Riessersee Hotel
$227
/ night
Avg. for September
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$227
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Riessersee Hotel average $154 in November, the cheapest month, and $260 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $195 |
| February | $211 |
| March | $197 |
| April | $204 |
| May | $216 |
| June | $216 |
| July | $260 |
| August | $235 |
| September | $227 |
| October | $214 |
| November | $154 |
| December | $201 |
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About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. A hot tub and a sauna offer a relaxing way to wind down after a day on the slopes. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireles...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. A hot tub and a sauna offer a relaxing way to wind down after a day on the slopes. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a fireplace in the lobby. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite with German cuisine at Seehaus, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 152 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
When you stay at Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort and Eibsee. This ski hotel is 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from Zugspitze and 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from Walchensee.
What's nearby
Garmisch-Classic(0.7 miles)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort(1 miles)
Hausbergbahn(1.1 miles)
Kreuzeckbahn(1.2 miles)
Alpspitz(1.3 miles)
Casino Garmisch-Partenkirchen(1.4 miles)
Museum Aschenbrenner(1.5 miles)
Richard Strauss Platz(1.5 miles)
Kramerplateauweg Hiking Trail(2.1 miles)
Ludwig Street(2.1 miles)
Olympia-Sportstatten(2.2 miles)
Gudiberglift(2.3 miles)
Olympic Hill(2.3 miles)
Eckbauerbahn(2.3 miles)
Kandahar-Exrpress(2.6 miles)
Kranebitten Airport (INN)(38.4 miles)
Munich Airport (MUC)(80.6 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Location
Rieß 5, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany
Garmisch-Classic (0.7 miles)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort (1 miles)
Hausbergbahn (1.1 miles)
Kreuzeckbahn (1.2 miles)
Alpspitz (1.3 miles)
Casino Garmisch-Partenkirchen (1.4 miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 2,172 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
10%
Couple
48%
Family
29%
Group
7%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe Riessersee Hotel as a scenic lakeside retreat with mountain views, friendly staff, and an excellent breakfast, while noting that some rooms feel dated and spa facilities can be cool or occasionally under maintenance.
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What guests think
Travellers describe Riessersee Hotel as a scenic lakeside retreat with mountain views, friendly staff, and an excellent breakfast, while noting that some rooms feel dated and spa facilities can be cool or occasionally under maintenance.
The location is quiet and outside the center, with trails and lake views on the doorstep, so reaching shops or transit often means a walk or drive. Room sizes and views impress, but several note occasional noise and a lack of air conditioning. Dining beyond breakfast is mixed: many enjoy the buffets or half board, while others find prices high or the restaurant closed on some days. Best for travellers who prioritise scenery and outdoor access over a fully polished resort experience.
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Facilities
Wellness facilities and bar/lounge areas are appealing, with a large pool and several saunas. Multiple reviews mention cool pool or whirlpool temperatures and occasional closures or maintenance, and the sauna area can feel small.
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Cecilie
Feb 17, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Værelserne var godt indrettet. Vi havde to med hems. God plads og fantastisk udsigt over byen og bjerge. Dejligt badeværelse med karbad. Desværre var spa-området ikke som vi håbede. Vandet var køligt. Som i en svømmehal i det store bassin. Spabadet var desværre lige så koldt. Her forventer man varmt vand på 38-39 grader. Det var 28-29 grader. Morgenmaden var virkelig god, med noget for alle og et fint lille vegansk udvalg også - og et af dagens højdepunkter var den meget søde og venlige værtinde, som hver morgen bød os og vores morgentrætte teenagere velkommen til morgenmaden. Hun var en stjerne. Vi satte også meget stor pris på shuttleservicen til Hausberg (ved skiområdet). Det lykkedes os at få plads de fleste dage. Enkelte gange gik vi - og vi måtte også gå frem og tilbage til centrum for at spise om aftenen, det er en frisk med fin gåtur. Vi lærte dog hurtigt at det var for farligt at tage “genvejen”. Den var fyldt med glat is og ikke belyst. I stedet tog vi stien langs vejen. Den var sikker og kun en smule længere. Spilleperioden og baren så virkelig hyggelig ud. Vi nåede dog ikke at bruge det.
