Name: Seehotel Kastanienbaum
Address: St. Niklausenstrasse 105, Kastanienbaum, Switzerland, Kastanienbaum, Canton of Lucerne, CH
Price range: $201–$926 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

At Seehotel Kastanienbaum, reviewers highlight a stunning lakeside setting with panoramic views, friendly front-desk service, and easy access to Lucerne via a nearby bus with free passes, alongside appreciated wellness features like a lakeside hot tub and spa.

Rooms, especially those facing the lake, are described as comfortable and sometimes spacious, with quiet surroundings. Food and breakfast receive praise from many, though some mention a limited menu or somewhat bland flavors. Cleanliness is generally rated well and the property maintained, though a few note dated areas and one review reported spiders; service is widely praised, with isolated criticism of restaurant management or competence. A solid choice for a calm, service-led stay.

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Facilities

Lakeside swimming access and a spa with a lakeside hot tub are popular features; a sauna boat can be rented.

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10

Mikael

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mycket vänlig och proffesionell service under tidspress. Speciellt tack till Tainja S i receptionen … hon som skrattar mest. Mycket fint rum med fantastisk utsikt. Bra arrangerad badstrand och fint SPA. Enkel att ta buss till Luzern.

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Antje

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Direkt am Vierwaldstättersee gelegen, mit genialem Blick auf den See. Freundliches Personal, geräumige und saubere Zimmer. Gut mit ÖVs erreichbar, unmittelbar vor dem Hotel ist eine Bushaltestelle. Am Abend im Spa-Bereich abschalten und entspannen. Das Hotel ist sehr zu empfehlen.

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TRACEY

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel with views of Vierwaldsaresee. The staff are amazing!! Rooms clean and well equipped. Food is excellent. Hot tub overlooking the lake is lovely. Bus to Luzern from outside hotel takes 20 mins

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Marc

Jan 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Idéalement situé avec un embarcadère un ensemble de petits chalets pour déguster une fondue à côté d‘un brasero l‘été se prête plus

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Mark

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed at the Seehotel Kastanienbaum between 28/12 2024 - 1/1 2025. Upon arrival the greeting was very friendly (and in perfect English). We were given details of the hotel, breakfast times, amenities such as Hot Tub and Sauna Boat for hire etc. We were also given a FREE bus pass for the duration of our stay. The bus service to and from Lucerne was regular and only 20 mins, the bus stop is literally 30 seconds from leaving the reception of the hotel. We used the bus every day. The room was spacious, a big bed, it was very warm and the bathroom had a great super-powerful shower. On the first night we had a cheese fondue in the private huts they have at the back of the hotel. It was great fun eating out zero degrees. We were kept warm by heated seat cushions and plenty of blankets. The only negative was it was foggy and the lake view we booked wasn’t there, obviously not the hotel’s fault. A nice touch was a Happy New Year card in our room on the 31st Dec and some biscuits and Konfi when we checked out.

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Michael

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Zu unserem Jahrestag haben wir uns ein Wochenende in diesem Hotel gegönnt. Toll war der Zugang zum See mit Bademöglichkeit. Die Sauna war mittelmässig.

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Miguel Eduardo

Jul 5, 2023

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El hotel tiene la mejor vista del lago y de los alpes, es impresionante… tienes acceso a nadar al lago, todas las instalaciones estan limpias, comodas….. la vista del restaurante tambien es increible, el personal super amable Esta a 15min del centro en autobus, y es facilisimo tomarlo esta justo afuera del hotel, el hotel te regala transporte por los dias d tu estancia

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James

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This hotel is superb. The staff and facilities are wonderful, and the views from the hotel across the lake are truly awesome.

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CYRUS

Jun 19, 2024

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Wow! Just the place to stay if visiting Lucern - transportation to and from city is complimentary. The hotel is on the water and has all the facilities. The hospitality is top notch. What made our stay totally memorable is our interaction with Vanessa at the front desk. Any company would be so fortunate to have an employee like Vanessa. We loved out stay.

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Lama

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very beautiful facility with access to the lake. Spa area is amazing. Bus stop across from the hotel takes you everywhere easily.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are generally clean and well kept. A few guests note dated areas, and one review reported spiders.

