Peanut Mountain Lodge & Le Communal

Hotels
8.2 (58 reviews)
Place du Village 1 , Val dʼIlliez , ch

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Nice breakfast
Helpful staff
Cons:
Issues with check-in process
Unresponsive reception
Bathroom smell
Discrepancies in room appearance

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Overall, cleanliness was mentioned positively by most guests, but some reviews highlighted issues with shower cleanliness and bathroom smell.
Service
5.8
Mixed reviews on service, with some guests experiencing difficulties with check-in and unresponsive reception, leading to lower ratings.
Location
8.5
The hotel's central location and proximity to key attractions received positive feedback from guests.
Room Quality
7.4
While rooms were generally comfortable and clean, some guests noted issues with room size and discrepancies from online images.
Amenities
5.6
Mixed reviews on amenities, with some guests finding the offerings satisfactory while others highlighted specific issues like bathroom smell.
Value for Money
6.9
Guests had varying opinions on the value for money, with some thinking it was acceptable given the price, while others found it lacking given the experience.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Reviews on food and beverage were average, with positive mentions of breakfast quality but some complaints about variety.
Overall Experience
5.6
Mixed reviews on the overall experience, with some guests having positive stays and others facing major issues with check-in and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-07-12 16:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Peanut Mountain Lodge & Le Communal offers cozy rooms with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each room comes with a private bathroom and some even boast a relaxing seating area for guests to unwind.

Ski-in Ski-out Convenience
Located in Val dʼIlliez, this hotel is a haven for ski enthusiasts with its ski storage facilities. After hitting the slopes, guests can relax in the sauna or enjoy the free WiFi in the common areas.

Explore and Unwind
With the hotel's free bike rentals, guests can easily explore the picturesque surroundings or venture to nearby attractions like Chillon Castle. Whether skiing in winter or cycling in summer, there's always something exciting to do in Val dʼIlliez.

Book your stay at Peanut Mountain Lodge & Le Communal for a memorable mountain getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 5.8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 5.6
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 5.6
T
Takuya review category business travellers ch
8
Very good
2025-04-20 via Nuitee
V
Victor young couple ch
8
Good for a weekend
Pros:

Some issues with the automatic check-in that required us to have a call with the service desk, but it was resolved without further issues.
The room was nice with comfortable beds, and the restaurant downstairs is good as well. Nice breakfast

The "water saving" shower saves a lot of water, resulting in only a mist coming, not the most convenient to rinse... The toilet had a small issue: we needed to force the button back to not have a continuous flushing, a bit opposite to the shower.

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo traveller ca
6
Pleasant
2025-03-25 via Nuitee
M
Mieke family with young children nl
3
didn't manage to check in.
Pros:

it seemed to be a nice break before w hit the real ski resorts

Cons:

We never managed to check in and get in contact with reception. They have a mobile check-in. However the machine didn't work after several attempts and the number was unreachable. We tried for 2 hours, also with help from next door restaurant and other residents. However we didn't manage and there was no help/ back-up at all!!!
Extremely disappointing and unprofessional. especially since they have more hotels in their connection there should at least be a central point of contact. I had been traveling with my son in the car for more than 8 hours, so finally I decided to sleep in the car.
I have sent several mails to their administration/ management but no reaction!

2025-03-24 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
8
Funky hotel well placed for Morgins and Champery
Pros:

last minute stay for 1 night before heading to Morgins round the valley

check-in was easy (ignore the other comments)

staff were helpful and friendly

shower cubicles are tiny given they are such large rooms

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

I wish there was more support from the hotel and more of a communal feel. I ultimately spent most of my time in my room and intended to book this to accommodation to mingle with others.

2025-03-16 via Nuitee
G
Giorgosn young couple gr
8
Cute hotel with a tradition
Pros:

Cute small hotel on the village's main square, that has been a guesthouse and cafe restaurant since long time. Newly renovated with taste, it has nice small rooms. Apart from the staff at the bar, that was very helpful, there isn't any reception desk. You can check-in and out online or on site, at the terminal as you enter.
The room was very clean but too small. On the other hand, what you pay is what you get. So, a good VFM all-round. Breakfast was very nice, without too many choices but very fresh and tasty. Parking is kinda free on the square just outside, you need to renew your 2 hours limit (blue disk).

2025-03-04 via Nuitee
T
Truong family with young children ch
7
Good
2025-02-18 via Nuitee
A
Alyssa young couple de
9
Superb
2025-02-07 via Nuitee
R
Rahel young couple ch
9
Superb
2025-01-27 via Nuitee
A
Amatti family with young children gb
7
Good price, passable as hotel, ok restaurant
Pros:

Acceptable price for what on offer

Cons:

The smell in the bathroom
Breakfast a bit basic...

2025-01-24 via Nuitee
A
Andres young couple ch
3
Poor
Pros:

Nothing at all.

Cons:

There was a very bad smell in our room, like sewage. We could not stay more than two hours, and left the hotel to find somewere else to stay. Had the receptionist not been an automated system, I would have lodged a complaint.
Furthermore, the room’s appearance deviated significantly from the images presented on booking.com, another instance of deception.

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
W
William young couple de
9
beautiful & modern Hotel, very good location
Pros:

beautiful & modern Hotel, the Sauna was incredible!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
D
Deedee with friends ch
6
Could be great but...
Pros:

Nice restaurant area, clean rooms, has a sauna with flexible opening times

Cons:

Complicated check-in process, need to give a lot of personal data. Lots of details were not as planned. We booked separate beds, then got moved to a superior room with broken heating. Staff very opinionated

2024-11-09 via Nuitee
J
Jeff young couple us
10
Fun, Quirky, Clean, Efficient and Modern Hotel on alpine village square with AMAZING views!
Pros:

Enjoyed our stay at Peanut lodge (never got the story). Spotless, modern, fun, cheerful, functional hotel. We booked the smallest room and it was small, but did the job. Reminds me of Moxy hotels - a bit quirky, but ok. Bath was the smallest. Parking was just outside the front door in the village public square. No problem for us, during high season I wonder?? Never had a machine check me in before, but it worked perfectly and spit out a key to our room. For what felt like a basic hotel, the sauna and restaurant were excellent. Food was amazing and extremely well presented. Small menu, but it is a small hotel, so makes sense. Our window opened to the side where the Bolangerie was and we went to sleep to the smell of baking bread - Glad we were not hungry - A 1st for us and delightful! Our room was quiet even with the window open, not sure if our room had faced the uphill round-about, might not have been so quiet.

2024-10-28 via Nuitee
L
Louis review category business travellers fr
8
Very good
2024-10-22 via Nuitee
P
Pedro young couple ch
8
Very good
2024-10-14 via Nuitee
N
Natasha family with young children gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Cleanliness

Cons:

The shower

2024-09-29 via Nuitee
D
Daniel young couple de
7
Not the best, not the worst.
Pros:

Location, the bed (very confortable and soft), free parking space

Cons:

Breakfast (there was almost nothing when we went to eat, even was like 8:30am), bathroom (the shower is a terrible joke, about saving the planet) and paying extra money on arrival

2024-08-21 via Nuitee
L
Leonid young couple us
10
Exceptional
2024-08-20 via Nuitee