Værelserne var godt indrettet. Vi havde to med hems. God plads og fantastisk udsigt over byen og bjerge. Dejligt badeværelse med karbad. Desværre var spa-området ikke som vi håbede. Vandet var køligt. Som i en svømmehal i det store bassin. Spabadet var desværre lige så koldt. Her forventer man varmt vand på 38-39 grader. Det var 28-29 grader. Morgenmaden var virkelig god, med noget for alle og et fint lille vegansk udvalg også - og et af dagens højdepunkter var den meget søde og venlige værtinde, som hver morgen bød os og vores morgentrætte teenagere velkommen til morgenmaden. Hun var en stjerne. Vi satte også meget stor pris på shuttleservicen til Hausberg (ved skiområdet). Det lykkedes os at få plads de fleste dage. Enkelte gange gik vi - og vi måtte også gå frem og tilbage til centrum for at spise om aftenen, det er en frisk med fin gåtur. Vi lærte dog hurtigt at det var for farligt at tage “genvejen”. Den var fyldt med glat is og ikke belyst. I stedet tog vi stien langs vejen. Den var sikker og kun en smule længere. Spilleperioden og baren så virkelig hyggelig ud. Vi nåede dog ikke at bruge det.
10
Antonia
Feb 28, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Das Hotel ist am See in den Bergen gelegen. Von dort aus kann man tolle Spaziergänge und Wanderungen unternehmen. Wir hatten ein Maisonette-Zimmer, das aufgrund seiner zwei Etagen sehr geräumig und somit sehr angenehm und wohnlich war. Das Abendessen der Halbpension ist herausragend. Die Speisen sind vielseitig und extrem lecker. Am Buffet gibt es eine große Auswahl mit zwei Hauptgerichten Fleisch, ein Fisch und ein vegetarisches Gericht. Dazu mehrere Beilagen und noch vieles mehr. Nur die Käseplatte ist immer recht überschaubar und immer die gleiche. Ansonsten findet jeder etwas für seinen Geschmack. Wir fanden alles extrem lecker. Nach dem Essen lädt die Bar zum Verweilen ein - bei einem Drink, beim Billardspielen, Dart oder Kicker. Auch ein abgetrennter Raum mit Fernseher und Bibliothek sind vorhanden. Das ganze im Englischen Stil und getoppt vom offenen Kamin. Der Pool ist super groß und man kann super ein paar Bahnen schwimmen. Die Saunalandschaft ist für Wellness-Liebhaber eher klein. Drei kleine Saunen (90°, 60° und 90° Dampfbad) und drei miteinander verbundene einfache Ruheräume. Es gibt auch Tee und Wasser zur freien Verfügung. Wir waren mit unserem Hund da, für den bei Ankunft bereits Decke, Trink- und Essensnapf sowie Leckerli gerichtet waren. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und haben uns wohl gefühlt, wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen!
Das Hotel ist am See in den Bergen gelegen. Von dort aus kann man tolle Spaziergänge und Wanderungen unternehmen. Wir hatten ein Maisonette-Zimmer, das aufgrund seiner zwei Etagen sehr geräumig und somit sehr angenehm und wohnlich war. Das Abendessen der Halbpension ist herausragend. Die Speisen sind vielseitig und extrem lecker. Am Buffet gibt es eine große Auswahl mit zwei Hauptgerichten Fleisch, ein Fisch und ein vegetarisches Gericht. Dazu mehrere Beilagen und noch vieles mehr. Nur die Käseplatte ist immer recht überschaubar und immer die gleiche. Ansonsten findet jeder etwas für seinen Geschmack. Wir fanden alles extrem lecker. Nach dem Essen lädt die Bar zum Verweilen ein - bei einem Drink, beim Billardspielen, Dart oder Kicker. Auch ein abgetrennter Raum mit Fernseher und Bibliothek sind vorhanden. Das ganze im Englischen Stil und getoppt vom offenen Kamin. Der Pool ist super groß und man kann super ein paar Bahnen schwimmen. Die Saunalandschaft ist für Wellness-Liebhaber eher klein. Drei kleine Saunen (90°, 60° und 90° Dampfbad) und drei miteinander verbundene einfache Ruheräume. Es gibt auch Tee und Wasser zur freien Verfügung. Wir waren mit unserem Hund da, für den bei Ankunft bereits Decke, Trink- und Essensnapf sowie Leckerli gerichtet waren. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und haben uns wohl gefühlt, wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen!