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markus

May 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

War schon öfter hier, komme gern wieder. Sehr schön gelegen, sehr gepflegtes Hotel. Essen im Restaurant bietet diverse Auswahl, geschmacklich leider öfter fad. Frühstück ziemlich üppig. Service Personal stets hilfsbereit und freundlich. Leider hab ich den Eindruck, dass Geldmacherei der Gastfreundschaft vorgezogen wird.

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Ahmad

Oct 10, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel wasn’t clean ( too many spiders) I couldn’t stay and had to check out!!. They offered me two other rooms but they were also having the same issue. I contacted the hotel thru Expedia to get my refund but they refused!!! I DON’T RECOMMEND THIS DIRTY HOTEL TO ANYONE!!

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Michael F.

Aug 3, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotellet har en helt unik beliggenhed helt ned til søbredden, og med den mest fantastiske udsigt over sø og bjerge (hvis man vælger værelse med balkon imod søen, naturligvis). Hotellet er pænt og nogenlunde vedligeholdt, men der trænger til at blive investeret i moderne opdateringer. Receptionspersonalet er søde og servicemindede, MEN restaurationschefen er en arrogant nar, der nærmest gør enhver kontakt til en konflikt. Personalet er trynet af han og tør ikke tage selv den mindste beslutning. Hans uacceptable opførsel er grundet til at vi ALDRIG kommer til at overveje at besøge stedet igen.

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Antje

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Direkt am Vierwaldstättersee gelegen, mit genialem Blick auf den See. Freundliches Personal, geräumige und saubere Zimmer. Gut mit ÖVs erreichbar, unmittelbar vor dem Hotel ist eine Bushaltestelle. Am Abend im Spa-Bereich abschalten und entspannen. Das Hotel ist sehr zu empfehlen.

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TRACEY

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel with views of Vierwaldsaresee. The staff are amazing!! Rooms clean and well equipped. Food is excellent. Hot tub overlooking the lake is lovely. Bus to Luzern from outside hotel takes 20 mins

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Jürgen

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Tolle Lage, deutlicher Renovierungsbedarf, Service: Verbesserungsbwdarf bei Kompetenz, aber bemüht

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Miguel Eduardo

Jul 5, 2023

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El hotel tiene la mejor vista del lago y de los alpes, es impresionante… tienes acceso a nadar al lago, todas las instalaciones estan limpias, comodas….. la vista del restaurante tambien es increible, el personal super amable Esta a 15min del centro en autobus, y es facilisimo tomarlo esta justo afuera del hotel, el hotel te regala transporte por los dias d tu estancia

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Kai

Sep 27, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Unbelievably beautiful location on the outskirts of Luzern, only 10-15 minutes away by (free) bus or car. The building is a bit dated but renovated appropriately. Very professional staff. Bus and ferry boat(!) stop right there. Wished we had brought our (gravel) bikes. We only had (good) breakfast once there but delicious (game) dinners at normal prices in very classy interiors within 10 minutes from there at hotel/restaurant Waldegg and restaurant Eichhof.

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Rooms

Many guests praise comfortable, quiet rooms with beautiful lake views, and some note spacious layouts.

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Mikael

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mycket vänlig och proffesionell service under tidspress. Speciellt tack till Tainja S i receptionen … hon som skrattar mest. Mycket fint rum med fantastisk utsikt. Bra arrangerad badstrand och fint SPA. Enkel att ta buss till Luzern.

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Anton

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Bei heißem Sommerwetter sind die Zimmer iunter dem Dach sehr warm und da ohne Klimaanlage - nicht unbedingt empfehlenswert. Es gibt zwar einen Ventilator - aber der bringt nicht viel. - Das Frühstück könnte für diese Hotel Kategorie reichhaltiger sein. Ansonsten war unser Aufenthalt sehr angenehm.

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ahmad

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a room facing the lake. Very beautiful.

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Jessica

Jan 25, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Just marvelous, wonderful rooms, beautiful views, great food by the fire.

