Chateau du Sureau

My wife and I recently spent three nights in early September 2025 at Château du Sureau, a charming resort in Oakhurst, California. Here is our honest review of the experience. The Hits From our patio, we enjoyed a wonderful view of the pool and the town of Oakhurst. The decor throughout the room and the resort was a feast for the eyes, filled with interesting and eclectic objects. A hidden gem was the music player in the closet, with speakers discreetly built into the walls—perfect for streaming classical tunes or any music from our phones. The staff was incredibly attentive, and we appreciated the high-quality Moulton Brown products provided. A thoughtful touch was the bottle of local rosé waiting for us upon arrival. Breakfast was a treat, especially the fresh-squeezed orange juice. We loved spending time in the Grand Salon, a beautiful space with all sorts of unique features. The statues scattered throughout the grounds were also an interesting and eclectic collection. We were particularly taken with the two very tall Mediterranean cypress trees that stood between our room and the pool. The Misses While our stay was mostly enjoyable, a few things could be improved. Our room's beige carpet had some noticeable stains and spots, and we noticed a missing tile plate on the steps leading to the main entrance. The shower situation in the Lavender room was also a bit tricky; getting in and out of the combined shower/bathtub felt dangerous, and one of us decided not to use it at all. We also felt that the windows could use a good cleaning, both inside and out. The duvet was very heavy, which would be lovely on a cold night, but was uncomfortable on the warm evenings during our stay. The lack of an elevator in the building was a minor inconvenience, as was the awkward gate and entry process to get onto the property. Lastly, a prominent sign by the swimming pool displayed the rather blunt message: "PERSONS HAVING CURRENTLY ACTIVE DIARRHEA OR WHO HAVE HAD ACTIVE DIARRHEA WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 14 DAYS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE POOL WATER." This felt a bit off-putting and could be phrased in a more discreet way.

This inn only had about a dozen rooms. The service is outstanding. The rooms are small but very well furnished. Their breakfast patio is very pleasant, as are their other outside areas. Pricey but a great treat!

The old Chateau du Sureau is showing her age. The staff is very kind and attentive. The chateau’s first impression is worn. Fountains not working and have ferns sitting in them or a dribble of water flow in another. Pool has a green tinge due to old plaster. Front steps are missing tiles. The rooms are clean with old world charm but show signs of wear. Stains on carpet and furniture. The shower/tub has a very awkward entrance. The breakfast was truly wonderful. Hope the new owners can restore it’s charm and elegance

Old world charm, but unfortunately some major flaws. We were there for a retreat, which was handled very well by the staff. Good meeting room and very nice breakfasts and lunches. Dining room was uncomfortably small for a full house. Our room was charming but tight. No real sitting area. The bed was comfortable, but the down duvet was too hot. The bathroom was atrocious. There was no effective lighting. The tub shower was quite awkward to get into, and it was difficult to safely reach the door to close it. Most disappointing however was the near total lack of hot water. Apparently the heater or storage tank is not up to servicing nine rooms we were told. That was unforgivable. A major plus is the proximity to The Elderberry house, one of the premiere restaurants in the Central California.

We went out of our way on our way back to SanFrancisco after staying in Yosemite for a few nights. The Inn was lovely. The owner designed and decorated it to feel like a chateau in France.. it was beyond our expectations. We also had dinner in the separate restaurant on the grounds. This restaurant was well beyond our expectations. We have eaten in many 5 star restaurants along the east coast. This one was by far the best we have been to. The service and food were outstanding!! Looking forward to coming back in the future!!