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Rick
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful hotel with excellent services. The staff are amazing as well as the location and amenities. It is really worth staying here. Parking is easy and lots to do in and around the site that include walks along the lake or spend some time in the spa and pool. Highly recommended.
Wonderful hotel with excellent services. The staff are amazing as well as the location and amenities. It is really worth staying here. Parking is easy and lots to do in and around the site that include walks along the lake or spend some time in the spa and pool. Highly recommended.
10
Eugen
Feb 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Tolles Hotel an einem schönen See gelegen, leckeres Frühstück und Abendessen (bei HP). Schöne Zimmer, wenn auch teilweise etwas in die Jahre gekommene Ausstattung/Möbel. Das Wellness ist praktisch, aber es ist eben kein Fokus auf richtiges Wellness. Das Schwimmbecken ist etwas zu kühl und der einzige Whirlpool ist dauerhaft besetzt, es sind auch mehrere Familien und Kinder unterwegs, wenn also ein Pärchen ruhiges Wellness sucht, sollte das hier wissen. Ansonsten ein tolles empfehlenswertes Hotel.
Tolles Hotel an einem schönen See gelegen, leckeres Frühstück und Abendessen (bei HP). Schöne Zimmer, wenn auch teilweise etwas in die Jahre gekommene Ausstattung/Möbel. Das Wellness ist praktisch, aber es ist eben kein Fokus auf richtiges Wellness. Das Schwimmbecken ist etwas zu kühl und der einzige Whirlpool ist dauerhaft besetzt, es sind auch mehrere Familien und Kinder unterwegs, wenn also ein Pärchen ruhiges Wellness sucht, sollte das hier wissen. Ansonsten ein tolles empfehlenswertes Hotel.
10
Amit
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Everything was perfect apart from two things the swimming pool which was closed for some reason for three out of the 4 days we stayed.
Everything was perfect apart from two things the swimming pool which was closed for some reason for three out of the 4 days we stayed.
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Arno
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Super Matratzen, jedoch für unser Empfinden zu harte Kopfkissen. Super freundliches Personal, speziell beim Abendessen. Frühstücksangebot ohne Räucherlachs. Super Brötchen- und Hörnchenauswahl. Auswahl bei Abendessen vollkommen ausreichend, Qualität für unsere Begriffe in Ordnung. Duschgel im Bad war leer. Zimmer bedürfen einer gewissen Überarbeitung, sind schon sehr abgewohnt (HausA). Schwimmbad und speziell auch der Whirlpool für unsere Empfindung zu kalt. Whirlpool und Poolbereich wirken recht altbacken und sollte unserer Meinung nach überarbeitet werden. Infrarotkabinen als defekt gekennzeichnet, Tischkicker und Billiardtisch als defekt gekennzeichnet, das schmälert den Gesamteindruck. Wir würden in dieser Zimmerkategorie nicht mehr buchen, allenfalls in renovierten Zimmern. Die Location des Hotels direkt am See ist super.
Super Matratzen, jedoch für unser Empfinden zu harte Kopfkissen. Super freundliches Personal, speziell beim Abendessen. Frühstücksangebot ohne Räucherlachs. Super Brötchen- und Hörnchenauswahl. Auswahl bei Abendessen vollkommen ausreichend, Qualität für unsere Begriffe in Ordnung. Duschgel im Bad war leer. Zimmer bedürfen einer gewissen Überarbeitung, sind schon sehr abgewohnt (HausA). Schwimmbad und speziell auch der Whirlpool für unsere Empfindung zu kalt. Whirlpool und Poolbereich wirken recht altbacken und sollte unserer Meinung nach überarbeitet werden. Infrarotkabinen als defekt gekennzeichnet, Tischkicker und Billiardtisch als defekt gekennzeichnet, das schmälert den Gesamteindruck. Wir würden in dieser Zimmerkategorie nicht mehr buchen, allenfalls in renovierten Zimmern. Die Location des Hotels direkt am See ist super.