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Mark

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed at the Seehotel Kastanienbaum between 28/12 2024 - 1/1 2025. Upon arrival the greeting was very friendly (and in perfect English). We were given details of the hotel, breakfast times, amenities such as Hot Tub and Sauna Boat for hire etc. We were also given a FREE bus pass for the duration of our stay. The bus service to and from Lucerne was regular and only 20 mins, the bus stop is literally 30 seconds from leaving the reception of the hotel. We used the bus every day. The room was spacious, a big bed, it was very warm and the bathroom had a great super-powerful shower. On the first night we had a cheese fondue in the private huts they have at the back of the hotel. It was great fun eating out zero degrees. We were kept warm by heated seat cushions and plenty of blankets. The only negative was it was foggy and the lake view we booked wasn’t there, obviously not the hotel’s fault. A nice touch was a Happy New Year card in our room on the 31st Dec and some biscuits and Konfi when we checked out.

10

Ash

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful property! We were in Switzerland for 10 days and although we were only at this location one night it was hands down the nicest room of the stay. The lake view room was so beautiful. Great location and very convenient for travellers as the bus station is right outside the building.

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Heinz-Peter

Jul 1, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Ein schönes Zimmer mit Balkon direkt am See gelegen, Personal sehr freundlich

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Arthur

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent and friendly staff made us welcome and offered a change to a lakeside view. The lighting in the bedroom was dim except at the desk - we would liked to have had more conventional lighting. The double bed was comfortable but we also struggled to accommodate two large duvets on the bed, ending up laying on one end to anchor it.

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Jason

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, quiet room. Great front desk clerk. Room could use more pillows.

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Jos

Jun 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

restaurant is er, dat is dan OK denk je, maar er was geen plaats zeer kleine badkamer hellende muren in de kamer waar je gemakkelijk tegenaan botst positief : ligging - die is enig (bij mooi weer)

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with front-desk staff frequently singled out by name. A few reviews mention issues in the restaurant’s management or staff competence.

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Monica

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was beautiful and in a picture perfect spot on Lake Lucerne. The service was perfection. Vanessa welcomed us and helped us learn more about the city so we could orient ourselves. We are so appreciative of their attention to detail to make your stay not just comfortable, but memorable.

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neriman

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is absolutely stunning, and the view is beautiful. From the very first moment, we were welcomed with a big smile and felt truly comfortable. The staff were kind, caring, and always happy to help. Getting to the city center was super easy, and with a pass from the hotel, we could use public transportation for free. We were very happy with our stay — thank you so much for everything!

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Mikael

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mycket vänlig och proffesionell service under tidspress. Speciellt tack till Tainja S i receptionen … hon som skrattar mest. Mycket fint rum med fantastisk utsikt. Bra arrangerad badstrand och fint SPA. Enkel att ta buss till Luzern.

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Michael F.

Aug 3, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotellet har en helt unik beliggenhed helt ned til søbredden, og med den mest fantastiske udsigt over sø og bjerge (hvis man vælger værelse med balkon imod søen, naturligvis). Hotellet er pænt og nogenlunde vedligeholdt, men der trænger til at blive investeret i moderne opdateringer. Receptionspersonalet er søde og servicemindede, MEN restaurationschefen er en arrogant nar, der nærmest gør enhver kontakt til en konflikt. Personalet er trynet af han og tør ikke tage selv den mindste beslutning. Hans uacceptable opførsel er grundet til at vi ALDRIG kommer til at overveje at besøge stedet igen.

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Robert

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was gorgeous and right on a lake with mountains all around. Food was spectacular and eating next to the picturesque view made it even better. With all that being said, the front desk kind of stole the show. They were all super friendly, helpful and went out of their way to assist anyway possible.

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TRACEY

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel with views of Vierwaldsaresee. The staff are amazing!! Rooms clean and well equipped. Food is excellent. Hot tub overlooking the lake is lovely. Bus to Luzern from outside hotel takes 20 mins

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Lisa

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Andre at the front desk was amazing!!! He went above and beyond to help me with a problem I encountered with a package I had sent previously from Italy to the USA. I do appreciate the time he spent to fix it all up!!

