A list by Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best spa hotels in Zell am See, Austria. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Outstanding SPA facilities. This luxurious, family-run spa, golf and pleasure hotel offers unique holiday experiences in a beautiful location in Zell am See. Surrounded by a splendid natural landscape, the Salzburgerhof combines 5-star comfort with 3 lilies in the Relax Guide for its spaquality and the culinary pleasures of 3 toques by Gault Millau. The Salzburgerhofs spa area covers more than 3,500 m² and offers an extensive range of saunas, steam baths and massages. Enjoy a wide range of excellent gourmet dishes and top-quality wines, as well as luxurious suites in an elegant country-house style, equipped with all amenities. The magical garden park features a pool, a natural swimming pond and the legendary “wellness palace”, with its fantastic offer of first-class beauty products and professional treatments. Floating in the underground “Sole-Dome”, filled with salt from the Dead Sea, is a special highlight. A modern indoor golf course is available for all golf players. Hotel guests receive a green fee discount of 30% at the Zell am-See-Kaprun Golf Course (36 holes), one of the most beautiful courses in the Alps, as well as on 34 other courses in Salzburg and Tyrol. The Salzburgerhof has its own private beach on Lake Zell, 500 metres away.Show full description
Nice SPA. In a historic building dating from 1493, the Romantikhotel is located in the centre of Zell am See, only a few steps away from Lake Zell. It offers free WiFi access and has indoor and outdoor pools. The large spaarea features a sauna, a steam bath, a hot tub, and an infrared cabin. The spa area is divided into a dress-on and a nude area (for adults only). A wide range of beauty treatments and massages is also available at Romantikhotel Zell am See. The pools are heated throughout the year. The Metzgerwirt restaurant serves Austrian and international cuisine, with many seasonal and regional specialities and organic products. You are welcome to reserve a parking space at the Romantikhotel Zell am See for EUR 9.00 per car per day. A private underground car park is available at an additional cost. From mid-May to mid-October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses.Show full description
Great SPA. The Superior Hotel Tirolerhof is a centrally located 4-star superior spahotel in Zell am See, at the foot of the Schmittenhöhe Mountain and only a few steps away from Lake Zell. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. The newly renovated Elements Panorama Spa on the fourth floor offers a wide range of wellness applications and beautiful views of the mountains and the lake. Bathing and sauna pleasures are also offered in the 1,000 m² Tirolerhof Aquarena, which features a swimming pool, a hot tub, a relaxation room with water beds, and a sauna area with various saunas and steam baths. A fitness centre is also available. Enjoy Austrian and international delicacies, as well as a wide range of refined wines from the hotel's own wine cellar, in the elegant restaurant of Hotel Tirolerhof Zell am See. You can also dine in the cosy winter garden. Small dishes can be enjoyed on the sun terrace. The bar serves a big selection of aperitifs, cocktails and spirits.Show full description
Stunning pool facilities. Located in Zell am See, just a 10-minute walk from the centre and the Lake Zell, the family-run Superior Sport und Familienresort Alpenblick features a restaurant and an 1,100 m² wellness and spaarea with a combined indoor and outdoor pool. The Areitbahn Cable Car and the closest ski slope are a 2-minute drive away. The country-style rooms and apartments provide free WiFi. A ski bus stops right in front of the hotel, and the Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course is 3 km away. From mid-May to mid-October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses.Show full description
Wonderful sauna. Wonderful SPA facilities. The Hotel Latini enjoys a quiet location in the mountain and lakeside landscape around Lake Zell, and offers you fine cuisine, a swimming pool and free parking in a garage. Choose from double rooms and junior suites with light wood panelling, partly featuring balconies or French balconies with superb views.Wired and wireless internet is available free of charge. Culinary highlights include international and Pinzgau specialities in the various restaurants of the Latini hotel and in the pizzeria.The rich buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. A diverse programme of leisure activities and a large wellness area make the Hotel Latini's offer complete. Hotel Latini is located in the Schüttdorf quarter of Zell am See. The Areitbahn, taking you into a hiking and skiing paradise at the Schmittenhöhe, can be reached within 2 minutes. The landscape around the town boasts beautiful mountain summits, lush