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Set 13 km from Château de Chinon, Hôtel du Château du Rivau offers 4-star accommodation in Lémeré and has a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a hot tub. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. At Hôtel du Château du Rivau the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers a continental or gluten-free breakfast. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at Hôtel du Château du Rivau. Château d'Ussé is 25 km from the hotel, while Chateau de Montsoreau is 26 km from the property. Tours Val de Loire Airport is 64 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.6
High score for Lémeré

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was superb. The staff were very nice. our meal at the restaurant was wonderful. i am very interested i art and the chateaux's art exhibition was amazing and a complete suprise. We really enjoyed our walk around the gardens on our own...
  • Geoffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, lovely room, excellent customers service from Samual and Anna and in the restaurant, Barbara. Great stay, good breakfast, well presented and fresh.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We’ve stayed in a few chateaux in the Loire but Rivau was exceptional as it allows you to visit the gardens after it closes to the public and before it opens. Your stay also provides free entry to the chateau. The rooms are stunning and very...
  • Bruno
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very warm welcome. One-of-a-kind setting -- sleeping and being treated like chateau owners. The castle and its gardens are so inviting for a relaxing time. There is a nice gastronomic restaurant on the spot.
  • Tomohiro
    Japan Japan
    Atmosphere, historical furniture, silence, excellent restaurant.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the setting, the restaurant, the gardens, the room itself.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous traditional looking French chateau which has been sympathetically restored with contemporary touches. The gardens were a real bonus and very interesting to look round. We loved our room which was very spacious and comfortable. Excellent...
  • Lara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Chateau is stunning and the grounds magical. It has a real fairytale feel to it. The food was excellent in the gastronomic restaurant as well. We loved our visit and would definitely visit again.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The chateau is unbelievably good; it is just like a dream: a fairytale. We arrived late and were guided to the secret garden restaurant. What an astonishing location for a restaurant within the castle. The food was the best food we have enjoyed...
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is rare to arrive at a property and find that it looks even better than it did online. The chateau is truly stunning, the gardens are beautiful, the room and bathroom were beautifully appointed and everything was of the highest quality. The...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Jardin Secret
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Hôtel du Château du Rivau
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Hôtel du Château du Rivau takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the entrance to the castle is included.

Please inform Hôtel du Château du Rivau in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hôtel du Château du Rivau

  • Room options at Hôtel du Château du Rivau include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
  • The prices at Hôtel du Château du Rivau may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Hôtel du Château du Rivau can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 2.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hôtel du Château du Rivau on this page.

  • Hôtel du Château du Rivau has 1 restaurant:

    • Jardin Secret
  • Hôtel du Château du Rivau offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Full body massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Cooking class
    • Hand massage
    • Foot massage
  • Check-in at Hôtel du Château du Rivau is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Hôtel du Château du Rivau is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Hôtel du Château du Rivau is 1.5 miles from the centre of Lémeré. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.