The best spa hotels in Zell am See

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Zell am See easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Salzburgerhof Wellness-, Golf- und Genießerhotel Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 445 EUR.

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• 2 Superior Sport und Familienresort Alpenblick Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 434 EUR.

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• 3 Romantikhotel Zell am See Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 8.6

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• 4 Superior Hotel Tirolerhof - Zell am See Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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 Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 185 EUR.

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• 5 Hotel Der Schmittenhof Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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. 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. Hotel Der Schmittenhof’s Mediterranean-style spa area includes several saunas and a herbal steam bath. 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. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 138 EUR.

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• 6 Hotel Steinerwirt1493 Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. Offering an award-winning restaurant and a top-floor spa area, 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 Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 95 EUR.

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• 7 Hotel Neue Post Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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. 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 1,000 m² spa area 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. 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. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 210 EUR.

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• 8 Hotel Latini Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 115 EUR.

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• 9 Hotel Garni Landhaus Gitti Zell am See, Austria

  Hotel. Located in Zell am See, Landhaus Gitti is only an 8-minute walk from the Areitbahn Cable Car, which takes guests to the Schmittenhöhe Ski Area. Free WiFi is available. Rooms at Landhaus Gitti offer LCD TV with satellite and cable channels, a safe, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Some have a balcony. In the morning, a rich buffet is served in the breakfast room. Landhaus Gitti features lockable ski and bicycle rooms, as well as a ski boot dryer. Various restaurants and supermarkets are close by. The ski bus stop to the Areitbahn, Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn-Kaprun Ski Resorts is 100 metres away. Guests at Hotel Landhaus Gitti enjoy a 10% discount on tickets for the Tauern Spa in Kaprun. Tickets can be obtained directly at the hotel. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 90 EUR.

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• 10 HAIDVOGL MAVIDA Zell am See Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. Just a 5-minute walk from the Schmittenhöhe Ski and Hiking Area and the Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course, HAIDVOGL MAVIDA Zell am See offers a 1,400 m² spa centre with indoor and outdoors pools. Free WiFi is available. All rooms at this 4-star hotel feature a balcony with panoramic mountain views and provide bathrobes, and high-quality body care products for guests. The Mavida Wellnesshotel's spa and fitness centre can be used free of charge and offers a wide range of personal wellness and beauty treatments. The Mavida Classic breakfast is available for guests until 11:00. The HAIDVOGL MAVIDA Zell am See offers a free parking area and the city centre and the railway station of Zell am See are a 5-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 161 EUR.

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• 11 Hotel zum Hirschen Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. The family-run Hotel zum Hirschen is located in the pedestrian zone of Zell am See, only a 2-minute walk from the lake. It offers award-winning cuisine and free Wi-Fi access. A rich breakfast buffet with many regional products is served in the morning. Half-board includes a 5-course dinner with a salad buffet. The restaurant was awarded 1 toque by Gault Millau. The spa area features a sauna, an infrared cabin, Kneipp baths, a dive pool, and a relaxation room. Massages and beauty treatments can be booked at the reception. A massage room is available. As a guest of the Hirschen hotel you enjoy free entrance to all public outdoor pools around Lake Zell. Many leisure activities are available in every season. Staff are happy to provide you with information. Your car can be parked in the lockable garage right next to Hotel zum Hirschen. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 147 EUR.

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• 12 Der Schütthof Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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 spa area 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 Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 81 EUR.

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• 13 Seevilla Freiberg Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. 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. 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. 2 saunas, a steam bath, a Kneipp pool, and an infrared cabin are available in the spa area. 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. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 193 EUR.

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• 14 Hotel Fischerwirt Zell am See Zell am See, Austria

  

  Hotel. The Fischerwirt is a cosy family hotel in the pedestrian zone in the centre of Zell am See, a 2-minute walk from the lake and 5 minutes from the Schmittenhöhe cable car. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. The lido on the beach can be used free of charge by hotel guests. In the morning a rich breakfast buffet is served. Guests can make use of the extensive beauty and wellness area of the Romantikhotel, Hotel Fischerwirts partner hotel across the street (at an extra cost). Hotel Fischerwirt offers green fee reductions on surrounding golf courses (on request). In winter you can get your ski passes directly at the reception, and free ski depots at the valley station are also offered. In summer all prices include the Zell am See Card (between 15 May and 15 October), entitling to free rides on various cable cars and lifts, free access to museums, to swimming pools, to the National Park Centre and much more. This card is free for adults and children. The train station is just a 5-minute walk away from the Fischerwirt hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 208 EUR.

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