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Budget Hotels in Tignes — 9 of Our Favourites

Discover and book your perfect Tignes hotel

Tignes is predominantly an apartment resort, but the number and variety of hotels on offer is gradually increasing, as is their luxury in a resort that feels more and more upmarket.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Tignes Hotel Guide.

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1. Almes 1 Residence

Location
Tignes

This newly built residence is situated in a great location, just 50 metres from the lift. It is possible to ski back to the door in winter and it is also just a short walk from all local amenities within the resort.

The residence houses 14 apartments, all of which have been completed to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings. They range from studios for 4 people to 5-bedroom apartments that sleep 12.

All the apartments have a comfortable lounge area where you can relax in the evening and the vast majority have either a balcony or terrace with stunning mountain views. All 14 apartments have fully equipped kitchens with a full-size oven, ceramic hobs, a microwave, a large fridge and a dishwasher.

For entertainment throughout your holiday, every apartment has been fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and WiFi access.

All the apartments have access to a ski locker where you can store all your equipment without it taking over your living space. There is also access to a communal laundry room for convenience.

The residence is open year-round, so you can find the perfect apartment whether you are looking to stay in summer or winter.

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2. Le Refuge Hotel

Located in the centre of Tignes Le Lac, this hotel faces the Grande Motte glacier and the lake, making it ideal for both summer and winter holidays.

The hotel offers twenty-six bedrooms and seven suites or family rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, balconies, cable TV, WiFi, mini-bar, safe and hairdryer. Each room also includes access to a private ski locker.

Guests at Hotel Le Lac enjoy free access to the spa, which features a sauna, steam room and two jacuzzis - perfect for unwinding after a day on the mountain. There’s also a cosy lounge, billiard room and library for guests to relax in.

The hotel is ideally located just fifty metres from the ski lifts and ski school meeting points in winter, and close to activities like golf, tennis, water sports, hiking, horse riding and even summer skiing on the glacier.

Hotel Le Refuge was the first mountain refuge in Tignes Le Lac, built in 1924 when the village was lower down the mountain and the lake area was used for grazing cattle. It was extended and renovated in 1960 to become a three-star hotel and has been refurbished several times since - all while keeping much of its original charm.

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3. Almes 2 Residence

Location
Tignes

This residence is ideally located just 200 metres from the ski lifts and a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in resort.

The residence features 6 luxury, comfortable and spacious apartments.

The open plan kitchens are fully equipped and have spacious living rooms. Most of the bedrooms are big and some have direct access to a balcony with a view of the mountains. Beds are made before your arrival and, to top it off, each apartment has a sauna!

Services provided in the residence include high-speed internet, a laundry room, parking, ski lockers with boot dryers and bed and bathroom linen. Services on request include packages with ski passes and equipment rental at a discounted rate.

The residence is open year-round, so you can find the perfect apartment whether you are looking to stay in summer or winter.

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4. Inter-Apartment Residence

Location
Tignes

All the apartments in the Residence Maeva Inter-Residences have been refurbished, which is less than 200 m from the lively centre of Tignes-Val Claret. This residence with a private swimming pool consists of a single building.

In all apartments: Fully equipped small kitchen with 2 hotplates, refrigerator, microwave/grill, dishwasher, balcony (studio apartments for 4 persons only), cable TV, vacuum cleaner, bathroom with toilet.

Languages spoken: French, English, German
Tourist tax (Over 13 years): €0.70 per person per day
Arrivals after 17:00, departures before 10:00

Part of the Pierre & Vacances Group, the Maeva brand offers great value ski holiday accommodation in France.

We have over 50 residences spread across 28 major ski resorts, all proposing fully-furnished apartments that are well designed and functional whilst remaining within your budget.

Renting an apartment through our Maeva brand means that you can be assured of finding a cosy, well designed accommodation whatever the family size - from studios for 2 people up to 3 bedroom apartments for 8.

All our apartments include fully-equipped kitchens, beds made up on arrival and tea towels in the price while a wide range of extra services are available either during booking or once on site.

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La Vanoise Hotel, Tignes - Val Claret exterior

5. La Vanoise Hotel

This charming family-run hotel is only 10m from the nearest ski lift and situated close to the ski schools, the Grande Motte funicular and all of the amenities Val Claret has to offer.

They have 23 fully-equipped guest bedrooms sleeping 2-4 people, with TV, DVD, free wifi and all have balconies with views of the slopes. In addition, they can also propose a 40m2 family suite comprising two separate bedrooms; one with Queen/twin bed and a sofa bed, and the other with bunk beds. The suite can accommodate 5-7 people.

