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Castel Damandre

Hotel in Les Planches-pres-Arbois with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant

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Guests can enjoy a serene view of the pool from the balcony of this traditional alpine-style building surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
Classic four-poster bed with a wooden frame and floral upholstery, set against a traditional wooden ceiling and large window.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, plush sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
Relax in this inviting living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable sofa, and classic bookcase.
Traditional chalet-style building surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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Rue De La Cascade, Les Planches-pres-Arbois, JURA, 39600
  • Tufs Waterfall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Castle Pecault
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Maison Louis Pasteur
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dole (DLE-Franche-Comte Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed and a dedicated workspace area.

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, Jetted Tub

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sitting area, and bathtub.

Family Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Cots/infant beds
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic four-poster bed with a wooden frame and floral upholstery, set against a traditional wooden ceiling and large window.

Room (Privilege)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, mountain views, and a cozy chair.

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Jetted Tub

Relax in a cozy space with a sloped wooden ceiling, a comfortable bed, and a bathtub.

Junior Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Cots/infant beds
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, desk, and chair, perfect for work or leisure.

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Jetted Tub (Privilege )

Relax in a stylish room with a large window, a comfortable sofa, and a geometric-patterned wall panel.

Junior Suite, Jetted Tub (Privilege )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Les Planches-pres-Arbois

At Castel Damandre, you'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Tufs Waterfall and 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from Arbois Vine and Wine Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a library and a terrace. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Les Planches-pres-Arbois hotel include Domaine Jacques Tissot and Castle Pecault.

What's nearby

  • Tufs Waterfall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arbois Vine and Wine Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Castle Pecault - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Maison Louis Pasteur - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lac de Chalain - 29 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Arbois Station - 14 min drive
  • Dole (DLE-Franche-Comte Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arcades - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Finette Taverne d'Arbois - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aux Docks Brasserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistronome - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistrot des Claquets - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Castel Damandre

Hotel in Les Planches-pres-Arbois with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Castel Damandre. Free self parking is available.

This Les Planches-pres-Arbois hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Castel Damandre offers 20 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 1.00 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 19.00 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 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 and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard and cash.

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 in April and close in October.
  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Property is also known as

Castel Damandre
Castel Damandre Hotel
Castel Damandre Hotel Les Planches-pres-Arbois
Castel Damandre Les Planches-pres-Arbois
Castel Damandre Les Planchesp
Castel Damandre Hotel
Castel Damandre Les Planches-pres-Arbois
Castel Damandre Hotel Les Planches-pres-Arbois

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Castel Damandre?

Castel Damandre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Castel Damandre?

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castel Damandre on 7 Sept 2025 start from NZ$381.23, 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 parking available at Castel Damandre?

Yep, Castel Damandre has a free self car park.

Does Castel Damandre have a pool?

Castel Damandre has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April to October).

What makes Castel Damandre a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Castel Damandre.

Does Castel Damandre serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Castel Damandre?

No, Castel Damandre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Castel Damandre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Castel Damandre?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Castel Damandre?

Furry friends are welcome at Castel Damandre, with food and water bowls on offer.

Castel Damandre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful surroundings and castle like buildings rooms are incredible and clean and the food is divine. Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Baden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with waterfall and excellent dining within the property. Hiking in the surrounding gorges is a must.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

johan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very calm and green, the property itself is beautiful, staff was very helpful and friendly, restaurant is top notch, the building itself is amazing, unfortunately there is a serious lack of maintenance which is visible every where, the rooms in the tower were very basic, we were upgraded to a suite in the main building which was very nice but still the hotel needs a lot of work all around. Also the pictures online make the hotel look more luxurious than it really is. In my opinion the hotel is a 3 star and not a 4 star. I truly hope the owners will work to improve the property as it could really be amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great off the beaten path hotel that is very unique. Highly recommend for the location, cost and luxury. Well kept rooms and the food was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baerbel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Consta

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Gated -make sure you read

This property is gated, so make sure you get code to get into and out of the property. We left in evening to eat and were not given the access code only to find we were locked out of the property .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Charming setting & a vegetarian menu.