meadows and the deep blue waters of Lake Zell. It is also an ideal starting point for excursions to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, the city of Salzburg and the Eisriesenwelt ice caves in Werfen to name just a few. From mid-May to mid-October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Nice sauna. Located in the Old Town of Zell am See, just 300 metres from Lake Zell, the Cella Central Historic Boutique Hotel is a combination of vacation, enjoyment, party & cool events and features free WiFi and free access to spafacilities. The spa area includes a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, a Turkish steam bath, a hot tub, a rain forest shower, and relaxation benches. Massages and beauty treatments can be booked for a surcharge.Guests are also welcome to use the spa area at the neighbouring Sporthotel Alpenblick. All rooms and apartments are equipped with a seating area, flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, espresso machine and slippers (on request). Apartments vary in size and feature a living room, a kitchen and a dining table. The apartments are located in the building next to the hotel. The cityXpress cable car leading into the Schmittenhöhe Ski Area can be reached in a 3-minute walk. The train station is a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
Amazing pool. Only a short walk away from the Schmittenhöhe cable car, Der Waldhof enjoys a quiet location above Zell am See and offers free WiFi. Guests benefit from a spaarea and during winter the possibility to ski-in and ski-out. The new 1000m² spa area has separate areas for families and adults only as well as an all year round indoor pool which can be used free of charge. The property also offers an outdoor children´s playground and 2 indoor playing rooms. During summer months guided walks, wine tasting take place once a week free of charge and winter you can enjoy an apres-ski snack in the afternoon free of charge when booking with a half-board. All rooms at Hotel Der Waldhof have a balcony, cable TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Der Waldhof has a ski and bicycle rental on site, ski passes can be bought here as well and ski classes can be booked at reception. It also offers free private parking. The city centre is 500 metres away.Show full description
Nice pool. Only a 3-minute walk away from the Zeller Bergbahn cable car, which provides access to the Schmittenhöhe skiing and hiking area, Hotel Neue Post enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of the old town of Zell am See. Breakfast is available in the mornings and dining options include the Cäsar and the Basmati restaurants, both found 10 metres from the property. The 1,000 m² spaarea features a hot tub, a Finnish sauna, a sanarium, a steam bath, infrared and light therapy, a “shower temple”, oxygen therapy, and a relaxation room by the waterfall. Groceries can be purchased in an Aydin shop 10 metres away, a Spar supermarket 50 metres off or a Billa one 80 metres from the property. This recently renovated and enlarged hotel is surrounded by a castle park and the hotel garden. It offers a hotel restaurant, a bar, a well-stocked grocery store, a lobby, a fireplace lounge, and a traditional wooden lounge. Free wireless LAN access is available in the public area and in most rooms. A parking garage is also available. The hotel also has a solarium, a fitness centre, and a big garden with a heated, glass-covered pool (open all year) and a sunbathing lawn. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. The spacious and cosy rooms are equipped with many amenities. All rooms are non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed on the balconies or at the hotel bar. Leisure options at Hotel Neue Post include a library, video games, board games, tabletop football, and a big-screen TV with a projector. Lake Zell and the train station are also only a 3-minute walk away. The hotel is located at the beginning of Zell am See’s pedestrian zone.Show full description
Located at 2,000 metres above sea level, next to the mountain station of the Schmittenhöhe Cable Car, Berghotel Schmittenhöhe - 2000m offers ski-to-door access, a modern spaarea, and a large sun terrace with panoramic mountain views. The rooms, renovated in 2018, overlook the surrounding mountains and offer satellite TV and free WiFi. Most of the rooms have a balcony, The 330 m² spa area features various saunas, a fitness room, a sun bed, and a massage bed. Bathrobes are provided. In the famous SchnapsHansBar you enjoy the largest Aprés-ski of the region The Schmittenhöhe Berghotel is only reachable by cable car, which operates between 08:30 and 16:30. From the valley station, the centre of Zell am See can be reached in 5 minutes with the free ski bus, or on foot in 20 minutes. The ski pass is also valid in Kaprun, 8 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most STYLISH spa hotel in Zell am See.
