Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d’Or

Hotels
9.2 (242 reviews)
Place du Château 1 , Ballaigues , CH

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Beautifully decorated hotel
Great food quality
Cons:
Limited vegetarian options
Breakfast bread served too hot

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
No specific mention of cleanliness, assumed high standard for this hotel tier.
Service
9.7
Overwhelmingly positive comments about staff friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
9.2
Location is described as pleasant with good accessibility.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms are praised for comfort and decor.
Amenities
9.2
Well-equipped with many available amenities.
Value for Money
8.7
General sentiment suggests good value, but some mention of prices being high for certain offerings.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Food quality praised, particularly dinner experiences.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall very positive experiences shared by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 22:37

Property Description

Charming Hotel-Restaurant in Ballaigues

Conveniently Located: Situated just 22 km from Saint-Point Lake, our hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Lausanne Railway Station and EPFL.

Comfortable Accommodation: Our rooms are thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a safety deposit box. Enjoy a relaxing stay with city views available in select rooms.

Exciting Activities: Explore the picturesque town of Ballaigues with cycling adventures and nearby attractions like SwissTech Convention Center and UNIL-Dorigny.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d’Or? Book now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Please note that our Restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday. Open on Monday evening for our guests from April 1st to September 30th.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 242 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Daniel • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Frühstück war sehr vielfältig und gut präsentiert. Gut isoliertes Zimmer.

Cons:

Im Zimmer 101 hat der Kühlschrank unangenehme Geräusche (Kompressor) gemacht! Bitte beheben.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Verena • couple • ch
10
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent. Would stay again
Pros:

Very welcoming, comfortable hotel, spotlessly clean, really helpful staff, fabulous food, lovely mountain location, a great stay.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Grant • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Everything from check-in to dinner in the hotel restaurant to the room to the staff were top notch.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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G • couple • fr
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

La chambre était magnifique.

Cons:

Tout ce qui touche à la chasse... Mais ça a l'air d'être une tradition de la région. Pas spécialement de cet établissement. Et le fait que le gibier et les poissons viennent de très loin.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Liliane • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage, mitten im Dorf, mit schöner Aussicht. Stilvoll und schön eingerichtet. Restaurant im Haus.

Cons:

Nur ein Duvet für zwei Personen. Kein Wasserkocher im Zimmer. Personal am Abend etwas reserviert.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Ophélie • couple • fr
10
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel et le bâtiment qui a su garder son charme d'époque tout en étant équipé au goût du jour

Cons:

Le manque de fermeté des oreillers ; seulement à titre indicatif car nous avons passé une excellente nuit !

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Saskia Verkaart • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Het eten en de kamer

Cons:

Niets

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Armend • solo_traveller • ch
6
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • de
10
Tolles Erlebnis
Pros:

Super Hotel in guter Lage, Parkplätze vorhanden, freundliches Personal, sehr gutes Essen

Cons:

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2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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gregory • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Christian • extended_group • ch
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Christèlebonin • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Bachir • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Alles

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • us
10
Stay here and eat here. Great food. Enthusiastic chef.
Pros:

Lovely room.

Cons:

The restaurant. Best food I’ve had in Europe for dinner and breakfast.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee