7 Cosy and Romantic Hotels for a Minimoon in Courchevel

17 Feb

A minimoon in Courchevel offers a unique blend of romance and adventure, set against the stunning backdrop of the French Alps. Newlyweds can indulge in luxurious chalets with breathtaking mountain views while enjoying world-class amenities and incredible fine dining options. The resort is renowned for its exceptional skiing, but beyond the slopes, couples can explore charming alpine villages, unwind at exquisite spas, or enjoy intimate moments by roaring fireplaces. As the sun sets, the vibrant après-ski scene provides an unforgettable atmosphere that you’ll want to experience again and again.

Below we’ve listed 7 of the best hotels in Courchevel that are perfect for a minimoon or honeymoon.

1. Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges

Sumptuously decorated in cosy wood panelling, white marble surfaces, luxurious fabrics, roaring fires and sophisticated furniture design, you can unwind in style at the stunning Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the hotel is home to 22 rooms and 20 suites featuring balcony views of the peaks, with the suites having the added bonus of a lounge and lit fireplace, to warm the cockles after a busy day on the slopes. It has direct access to the slopes, a ski room, spa, pool and private cinema to keep you entertained, plus it it has a stunning restaurant LouLou which serves high quality dishes within beautiful chalet inspired surroundings. The hotel can also organise fun experiences for you throughout your stay, including Sledding, Skiing, Toboggan Runs, Snowshoeing and Snowmobiles, or you can take to the air in a hot air balloon or with a private flight over Mont Blanc.

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2. L’Apogée Courchevel

A member of the luxury Oetker Collection, renowned for their iconic and beautifully decorated hotels across the world, the cosy L’Apogée Courchevel is their first luxury ski hotel. Positioned on a peak overlooking the former Olympic ski jump, the ski in/ski out hotel features 53 rooms and suites furnished with custom made pieces from local artisans, bringing a truly authentic feel to the hotel with a fun and vibrant spin. When you’ve weary after a day of skiing, head to their L’Apogee Spa by La Prairie with indoor pool, various saunas, hammam, Bania Lounge suite, beauty salon, hairdressers and fitness suite. The hotel is also home to an abundance of restaurants including a Spanish tapas bar, a pop up Italian restaurant (after it’s success at the hotel’s sister property Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc), Sushi restaurant, bar and cigar lounge. They can also organise a number of unique experiences for you, including ‘Caviar and Constellations’ which takes you to a picturesque peak for a unique Petrossian caviar tasting, or their ‘Zenith of Flavour by Hennessy’ where you enjoy a delicious four course dinner paried with Hennessy Cognacs within a cosy private igloo.

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3. Aman Le Melezin

Positioned in the heart of Les Trois Vallées, the beautiful Aman Le Melezin is a feast for the senses. Combining impeccable ski experiences with the authentic feel and traditions of a French chateau, the cosy and luxurious interiors will happily envelop you after a day out on the snow. Located four storeys above the village of Courchevel directly on the Bellecôte Piste, all the rooms and suites have panoramic mountain views, with many benefitting from balconies and outdoor jacuzzis. For breakfast, lunch and dinner head to their fine dining Japanese restaurant Nama, a highly acclaimed restaurant in the area in its own right, and for drinks head to either The Bar, Library and Salon to sample some of Courchevel’s largest Sake and Japanese Whisky Collection in their oak panelled salon with roaring log fire. In the spa, you’ll find a swimming pool, fitness and hydrotherapy areas, taking over an impressive two of the four floors of the hotel. They are also able to organise bespoke experiences, including Tobogganing, Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowmobiling, Dog Sledding and helicopter and hot air balloon rides.

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4. Hotel Le K2 Altitude

Designed to feel like an Alpine hamlet made up of luxury chalets, the 5* Hotel Le K2 Altitude has a premium and intimate feel to it. Featuring direct access onto the Pralong slope in the Les Trois Vallées, the hotel is home to 14 rooms and 18 suites, each uniquely decorated with handmade furnishings using raw materials sourced from Italy, Portugal and Spain. The hotel offers French, Lebanese and International dining options across its restaurants and also has a great Goji Spa by Nescens featuring a pool, hammam, hair salon and gym. If you’re taking kids with you then they’ll love the two worlds the hotel has created for them. Younger kids can head to the mini Himalayan Base Kamp and teenagers can spend time in their engaging, connected environment.

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5. Portetta

Offering an intimate and warm charm complete with inviting fireplaces, cosy sofas and attentive yet relaxed service, Portetta feels like a warm hug after a day on the slopes. From the team who created the beautiful Limewood Hotel in the New Forest, this ski in/ski out hotel provides 38 rooms all overlooking either the piste or the mountains, along with 6 duplex lofts with balconies. Throughout you’ll find rich rustic oak interiors, featuring reclaimed wood and stone, warm colours and inviting fabrics and furnishings. The hotel also has its own Ski Room and Ski Shop, making the renting and storing of ski equipment super easy. After a busy day head to their all day bar for a pre-dinner tipple before dining at Cucina Angelina, which serves Italian dishes designed by the international renowned chef Angela Hartnett. Their Spa is also perfect for relaxing in pre or post ski, with its own hammam, sauna, chill out area and three treatment rooms where you can enjoy a Bamford or Oskia body or facial treatment.

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6. Les Airelles

Inspired by the 19th century fairytale castles in Austria and Hungary, the snow capped, hand-painted Les Airelles is simply beautiful. Filled with sumptuous design and rich colours, crackling log fires and quite possibly the most lavish ski room we’ve ever seen, it has 44 cosy wood beamed bedrooms with stained glass windows and beautiful views of the Tarentaise Mountains. Known for its impeccable service and generous hospitality, be sure to unwind in their La Mer Spa or one of their many restaurants. Head to their Italian restaurant PieroTT for fine dining dishes created by their Michelin-starred chef, their warm Coin Savoyard for fondue and local dishes or Le Festin for decadent buffet lunches. They’re also able to organise a number of bespoke experiences, including Cross Country Skiing, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Wine and Cheese Tasting, Snow Fatscoots and Snowmobiles, and even offer the opportunity to leap from a helicopter and ski down the slopes!

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7. Six Senses Residences Courchevel

Nestled in the heart of Courchevel, the elegant Six Senses Residences Courchevel is a series of fully serviced apartments and penthouses that feature fine contemporary furnishings from top designers, whilst also retaining the traditional feel of the place. Positioned perfectly for both ski and après ski, it is home to 27 private residences, whilst still providing all the creature comforts you’d expect from a luxury hotel. They have an in-house concierge to assist with all aspects of your day, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner can be delivered to your doorstep and set up within your room if you wish. You’ll have full access to their spa, gym, outdoor hot tub and heated indoor pool and the hotel also has it’s own Japanese restaurant, Sumosan, if you fancy a relaxed dinner close to home.

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