Lou Calen Retreat

Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a quick walk to Château Carpe Diem

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges, wine bar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$533
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

Explore the area

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1 Cr Gambetta, Cotignac, Var, 83570
  • Château Carpe Diem
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Château d'Entrecasteaux
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres)

Room options

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Elite Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cotignac

At Lou Calen Retreat you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Château Carpe Diem and within 15 minutes of Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .The restaurant, JARDIN SECRET, is open for lunch and dinner. Bar à vin de Didier is the hotel's own wine bar, serving drinks along with dinner. Enjoy the Hot tub, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Cotignac hotel include Château d'Entrecasteaux and Lac de Carces.

What's nearby

  • Château Carpe Diem - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Château d'Entrecasteaux - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lac de Carces - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Vallon Sourn - 19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Brignoles Station - 28 min drive
  • Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • la tuf
  • ‪La Castellane - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Central - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Central - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Temps De Pose - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lou Calen Retreat

Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a quick walk to Château Carpe Diem
Lou Calen Retreat offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, Access to hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Lou Calen Retreat. A complete renovation of Lou Calen Retreat was completed in July 2021.

This Cotignac hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1800
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Lou Calen Retreat offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and minibars. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Cotignac hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar à vin de Didier
  • JARDIN SECRET
  • Le Tailleur de bière

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1800
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's JUST IN MOBILE mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 3.93 per accommodation, 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 25 for adults and from EUR 20 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

LOU CALEN Hotel
LOU CALEN Cotignac
LOU CALEN Hotel Cotignac

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lou Calen Retreat?

Lou Calen Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lou Calen Retreat?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lou Calen Retreat on 23 Oct 2025 start from NZ$524.68, 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 Lou Calen Retreat?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Lou Calen Retreat have a pool?

Lou Calen Retreat has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 01 to October 31).

What luxury perks are available at Lou Calen Retreat?

Lou Calen Retreat features 2 outdoor pools, 1 hot tub and 2 bars. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, espresso makers and tablet computers.

What makes Lou Calen Retreat a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as pillowtop beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lou Calen Retreat.

Does Lou Calen Retreat serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lou Calen Retreat?

No, Lou Calen Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lou Calen Retreat?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Lou Calen Retreat's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lou Calen Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Lou Calen Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.