La Citadelle

3.0 star property
Hotel in Blaye with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Double Room, Pool View
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15 per person)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
5 Place des Armes, Blaye, Gironde, 33390
  • Blaye Citadel
    1 min walk
  • Maison du Vin de Blaye
    5 min walk
  • Château Marquis de Vauban
    15 min walk
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    60 min drive

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room Single Use, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Blaye

La Citadelle places you steps from Blaye Citadel and within a 10-minute stroll of Maison du Vin de Blaye. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. .With a stay at this 3-property class Blaye hotel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Château Marquis de Vauban and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Gironde Estuary.

What's nearby

  • Blaye Citadel - 1 min walk
  • Maison du Vin de Blaye - 5 min walk
  • Château Marquis de Vauban - 15 min walk
  • Château Margaux - 68 min drive
  • Château Lynch-Bages - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-André-de-Cubzac Station - 27 min drive
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Bontemps - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Le Bastion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Château Marquis de Vauban - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Au Petit Nice - ‬55 min drive

About this property

La Citadelle

Hotel in Blaye with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly La Citadelle. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Blaye hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Citadelle offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 8:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.44 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 10
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per night

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 major credit cards and cash
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and cash.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

National rating

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

Property is also known as

La Citadelle Hotel
Citadelle Hotel Blaye
La Citadelle Blaye
La Citadelle Hotel Blaye

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Citadelle?

La Citadelle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at La Citadelle?

Yep, La Citadelle has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to La Citadelle?

The closest beach to La Citadelle is Plage du Moulin Blanc (15.3 km).

Does La Citadelle have a pool?

La Citadelle has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does La Citadelle serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Citadelle?

No, La Citadelle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Citadelle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at La Citadelle?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 8:00 AM.

La Citadelle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Staff and Location
Great staff and location. Rooms are on the small side and the hotel is in the process of renovating them. Restaurant with hotel is good, and offers in-room service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Unique site, paying for that rather than rooms or service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

NP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant and relaxing with excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Francophile, Channel Islands

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tired and weary
Have been staying for 25 years of more but could no longer recommend to the many friends who have also stayed Whilst the young man on reception on arrival was very helpful, the check out man was aggressive and uncaring especially over room condition and we were disappointed that breakfast was cleared before 10 am without warning thus not allowing us to complete ( at 15 euros each) The upper floor bedroom left much to be desired in that it smelt very badly of a serious drain problem with no extractor fan in bathroom . Beds had both seen better days and were warn out and the whole décor and was very tired and weary. Food was OK and well presented and served.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our goal was to have a romantic getaway, La Citadelle definitely provided the opportunity for that. The staff were friendly, and showed great patience with our lack of French knowledge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay BUT NOT HAPPY WITH BILL
A very good stay,but not happy that they charged for four breakfast when we only hd three,hoping for a 30 EURO refund on my bill. Terence Little

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel in wonderful location
This is the fourth time we have stayed at the Citadelle. It is in a superb location on the banks of the Gironde with spectacular views. Rooms are large and well appointed with views of the pool or the river. evening meal in the restaurant was excellent as always and breakfast is also good.

8/10 Good

Jerrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Harald, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in historic city of Blaye
Beautiful hotel in a very secluded location.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
good hotel in great location. Staff was mostly helpful.

8/10 Good

Emil & Bessie, San Francisco, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Des Vin de Blaye Marathon
Warm and friendly atmosphere. Had wonderful time. Thank you Blaye for the wonderful hospitality!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Interesting Hotel in the middle of the Citadel
Neat hotel in the middle of the Citadel. Room decor odd, but comfortable. Restaurant in the hotel not great, especially the overpriced breakfast.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location overlooking estuary.
The location of this hotel is superb. There is a nice pool which is overlooked by the outside dining area. No pool towels supplied, no fridge or tea and coffee making facility. Cannot comment on food as only stayed one night, however the dining area has lovely views.

10/10 Excellent

Pom, Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic setting
Great hotel, set within La Citadelle walls with great views over the Gironde. Plenty of places to visit and things to do in the area with Bordeaux about 25 minutes drive away, although we use it as an overnight stay at the start of the holiday. A super relaxing start.

8/10 Good

Kevin, Hilgay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in Blaye Bordeaux
We have been staying at this hotel off and on for 10 years, the last one before this was 3 years ago. since then a lot of work has ben done, partucularly on the bedrooms and en suite.Good dinner excellent breakfast sitting on the terrace overlooking the estuary in the morning sun. Superb location on top of the ancient citadele and nice pool.

8/10 Good

Dr Dave, Worcester UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, Stunning views and great food
Randomly selected hotel as stop over on route to the South. Brilliantly surprised. Will definitely recommend to friends and return again. Pet friendly and everyone was very happy to see our 4 month old puppy. Only complain was wifi was not brilliant but insignificant in scheme of things

2/10 Terrible

Jim Chambers

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular location - dreadful hotel!
The location was superb but the hotel was a huge disappointment and we curtailed our stay. The bedroom was tiny, barely clean, poorly maintained - but with nice views. The breakfast was abysmal. The hotel suffered from bad odours from the drains / sanitation....what a shame. It could be magnificent but instead is abjectly poor.

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
shame about the food. If the chef would stop mixing fruit anf fruit coulis with all his dishes and concentrate on cooking the main ingredients well it could be good, as it is, bizarre!

8/10 Good

Hilary, Gloucestershire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely hotel.wonderful location and views of the river garonne.

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel endroit au cœur de la citadelle la piscine est un plus. Personnel agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

cyril

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHANTAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Escale
Excellent séjour dans un site unique totalement calme et dépaysant donnant directement sur l’estuaire de la Gironde et au cœur de la Citadelle. Le personnel est attentif et sympathique. Escale recommandée sans réserve.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Stefan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021