Hotel Château de Palaja

Name: Hotel Château de Palaja
Address: 7 rue Barri del Castel, Palaja, Carcassonne, 11570, Palaja, FR

Location: 7 rue Barri del Castel, Palaja, Carcassonne, 11570, Palaja, FR

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxurious Spa and Wellness Facilities: Begin your stay by indulging in relaxing massages, body treatments, and facials at our spa. Unwind further at the outdoor pool, sauna, and 24-hour fitness center.

Gourmet Dining and Drinks: Experience exquisite French cuisine at S Comme restaurant or enjoy a cozy night in with room service. Sip on your favorite drinks at the bar/lounge and savor delicious buffet breakfasts daily.

Exceptional Services and Amenities: From complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services to a business center and free self-parking, we ensure a seamless stay for our guests. Plus, our individually decorated guestrooms offer modern comforts like flat-screen TVs and rainfall showerheads.

Ready to pamper yourself at Château de Palaja? Book your stay now to enjoy a luxurious retreat in Palaja!

Important Information

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to September 30.
Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.

Amenities & Facilities

Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Arcade/game room
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Sauna
Concierge service
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Picnic area
Fitness facilities
Gift shops or newsstand
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Library
Rafting nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Full-service spa
Smoke-free property
Express check-in
Pool umbrellas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Snack bar/deli
Playground on site
Free self parking
Pool sun loungers
24-hour fitness facilities
Boat tours nearby
Ziplining nearby
Electric car charging station
Banquet hall
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Stair-free path to entrance

Rooms Available

Suite Junior (2 persons)

1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
538 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 100-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Room service and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and energy-saving switches
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Low-height counters/sink
- Energy-saving switches
Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

1 Queen Bed
205-sq-foot room with garden views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 100-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Room service and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and energy-saving switches
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Low-height counters/sink
- Energy-saving switches
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
753 sq feet

Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 100-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Room service and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and energy-saving switches
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Baby bath
- Low-height counters/sink
- Energy-saving switches
Suite Junior (3 or 4 persons)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
538 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 100-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Room service and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and energy-saving switches
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Low-height counters/sink
- Energy-saving switches
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed
248 sq feet

Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 100-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Room service and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and energy-saving switches
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Low-height counters/sink
- Energy-saving switches
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed
291 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 100-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Room service and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and energy-saving switches
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Low-height counters/sink
- Energy-saving switches