10
Maurice
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Alles bestens, gerne wieder. Riesige Frühstücksauswahl. Kleiner, aber ansprechender Saunabereich. Bei Halbpension: Umfangreiches Abendbüffet. Einmalig
Alles bestens, gerne wieder. Riesige Frühstücksauswahl. Kleiner, aber ansprechender Saunabereich. Bei Halbpension: Umfangreiches Abendbüffet. Einmalig
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Daniel
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Phantastische Lage, schönes Schwimmbad mit Spa, tolles Frühstücksbuffet Das Essen sowohl im Haupthaus wie auch im Seehaus könnte etwas besser sein
Phantastische Lage, schönes Schwimmbad mit Spa, tolles Frühstücksbuffet Das Essen sowohl im Haupthaus wie auch im Seehaus könnte etwas besser sein
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Morgan
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Some amenities were not available- Finnish sauna was out of use due to construction/repair, and the restaurant is only open Wed-Sun. Paid $72 for "half pension" option for two people thinking it would be comparable to others in the area-- it was buffet and not worth the price. Also paid extra for "king" bed which was just two beds smushed together. Did not receive VIP room upgrade.
Some amenities were not available- Finnish sauna was out of use due to construction/repair, and the restaurant is only open Wed-Sun. Paid $72 for "half pension" option for two people thinking it would be comparable to others in the area-- it was buffet and not worth the price. Also paid extra for "king" bed which was just two beds smushed together. Did not receive VIP room upgrade.
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biyun
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We loved the hotel. Dinner and breakfast were great. Location is perfect. Their sauna is super and highly recommended: guests have the needed huge towels in their rooms, sauna has different types and with different temperatures.
We loved the hotel. Dinner and breakfast were great. Location is perfect. Their sauna is super and highly recommended: guests have the needed huge towels in their rooms, sauna has different types and with different temperatures.
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Cleanliness
Guests generally find rooms and common areas clean. A few note housekeeping lapses, like missing toiletries or uncleared dishes.
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AIRTON L
Jan 13, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel bem aconchegante, limpo, bom atendimento café da manhã maravilhoso, mas precisa de carro devido a localização
Hotel bem aconchegante, limpo, bom atendimento café da manhã maravilhoso, mas precisa de carro devido a localização
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Dianna
Apr 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel! Chose it primarily because of the surrounding scenery and it did not disappoint. The hotel is suprisingly large and consists of multiple buildings. The staff is super friendly and helpful (despite my poorly spoken German!), the room was very nice & clean, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfast buffet is unsurpassed - food tastes great and there are so many choices! The restaurant (by the lake) is also very good. I would definately choose this place to stay at again if my travels bring me back in this direction. Highly recommended!
Excellent hotel! Chose it primarily because of the surrounding scenery and it did not disappoint. The hotel is suprisingly large and consists of multiple buildings. The staff is super friendly and helpful (despite my poorly spoken German!), the room was very nice & clean, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfast buffet is unsurpassed - food tastes great and there are so many choices! The restaurant (by the lake) is also very good. I would definately choose this place to stay at again if my travels bring me back in this direction. Highly recommended!
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Marija
Feb 18, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Alles war Prima, die Umgebung ist sehr schön, das Essen, Frühstücks- und Abendsbuffet war sehr lecker. Die einzige Manko ist die Ausstattung und der Möbel im Zimmer (zumindest unseres Zimmer) . Das ist ziemlich veraltet und hat viele Gebrauchsspuren. Allerdings ist alles sehr sauber und das Personal ist sehr freundlich un hilfsbereit. Ich würde es weiterempfehlen!
