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Château de Palaja

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Reception
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
7 rue Barri del Castel, Palaja, Aude, 11570
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Aude Gate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Château Comtal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Junior (2 persons)

Suite Junior (2 persons)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Junior (3 or 4 persons)

Suite Junior (3 or 4 persons)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Palaja

In Palaja .You'll find Parc Australien and Téléski Nautique de Carcassonne within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Museum of the Middle Ages and School Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Aude Gate - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Château Comtal - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Couffoulens Station - 11 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant la Barbacane - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Bar à Vins de la Cité - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Parc Franck Putelat - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Les Terrasses de la Cité - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Château de Palaja

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with outdoor pool
Château de Palaja offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 484 square feet (45 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Château de Palaja. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Palaja hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 484 sq ft of conference space
  • 45 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1730
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Château de Palaja offers 12 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 100-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, sauna. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 100-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of check-in hours must contact the hotel at least 24 hours in advance to arrange check in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Property 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 2.02 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: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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, debit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, debit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Onsite 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 June 01 and close September 30.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Château de Palaja
Château Hotel Palaja de
Château Palaja Hotel
Château Palaja
Château de Palaja Hotel
Château de Palaja Palaja
Château de Palaja Hotel Palaja

Château de Palaja Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH S

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reall nice hotel and very helpful owner who looked after us and had great local knowledge. Rooms were huge and pool was quiet and got the sun until late.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful. Well appointed. Friendly, helpful, patient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Very very nice staff - the receptionist and the owners were charming and helpful. Pretty building in a picturesque village close to Carcassonne. Good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay when visiting Carcassonne
Very welcoming with comfortable rooms and good breakfast. No evening meal but there is an excellent restaurant in the same building. Easy to get into Carcassonne and gives you a very tranquil place to stay. We were here when devastating floods hit the area and the village of Palaga. We had no problems thanks to the attentive service we had from the owners who did everything possible to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for peace and quiet near Carcassonne
Loved our 5 night stay at this hotel. Very comfortable and quiet but still only a short drive from Carcassonne. The manager is very helpful with suggestions for sights. Adjacent restaurant is very good too. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Bellingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is absolutely exquisite. The staff are wonderful and the rooms are so comfortable and beautiful. We enjoyed the grounds and the pool and wished we had booked more nights. I hope to go back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barnett R

Lovely restored chateau in park outside Carcassonn
This was a lovely place to stay a few minutes outside of Carcassonne in a beautiful park. The chateau has been beautifully and comfortably restored. The owner is perhaps a bit too protective — no coffee in the rooms! But the breakfast buffet is generous and delicious, with many homemade items.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

mags, england

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
too many rules ...don't drink in room ,close door
stayed for one night only overall it was a very nice place . information was readily available if needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

A, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel
We had a lovely stay in Châteaux de Palaja. The hotel and grounds were immaculate, staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The bed was the comfiest we have had in the whole of France. We would return without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay at Château de Palaja
Great place to stay near Carcassonne, only a 5min drive from the old city and castle! We stayed only one night while traveling through the area, just enough time to visit the old city, but we wished we would have stayed longer. The owners of the place are just absolutely charming and will help you plan your stay to get the most out of it. The hotel is also very comfortable, with an excellent breakfast and spacious rooms (we booked the family suite), a pool, ping-pong tables, sauna, work-out room and an excellent collection of comics if you enjoy this sort of reading! We'll come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming place with a wonderful host.
Wonderful host, very quiet and charming hotel. Restaurant next door is excellent. I wish there were more places like this and fewer of the chain hotel hotel lookalikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very peaceful area - you must have a car. Tastefully renovated building with attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alina, Miami,Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Renovated Chateau nearby Carcassonne
Our stay at Chateau de Palaja was every bit as wonderful as we expected. Cathy and her husband went out of their way to point out places of interest in the area and to make sure we had everything we needed. The room and bathroom are tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean, as well as all areas of this renovated chateau. One of the best breakfasts we have ever had in our travels through different areas of France! The restaurant next door was outstanding and beautifully decorated. I will recommend this hotel to all my friends when they visit the Cathar region!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

geoff, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stop
The hotel was perfectly located with great facilities and a wonderfully comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet, O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Perfect location to visit Carcassone and Le Cite if you are traveling by car. A great break from the ho-hum city hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

acarozzo, Peru

Liked: Room comfort
Nice hotel far from Carcassone, quite/ confortable
Recommend it for a longer stay. Ideally for gettting out of city and find some nature.

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Nanaimo BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, in dream-like setting.
We loved this Château. The room was perfect and the bed most comfortable we had in France. There is a pool and nice garden area. It is about a 6 minute drive to Cite Carcassonne to see the walled castle. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We had the breakfast which was a good selection and nice cafe au lair machine. I would have stayed more nights if we had time. We would definitely return and highly recommend Château de Palaja.

10/10 Excellent

Marin, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place to relax away from the city noise
The hotel is run very efficiently by a lovely couple - Catherine & Eric Remy, always smiling and happy to help. It is situated in a quiet spot in a village, 10min drive from Carcassonne. Beautiful old building restored and redecorated with taste, using even some reclaimed materials, which gives the place charm and singularity. E.g. I liked the idea of using old wooden shutters for the side bed tables in our room, "Mirepoix". Very clean throughout. Wonderful bed and very good shower. Tasty breakfast, good assortment of products, many of them locally sourced. The next door restaurant (serious food and service) and the one in the in the next village (cheaper and cheerful), L'Arbre Du Voyageur served us very good food.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent small hotel. We will return.
A lovely hotel in a wonderful position if you are traveling by car. The house itself is glorious. We stayed in the larger room which is a junior suite and we loved the size and ambience. The staff couldn't be more pleasant and helpful. The grounds are superb and the access easy. It's a short drive to the La Cite. It's a good departure point for the Cathar countryside if that's your thing. We did a lot of that and it was always a delight to return home where the aircon is good and the bed super-comofortable. The restaurant next to the hotel is lovely but is not run by the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

John, East Troy, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem near Carcassonne, France
Lovely setting, a real hidden gem. Want to go to Europe? Go to Chateau Palaja.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Plainfield, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restful stay embracing local culture
We are so glad we chose to stay at Chateau Palaga just outside of Carcasonne for our visit. This 12 room family run Hotel was welcoming, comfortable, and unique. It is conveniently located in a small, quiet village just outside of Carcasonne. The hosts were warm and helpful with great language skills. The available breakfast buffet was full and tasty and worth the cost. The complimentary coffee and tea service available at any time in the dining room was a nice touch. One of the hotel's great advantages is its location next door to a fine dining restaurant. We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing dinner with superb service. One of three Belgian born brothers who run the restaurant served us was happy to explain every detail of the menu to us in perfect English. Please note that the restaurant serves only 20 clients a night so MAKE a RESERVATION in ADVANCE. Total bill for two 85 Euro. The hotel will offer guidance upon request. The combination of this boutique hotel and a wonderful restaurant steps away is a can't miss.