This stylish country hotel enjoys a very quiet location close to the centre of Zell am See and only 300 metres away from the City Express Cable Car. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The spaarea consists of an indoor pool with counter current system, a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, an infrared cabin, and a sun bed and massages (both available at an additional cost). You can enjoy fine Austrian cuisine in the restaurant and selected drinks in the bar. 2 Electric car charging stations (e-charging stations) are available. Hotel St. Georg offers elegant rooms and suites in the individual ambience of a Salzburg country estate. The restaurant also features a wine cellar and a vinotheque. In summer you can also have breakfast on the sunny terrace. The restaurant is open in winter. In summer guests can reach surrounding restaurants on foot. Hotel St. Georg offers a green fee reduction of 30% at the nearby golf course.Show full description
Located in Schüttdorf, next to the Areitbahn Cable Car and a 3-minute drive from Zell am See, Gasthof Der Schütthof offers views of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier and modern wellness facilities. The Schütthof's spaarea features a panoramic relaxation room with a terrace offering panoramic views of the Kitzsteinhorn mountain. The large garden includes a sunbathing area and a children’s playground. A cold and warm breakfast buffet with a muesli and organic corner is served each morning. In the evening you can enjoy a dinner buffet. The restaurant features a covered terrace, a beer garden, and a show kitchen. At the reception, an internet terminal at your disposal free of charge. Free parking is available outside the hotel, while a garage can be used at an additional cost. Besides skiing, guests can also enjoy snow boarding, cross-country skiing and sledging during winter. In summer, activities like mountain biking, hiking and rafting are possible in the surrounding area.Show full description
Great sauna. Right next to the slopes of the Schmittenhöhe Ski Area, Boutique Hotel Martha offers a quiet location with views of Lake Zell and the Alps. The Roman-style spaarea includes two saunas. A ski bus stop is right outside. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The bright, non-smoking rooms feature a balcony, cable TV, a refrigerator, and a bathroom with hairdryer. They offer views of the Schmittenhöhe Mountain or the lake. A playground is available for children. The centre of Zell am See is about a 15-minute walk away. It can be reached in only 2 minutes by car or public bus. Free parking is available on site. From mid-May to mid-October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Zell am See.
This family-run hotel offers well-equipped rooms in a quiet location close to the centre of Zell am See. An internet terminal is available next to the reception and WiFi is provided, both free of charge. Hotel Stadt Wien is only a 3-minute walk away from the CityXpress Cable Car, which operates in summer and in winter. There is a bus stop in front of the hotel. Relax in the Vitality Oasis after an active day. Here you will find a heated outdoor pool with indoor access and integrated hot tub, a children's pool, a Kneipp basin, several saunas, a herbal steam bath, a relaxation room, and much more. Massages are also available. A rich breakfast buffet is provided every morning. On request and depending on availability, guests can also book half-board and enjoy a 5-course dinner, an afternoon snack, and - in summer - a small lunch or a packed lunch. Various themed buffets, barbecue evenings and the like are hosted regularly. Special dietary needs will be gladly accommodated (reduced calories, low fat, gluten free, etc. All special requests are upon arrangement and possibly at an additional cost). For children the Hotel Stadt Wien provides an adjacent petting zoo (in summer), a big playground in the garden, a free entertainment programme in July and August, and all necessities for babies (cots, high chairs, changing tables, bottle warmer, etc.). In summer you can explore the surroundings with the hotel's bicycles, which can be used free of charge. In winter, Hotel Stadt Wien has toboggans available for guests' use free of charge. The area in and around Zell am See is popular for all winter sports. Guests receive the Zell am See-Kaprun Card from mid-May until mid-October, which allows free admission and discounts at several local attractions, as well as free use of cable cars and public transport. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Offering an award-winning restaurant and a top-floor spaarea, Hotel Steinerwirt1493 is located in the centre of Zell am See, a 4-minute walk from Lake Zell and a 2-minute walk from the CityXpress Cable Car. Free WiFi is available. The spa features a roof terrace with panoramic views of the old town, lake and surrounding mountains, an outdoor hot tub, a panoramic sauna, and a relaxation room with a fruit and tea bar. Massages are available on request. All rooms are designed in a reduced modern style. They are fully equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVD/CD player, and water cooker, and are decorated with naturally treated wooden furniture. The Steinerwirt houses the art1493 gallery for contemporary art and design. The library features books in several languages and a free internet terminal. Seminar facilities are also available. The classic Austrian restaurant is recommended by various restaurant guides. A wide range of Austrian wines is served by the sommelier team. The wine cellar dates back to the 14th century. The restaurant offers historic dining rooms as well as a chestnut tree garden and a sun terrace. From mid-May to mid-October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses.Show full description
