gash in the desk in the room, wasn’t expecting that! Room was ok although the a/c hardly functioned. They say they have a/c but I wouldn’t agree. Swimming pool nice but crowded and small. If I had realised how isolated this hotel is, I would have gone elsewhere.

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Abigail

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were amazing. A special shout out to Louise at the front desk who went well above and beyond her duties to help us. The hotel was clean and comfortable. They assisted us in getting taxis to town, which are sometimes hard to come by. Overall an excellent stay and I highly recommend them.

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Frederic

Feb 24, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service

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Nicolas

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Accueil très pro et sympathiques, et de bon conseils. Petit bémol, petit déjeuner un peu cher je trouve.

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Location

Set on the outskirts with château views, it’s convenient for visiting nearby Loire châteaux. Many say you’ll need a car or taxi for the center, though Clos Lucé is walkable for some.

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Steven

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Net hotel met prima faciliteiten. Prima om Amboise en chateau chenonceaux te bezoeken

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Patrick

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice large room and good location , but need a car to access town Center

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Michael

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and nice pool

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Martijn

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Mooie kindvriendelijke accommodatie. Gelegen aan de rand van amboise. Leuke uitvalsplek om meerdere chateaus te bezoeken. En ook nog eens een leuk zwembad

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Fani

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property in the outskirts of Amboise. You´ll need a car or taxi to get to the center, but we had a car, so it was very convenient, just 10´ away from city center. Nice, clean, big rooms, nice reception staff ready to help.

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Yannick

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Très bon établissement, bon accueil, piscine et petit déjeuner impeccable. 15mn de marche du Clos Lucé, je recommande.

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RICARDO

Jan 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel muito bom. Longe do centro, é preciso ir de carro.

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philippe

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hôtel agréable avec une vue sur Amboise et son château. La piscine d où l’on voit Amboise est assez grande . Elle dispose de grands parasols et de chaises longues. Le restaurant et le bar sont très bien

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Stephanie

Aug 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival after 7 hours in the car, hugely disappointed to be told by reception (very cheerily) that the restaurant was fully booked and there was no room service. No food anywhere, even at the bar. Luckily I had a bag of crisps in the car which I managed to turn into dinner. Reception could have mentioned eg ubereats or some other options (and I should have asked). Staff at the bar were responsive despite being very overworked. Huge gash in the desk in the room, wasn’t expecting that! Room was ok although the a/c hardly functioned. They say they have a/c but I wouldn’t agree. Swimming pool nice but crowded and small. If I had realised how isolated this hotel is, I would have gone elsewhere.

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marcos

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay. The hotel was beautiful and very well located. Excellent leisure area, especially the pool. Excellent restaurant, with reasonable prices. The only thing that could have been a way to dry swimwear was a way to dry it, otherwise it was great.

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Dining

Breakfast generally earns strong feedback, though it can be crowded with tour groups or feel pricey. Restaurant quality is inconsistent, with praise from some but repeated reports of limited menus, overcooked dishes, high prices, and occasional closures or being fully booked.

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Rachel

Aug 15, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night as part of a longer road trip. It was quite convenient for our needs, and the staff was friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast buffet was okay but a little picked over by the time we ate at 7:30 am as there was a tour group or two staying at the hotel as well.

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Claire

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Personnel sympathique et accueillant. Extérieur de l'hôtel peu entretenu (façades et minigolf) et déçue de la chambre par rapport au prix payé (sdb très basique) Un dîner à l'hôtel très bien pour les adultes mais menu enfant avec une bolognaise en boîte pas terrible.

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MONICA

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel with excellent facilities, pool etc. Great breakfast and good dinner menu. Our experience spoilt at dinner when the " Canette" ie duckling" arrived overdone, dry, and inedible, instead of pink and moist. Returned the dish untouched. At check-out found that the untouched, returned dish was still charged for, but with a 30% reduction. Complained, but manager defended the dish ,aggressively, saying that was how they always served the dish---badly in my opinion. Conclusion--will not eat at this hotel chain in future.

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Céline

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bel hôtel, propre avec restaurant et piscine. Le restaurant est cher par rapport à ce qu’il y a dans l’assiette !

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Neil

Dec 16, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Typical room lay out for Novotel. Restaurant was poor with a very limited menu that did not change daily. Tv should include international channels and the smart tv should connect really. Hotel is overpriced for what it is.

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Stephanie

Aug 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival after 7 hours in the car, hugely disappointed to be told by reception (very cheerily) that the restaurant was fully booked and there was no room service. No food anywhere, even at the bar. Luckily I had a bag of crisps in the car which I managed to turn into dinner. Reception could have mentioned eg ubereats or some other options (and I should have asked). Staff at the bar were responsive despite being very overworked. Huge gash in the desk in the room, wasn’t expecting that! Room was ok although the a/c hardly functioned. They say they have a/c but I wouldn’t agree. Swimming pool nice but crowded and small. If I had realised how isolated this hotel is, I would have gone elsewhere.

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Andrew

Sep 5, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Many good points but they were subsumed by my wife having the worst steak that she ever has had in her life.Virtually inedible and tough whereas my pork filet was really good.

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Werner

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr sauberes und komfortables Zimmer! Freundlicher Empfang. Abendessen mittelmäßig, Frühstück eine Katastrophe, da 5 Busladungen gleichzeitig frühstücken wollten.

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marcos

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay. The hotel was beautiful and very well located. Excellent leisure area, especially the pool. Excellent restaurant, with reasonable prices. The only thing that could have been a way to dry swimwear was a way to dry it, otherwise it was great.

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Bshara

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The place was just amazing, great breakfast, great service, I would come back

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Month	Average price
January	$153
February	$154
March	$149
April	$158
May	$158
June	$160
July	$160
August	$161
September	$159
October	$160
November	$149
December	$150

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $157	2 $157	3 $157
4 $153	5 $149	6 $150	7 $149	8 $150	9 $150	10 $150
11 $149	12 $149	13 $149	14 $149	15 $149	16 $150	17 $149
18 $150	19 $150	20 $150	21 $150	22 $150	23 $150	24 $150
25 $148	26 $150	27 $149	28 $150	29 $150	30 $149	31 $150

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa Bed (1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa-Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa Bed (1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa-Bed)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa-Bed)

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20	21 $172	22 $172	23	24 $165	25 $167	26 $147
27 $166	28 $167	29 $167	30 $167