Scout loves
- Its location and good value.
- Kandahar goes above its three star rating in many ways, such as bathrooms with bath and double sinks, and L'Occitane products.
- The hotel is in the village, and close to the lifts. Walk right to the grocery, Val d'Isère's restaurants and cafes.
- The hotel is very family friendly, as are the hotel staff. They allow extra beds in the family room, should you need more beds for children.
SCOUT REVIEW
Kandahar is a fantastic three star hotel, located centrally to the village of Val d'Isère, and not far from the ski slopes (about 200-250 m). If you're not on a huge budget, this is a great option because it's a wonderful hotel, friendly and with a relaxed atmosphere for relativley good value. The hotel has a lovely restaurant called, La Taverne d'Alsace, serving up local delicacies, and food from the Alsace region, accompanied by an eclectic wine list. We love the style of the whole hotel - it has modern Savouyard feel reminding you that you are, in fact, in the French Alps.
Hotel Kandahar has been around since 1960, when it was built and was totally renovated in 1994 with numerous updates since. It is a three star, but there are aspects that make it feel better than three star. Over the last few years the entire hotel has been renovated, including all the guest rooms.
The rooms are done in a contemporary French chalet style. Think lots of pale wood, fresh colours and furnishings in the bedrooms, all making it all very clean feeling, cozy and comfortable. The rooms range from a Double room right through to very large Junior and Master suites. All rooms have balconies. Small rooms are 20 to 22 m2, mid-sized rooms are 26 m2 to 30 m2, and the suites are 30 m2 to 40 m2.
One of the great assets of this hotel is the amount of family rooms (13) which have a children's corner with bunk beds, as well as a large room for parents, making it economical and easy for families. The hotel is an excellent recommendation for families, especially considering its location, a short walk from the slopes.
Who should stay here
We strongly recommend this hotel for families looking for good value in Val d'Isère, without sacrificing comfort, safety or convenience. The hotel will also do well for couples.
Location
Right on the main street of Val d'Isère, Hotel Kandahar is close to the bus station, convenience store, lots of restaurants and everything else Val d'Isère has to offer. It is also a short 5 to 10 minute walk to the ski lifts.
- <5 min walk to lifts
About Val d'Isere
Val d’Isere is one of Scout’s favorite ski resorts, thanks to its winning combination of an extensive and excellent ski area, decent ski-lift systems, with a true European-style, charming village, a wide variety of accommodation and easy access. From party-goers and extreme skiers to families or romantic couples – Val d’Isere is perfect for everyone.
Read more about Val d'Isere and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- accessible path of travel
- babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- bar/lounge
- breakfast available (surcharge)
- elevator/lift
- free wi-fi
- front desk (limited hours)
- in-room accessibility
- multilingual staff
- number of floors - 4
- pets allowed
- restaurant
- room service (limited hours)
- safe-deposit box at front desk
- sauna
- self parking (surcharge)
- ski storage
- ski-in/ski-out access
- smoke-free property
- steam room
- total number of rooms - 41
- wireless internet access - surcharge
Hotel Policies
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
Pets allowed Check-in time starts at 3 PM Check-out time is 11 AM
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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 following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self parking fee: EUR 13 per day
- Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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