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Mark

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed at the Seehotel Kastanienbaum between 28/12 2024 - 1/1 2025. Upon arrival the greeting was very friendly (and in perfect English). We were given details of the hotel, breakfast times, amenities such as Hot Tub and Sauna Boat for hire etc. We were also given a FREE bus pass for the duration of our stay. The bus service to and from Lucerne was regular and only 20 mins, the bus stop is literally 30 seconds from leaving the reception of the hotel. We used the bus every day. The room was spacious, a big bed, it was very warm and the bathroom had a great super-powerful shower. On the first night we had a cheese fondue in the private huts they have at the back of the hotel. It was great fun eating out zero degrees. We were kept warm by heated seat cushions and plenty of blankets. The only negative was it was foggy and the lake view we booked wasn’t there, obviously not the hotel’s fault. A nice touch was a Happy New Year card in our room on the 31st Dec and some biscuits and Konfi when we checked out.

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Jürgen

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Tolle Lage, deutlicher Renovierungsbedarf, Service: Verbesserungsbwdarf bei Kompetenz, aber bemüht

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CYRUS

Jun 19, 2024

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Wow! Just the place to stay if visiting Lucern - transportation to and from city is complimentary. The hotel is on the water and has all the facilities. The hospitality is top notch. What made our stay totally memorable is our interaction with Vanessa at the front desk. Any company would be so fortunate to have an employee like Vanessa. We loved out stay.

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Location

Scenic lakefront setting with mountain views and convenient public transport: a bus stop just outside, free bus passes from the hotel, and about 10–20 minutes to Lucerne.

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Roisin

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was absolutely beautiful. Only 10 minutes from downtown Lucern.

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neriman

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is absolutely stunning, and the view is beautiful. From the very first moment, we were welcomed with a big smile and felt truly comfortable. The staff were kind, caring, and always happy to help. Getting to the city center was super easy, and with a pass from the hotel, we could use public transportation for free. We were very happy with our stay — thank you so much for everything!

10

Antje

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Direkt am Vierwaldstättersee gelegen, mit genialem Blick auf den See. Freundliches Personal, geräumige und saubere Zimmer. Gut mit ÖVs erreichbar, unmittelbar vor dem Hotel ist eine Bushaltestelle. Am Abend im Spa-Bereich abschalten und entspannen. Das Hotel ist sehr zu empfehlen.

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Robert

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was gorgeous and right on a lake with mountains all around. Food was spectacular and eating next to the picturesque view made it even better. With all that being said, the front desk kind of stole the show. They were all super friendly, helpful and went out of their way to assist anyway possible.

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TRACEY

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel with views of Vierwaldsaresee. The staff are amazing!! Rooms clean and well equipped. Food is excellent. Hot tub overlooking the lake is lovely. Bus to Luzern from outside hotel takes 20 mins

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Angela

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very beautiful, seeene and peaceful. Easy free city bus to Lucerne. Will definitely stay again

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Mark

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed at the Seehotel Kastanienbaum between 28/12 2024 - 1/1 2025. Upon arrival the greeting was very friendly (and in perfect English). We were given details of the hotel, breakfast times, amenities such as Hot Tub and Sauna Boat for hire etc. We were also given a FREE bus pass for the duration of our stay. The bus service to and from Lucerne was regular and only 20 mins, the bus stop is literally 30 seconds from leaving the reception of the hotel. We used the bus every day. The room was spacious, a big bed, it was very warm and the bathroom had a great super-powerful shower. On the first night we had a cheese fondue in the private huts they have at the back of the hotel. It was great fun eating out zero degrees. We were kept warm by heated seat cushions and plenty of blankets. The only negative was it was foggy and the lake view we booked wasn’t there, obviously not the hotel’s fault. A nice touch was a Happy New Year card in our room on the 31st Dec and some biscuits and Konfi when we checked out.

10

Ash

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful property! We were in Switzerland for 10 days and although we were only at this location one night it was hands down the nicest room of the stay. The lake view room was so beautiful. Great location and very convenient for travellers as the bus station is right outside the building.

