We have created a list with the best luxury 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!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. 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 spa quality and the culinary pleasures of 3 toques by Gault Millau. 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. The Salzburgerhofs spa area covers more than 3,500 m² and offers an extensive range of saunas, steam baths and massages. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Zell am See.
Charming. Historic property. Comfortable beds. The historic Schloss Prielau (Prielau Castle) is located on the northern shore of Lake Zell, surrounded by a park and only 200 metres away from the lake. First mentioned in 1425, Prielau Castle was turned into a luxury hotel in the late 1980s. Behind the castle there are ponds for fish farming and a pen for raising deer. The spire of a beautiful baroque chapel rises above the towers of the castle at a discreet distance. In addition to 2 gourmet restaurants, Hotel Schloss Prielau lets you enjoy a spa area with sauna, steam bath and massages in the castle’s “bath house”. There is a private beach on the lake, complete with wooden pier, beach house and comfortable deck chairs. The ski areas of the Europa Sports Region can be reached in only a few minutes.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING, HISTORIC AND ROMANTIC boutique hotel in Zell am See! It also has super comfortable beds. So NICE!
Unique. Romantic. Cosy rooms. 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 spa area, 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 unique and authentic luxury hotel in Zell am See. It also has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. 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 spa area 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
This might be the most beautiful luxury hotel in Zell am See.
Cool. Stylish. 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 spa area with a heated outdoor pool. All rooms have balconies offering great views. Facilities include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electric kettle, free Wi-Fi and bathrobes. Spa facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with 30 °C, a Finnish sauna, a sanarium, an infra-red cabin and a steam bath. 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
Apartment hotel.Superb interior design. Great breakfast. Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, a sauna and spa facilities, Elements Resort Zell am See; BW Signature Collection is located in Zell am See, 1.8 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course and 46 km from Bad Gastein Railway Station. This 4-star aparthotel offers a lift and luggage storage space. There is a restaurant serving European cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the aparthotel, all units include a desk. Every unit includes a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a terrace. The units include a private bathroom, bathrobes and bed linen. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available daily at the aparthotel. There is a coffee shop and bar. For guests with children, Elements Resort Zell am See; BW Signature Collection provides a children's playground. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Zell am See Train Station is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while Casino Zell am See is 3.7 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 97 km from Elements Resort Zell am See; BW Signature Collection.Show full description
This is likely the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in Zell am See.
Charming. Elegant. Great value. The Superior Hotel Tirolerhof is a centrally located 4-star superior spa hotel 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
Nice style. Cool. Great views. Located directly on the ski slope next to the cable cars, this 4-star hotel in the Schmittenhöhe Ski Area in Zell am See offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Zell. VAYA Zell am See features a large indoor pool, a sun terrace and a relaxation area with a hot tub, steam bath and sauna, as well as massages and beauty treatments. The Zell am See AlpineResort's relaxation garden overlooks the Schmittenhöhe mountain and features sun beds and a natural pond. The restaurant offers views of the ski slope and serves Austrian and international cuisine. Half-board consists of a big breakfast buffet and dinner. A ski school, a ski rental, a ski shop, and a private ski lift for beginners are available on site. 3 downhill runs lead directly to the hotel. The trassXpress, the Sonnenalmbahn and the Schmittenhöhenbahn cable cars are immediately adjacent to the hotel. A storage room, where you can store your ski and hiking equipment, is featured directly at the cable car station. From the end of May to the end of October, the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card is included in the price. With this card you enjoy many benefits and discounts.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Lovely property. Charming. Hapimag Ferienwohnungen Zell am See is located in Zell am See and features a heated pool and lake views. Private parking is available on site. The aparthotel provides mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the aparthotel, all units are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, the units have bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The aparthotel also offers an indoor pool and a sauna for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star aparthotel, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Skiing and snorkelling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course is 7.7 km from Hapimag Ferienwohnungen Zell am See, while Casino Zell am See is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hip. Charming. 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 spa area 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
I think this is one of the coolest small hotels in Zell am See.
Unique. Cosy rooms. Great views. Popular among couples.Opened November 2021. Featuring a sauna, Nikolaus by AvenidA is set in Zell am See. This aparthotel provides free private parking and a lift. The accommodation offers a sauna, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the aparthotel, each unit comes with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. Each unit is equipped with a coffee machine, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the aparthotel, the units include bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and cheese are available every morning at the aparthotel. There is a coffee shop on-site. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course is 5.7 km from Nikolaus by AvenidA, while Bad Gastein Railway Station is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 79 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened February 2023. The Gast House Zell am See is located in Zell am See, 5.1 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course and 49 km from Bad Gastein Railway Station. 500 metres from Casino Zell am See and less than 1 km from Zell am See Train Station, the hotel provides ski storage space. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer mountain views. At The Gast House Zell am See each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a buffet or vegetarian breakfast. The Gast House Zell am See offers 4-star accommodation with an indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zell am See, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 78 km from The Gast House Zell am See.Show full description
Beautiful. Great interior design. Great views. Newly opened in 2017 Seehotel Bellevue is set in Zell am See in the Salzburg Region, offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain and 1.1 km from Casino Zell am See. The hotel has a spa centre and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have views of the lake or city. Every room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and a hairdryer. Seehotel Bellevue features free WiFi throughout the property. There is room service at the property. This hotel has a ski pass sales point and bike hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, golfing and cycling. City Xpress is 1.7 km from Seehotel Bellevue, while Ebenberglift is 1.7 km from the property. Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is 54 km away.Show full description
Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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. 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 spa area 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). 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
Rooftop bar. The family-run HEITZMANN - Hotel & Rooftop is located directly in the pedestrian zone in the centre of Zell am See and a 3-minute walk from the cable cars and Lake Zell. A terrace with scenic panoramic views is located on the roof. The sauna and steam bath in the basement can be used free of charge, and free WiFi access is available. An indoor pool, ice skating rink, bowling alley, cafes, bars and restaurants are all within 200 metres of HEITZMANN - Hotel & Rooftop.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Offering a sauna TWO TIMEZ - Boutique Hotel - with AC is located in Zell am See. Free WiFi is offered and private parking is available. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. The area is popular for skiing and golfing. Casino Zell am See is 300 metres from TWO TIMEZ - Boutique Hotel - with AC, while City Xpress is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, 54 km from the property.Show full description
This boutique hotel is one of the most popular in Zell am See among couples!
Elegant. Unique. Great location. 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.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Superb breakfast. Great location. The House Zell am See is located in a quiet side street in the centre of Zell am See, only 150 metres from the City XPress Cable Car. Guests benefit from free WiFi, free underground parking, a sauna, and a steam bath. The spacious, luxuriously furnished self-catering apartments are fitted in a traditional or modern style and feature mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area, a living room with a flat-screen cable TV, and 1 or 2 bathroom. Some have a balcony. The House Zell am See also features a private ski storage. In the summer season you benefit from the advantages of the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card. Lake Zell and Zell am See Train Station are just a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a highly rated breakfast and a great location in Zell am See.
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