Château Les Oliviers de Salettes

We were driving to Switzerland and randomly stopped here for the night — and it turned out to be such a great find! The château is cosy and stylish, the breakfasts are delicious, and the staff are wonderfully polite. The room felt luxurious, and we slept so comfortably.

This was my second stay at Les Oliviers and it was even better than the first time. The staff are welcoming and super helpful. The rooms are comfortable and spacious, the pool is perfect and the setting couldn't be better. It is stunning! ||||They really are dog friendly and allow the furry friends in most areas, providing water at every turn!||||We had a very nice meal in the Grill, and a delicious cocktail by the pool.||||I would highly recommend and intend to return for a third visit sometime.||||

This is a truly special place - you feel as if you are in a world of your own. The environment is calm and peaceful - you can literally hear a pin drop.... The buildings has been well-restored with comfortable rooms which are beautifully appointed proving more than promised - e.g. coffee and tea facilities in the room that are not listed in the description. We were not able to try the gourmet restaurant as it was not open. The Brasserie was OK but not special, but the breakfast was excellent . Service was friendly and attentive. All in all a visit I would like to repeat!

Little did our family of 7 know when we booked 4 rooms at this stunning château recommended to us by the Hôtel Chouleur Margaret in Nîmes that it would be a highlight of our 2 week stay in the south of France. Not only are the expansive grounds spacious & attentively maintained, we never tired of the scenery surrounding the château, majestic craggy mountains, lavender fields freshly shorn, vineyards, vast sunflower fields swaying in the breeze, heads smiling at the sun. All of this beauty could be admired (and WAS!) while cooling off in the pool. ||Our 4 rooms were located in the main building; varying in size & direction, my husband & my room was the largest boasting floor to ceiling wood paneling & windows overlooking the gardens & pool, a sitting area, 2 fireplaces, & spacious bathroom with double sinks, separate bathtub & shower room, toilet, supplied with plush towels, robes & slippers. Another room had an eastern exposure with a charming private balcony with table & chairs to enjoy your morning coffee on or glass of château wine in the afternoon. The unique circular roomed bathroom defies explanation. If you’re curious when you book, ask to stay in room #3. All rooms had their charms, comfortable king sized beds with high quality bed linens, decorated to a high standard as befitting a 5* establishment including a local treat on your pillow at bedtime. ||Breakfast was served on the terrace (weather permitting) with views of the property & mountains beyond. How thoughtful staff were to set up a table of 7 for our family breakfast each morning, very much appreciated. A tower of croissants said “bonjour” to us along with small jars of seasonal apricot jam, honey & pâte à tartine along with crusty baguette, a basket of sliced dark bread & a vanilla flavored petite Bundt cake which was delicious & hard to resist! Freshly squeezed orange juice, tea & coffees of your choice, in our case carafes of it kept everyone happy. A buffet table of locally sourced meats & cheeses, fruits, brioche bread, sweet breads, cereals & yoghurts were on hand as well as eggs & bacon to order. No one went away hungry or could complain of “nothing to eat.” The château’s generous breakfast hours meant there was no rushing; even those sleeping in were fed. Breakfast staff & staff throughout the château consistently were delightful & lovely to interact with; they spoke English well. Manon, Anna from Thessalonia, Kyllian, & Mak who manned the bar but filled in wherever there was a need, all deserve recognition for their outstanding professional service & genuine friendliness throughout our stay. Our adult children especially enjoyed seeing them daily & hearing about their lives. Laura & Marile at reception were our first introduction to the château. After traveling overnight from the US then driving to Salettes from Marseille airport we must have looked quite the sight but Laura & Marile could not have been more welcoming; with drinks offered, bags unburdened we quickly realized we made a great choice in accommodations. ||We celebrated our wedding anniversary with our family by dining at the 1* Michelin restaurant Lavandin located in the château. As the day was cooler than anticipated instead of dining on the terrace outside we were seated inside, in the château tucked away in a circular alcove lit with candles. How unexpected, how atmospheric, how memorable our meal was in so many ways. Rather than give anything away, go see for yourself! For a more casual meal Le Bistrot located behind the château offered a limited menu.||Natasha the directrice, was a constant visible presence throughout our stay, a delightful woman who daily inquired about our day, our plans, & asked if there was anything we might need. Her “can do, no problem” attitude, genuine warmth of personality, her smile impressed us all. Daily, around us, we saw staff cheerful, engaging with guests in a comfortable easy-going way…I’ve no doubt Natasha’s leadership had something to do with it. ||It was not uncommon to have Mak come round with a plate of cold freshly cut up watermelon to sample while lounging by the pool or discover jars of Haribo candies in reception. Cold bottles of water were offered as we left to explore the area…these small gestures of kindness did not go unnoticed making it hard for any of us to leave…so we didn’t! That “can do” attitude of Natasha’s came through as she made adjustments to our reservation & to the next hotel we were scheduled to arrive at. ||Our family unanimously agreed on our next trip to France we should factor in a longer stay at Château Les Oliviers de Salettes so we could utilize the electric bikes for a nice bike ride in the countryside, a game of pétanque, more country walks past the lavender fields & the spa, all things we couldn’t fit in & therefore, on our “to do” list for next time. ||I hope reading my comments you recognize how special a place this château is. Outstanding staff all under the guidance of a fabulous directress in a stunning château, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Go see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!

The location of the hotel is quite abandoned, situated in the grape- and lavender fields with a nice view of the surrounding mountains.||||With the arrival, the entrance of the hotel is nicely located in the park, and our hostess brought us to our hotel room, located in one of the side buildings, the hotel room was from a excellent quality (fresh fruit, warm and complete bathroom e.g.)||||As in the area there are no restaurants, the only real possibility is to have dinner in the hotel; the menu list is, softly to say, basic and the dishes haven't reached our expectation, despite the real friendly services of the young male servants.||||Our strong recommendation is to change the chef and his staff to increase the quality of the menu list and the dishes. ||||The wine of the chateau is recommendable.||||Best regards,||Willem

Luxurious all the way through. Even the cheapest (petite) room that we had was still large enough for a couple of days and the pool area was so beautiful. We did not eat at their formal restaurants, but had champagne and food from their room service menu at the terrace facing the valley and hills both nights. The staff were so sweet. A bit young and could use a bit more knowledge, but they made that up with their enthusiasm. We did not mind it, but be aware that during summer there are lots of children in the pool if you are looking for something very quit. We minded much more all the adults that did not shower before using the pool.

My wife and I stayed here as part of our honeymoon journey and it was our favorite part of the entire journey, including London, Paris, and Nice. The Chateau itself is very nice and surrounded by breathtaking views all around. The staff were wonderful and pleasant. The breakfast was great and their restaurant is an absolute experience for dinner.

Bad experience. Suff not speaking english and not friendly. Even if we booked 5 months in advance we received rooms in separated buildings with very bad smell. The rooms smelled like humidity and mold, really hard to breathe. The stuff got in the room right after we checked in to do some unnecessary things, like roll back the wet bath floor towel, this way could not dry...and remove the cover on the bed over the sheets. It felt intrusive and useless. No internet or wifi. Fridge not cooling. Hardly a bad 3 star, for sure not a 5 star hotel.