Located right on the shore of Lake Zell, Seehotel Freiberg offers a balcony or terrace with lake views in each room. It is just an 8-minute walk from the centre of Zell am See and the ski lifts, with a free ski shuttle offered in winter. 2 saunas, a steam bath, a Kneipp pool, and an infrared cabin are available in the spaarea. The Seehotel’s light-flooded design rooms offer satellite TV, a minibar, a seating area, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Most feature a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a wide range of massage and beauty treatments. The fitness room offers direct lake views. The restaurant features a winter garden overlooking the lake, as well as a lakeside terrace. It serves international and Austrian cuisine made from regional products. Half-board includes a breakfast buffet and a 4-course dinner with a choice of dishes and a salad bar. Surrounded by a 3,000 m² garden, Seehotel Freiberg features a private beach on the lake. Free private parking is available on site. In summer, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the price. This card comprises free benefits and discounts in the entire region.Show full description
The Schmittenhof is a 4-star hotel at the foot of the Schmittenhöhe, right next to the ski slopes and just 300 metres from the cable car. All rooms have a furnished balcony overlooking Lake Zell or the mountains. Hotel Der Schmittenhof’s Mediterranean-style spaarea includes several saunas and a herbal steam bath. The bright and elegant non-smoking rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV, a safe, and a bathroom with bathrobes, hairdryer, and make-up mirror. Guests can use it on weekdays. International dishes, Austrian specialities, and fine wines from the wine cellar are served in the restaurant. Guests can also enjoy homemade schnapps and a healthy breakfast buffet. The ski storage room features a ski boot dryer. A private ski bus with a stop directly at the hotel is provided. Free private parking is available on site. The centre of Zell am See can be reached in a 15-minute walk. From mid-May to mid-October, the Zell am See-Kaprun summer card is included in the rates. This card comprises many free benefits and discounts, including free use of the cable cars.Show full description
Superb sauna facilities. The Erlhof enjoys a scenic location on Lake Zell, a 2-minute walk from its private beach and a 10-minute drive from Zell am See’s centre. It offers a sauna, steam bath, and free Wi-Fi. The gourmet restaurant serves classic Austrian cuisine and fine wines. The rooms at Erlhof Restaurant & Landhotel are furnished in a traditional Alpine style and overlook the surrounding mountains. They feature satellite TV, a minibar, and a bathroom. Some have a balcony. A ski storage room and free private parking are available on site. Hiking and mountain bike trails start right outside. A free ski bus stops right outside, and the Schmittenhöhe and Areitbahn Cable Cars can be reached in a 10-minute drive. A cross-country ski run is a 5-minute walk away. Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course is 8 km away and offers discounted green fees to guests. The centre of Thumersbach is 2 km away. A public bus stop is also 2 km from the hotel. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a sauna. Show full description
An 8-minute walk from the Areitbahn Cable Car, Dahoam by Sarina - Rooms & Suites enjoys a quiet location in the southern part of Zell am See. It offers free WiFi in public areas. The spaarea includes a sauna and a relaxation room. Each room at Dahoam by Sarina has a balcony, cable TV, and a seating area. There is a ski storage room with a ski boot dryer, as well as a children’s playroom with a Nintendo Wii. The Tauernradweg (bicycle trail) leads right past Dahoam by Sarina. From mid-May to mid-October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in the rate. This card offers many free benefits and discounts, including free use of local cable cars and buses.Show full description
Just a 5-minute walk from the shore of Lake Zell in the heart of Zell am See, Hotel Glasererhaus offers individually furnished rooms, a wellness area, and free WiFi. The closest ski lifts are just 200 metres away. All rooms provide cable TV and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Most rooms additionally come with a balcony featuring a seating area. The wellness area comes with a sauna and a relaxation room and can be accessed free of charge. Bathrobes can be requested at the reception for an additional fee and massages can be booked on site as well. Within 4 minutes on foot, guests can reach a public gym. Guests can rent ski equipment at a neighbouring property. Guests receive a Dine Around Pass, which provides a 5% discount on food and drinks in 3 top restaurants in Zell am See, all reachable on foot from the hotel. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel Berner is located right at the main ski slope of Zell am See, next to the cable car and the chair lift, so you can ski right from and to the hotel's front door. It features a spaarea with a heated outdoor pool. Spa facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with 30 °C, a Finnish sauna, a sanarium, an infra-red cabin and a steam bath. All rooms have balconies offering great views. Facilities include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electric kettle, free Wi-Fi and bathrobes. In summer, you can relax on the terrace in the garden next to the pool. Massages are available on request. The Berner enjoys a quiet but central location right at the ski slope in winter and the hiking trails in summer. The pedestrian zone of Zell am See and the lake are only a 5-minute walk away. Fine local and international cuisine made from local products is served in the restaurant or on the terrace. A hot and cold buffet breakfast can be enjoyed every morning. Cakes are offered in the afternoon and a 5-course dinner in the evening. The Zell am See-Kaprun Card is included in all rates during summer. This offers free use of all cable cars, free access to the lidos at the lake, the bus up to the Kaprun Dam and reservoir and much more.Show full description
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