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La Bonne Etape

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and coffee shop/cafe

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La Bonne Etape, near the train station, offers an upscale retreat with a seasonal outdoor pool and sun loungers. Enjoy spa treatments or exceptional meals at two restaurants, including Michelin-starred dining. Helpful staff and nearby cycling trails complete the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Deluxe room with terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Deluxe room with terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior room with terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior room with terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Chemin Du Lac, Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, 4160

What's nearby

  • Sisteron Citadel - 12 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Sisteron Cathedral - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Ganagobie Abbey - 17 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Digne-les-Bains Thermes - 36 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Lavender Fields - 42 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Station - 7 min drive
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Baguette Magique - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Le Stendhal - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Bonne Etape - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hoi An - ‬3 min drive

About this property

La Bonne Etape

Luxury upscale hotel near a train station
At La Bonne Etape, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or a facial. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Michelin star rated meal. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Swimming pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at La Bonne Etape boast perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 29 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Gaby
  • La Bonne Etape

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,119 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 14 February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.64 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 29 for adults and from EUR 11 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Bonne Etape Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
Bonne Etape Hotel Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
Bonne Etape Hotel
Bonne Etape
La Bonne Etape Hotel
La Bonne Etape Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
La Bonne Etape Hotel Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban

Frequently asked questions

Does La Bonne Etape have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Is La Bonne Etape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at La Bonne Etape?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Bonne Etape?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Bonne Etape?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is La Bonne Etape located?

Set in Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Sisteron Cathedral, Musée Terre et Temps and Sisteron Citadel. La Germanette and Luberon Regional Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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La Bonne Etape Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Salah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Hotel, Superb Restaurant, great friendly staff. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

burcu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience

It was a different experience to stay such an hotel. Especially the dinner service was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great service and bistro, uncomfortable room

Excellent service from front desk and excellent food from the bistro. The property is very cool. Unfortunately our room had some issues. One was what seemed to be a faint lingering smoke smell. They had an air freshener, perhaps to mask it, but it was too strong and we put it outside. Second, the bed was hard and very uncomfortable. Lastly, plumbing issues, the shower head was spraying all over ceiling. The AC was shut off for season, but it was still quite warm in October when we stayed, so that added to the discomfort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wirklich ein ganz tolles Hotel !! Danke für alles!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi havde en enkelt overnatning her, og det var ganske fint. Ikke noget wow men et ok hotel med en dejlig pool. Restauranten der imod var en god oplevelse. Og der er ikke en finger at sætte på servicen.
Udsigt fra værelset
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nydelig avslappende opphold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundlicher Empfang. Zimmer sauber und upgrade erhalten. Essen im Bistro Gabi sehr gut. Aufdeckservice muss nicht sein .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

une étape incontournable !

on vous accueille avec grand sourire spontané et sincère, on vous accompagne avec bienveillance et sympathie pendant le séjour et on vous dit à bientôt avec prévenance et gentillesse. Et tout cela au travers une expérience culinaire d'exception. Tout simplement (à son image) merci à Mr Jany Gleize et toute son équipe !
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronald, saint maur des fossés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'accueil et la disponibilité du personnel, la situation géographique de l'établissement, l'ensemble de la prestation proposée, ainsi que le charme désuet de l'établissement
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reosant et ressourçant

Très belle étape relaxante sur la route Napoléon. Piscine agréable. Restaurant gastronomique succulent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une bonne étape

Un bon séjour où nous avons regretté que la carte de la Brasserie ne soit pas à la hauteur de l’établissement ( sauf le nougat glacé délicieux !)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch

Amazing hotel amazing staff amazing chef amazing grounds! Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old hotel with pretty gardens and a nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agréable étape régionale pour rayonner dans la région. Jardin aromatique et potager du chef à visiter..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Close But No Cigar

Nice spot overall but not quite the country chalet we were hoping for. The hotel itself was nice but right off the main street and a rather unattractive alley/roadway. The town it's in is nothing to speak of. Zero restaurants and nothing to see. You can drive a little to the neighboring town which is very charming. The bistro they offer as an alternative to the fine dining is not worth trying. Wifi was terrible and the pool had a light that was not secured and floating by its wires like a buoy. Didn't look terribly safe. I directed my children not to swim anymore. It was concerning to say the least.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

3* hotel, 5* prices - and more. Avoid.

Absolute rip off. Amazed they're a part of Relais & Chateau
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

LUC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel établissement, à la hauteur de ses 4 étoiles ! Arrivés un jour férié nous n'avons pas pu profité du restaurant gastronomique car fermé, par contre le deuxième restaurant était parfait excellent rapport qualité prix !! Le cadre général de l'hôtel est somptueux avec une très grande et belle piscine. Mérite amplement ses 4étoiles

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

Great place to stay. Courteous staff. Great service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

andré

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calme et volupté

Familier de ce lieu depuis les années 1980, je n'ai jamais été déçu. Tout concourt à votre bien-être : le confort des chambres, la grande gentillesse du personnel, la finesse de la cuisine, le calme de l'espace piscine et surtout la parfaite humanité de M. Jany Gleize.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bel hotel

L'hôtel est plein de charme avec un joli jardin et un très belle piscine. Les chambres sont spacieuses et disposent de très belles salles de bains. Malheureusement l'une de nos chambre avait une climatisation défectueuse et les 2 nuits ont été difficiles. Nous avons dîné au restaurant gastronomique et cela vaut également le détour. Le petit déjeuner est également très bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Førsteklasses typisk frans hotell og restaurant

Vi bodde en natt på La Bonne Etape i forbindelse med Tour de France. Nydelig rom med eksepsjonelt flott bad. Middagen i gourmet restauranten var fantastisk bra og frokosten var en av de beste vi har fått på noe hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hartley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not just "a good stop," but the best possible!

A delight in every way: pool. roomy room, Michelin-star cuisine, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk fin service och maten på restaurangen var utsökt, prova lammet från Sisteron!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Harrogate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well worth staying here- highly recommend.

We stayed here mainly to benefit from Michelin star restaurant. Friendly, professional and welcoming staff. Definitely worth staying here. We plan to return.