Guest Reviews

Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent little hotel. Nice relaxed service, good beds and cleanliness. Continental breakfast with fresh bread and good cheeses. Recommended
Marine (10/5): - Nous avons été heureux de sejourner ici. Tout est parfait et l'accueil est agréable. Merci pour ce super moment
Michael (10/5): - 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.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Peaceful. Well appointed. Friendly, helpful, patient staff.
Verified traveler (10/5): - 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.
Dr (10/5): Super - Lovely place to stay
David (10/5): 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.
James (10/5): 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!!!
Linda (10/5): - 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.
Barnett R (10/5): 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.
mags (8/5): 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
A (10/5): 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.
Christophe (10/5): 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!
Wojciech (10/5): 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.
Susan (10/5): - Very peaceful area - you must have a car. Tastefully renovated building with attentive staff.
Alina (10/5): 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!
geoff (10/5): Overnight stop - The hotel was perfectly located with great facilities and a wonderfully comfortable bed
Ahmet (10/5): 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.
acarozzo (8/5): Nice hotel far from Carcassone, quite/ confortable - Recommend it for a longer stay. Ideally for gettting out of city and find some nature.
Maria (10/5): 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.
Marin (10/5): 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.
Peter (10/5): 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.
John (10/5): Hidden gem near Carcassonne, France - Lovely setting, a real hidden gem. Want to go to Europe? Go to Chateau Palaja.
Peter (10/5): 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.
Stan M (10/5): Excellent hotel . - Very clean and comfortable. Nice pool great breakfast. Recommend nearby restaurant S.Comme.
den (10/5): Excellent hotel near Carcassonne - We loved our stay here. Family run, friendly but not intrusive. Nothing too much trouble. Stylish rooms, good breakfast. Lovely views and gardens. Air con in the rooms was a real bonus in the summer. Great place for a relaxed chill out stay in perfect surroundings .
Thierry (10/5): Very nice! - A true jewel near Carcassonne. Staff was very nice and accomodating. Hot beverages are offered anytime of the day. The pool was very fresh and enjoyable. Nothing else to say. Thank you!
patty (10/5): Beautiful chateau in a lovely setting. - We were delighted when we arrived at Chateau de Palaja. It is located in a very small town near Carcassonne, which was our "tourist" destination. It was beautiful and well maintained. And, fortunately, it is next door to an amazing French restaurant which we enjoyed for two evening meals !! Our room was very nice, comfortable and clean. Our only complaint was the owner's comments about booking through outside agencies. In reality, we would not have found this lovely Château if we had not used Expedia. These comments made us, as her "guess", somewhat uncomfortable as we were leaving. Otherwise, it was a beautiful, comfortable stay in this location.
peter (10/5): Wonderful place - Outstanding. Catherine and her staff couldn't have been more helpful arranging sightseeing, restaurant reservations,etc.
Richard (10/5): Wonderful chateau, clean and well run - We stayed at this Chateau de Palaja, in Palaja, Carcassonne, France, for a unique experience, and we were rewarded. The chateau is very well run and exceptionally clean and quaint. The proprietor was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming. Our room was quiet and well organized. The breakfast was the very best one could ever find in France. The dining area for coffee, tea or other beverages, and reading room are always open. The UNESCO Midieval City is just 10 minutes away, as is the proper city of Carcassonne. It truly was a welcome break from staying in hotels.
claude (10/5): Great stay - Great location to visit Carcassonne, Narbonne and rhe Cathare Castles. Great hospitality from the owners, we were received like faily. Very big room, very comfortable and scenic. We strongly recommend the Chateau Palaja
claude (10/5): Great place to get a feeling of French hospitality - great hospitalty. Quiet location,yet easy access to Carcassonne (La Cité ) ,the highway and the Canal du Midi. The restaurant associated with the Château is excellent. The owners are very friendly and helpful with their recommandations
Tony (10/5): Very unique hotel to stay in France - We arrived and the owner improves our reservation allowing stays on bigger room. I was surprised because the size of the room (huge) not easy to find it in Europe, the rooms have very unique furniture and decoration. The next morning we have an excellent breakfast. The hotels have a nice grounds with many trees good to relaxing They have a restaurant beside of the hotel( not owned by the hotel) with good food and menu In general I describe the hotel a good place to stay and feel relaxing away of the city with unique decoration and location
Colin (10/5): Quiet location a few minutes from Carcassonne - We spent two nights here as a base for exploring the countryside around Carcassonne. The city itself is just over 5 minutes drive away, so easy to get to for dinner in the evening. Palaja is a nice, quiet village on the edge of the hills, and much more relaxing than Carcassonne. The Chateau is full of character, and we really enjoyed our stay here. Breakfast is recommended, although it does cost a little extra.
meryl (8/5): Out of town - Our room on the 3rd floor was large with great bathroom. Linens on bed were top notch and queen bed was comfy. Frig in the room was convenient. The grounds are beautiful and parking is free.
Derek (10/5): Lovely old charm in beautiful location - We had a wanderful stay. Our room was really spacious with a separate bathroom and sitting room and we loved the old charm feel. It was nice also to be able to make ourselves a coffee whenever we wanted which we enjoyed in the lovely garden and in the library/sitting room. The owner was extremely helpful and her advice was much appreciated. Fantastic restaurant on the premises & great location only about 6km from Carcassone.
Darren (10/5): Nothing but the best - We loved everything about this place...including the restaurant!
Verified traveler (8/5): Restored chateau in village - Very friendly reception. Lovely garden, good breakfast, good outdoor pool. Beautiful, restful setting. Good up-market restaurant with excellent service next door. However no lift, no fridge, no chest of drawers.
Helen (10/5): Beautiful hotel in very pretty surroundings - Very well appointed hotel more like staying in a large French house in the countryside, The owners were more than helpful in advising what to see and the best places to visit in the surrounding countryside. The room was spotless, the breakfast was excellent with lot of choices and we were able to take this outside into the pretty garden or have drinks there later on in the evening.
Verified traveler (8/5): Beautifully renovated chateau - Comfortable room and bed, recently done to a high standard. Conveniently located a few miles from Carcassonne in a quiet area. Owner speaks good English. We would have preferred breakfast to be included in the price rather than as an extra, particularly as there was no facility for making hot drinks in the room. Overall a very good experience and we would recommend it.
Verified traveler (10/5): Quiet Location - A real treat with clean rooms, amazing breakfasts and superb service
Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely spot! - A beautiful very short drive from castle. The country road is picturesque and the hotel is very nicely remodeled.
Mícheál (10/5): Will put you in a good mood - This hotel, and its friendly staff, saved our holiday after an air traffic control strike left us (wife and two small children) stranded in a rental car at Carcassonne airport. The Room was spacious, clean, comfortable and very well presented. We cooled off in the pool before a very pleasant and relaxing meal in the restaurant next door. Lovely gardens, helpful staff, excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.
Mug (10/5): Lovely hotel in a great setting - we stayed this weekend for one night. It's a lovely, charming hotel with excellent staff and modern amenities. It is set in a beautiful garden where there is plenty of space to relax.
JohnC (10/5): Friendly, helpful Reception staff. - Ideal location just a few minutes' drive to Carcassonne Cite. Reception staff were unfailingly helpful, friendly and efficient. Very comfortable beds in an attractively designed bedroom with good facilities.Excellent buffet breakfasts with a wide range of fresh, high quality produce. Overall, a great place to stay in Carcassonne.
N & L (10/5): Chateau in the outskirts - Hotel was great and dinner in the restaurant was also delicious.
Verified traveler (10/5): A lovely place to stay. - The owner could not have been more charming and helpful. I had mistakenly booked a room for Monday night when we were due to arrive Tuesday night. When we arrived on Tuesday the owner was so understanding, expressing her pleasure that we had finally arrived and not suffered some mishap en route. The breakfast was excellent as was the adjoining restaurant.
michael (10/5): Room with a circular view - Our room was modern in furnishings. The bathroom had luxury shampoos etc and a great shower-head, with the room offering views through the old chateau windows across the lush gardens to the Pyrenees (Though the weather didn't permit on our short stay). A 10 minute drive through rural villages to Carcassonne, it's much easier than staying in the city if you're a novice on French roads. Breakfast was Fresh and tasty, with all the standard fare. We were given some good tips for our visit to the castle, and would rate this as our favourite stay of our month in France.
George (10/5): Comfortable and serene in the country - First-rate chateau-hotel, personable, comfortable, charming. Excellent restaurant for lingering over a special meal.
Laraine (10/5): - Lovely grounds. Very attentive staff and very friendly owners. Late dinner at the restaurant next store and it was nice with good service.