Arc-en-Ciel Gstaad
Swiss Alps, Switzerland · ★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Arc-en-Ciel Gstaad is a four-star, family-friendly mountain hotel listed with ski-in/ski-out access, a spa with sauna and steam room, two restaurants and the Eggli lift about 2 minutes away on foot.
Arc-en-Ciel is a four-star hotel in Gstaad, in the canton of Bern, with a chalet feel and a mix of rooms, apartments and suites. The property lists ski-in/ski-out access, ski passes and a ski shuttle nearby, and the Gstaad and Eggli ski areas are about a minute away on foot. Guests tend to appreciate the warm, family-friendly atmosphere, which makes it a practical base for a winter holiday with children.
After the slopes you can use the sauna and steam room or book a massage, body wrap or facial at the spa. There are two on-site restaurants and a free breakfast buffet. For children the hotel lists a playground, an arcade and game room, and babysitting. In the warmer months there is a seasonal outdoor pool and free bicycle rentals, and some units have their own kitchen, handy for longer family stays.
Skiing from this hotel
- Listed as ski-in/ski-out, with ski passes available
- Gstaad and Eggli ski areas about 1 minute on foot
- Gstaad Eggli lift about 2 minutes on foot
- Ski shuttle nearby; Rutti lift 11 minutes on foot
- Spa, sauna and steam room for après-ski
The setting
The hotel is in Gstaad, in the Saanen area of the canton of Bern, with a terrace and a garden. Interiors have a cozy log-cabin style, with wooden ceilings and modern living areas, and some units include a fully equipped kitchen. The Gstaad Promenade is about 8 minutes on foot, so you can combine quiet mountain surroundings with an easy stroll into the village.
Facilities
- Ski-in/ski-out access listed
- Ski passes and nearby ski shuttle
- Spa, sauna and steam room
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Free breakfast buffet
- 2 restaurants and a bar
- Free WiFi
- Playground and game room
- Babysitting
- Kitchen in some units
- Free bicycle rentals
- Free train station pick-up
- Electric car charging station
- Pet friendly
Location
Arc-en-Ciel is on Egglistrasse in Gstaad. The Gstaad and Eggli ski areas are about 1 minute on foot, the Gstaad Eggli lift 2 minutes, the Rutti lift 11 minutes and the Gstaad Promenade 8 minutes. Gstaad station is about 14 minutes on foot, and Geneva International Airport is roughly 122 minutes by car.
Address: Egglistrasse 24, Gstaad, Saanen, BE, 3780
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arc-en-Ciel Gstaad ski-in/ski-out?
The property lists ski-in/ski-out access, with the Gstaad Eggli lift about 2 minutes away on foot. As the lift is a short walk rather than at the door, confirm the exact route to the slopes with the hotel.
Does the hotel have a spa and a pool?
It lists a spa with sauna, steam room and treatments such as massage and facials, plus a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym. Ask the hotel about treatment menus and when the pool is open.
Is it a good choice for families?
The hotel lists a playground, an arcade and game room and babysitting, and some units have a kitchen. Confirm babysitting arrangements and unit types with the hotel when you plan your stay.
How do I get there from the airport or train?
Geneva International Airport is roughly 122 minutes by car, and Gstaad station about 14 minutes on foot. A free train station pick-up shuttle is listed, so ask the hotel how to arrange it.
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