The hotel is pleasantly situated in a small village in a charming valley, which gives it a peaceful setting. The hotel restaurant served inventive and tasty food with a very welcome menu for vegetarians and gluten free diets. The staff were helpful, particularly given our limited French. The stay was marred however by flies in the room, in the restaurant and particularly in the breakfast room. There did not appear to be any attempt made to rid them from the interior of the hotel. It was difficult to tell whether this was a common feature or an unusual event but it was impossible to eat a meal without a fly landing on our food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Food, wine, and fab setting in a quaint village

Beautiful hotel and grounds in a picturesque village. The old mill is charming and the waterfall is wonderful! Our basic room was remodeled and clean... a little boring for our taste considering the historic nature of the building. It looks like some of the pricier rooms in the main building would have more character... one even has a balcony adjacent to the waterfall. The staff was great and accommodated us for a delicious dinner even though they were completely full.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Lovely hotel

Beautiful hotel - emailed to say the restaurant was closed one evening which was a shame but apart from that, fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Sally, California

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

Remote and old hotel with beautiful grounds

I was really looking forward to staying in a "castle" or chateau in France, but was extremely disappointed by the whole experience. We tried to check in one hour early, but was told no by a non-English speaking person who worked there who showed us their new check-in time, which was a half an hour later than we thought. We sat outside by the beautiful waterfall for a few minutes, but then decided to drive around the area for a little while, and quickly realized that the location of the hotel was going to be very inconvenient for us, since it was four miles from town. We walked around town a little bit and spent some time at the visitor's center. We found out that we were not going to be able to rent bikes as we had hoped for because all of the shops were closed on Monday. We did a little wine tasting and picked up a few bottles. Then we went looking for a grocery store or some food to take back to the hotel for a picnic dinner. Since it was Sunday, most of the stores were closed. We found a bakery and grabbed a loaf of bread. When we came back and checked in, we had to wait at least ten minutes for the hotel receptionist to arrive and help us. Our room was very basic and old, with no screens on the windows and no shower, just a bath. We took our wine, bread and some cheese we had brought with us and had a quiet picnic by the waterfall. We made the decision to leave the next morning since we weren't happy with the room, the remote location and no bike riding!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stopover

Beautiful spot

8/10 Good

Edward, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Drive to Geneva

Great hotel, fab location, only problem was a hour for our first course at dinner, but when it arrived it was a super meal... In the morning we walked up to the waterfall which was spectacularly beaterful in the soft autumn morning sun.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, Bristol

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

Character property in a stunning location.

A stop over in the Dura. We wanted a character property in an interesting location. The facilities and meal were very high standard. The hotel is built next to a stunning waterfall.

10/10 Excellent

James

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

excellent

very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

kim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pertti

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

10/10 Excellent

corinne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique hôtel, architecture locale traditionnelle, et la nature tout autour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorris

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

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Komfortabler Ort zum Entspannen

Das Hotel liegt abgeschieden am Ende eines Tals im Jura. Es ist ein ehemaliges Mühlengut mit Bergfried. Die Inneneinrichtung ist edel, die Zimmer sind komfortabel, groß und geschmackvoll renoviert. Das Frühstücksbüffet ist gut. Es gibt nach Voranmeldung Essen im Restaurant, die Menüs liegen zwischen 48 und 117 €. Die Umgebung ist sehr schön. Ein Wasserfall liegt direkt neben dem Frühstücksraum, zwei weitere Wasserfälle sind eine gute Viertelstunde zu Fuß entfernt. In das Hotel zu kommen ist eher schwierig, da die Rezeption nur von 15.30 bis 19 Uhr besetzt ist. Man braucht zur Einfahrt durch das Tor einen Code (oder muss warten, bis jemand anderes kommt) oder ruft an. Beim Ausstellen der Rechnung musste ich reklamieren, da die Anzahlung online im Voraus übersehen wurde.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024