Alles war Prima, die Umgebung ist sehr schön, das Essen, Frühstücks- und Abendsbuffet war sehr lecker. Die einzige Manko ist die Ausstattung und der Möbel im Zimmer (zumindest unseres Zimmer) . Das ist ziemlich veraltet und hat viele Gebrauchsspuren. Allerdings ist alles sehr sauber und das Personal ist sehr freundlich un hilfsbereit. Ich würde es weiterempfehlen!
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Walter
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Hotel is out of town next to a nice lake with lots of hiking opportunities. Room servive was average at best: ran out of shampoo and liquid soap. dirty dishes were left in the room, beach towels were not changed. View out of rooms was spectacular, but we paid for that. Dinner options limited. Dinner buffet not very attractive. Staff only average for $400/night
Hotel is out of town next to a nice lake with lots of hiking opportunities. Room servive was average at best: ran out of shampoo and liquid soap. dirty dishes were left in the room, beach towels were not changed. View out of rooms was spectacular, but we paid for that. Dinner options limited. Dinner buffet not very attractive. Staff only average for $400/night
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Gabrielle
Feb 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean.
Staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean.
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Arno
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Super Matratzen, jedoch für unser Empfinden zu harte Kopfkissen. Super freundliches Personal, speziell beim Abendessen. Frühstücksangebot ohne Räucherlachs. Super Brötchen- und Hörnchenauswahl. Auswahl bei Abendessen vollkommen ausreichend, Qualität für unsere Begriffe in Ordnung. Duschgel im Bad war leer. Zimmer bedürfen einer gewissen Überarbeitung, sind schon sehr abgewohnt (HausA). Schwimmbad und speziell auch der Whirlpool für unsere Empfindung zu kalt. Whirlpool und Poolbereich wirken recht altbacken und sollte unserer Meinung nach überarbeitet werden. Infrarotkabinen als defekt gekennzeichnet, Tischkicker und Billiardtisch als defekt gekennzeichnet, das schmälert den Gesamteindruck. Wir würden in dieser Zimmerkategorie nicht mehr buchen, allenfalls in renovierten Zimmern. Die Location des Hotels direkt am See ist super.
Super Matratzen, jedoch für unser Empfinden zu harte Kopfkissen. Super freundliches Personal, speziell beim Abendessen. Frühstücksangebot ohne Räucherlachs. Super Brötchen- und Hörnchenauswahl. Auswahl bei Abendessen vollkommen ausreichend, Qualität für unsere Begriffe in Ordnung. Duschgel im Bad war leer. Zimmer bedürfen einer gewissen Überarbeitung, sind schon sehr abgewohnt (HausA). Schwimmbad und speziell auch der Whirlpool für unsere Empfindung zu kalt. Whirlpool und Poolbereich wirken recht altbacken und sollte unserer Meinung nach überarbeitet werden. Infrarotkabinen als defekt gekennzeichnet, Tischkicker und Billiardtisch als defekt gekennzeichnet, das schmälert den Gesamteindruck. Wir würden in dieser Zimmerkategorie nicht mehr buchen, allenfalls in renovierten Zimmern. Die Location des Hotels direkt am See ist super.
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Elena
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Das Hotel ist super. Wir waren über Silvester dort. Frühstück und Abendessen war sehr lecker, frisch zubereitet. Silvester Abendessen war hervorragend, einfach nur köstlich. Wir hatten 2 große Schlafzimmern und ein großes Wohnzimmer mit Blick auf die Berge...einfach nur wunderschön. Die Zimmern waren sehr saueber.. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir sind begeistert 😊 Ich wünsche euch alles Gute in Zukunft...wir kommen wieder 🤗
Das Hotel ist super. Wir waren über Silvester dort. Frühstück und Abendessen war sehr lecker, frisch zubereitet. Silvester Abendessen war hervorragend, einfach nur köstlich. Wir hatten 2 große Schlafzimmern und ein großes Wohnzimmer mit Blick auf die Berge...einfach nur wunderschön. Die Zimmern waren sehr saueber.. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir sind begeistert 😊 Ich wünsche euch alles Gute in Zukunft...wir kommen wieder 🤗
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Christian
Aug 14, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Das Haus war voll belegt und daher haben wir für eine Nacht leider ein älteres Zimmer erhalten (Fernseher, Möbel). Daher für eine Nacht o.k. und der angebotene Service war dafür sehr nett. Sicherlich gibt es auch neuere Zimmer.
