La Maison Rabelais offers a tranquil retreat near Château d'Amboise. Take in the views from the garden or unwind by the seasonal pool with sun loungers, while staying connected with free WiFi and enjoying amenities like a bar, grocery store, coworking spaces, meeting rooms and outdoor furniture.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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Located in Amboise, La Maison Rabelais is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Mini-Châteaux Park and Grand Aquarium of Touraine. Don't miss out on a visit to International Garden Festival of Chaumont-sur-Loire. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Amboise travel guide
8 Rue Rabelais, Amboise, 37400
What's nearby
Château-Gaillard
18 min walk - 1.0 mile
St. Denis Church
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Robert Debre Hospital Amboise
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Château d'Amboise
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Clos Lucé Castle
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Amboise Station
19 min walk
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
34 min drive
Restaurants
Pâtisserie Bigot
5 min walk
Bistrot L’amboisie
2 min walk
Baalbeck
3 min walk
Les Arpents
4 min walk
Chez Bruno
5 min walk
About this property
La Maison Rabelais
Upscale hotel near Château d'Amboise
Located close to Clos Lucé Castle and Château-Gaillard, La Maison Rabelais provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at La Maison Rabelais include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
Food and drink
Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
A bar/lounge
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle storage
Full-service spa
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room crib
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Coworking space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Banquet hall
Communal living room
Smoking not allowed
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
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 2.55 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: approximately EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 30
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information 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
La Maison Rabelais Hotel
La Maison Rabelais Amboise
La Maison Rabelais Hotel Amboise
Frequently asked questions
Does La Maison Rabelais have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at La Maison Rabelais?
As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Maison Rabelais on Mar 20, 2026 start from $148, including 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.
Is La Maison Rabelais pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.
What time is check-in at La Maison Rabelais?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at La Maison Rabelais?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is La Maison Rabelais located?
Located in the heart of Amboise, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Château d'Amboise and Clos Lucé Castle. Château-Gaillard and Mini-Châteaux Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Amboise Station is 19 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
La Maison Rabelais Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Beautiful property. We were upgraded to a studio with a view of the garden and lovely pool. Wonderful and attentive staff at the reception desk. Five minute walk to town center. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Our visit here was excellent. The property seems extraordinarily new or recently refurbished. The room was quite large given its close proximity to the downtown streets of Amboise. The staff were extremely pleasant and you could tell they are well trained/coached on ensuring positive guest experience. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Quiet hotel with an excellent staff.
We used La Maison Rabelais as our base of operations as we discovered the Loire Valley region.
One of the things was that it was just five minutes from a river trail where I could do my morning workout.
Beautifully restored hotel but was very sterile maybe because it was newly opened. The halls echoed with concrete but nicely painted. Our room was on the 1st floor over the entrance which was noisy with people returning at night or children playing out front. The last day the hostess warmed when engaged. Has great potential!! Staff at desk very helpful😀
jeffrey
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Jacqueline
Aug 26, 2024
Hôtel is in a great location for exploring Ambroise. Staff very obliging and rooms brand new, clean and comfortable. However as there was no air conditioning every room had their windows wide open day and night. Outside almost finished so still a few building noises and garden improvements to be made and for this reason we didn’t use the small swimming pool available.
This is a brand new hotel; yes some areas are being worked on as previous reviews advise. However, we stayed for 4 days mid August and further works I suspect had been completed. We found the hotel to be lovely. The staff were great and very helpful with things like advising on restaurants and booking cabs etc. The outdoor pool area is great, gated for safety and with the added benefit of a lift up to it. I think this is superb for those with limited mobility. The rooms are compact but well thought out and nicely decorated. It’s a 5 minute walk into the main area of Amboise. You can reach everywhere on foot. We liked it so much, we stayed another 4 days. A nice place to relax.
Great hotel within easy walking distance of restaurants and attractions.
Friendly staff, good sized room, great pool and excellent pastries at breakfast.
Would definitely stay again