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Relais du Destin

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near La Balme Caves

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Outdoor spa tub
Business center
Front of property
Lake
Staircase

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
110 Rue des Ecoles, Vertrieu, 38390
  • La Balme Caves
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ain Pulse Aquatic Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Château des Allymes
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Courtyard View (Racer)

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View (Racer) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View (Racer)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, River View

Luxury Suite, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Luxury Suite, River View

  • 640.5 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Penthouse | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Luxury Penthouse

  • 1387.7 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, River View (Marine)

Exclusive Double Room, River View (Marine) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Exclusive Double Room, River View (Marine)

  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Business Double Room Single Use

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Business Double Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Vertrieu

On riverwalk.At this Vertrieu hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of La Balme Caves and 6 miles (10 km) of Espace Eau Vive. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ain Pulse Aquatic Center and Briarette Roman Aqueduct.

What's nearby

  • La Balme Caves - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Espace Eau Vive - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Ain Pulse Aquatic Center - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Railroad Museum - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Château des Allymes - 25 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ambronay-Priay Station - 17 min drive
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olive Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe de la poste - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Restaurant la Source - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O Fil de l'Eau - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Relais du Destin

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near La Balme Caves
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Relais du Destin. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Relais du Destin was completed in January 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Belle Époque Vertrieu hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1680
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Relais du Destin offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, French

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May 29 - May 30
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 28; reservation required

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 6.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.86 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 6.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 28

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Relais Destin Guesthouse Vertrieu
Relais Destin Guesthouse
Relais Destin Vertrieu
Relais Destin
Relais du Destin Vertrieu
Relais du Destin Guesthouse
Relais du Destin Guesthouse Vertrieu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relais du Destin to the airport?

Relais du Destin is 22 mi (37-min drive) away from the Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relais du Destin?

As of May 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relais du Destin on May 25, 2025 start from $116.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Relais du Destin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Relais du Destin.

Does Relais du Destin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Relais du Destin, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Relais du Destin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Relais du Destin?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relais du Destin?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Relais du Destin have a pool?

Relais du Destin does not have a pool.

Does Relais du Destin have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Relais du Destin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Relais du Destin to downtown Vertrieu?

Relais du Destin is 0.1 mi away from Vertrieu.

Relais du Destin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tariq

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

Great location, especially if you are in a EV.

Great location, owner was a Electric car wizz which was helpful at times for someone who was using one of these for the first time. The owners were very prescriptive of how to tidy the flat etc. Perhaps they shouldn't rent on Hotels.com since this wasn't a hotel in any shape or form. It was disappointing that the accomodation wasn't physically in the main Residence, just a small lockoff on the side of the residence
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautifull place with really great hosts... 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

Wonderful Chateau in a mid evil village.

It’s a wonderful experience to stay in this historic château. The hosts are so welcoming. And the decor is cool and one of a kind. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

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

Great place to stay

Great hosts. Lovely restored property If tranquillity is something you appreciate this place is for you Village is void of bars or restaurants except of course the hotel Excellent continental breakfast and excellent dinners available
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

The chateau experience

Beautiful accommodation on the Rhône in a gorgeous little village off the beaten track. Very welcoming, personal service, family owned business. Spacious suite, lots of interesting artwork and artifacts throughout. Our room was a bit hot but we had a nice fan and we were in the middle of a heatwave across Europe. Definitely worth staying here. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B, ran by a wonderful couple who will make you feel at home. The property seats in a beautiful village and sits right next to a river with beautiful mountain views. If possible, I'd suggest you have your dinners there and get to know other guests. Unlike a regular hotel, at this facility, you will feel at home, will get to experience a more organic France and hopefully get to know other people. If you're in the area, this is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were seeking a place where we could immerse ourselves into the atmosphere of the French countryside immediately after our plane trip from Canada. It fit perfectly. We drove from the Lyon airport through small villages with medieval memories, and were completely transformed on arrival in the tiny village of Vertrieu. The Relais building is authentic and speaks to local history inside and out. The hosts are welcoming and polite. They made outstanding efforts for us, arriving with our luggage still in transit. We had a lovely view of the Rhone and its escarpments from our bedroom. The large bed was ample and very, very comfortable. As there were no other guests off season, we had the bathroom and even a television room for our own use. The meals were simple and delicious. Do take the host`s advice about wines. His suggestions were simple, local, and thoughtful. Prices were most reasonable. The hosts can also advise visitors on the history of the place and the region. They extended themselves to make us comfortable and to become more knowledgeable. This is not luxury; it is authenticity and hospitality personified.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Great surprise

Great location, beautiful house, excellent dinner and breakfast and last but not least, charming owners. It was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

EITANA

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

The garden and the view on the river are special!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Max-louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

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

Reçue comme une princesse …✨🌟

… dans un château ✨⭐️✨ C’est une véritable Maison d’Hôte, Francis & Horia vous attendent, vous reçoivent avec attention, vous chouchoutent et vous préparent un excellent dîner. L’impression d’avoir été visiter ma famille ❤️ Le château date du 17eme, avec un immense parc qui surplombe le Rhône. Une expérience reposante dans un cadre historique et naturel exceptionnel 🌿🍃🌾
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN MARC

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

Pause agréable et confortable

Très bel endroit avec un superbe par au bord de l'eau. Accueil extrêmement efficace et sympathique. J'ai par ailleurs apprécié de pouvoir être indépendant. Merci
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

ANNE-MARIE

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENZO

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

静かに過ごせる宿

マリンの部屋に泊まりました。 ゆったり過ごすのに、素晴らしい環境でした。オーナーも親切で、近くも散歩すると発見があります。内装も可愛らしく、妻も喜んでいました。 9月に入っており、朝食をやっていなかったこと、エレベーターがないことなど、一軒家タイプにある面倒さはあるので、用途を考えて選ぶと良いと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Rude owned

Owner was rude and arrogant. He enforced the 'House' rules like a tyrant and complained about everything you did. I am a polite and silent person who shows respect everywhere i stay but still complained about everything. For example; having to be silent when walking around the room while the floor itself was extremely squeeky. Many more of these complaints were done in an arrogant way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CUGNET

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

Un site exceptionnel au bord du Rhône

Charmante maison d'hôtes. L'accueil de Francis et Horia est sympathique. Tutoiement d'emblée. Esprit convivial. On partage le repas avec les autres convives. La cuisine faite par Francis est succulente ( notamment la viande). Le produits sont locaux par priorité. Il faisait beau. La viande s'est fait cuire au barbecue.Top. Pour la chambre ( La Romantique) confort et déco soignée. Pour chipoter un peu on aurait aimé des WC indépendants de la salle de bain. Mais on chipote. Bref un vrai bon souvenir et une adresse qu'on se " refilera" entre amis.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julien

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

Un petit coin de paradis

Super endroit avec des gérants très sympathiques et attentionnés. Tout est fait maison, les chambres sont spacieuses et le tout dans un cadre magnifique. Je recommande fortement.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-christine

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

Magnifique

Arrivée par le village un peu surprise par le lieux car on ne devine pas ce qui se cache derrière…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gueorgui

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022