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Miguel Eduardo

Jul 5, 2023

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El hotel tiene la mejor vista del lago y de los alpes, es impresionante… tienes acceso a nadar al lago, todas las instalaciones estan limpias, comodas….. la vista del restaurante tambien es increible, el personal super amable Esta a 15min del centro en autobus, y es facilisimo tomarlo esta justo afuera del hotel, el hotel te regala transporte por los dias d tu estancia

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Kai

Sep 27, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Unbelievably beautiful location on the outskirts of Luzern, only 10-15 minutes away by (free) bus or car. The building is a bit dated but renovated appropriately. Very professional staff. Bus and ferry boat(!) stop right there. Wished we had brought our (gravel) bikes. We only had (good) breakfast once there but delicious (game) dinners at normal prices in very classy interiors within 10 minutes from there at hotel/restaurant Waldegg and restaurant Eichhof.

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Dining

Many enjoyed the restaurant setting and meals, including breakfast and fondue huts. Others found the menu limited or flavors a bit bland, with some wishing for more breakfast variety.

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Kurt

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

excellent view great breakfast excellent dinner about 20 min by car to lucerne

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Stephen

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant staff were really friendly. Drinks on the patio with that view was special. Food was just ok.

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markus

May 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

War schon öfter hier, komme gern wieder. Sehr schön gelegen, sehr gepflegtes Hotel. Essen im Restaurant bietet diverse Auswahl, geschmacklich leider öfter fad. Frühstück ziemlich üppig. Service Personal stets hilfsbereit und freundlich. Leider hab ich den Eindruck, dass Geldmacherei der Gastfreundschaft vorgezogen wird.

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Robert

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was gorgeous and right on a lake with mountains all around. Food was spectacular and eating next to the picturesque view made it even better. With all that being said, the front desk kind of stole the show. They were all super friendly, helpful and went out of their way to assist anyway possible.

8

Anton

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Bei heißem Sommerwetter sind die Zimmer iunter dem Dach sehr warm und da ohne Klimaanlage - nicht unbedingt empfehlenswert. Es gibt zwar einen Ventilator - aber der bringt nicht viel. - Das Frühstück könnte für diese Hotel Kategorie reichhaltiger sein. Ansonsten war unser Aufenthalt sehr angenehm.

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10

TRACEY

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel with views of Vierwaldsaresee. The staff are amazing!! Rooms clean and well equipped. Food is excellent. Hot tub overlooking the lake is lovely. Bus to Luzern from outside hotel takes 20 mins

10

Jessica

Jan 25, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Just marvelous, wonderful rooms, beautiful views, great food by the fire.

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Jürg

Jul 4, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Super Personal Schwache Menükarte keine Spaghetti kein Schnitzel Pommes

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Mark

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed at the Seehotel Kastanienbaum between 28/12 2024 - 1/1 2025. Upon arrival the greeting was very friendly (and in perfect English). We were given details of the hotel, breakfast times, amenities such as Hot Tub and Sauna Boat for hire etc. We were also given a FREE bus pass for the duration of our stay. The bus service to and from Lucerne was regular and only 20 mins, the bus stop is literally 30 seconds from leaving the reception of the hotel. We used the bus every day. The room was spacious, a big bed, it was very warm and the bathroom had a great super-powerful shower. On the first night we had a cheese fondue in the private huts they have at the back of the hotel. It was great fun eating out zero degrees. We were kept warm by heated seat cushions and plenty of blankets. The only negative was it was foggy and the lake view we booked wasn’t there, obviously not the hotel’s fault. A nice touch was a Happy New Year card in our room on the 31st Dec and some biscuits and Konfi when we checked out.

10

Jos

Jun 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

restaurant is er, dat is dan OK denk je, maar er was geen plaats zeer kleine badkamer hellende muren in de kamer waar je gemakkelijk tegenaan botst positief : ligging - die is enig (bij mooi weer)

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Month	Average price
January	$169
February	$696
March	$433
April	$233
May	$374
June	$379
July	$392
August	$368
September	$368
October	$289
November	$197
December	$193

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $311	2 $611	3 $585
4 $368	5 $297	6 $610	7 $298	8 $268	9 $420	10 $348
11 $201	12 $228	13 $272	14 $215	15 $306	16 $331	17 $333
18 $285	19 $238	20 $241	21 $236	22 $221	23 $238	24 $312
25 $237	26 $330	27 $241	28 $286	29 $218	30 $242	31 $234

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27 $440	28 $382	29 $440	30 $595