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Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or

3.5 star property
Travelers discover a literary sanctuary at this hotel's library, where books and history meet with scenic views across the peaceful grounds

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Located near Pré-Giroud Fort and Iron and Railway Museum, Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or offers a welcoming retreat. Enjoy beautiful views from the terrace and relax in the library. In-room WiFi and express check-in/check-out ensure a convenient stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, Mountain View

Comfort Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Ballaigues, Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or is near a boardwalk. Pré-Giroud Fort and Eglise Romane Clunisienne are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Orbe Gorge and Caves of Vallorbe. Iron and Railway Museum and Juraparc are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Ballaigues travel guide
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1 Place du Château, Ballaigues, VD, 1338

What's nearby

  • Gorgeous waterfall between Vallorbe and Orbe. Small "beach" allows for swimming !
    Orbe Gorge
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • #IceSkating on an 8km #frozen #lake anyone? You'll need a bit of luck, as this year was the first time in 4 that the lac de #Joux completely froze. The Joux area is a beautiful place to visit in winter, with multiple #nordic #ski opportunities. In summer, Hike round the lake, or up in the nearby mountains. #lifeatExpedia
    Lac de Joux
    14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Cascade du Day
    5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lac Saint-Point
    20 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
    40 min drive - 61.9 km

Getting around

  • Vallorbe Station
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Auberge Communale de Vallorbe
    7 min drive
  • Chalet des Cernys
    19 min walk
  • La Boissaude
    23 min drive
  • Le Rio
    7 min drive
  • Les Tables D’Highlands
    17 min drive

About this property

Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or

Hotel near Orbe Gorge
Located close to Pré-Giroud Fort and Iron and Railway Museum, Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or provides a terrace, a library and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a lift and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or have thoughtful touches, such as heated floors and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and offices.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and baby baths
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 130-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 130-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Office
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings and closed all day on Monday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 19 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Restaurant La Croix D'or
Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or Hotel
Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or Ballaigues
Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or Hotel Ballaigues

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or located?

Situated near a boardwalk, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Orbe Gorge, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Iron and Railway Museum and Pré-Giroud Fort. Caves of Vallorbe and Juraparc are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel-Restaurant La Croix d'Or Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Fantastic

Beautiful location and the room was amazing. Lovely friendly welcome. Excellent dinner too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, peacefull village. Very friendly and willing staff. Food and service beyond reproach. Can recomend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

La Croix d'Or Ballaigues - wonderful!

Wonderful hotel, wonderful resraurant! We had a blast! Thanks again to all employees of La Croix d'Or in Ballaigues for such making our stay so perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Excellent !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As expected, there was no staff on hand as this was the one day off. However, everything was perfectly explained and the room was perfectly prepared for us. The hotel is small and intimate with artistic flair which was a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel hotel, chambres très propres, spacieuses, très bonne literie, grande SDB, vraiment parfait!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern und doch traditionell. Tolles Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes ruhiges Zimmer! Sovieles in der Gegend zu entdecken!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes, ruhiges Zimmer und eine excellente Küche!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr hellhörig, kein persönlicher Check in, Zimmerpreis deutlich teurer als gebucht. Bett knarrt und war durchgelegen, Dachkammer nie wieder
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accueil super sympa, personnel très aimable. décoration magnifique dans tout l'établissement. bonne literie.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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

Je le recommande vivement

Premier séjour dans ce magnifique établissement en flanc de montagne suisse!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war ein toller Ausenthalt. Ein einzigartiges Hotel, sehr aufwändig restauriertes Gebäude, sehr schön ausgestattete Zimmer, unglaublich höfliches und zuvorkommendes Personal, tolles Frühstück, sagenhaftes Angebot an Speisen zum Abendessen. Auf jeden Fall komme ich wieder!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sebastien

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

Tres bonne adresse !

Excellent hotel et restaurant. Cuisine très soignée au niveau saveur et présentationt Ma chambre été très propre et jolie. Une adresse à partager !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

10 von 10 Sterne

Ein schön eingerichtetes Hotel mit exzellenter Küche und liebenswürdigem Personal. Der Aufenthalt liess keine Wünsche offen. Empfehlenswert!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très accueillant, endroit très propre, situé dans une localité sympa. Apportez vos bouchons car le clocher de l’église sonne même la nuit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Frühstück war sehr gut und es wurden vegane Milchalternativen bzw. Joghurt zur Verfügung gestellt, da ich angegeben habe dass ich laktoseintolerant bin. Das Zimmer war ausreichend groß und das Bad sehr sauber. Insgesamt haben wir uns äußerst wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein tolles, kleines, sauberes Hotel. Grandioses Abendessen und gemütliche Zimmer. Zudem gibt es eine Ladestation für Elektrofahrzeuge.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel accueillant et très sympathique. Les chambres sont très propres et bien équipées.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr gut rollstuhlgängig, freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal und super Küche
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

André

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

Très bon hôtel

Très bien, calme. Accueil chaleureux et professionnel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

André

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

Très bon hôtel

Très bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

Magnifique !

Magnifique séjour, chambre très spacieuse, superbe décoration dans tout l’hotel, restaurant excellent, acceuil chaleureux. Petit hôtel intimiste à taille humaine, literie très confortable, très calme, bonne insonorisation, belle vue sur la montagne. Petit déjeuner buffet avec meringues à la crème et plein d autres spécialités maison. Bref tout a été parfait ! Et on reviendra avec grand plaisir !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

André

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

Très bien.

Très bien reçus, accueil chaleureux et très professionnel. Facilité d'accès.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Franco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 würde ich ebookers empfehlen, klar ersichtlich - preis ohne frühstück auszuloben. 2 wünschenswert, hinweis, dass Zimmer zur viel befahren strassenseit ist. was micht für ein alternativ zimmer auf die andere seiten Fr. 35.-- gekostet hat.