Prehistoric Lodge is located at the entrance of the Gorges de l’Ardèche Nature Reserve, just 100 metres from the Chauvet Cave. It offers guest rooms with a terrace and free WiFi access. Each room is an independent ecolodge, decorated elegantly in a style inspired by the local environment. Each room is air-conditioned and overlooks the gardens. The en suite bathrooms have a shower and spa bath. All accommodations benefit from daily cleaning service. A continental breakfast is served daily. Guests can also enjoy local cuisine at Le Chamane restaurant, which is open for brunch, lunch and evening meals. Packed lunches can also be arranged. Guests can explore the local area on canoes available for hire at the hotel. The hotel is located 50 km from the Cevennes National Park and 79 km from the historic city of Nîmes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

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

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Volker
    Germany Germany
    warm welcome. easy checkin and checkout. Very good breakfast. Stunning view from the terrace. Very quiet in a nice way. It's good for more than one night, but I had to move on. When in the area again, I will book again
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was incredible as was the service and food, felt very relaxed
  • Kristenjayne
    Australia Australia
    Nice quiet location. Meal we had in the evening was excellent. Parking was good.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Chamane
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

Facilities of Prehistoric Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Prehistoric Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Prehistoric Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests are advised to make a reservation for the restaurant.

Groups are not accepted at this property, even if making individual reservations.

When booking more than 1 room, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Prehistoric Lodge

  • Prehistoric Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Private beach area
    • Walking tours
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Prehistoric Lodge is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Prehistoric Lodge include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Prehistoric Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Prehistoric Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Prehistoric Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Chamane

  • Prehistoric Lodge is 1.3 miles from the centre of Vallon-Pont-dʼArc. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.