Castle Maraval

This small boutique hotel is fabulous. Located not far from stunning Dordogne villages and towns, it is set in it's own beautiful gardens with a lovely swimming pool that we spent many hours beside whilst reading our summer books. We had 5 nights and at times had the pool to ourselves.||The staff were so helpful (and proud of the hotel!) and recommended places for dinner and lunches etc and will happily book them for you if required. We dined at La Belle Etoile in La Roque Gageac. Incredible especially as the hotel made sure we got a river view table. The local restaurant was also really good with a more rustic offering.||Bedroom was stunning with contemporary feel throughout and a wow bathroom with separate shower and bath.||Breakfast had everything you needed unless you want a greasy spoon style feast?!||We will return in 2027.

We stayed in Castle Maraval 4 nights recently. This place is a gem. The castle has been completely renovated, and everything is new and pleasant. The breakfast is excellent, and the staff did everything to ensure our stay in the area was enjoyable. We highly recommend this beautiful place.

The most wonderful stay we had this summer, and frankly in ages. The Chateau is extremely beautiful, the amenities wonderful and the garden amazing, but all that you can find in other spots. What stood out was how WELCOME Laurie and her colleagues made us feel. She had spottet it was my husband's 50th birthday, called us up and asked if we needed a dinner reservation (we did, we're terrible planners!), surprised us with her signature cocktail (amazing! Highly recommend!) and in general just made us feel so happy and at ease. And not in a weirdo White Lotus kiss-your-butt way! It was genuine kindness, her delight and pride in her hotel is contagious. It's a pleasure to be with someone so in her element. I want to recommend this to everyone, I will come back with my parents, but I also kind of want to keep this secret a little longer, so I can get a room in the future.

It's a beautiful place to relax some days and easy to reach the most sightseeing- highlights in Perigord-Noir if you like to. The staff is really engaged and tries to read wishes from the eyes! The rooms are lovely designed and high comfortable. We will come back for sure!!

Our stay at the château has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a beautifully handwritten note in our room, accompanied by fine chocolates and fresh-cut flowers from the on-site garden—an immediate sign of the care and attention to detail that defines every aspect of this place. The staff’s dedication to excellence is impeccable. Every element, from the pristine bathrooms and thoughtfully arranged closets to the luxurious comfort of the pillows and bedding, has been curated with precision and genuine hospitality. You can feel the love and pride that goes into every corner of this property. In fact, our experience was so spectacular that we decided to extend our stay—something we rarely do, but simply couldn’t resist. It truly felt like a dream, and we weren’t ready to leave. It is rare to find a place where every detail feels so personally and perfectly attended to. I cannot possibly give a higher recommendation. This château is a true gem.

I had the pleasure of staying at Château De Maraval with my family, and it was truly one of the best experiences we've ever had. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcome and comfortable. They were incredibly friendly and helpful, not only ensuring we had everything we needed at the Château but also offering excellent recommendations for sightseeing, making restaurant reservations, and more.||The breakfast was simply outstanding, with a wide variety of delicious options to start our day. The garden and pool area were perfect for relaxation, offering a peaceful escape in a beautiful setting. The location itself is ideal, with easy access to many charming towns and villages, as well as plenty of fun activities nearby.||I highly recommend Château De Maraval for anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing getaway. Hopefully we will return again!

We came to Chateau de Maraval to celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday in July and had a wonderful stay. The staff were so attentive and kind and really couldn’t do enough for us. The hotel’s linen and bedding were really high quality, the room was beautiful and the grounds were immaculate. Although there is no dinner option, the staff made a good recommendation for dinner and the platters served would be more than sufficient after a full lunch out. Breakfast was also very nice - at full occupancy, they may need to put more out on the buffet, but we had the luxury of a host who really worked his socks off to get us anything we could have wanted from the kitchen. We will be back!

What an amazing stay! The property is gorgeous and so thoughtfully decorated. But what really makes the stay exceptional is the team. Laurie was incredibly of the property and region, and her assistant Dorian was also absolutely lovely— the coordinated delicious dinners for us every night, suggested what to see, and even picked us up at the end of a long walk along the river (highly suggest- walk towards Domme, across the river, follow river path to Roque, continue to Castelnaud, continue on the path to Beynac!). We can’t wait to come back!