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Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 40 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite at Sempia, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
Located in Nottwil, Hotel Sempachersee is on a lake, a 2-minute drive from Lake Sempach and 6 minutes from Kirchenschatz Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Chapel Bridge and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Kaltbach Cave.
What's nearby
Lake Sempach(0.5 miles)
Kirchenschatz Museum(2.8 miles)
Kaltbach Cave(4.7 miles)
Seebad Eich(5.9 miles)
House for Dolder(7.5 miles)
Parish Church of St. John the Baptist(7.8 miles)
Sempachersee Golf Club(8.4 miles)
St. James Way(8.4 miles)
Alpine Panorama Path(8.7 miles)
St. James Way(9.6 miles)
Emmen Center(10.3 miles)
Alpine Panorama Path(10.5 miles)
Chateau Guetsch(11.3 miles)
Entlebuch Biosphere(11.5 miles)
Lake Hallwil(11.9 miles)
The nearest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH)(50.7 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Lake Sempach (0.5 miles)
Kirchenschatz Museum (2.8 miles)
Kaltbach Cave (4.7 miles)
Seebad Eich (5.9 miles)
House for Dolder (7.5 miles)
Parish Church of St. John the Baptist (7.8 miles)
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Based on 148 verified reviews
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Hotel Sempachersee sits on a campus within the Swiss Paraplegic Center, offering wheelchair-friendly infrastructure and lakeside access, but it can feel impersonal and dispersed, with confusing wayfinding and a setup some guests liken to a hospital or hostel.
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What guests think
Hotel Sempachersee sits on a campus within the Swiss Paraplegic Center, offering wheelchair-friendly infrastructure and lakeside access, but it can feel impersonal and dispersed, with confusing wayfinding and a setup some guests liken to a hospital or hostel.
Rooms are generally clean, ranging from modern and spacious to dated, and several reviews note the absence of air conditioning and reliance on fans. Staff are frequently described as friendly, while breakfast and other meals receive positive feedback. Expect a functional, accessible stay in a scenic lakeside setting rather than a cozy, traditional hotel vibe.
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Facilities
Part of the Swiss Paraplegic Center, it offers wheelchair-friendly infrastructure and several on-campus dining options; parking is paid. Lakeside swimming is a short walk away, but the dispersed layout and signage can be confusing.
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Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness is praised across rooms and common areas, though some note worn bathrooms or occasional lapses in housekeeping.
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Rooms
Room quality varies: some are modern, spacious, or comfortable suites, while others feel dated or hospital-like, and several reviews report no air conditioning with noisy or limited fans.
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Jun 7, 2023
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Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Guillermo
Jan 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dennis
Jul 23, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Cyril
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nadia
Aug 17, 2024
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katrin
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mohammad Ali
Jul 29, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with management responsive to issues, though some guests received unclear information at reception and for late-night access.
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Aug 12, 2024
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Feb 13, 2025
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Jul 23, 2022
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Oct 26, 2024
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Location
Scenic setting near Sempachersee with easy lake access and a small beach, and walkable from Nottwil station; also convenient for visiting Lucerne. A few found the campus less vacation-like and noted crossing a railway to reach the lake.
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Aug 1, 2023
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Jul 26, 2022
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Dining
Breakfast is praised for quality and selection, and on-site dining options (including vegetarian choices) are well reviewed, with a small bar service lapse mentioned.
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Jul 31, 2022
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Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Laurianne
Jul 21, 2023
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Dennis
Jul 23, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Jimmy Zander
Jul 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
paola
Aug 1, 2022
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Jan
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Mohammad Ali
Jul 29, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
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Peter
Apr 28, 2025
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Michael
Feb 15, 2025
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Jul 27, 2024
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Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 23:59
Before 10:00
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of CHF 12.00 per day. Limited parking spaces are provided, and reservations are not required.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability.
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and facilities. However, guests are encouraged to contact the property in advance to confirm specific needs.
Located in Nottwil, the hotel is on a lake, just a 2-minute drive from Lake Sempach and 6 minutes from Kirchenschatz Museum. It is approximately 13 miles from Chapel Bridge and 4.7 miles from Kaltbach Cave.
Up to 2 children aged 11 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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