La Rouvenaz
Twenty metres from the lake, transport included free
About this hotel
La Rouvenaz's position, 20 metres from the lakeshore and a 5-minute walk from both the train station and convention centre, makes it one of the most walkable bases in Montreux for a family running the daily Aquaparc routine. Free local public transport is included as part of the stay, a genuine cost saving for families who plan to use buses or trains around the region beyond the water park day trip itself. Rooms feature plasma TVs and private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers, practical basics covered without extra hunting through amenity lists. The trattoria-style restaurant on site serves seasonal dishes, giving families an easy dinner option without venturing further into town after an Aquaparc day. This guest-house scale property trades the size of a full hotel for a more personal, closely managed stay near the water.
- 20m from Lake Geneva
- Free public transport included
- 5 minutes to the station
- Plasma TVs in rooms
Our take
La Rouvenaz suits families who want lakefront proximity, walkable convenience, and included local transport, paired with a smaller, more personal guest-house feel than a larger hotel. Families wanting extensive on-site facilities like a spa or pool should look at one of Montreux's bigger lakefront hotels instead, since this property keeps its offer deliberately simple and personal.
- ✓Make use of the included free local public transport for any regional day trips beyond the standard Aquaparc route.
- ✓Book a lake-facing room specifically, the twenty-metre proximity to the water makes this one of the better views in town.
- ✓Try the trattoria-style restaurant on your first evening, it gives a good introduction before exploring further afield later in the trip.
Why we love it
- Twenty metres from the lakeshore
- Free local public transport included
- Five-minute walk to the station
- Trattoria-style restaurant on site
Why guests love itHaving local public transport included as part of the stay genuinely surprised us and saved a noticeable amount across a week of moving between Montreux and Aquaparc plus a couple of side trips. The twenty-metre distance to the lake meant a proper evening view every night, and the trattoria restaurant became our go-to on tired evenings, with a seasonal menu that changed enough across the week to keep our kids interested.