Rive Gauche offers a serene retreat by the river, complete with a charming bar and inviting terrace. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, conference space for meetings, 1 meeting room for events and a banquet hall for grand celebrations.
Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Casino JOA de Saumur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cavalry Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Château de Saumur - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Wine Cellar Louis de Grenelle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Angers (ANE-Angers - Loire) - 33 min drive
Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 59 min drive
Vivy Station - 12 min drive
Saumur Station - 17 min walk
Montreuil-Bellay Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Brasserie De La Bourse - 4 min walk
Café de la Poste - 8 min walk
Crêperie Côté Jardin - 7 min walk
L'cancuna - 3 min walk
French Coffee Shop - 5 min walk
About this property
Rive Gauche
Rive Gauche is a great choice for a stay in Saumur. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily.
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking within 66 ft
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space (269 square feet)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Terrace
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-cm flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Rive Gauche - Onsite bar. Open select days.
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 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
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
SOHOTEL Hotel SAUMUR
SOHOTEL SAUMUR
SoHotel
Rive Gauche Hotel
Rive Gauche Saumur
Rive Gauche Hotel Saumur
Frequently asked questions
Does Rive Gauche offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rive Gauche 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 Rive Gauche?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Rive Gauche?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rive Gauche?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Rive Gauche?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino JOA de Saumur (1-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Rive Gauche like?
Rive Gauche is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and 12 minutes' walk from Château de Saumur.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a good value and good, with a variety of food options available. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 20, 2026
Good basic hotel with lovely view over the Loire from our room.
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
This hotel is in a lovely position on the side of the River and just 3 mins walk to the town. It is also one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed at. Highly recommend.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
The location was perfect for visiting the town and surroundings
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Worth a visit
Very nice hotel, nice view of Loire, good breakfast, 10 min to chateau.
Corina
Corina, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2023
Great location
Great location. Good small hotel.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a wonderful view of the river. Breakfast was not free, but was reasonably priced and the variety of food was good. There was plenty of free parking across the street by the river. We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay there again.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
Excellent hotel
Very nice quiet hotel in great location. Extremely clean and comfortable. Great shower pressure. Good breakfast. Very friendly staff. Free parking just across the road.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Great location and a good 2 star hotel
Small hotel that states 2 star but the room was clean and suitable for a short stay the breakfast was good. The hotel is within easy walking distance from the town shops and restaurants. There is parking in a church car park behind the hotel which is free after 1830 and all Sunday, there is some building works going on but this did not impact uas at all.
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2023
Great area, beautiful view of Loire river. Walking distance
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2024
Refurbished and comfortable
A small, refurbished boutique hotel by the Loire and minutes from the town centre. Nice staff. Breakfast is typical for a small place. I enjoyed my stay. Just note the restricted opening times for reception - important if your arrival falls outside the time frame
Kenneth Graham
Kenneth Graham, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 15, 2024
Great budget stay for 2 nights. Staff was excellent, breakfast was a good value and good. What we did not like was steep stairs, no elevator or refrigerator. Room and bathroom adequate size. I would stay again in season, but room did not have A/C and was warm one night.
Randall
Randall, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2023
Good Location
Good straight forward hotel near to the town centre and with good views
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2023
Beautiful riverside views.
Great location, right on the river, and plenty of parking available, and within easy walking distance of the town centre. The owner and staff were polite and helpful.
John
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2024
We were in Saumur for 2 nights. It’s a pretty city.
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2023
Nice old hotel in a good location
Very traditional older hotel in a good location.
Small room which was very warm with not much floor space at all didn’t make for great comfort or much sleep.
Owner very friendly and good breakfast
Michala
Michala, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
Great Location
Yet another successful stay at Rive Gauche. I also noted that my room had been redecorated
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
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Antoine
Antoine, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Oct 14, 2024
Massive roadworks right outside the hotel, not informed before arriving at all. When queried owner was very rude and refused to accept this was an issue. So loud we refused to check in or stay!
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 27, 2024
It was unacceptable. Massive construction right outside the door. Started at 7 am. Couldn’t park near hotel even to unload. Room up 2 staircases, narrow twisting stairs. One of us 81 years old! We had to leave. I will be contacting Expedia for compensation. Totally unacceptable!
Marsha
Marsha, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2022
Booked two nights at this appart hotel. We booked for three people however when we got there the accommodation was only for two people. The third person had to sleep on a “Canapé” which was totally inadequate for sleeping. You normally expect at least a sofa bed. The hotel also provided us with only one pod for the coffee machine making you ask why do they bother at all. I would go somewhere else next time.
alexandra
alexandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2026
Sejour d'une nuit lors d'un velo trip. Accueil parfait et tres arrangeant pour mettre nos velos en sécurité (moyennant 2.50 euros par velo quand même). Chambre propre, agréable et literie très confortable. Nous n'avons pas pris le petit dej.
mélanie
mélanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2026
Très jolie chambre avec la vue sur la Loire. Le personnel est très gentil. Le gérant et sa femme sont à l'écoute pour recommander des visites a Saumur et sa région
Louise
Louise, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2026
Super accueil, très sympa, chambre sympa et bien décorée et petit déj nickel. Merci
Nils
Nils, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 13, 2026
Chambre agréable mais mal insonorisée qui donne sur la rue très fréquentée. Petit déjeuner rudimentaire, personnel très accueillant.
Hélène
Hélène, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2025
L’hôtel est idéalement situé pour l’accés au centre ville.
Accueil personnalisé trés agréable.
Chambre soignée et confortable.
Petit déj gourmand.
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