Nestled in the mountains, L'Ecureuil offers a serene retreat with a cozy bar and two on-site restaurants serving French cuisine. Guests can unwind at the sauna or take advantage of downhill skiing and ski storage nearby. With free WiFi, luggage storage, guests praise L'Ecureuil's warm atmosphere.
Boulevard Georges Pompidou, Auron, Saint-Etienne-de-Tinee, Alpes-maritimes, 06660
What's nearby
Auron Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mercantour National Park - 22 min drive - 14.9 km
Isola 2000 - 43 min drive - 36.3 km
Chastillon - 45 min drive - 37.4 km
Isoliane Adventure Park - 47 min drive - 38.1 km
Getting around
Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere) - 110.7 miles/178.2 km
Restaurants
Louves - 3 min walk
Les Valons - 16 min walk
Le Farban - 13 min walk
L'Alisier - 16 min walk
L'estive - 19 min drive
About this property
L'Ecureuil
L'Ecureuil features downhill skiing and snowboarding. After relaxing at the sauna, guests can enjoy French cuisine at Rotated, which serves dinner and is one of 2 restaurants. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Ski storage is also available.
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
19 rooms
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE
Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Downhill skiing
Snowboarding
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Ski storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Sauna
Ski
Downhill skiing
Snowboarding
Ski storage
Ski lifts nearby
Ski runs nearby
Ski lessons nearby
Ski rental shops
Snowshoeing nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Special features
Dining
Rotated - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only.
Squirrel - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.28 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 12 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
L'Ecureuil SaintEtienneTinee
L'Ecureuil Hotel Saint-Etienne-de-Tinee
L'Ecureuil Saint-Etienne-de-Tinee
L'Ecureuil Hotel
L'Ecureuil Saint-Etienne-de-Tinee
L'Ecureuil Hotel Saint-Etienne-de-Tinee
Frequently asked questions
Does L'Ecureuil offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, L'Ecureuil does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at L'Ecureuil?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at L'Ecureuil?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at L'Ecureuil?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at L'Ecureuil and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like downhill skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near L'Ecureuil?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring French cuisine.
What's the area around L'Ecureuil like?
L'Ecureuil is a short 13-minute walk from Pres Ski Lift and 14 minutes' walk from Nabines Ski Lift.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
L'Ecureuil Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
8.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Great family run hotel. Wonderful food. Convenient location.
Richard
Richard, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
This is such a great little alpine hotel, located in amongst everything but super peaceful. The staff were all amazing and couldn’t be more helpful or friendly. Absolutely recommend.
Russell
Russell, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 27, 2025
Great placement in the city, friendly staff mostly, quite old and clearly has have its peak. However great stay and would come back
Andreas
Andreas, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
Super host.
Vadim
Vadim, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 4, 2025
Lovely family run chalet. Rooms are very old and could greately benefit from some rénovation,
Aleksandra
Aleksandra, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Everything OK
Alvaro G
Alvaro G, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2026
Skønt lille hotel, fremragende betjening og service og fantastisk beliggenhed
Kirsten
Kirsten, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 25, 2026
Mysigt boende med mycket träinredning
Mattias
Mattias, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
Personalen var väldigt trevliga, serviceminded och hjälpsamma. Ett utmärkt litet hotell med gångavstånd till liftarna. Rummet var dock ganska slitet i stort behov av renovering. Resten av hotellet i fint skick.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
Proche de la station
Petit déjeuner très bien .
Local à ski super .
Nous y retournerons en été .
isabelle
isabelle, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2024
fin de saison : restaurant déjà fermé
Benoit
Benoit, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2024
excellent séjour dans un hotel sans prétention mais confortable et très bien placé.
Pierre
Pierre, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 19, 2019
Chambre et sanitaire minuscules (pour une nuit ça passe mais pas plus). 115 euros sans le petit déjeuner ce n'est pas justifié. Le petit déjeuner annoncé à 10 euros (approximativement) est à 14 euros. On peut avoir beaucoup mieux pour 146 euros (taxes comprises).
Pas de restauration le soir. Le restaurant "les pivotes" fonctionne que pour le petit déjeuner le matin.
Sinon emplacement et personnel Ok
eugène
eugène, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2019
Chambre très petite,petit déjeuner annoncé à 10 euros payé 14 euros et pas de restauration le soir, pourtant annoncé dans le site.Accueuil sympathique malgré ses déconvenues
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 7, 2018
Disappointing
A little disappointed as I had booked a hotel with a restaurant ( helpful when travelling alone with kids) and it was closed for the end of season. The room was also rather basic and smelled of damp. On the positive side, the staff were helpful and the breakfast good. I visit Auron a lot but will stay elsewhere next time.
Jan
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2018
Séjour Auron
Personnel très sympa et restaurant très bien.par contre chambre non conforme au site.toute petite et sdb vétuste sentant l'humidité. Toute petite fenêtre.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2018
3 dagars skidsemester
Bra, vänlig och serviceminded personal. God mat i restaurang och frukost. Bra läge och gångavstånd till andra restauranger, skidanläggning mm.
Tyvär sammanföll vår 3 dagars skidsemester 4 - 6 mars, 2018, med övriga "Frankrikes 'vintersportvecka'"! så det var mycket folk överallt......!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2018
Hotel de montagne agréable
Très bel hôtel, confortable, calme, bien situé. Le personnel est aimable. La chambre était agréable, insonorisée et la literie impeccable. La sdb était convenable, mais toutefois avec quelques marques de moisissures sur un mur. Petit déjeuner en supplément mais qui vaut le coup, bien fournit. Le restaurant de l’hôtel vaut le détour également, très bonne fondue au fromage et les serveurs sont dévoués et sympathiques. L'hôtel est à 5 minutes à pied du téléphérique du Riou.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 8, 2018
chambre un peu petite pour le prix, par contre literie très confortable
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2018
Tvådagars skidresa till Auron från Nice
Trevlig atmosfär i ett perfekt läge för att komma med buss och ta sig till backarna. Restaurangen helt ok med bra service och rimliga priser. Rummen och sängar lite tveksamma och duschrum och wc mer att önska sig.
Göran
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 7, 2018
Très Déçue
Pas d'eau chaude donc douche impossible
Buffet du petit déjeuner pas réapprovisionné
Personnel quasi absent
Odeur désagréable dans les couloirs
tyss
tyss, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2018
Bien resto et p'tit dej sympa ..................................
mric
mric , 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 31, 2018
Hôtel très bien placé dans la station et très bon accueil de la part du personnel.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2018
Hôtel très charmant chambre très sympa avec petite terrasse.
Seul hic: les murs sont un peu fins on entend les voisins parler...
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 5, 2018
Rapport qualité prix mauvais. Petite chambre. Salle de bains minuscule. Pas d'isolation phonique.