In winter, you can book on a B&B or half-board basis, which includes a daily buffet breakfast and, for half-board guests, a 3-course dinner. In summer and autumn, there is also the possibility of booking a full board package for groups of 10 or more. They are also happy to prepare packed lunches for a small supplement so that you can enjoy your lunch al fresco on the mountain.

If you are travelling by car, then the hotel has some private parking spaces available and there is additional public parking nearby. Each room has its own ski locker and they can store your luggage on your arrival/departure day if necessary. Additional services include assistance with booking ski passes, ski lessons, equipment rental and massages.

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6. Le Levanna Hotel, Tignes - Le Lac

An impressive wooden and stone-built chalet offering ski in/ski out 3* accommodation with exceptional views over the slopes and Tignes le Lac.

This hotel has 24 spacious rooms and suites, each equipped with ensuite facilities, cable TV, wifi, room safe and a balcony. Rooms either face to the north overlooking the village, or to the south with stunning lake views. All sleep from 2-4 people with the south-facing rooms being slightly larger and have additional sofa seating. The suites can sleep up to 5 and are set out over two levels and have a lounge/dining area.

The resident's lounge bar offers a comfortable place to relax with a drink at the end of the day or over a game of pool, and there is also a lovely spa area with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. This hotel also has a private car park and a secure ski room with individual lockers and boot dryers.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and the sunny terrace is a particularly popular stop-off at lunchtime with its views of the lake and the Grand Motte Glacier. In the evening, you can choose from a tasty selection of regional dishes and traditional mountain cuisine.

Snow-covered chalets with long icicles hanging from their roofs in a winter mountain village. Deep snow blankets the ground and distant hills with bare trees.

7. Le Genepy Hotel, Tignes - Les Brevieres

Location
Tignes

This charming hotel is located in the picturesque village of Tignes-les-Brévières, approximately 3 minute walk from the slopes and the nearest ski lift. The hotel stands out for its casual ambience, friendly service and excellent cuisine. Under Dutch management, the hotel has been completely refreshed, whilst the friendly home from home atmosphere has been preserved.

The rustic interior uses wood and light furnishings to create clean and welcoming rooms. All of the bedrooms are spacious and have en-suite facilities and copious amounts of hot water. Some of the rooms also have a balcony with fantastic views out over resort.

After a day on the mountain, guests can enjoy the hotel's sauna and outdoor jacuzzi. The perfect way to relax and unwind as well as a good way to soothe any aches and pains from the day's activities. The hotel also has a lounge area around reception where there is free WiFi available as well as phone and fax facilities.

A real advantage of this hotel is that the owners are super friendly and happy to do ski safaris and show you around the vast Espace Killy ski domain. The hotel is also open in the summer for those looking for hiking and mountain biking holidays.

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8. Le Paquis Hotel, Tignes - Le Lac

Ideally located in the heart of the resort, close to the main lift departure points, the swimming pool and some of the most popular bars and restaurants.

This hotel has been run by different generations of the same family for over 50 years. Direct descendants of a local family who lived in the original village that was engulfed by the Lac de Chevil when the famous dam was constructed, you know you will get an authentic "Tignard" welcome when you arrive here.

All of the 31 guest bedrooms are decorated in a style typical of the region, using lots of natural wood and sturdy furnishings. Each room has an ensuite bath/shower room, complimentary toiletries, free wifi, satellite TV, room safe and breakfast is included. Most of them also have a balcony or terrace with lovely views over the lake and the Grande Motte Glacier. The majority of rooms can sleep 2-4 people but there are also some larger duplex suites available that can accommodate up to 6.

There is a homely atmosphere present throughout the hotel with natural wood and stone features creating an authentic alpine ambience. The cosy living room features a large fireplace and various family pictures and memorabilia from across the generations. The resident's lounge bar is great for a vin chaud after a day on the slopes and the hotel also has a lovely wellness area with sauna, hammam and jacuzzi.

Le Dome Hotel, Tignes - Les Boisses

9. Le Dome Hotel

Location
Tignes

Located in a quiet and relaxing village, far from the bustle and crowds, Hotel Le Dome is ideal for all budgets.

The hotel has 10 rooms. Each room features a bathroom, wifi and a TV.

Le Dôme is located in the small historic village of Tignes les Boisses, at an altitude of 1850m. The closest ski lift is 200m away, and you can actually ski back to the hotel thanks to the blue Melezes ski run.

The hotel is open year-round, making it a great option for bikers and hikers too.

The hotel also features a living room, bar and ski room at the hotel. Main meals range from €18 to €25 depending on the season.