The Arc-en-ciel hotel in traditional Chalet style is a hotel situated in a quiet location on the outskirts of Gstaad, next to the Eggli cable car station, close to the car-free centre. During the summer months the outdoor swimming pool is a great place to relax while your children have fun on the playground, in the games rooms, or on the electric car track. Guests can visit the inviting private spa area, with a sauna, a steam bath and a tub for 2-4 people, which should be booked on the day of use. The exclusive use of the spa area is possible for a surcharge. A fitness corner, massages and beauty treatments are available on request and subject to availability. At Hotel Arc en Ciel, you can choose between the charming Pizzeria with its wood-fired oven and the fine La Sarine restaurant featuring a winter garden and a sunny terrace. In the hotel lobby you can find a lounge with a fireplace. A large parking lot is available for free and the garage is accessible at an additional cost. Guests can easily access the skiing and hiking trails in the area or go mountain biking. Free bicycles are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby ski lifts:
  • Ski Lift Gstaad-Eggli - 100 yards
  • Zuckerli - 350 yards
  • Ski Lift Rutti - 350 yards
  • Gstaad-Bodme - 450 yards
  • Schopfen - 1,600 yards

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Gstaad, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Retha
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing, warm and welcoming staff. Excellent town and restaurant.
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel a short walk form the centre of Gstaad. I stayed one night whilst touring by bicycle. There was a secure building to store our bicycles in overnight. We booked a twin room which was very comfortable and well decorated. Breakfast was...
  • Sanjay
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Extremely friendly staff and owners, great view, nice location not too far from the center with bus stop close by. Great food at the restaurant.
  • Belinda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything. The staff were wonderful, the location is peaceful and the rooms wonderful
  • Lora
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hotel is so cozy and clean. It’s warm with the wood, and nice touches of comfort and style. We were upgraded to a lovely big room. The breakfast buffet was super nice. It’s a calm and wonderful place, with a beautiful private (to yourself) spa.
  • D
    Diana
    Greece Greece
    Friendly staff Great location Family friendly Bikes are complimentary
  • Fedscol
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Superior room with views on the Palace. Great for kids!
  • Swiss
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Staff very welcoming and incredibly helpful throughout stay. Nice room with large balcony. Complimentary pick up and drop off to train station a fantastic convenience and really appreciated.
  • André
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wonderful staff, great restaurant with very pleasant terrace. 10 mins walk from the village center. Nice apartment with fantastic mountain views. Alpine gem with a down-to-earth feel.
  • Christine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Good location, excellent restaurant and comfy beds. Informative and helpful staff. Thoughtful little extras.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Pizzeria
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Skiing
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
7 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 60 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 90 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, additional hygiene measures are in place and guests will be offered access to the spa in time slots.

Please note that private spa is cleaned after each use and the spa is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Renovation work is done from (08:00) to (18:00) daily. The eastern hotel facade, pool and some rooms are under renovation.

Please note that construction work is going on nearby 30 September to 7 December 2024 and some rooms may be affected by noise.

Please inform Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad

  • Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad has 1 restaurant:

    • Pizzeria

  • Room options at Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Chalet
    • Apartment

  • Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Bicycle rental
    • Body scrub
    • Fitness
    • Manicure
    • Steam room
    • Body wrap
    • Facial treatments
    • Pedicure

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Arc-en-ciel Gstaad is 1,000 yards from the centre of Gstaad. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.