Das Haus war voll belegt und daher haben wir für eine Nacht leider ein älteres Zimmer erhalten (Fernseher, Möbel). Daher für eine Nacht o.k. und der angebotene Service war dafür sehr nett. Sicherlich gibt es auch neuere Zimmer.
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Sabine
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Zimmer war sehr sauber, super nette Mitarbeiter und sehr ruhige Lage direkt am See mit tollem Ausblick auf die Berge.
Zimmer war sehr sauber, super nette Mitarbeiter und sehr ruhige Lage direkt am See mit tollem Ausblick auf die Berge.
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Rebecca
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was right by the lake and we had an amazing view from our balcony across the mountains. The room itself was a family suite with two bedrooms and a separate living room. It was clean and nicely decorated with lots of space. We had half board and both the breakfast and dinner were good. Both were buffets with plenty of choice. There was always a vegetarian option for dinner and soup, a salad bar and a variety of desserts. The staff were all very friendly. The location of the hotel is stunning. We didn’t have a car and did lots of walking as a result. It’s about 35-40 minutes to walk to a shop in town. You could walk to a train station for the cog wheel train to Zugspitze in about 30 mins. There were also a couple of places to eat within walking distance - near the alpspitz cable car. The lake was surprisingly warm for swimming and hiring paddleboards was very reasonable at 10 euros for 30 mins. Our children enjoyed the giant chess and curling available for free. There was also a selection of board games at reception. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it for families.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was right by the lake and we had an amazing view from our balcony across the mountains. The room itself was a family suite with two bedrooms and a separate living room. It was clean and nicely decorated with lots of space. We had half board and both the breakfast and dinner were good. Both were buffets with plenty of choice. There was always a vegetarian option for dinner and soup, a salad bar and a variety of desserts. The staff were all very friendly. The location of the hotel is stunning. We didn’t have a car and did lots of walking as a result. It’s about 35-40 minutes to walk to a shop in town. You could walk to a train station for the cog wheel train to Zugspitze in about 30 mins. There were also a couple of places to eat within walking distance - near the alpspitz cable car. The lake was surprisingly warm for swimming and hiring paddleboards was very reasonable at 10 euros for 30 mins. Our children enjoyed the giant chess and curling available for free. There was also a selection of board games at reception. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it for families.
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Rooms
Rooms deliver striking lake and mountain views, comfortable beds, and some very spacious suites. Several reviews mention a lack of air conditioning and occasional noise.
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Olga Juliane
Jun 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved the size of our family panorama suite, the view of the lake and mountains was absolutely stunning. However, the accommodations are missing basic amenities for active families traveling with children, such as nightlights (all reading lights by the beds were only usable in conjunction with the bright wall lights, not separately unless you unscrew the light bulbs) or dimmers, wall hooks in the bedrooms, a second bathroom with bathtub, outlets by the beds, a line or rack to dry off your bathing suits and wet clothes, a light on the terrace, a tea/coffee maker (we were told to borrow a water kettle from the front desk but it didn't come with cups or tea bags), separate light switches in the living room (there are plenty of lamps but you can only turn on all of them at once or you sit in the dark, no reading light or possibility to dim). We appreciated the fridge in the room but it was tiny and didn't fit most of our bottles There is no AC and the only way to get air is to open the windows which means you're letting a ton of bugs and mosquitoes in, as well. A huge spider in the bedroom seemed to benefit most from that. Another issue were the closings of the lakeside restaurant and spa upon our arrival. The spa didn't reopen until the end of the second day due to maintenance and it appears that there is still construction and limited access in the sauna area. The jets in the jacuzzi didn't work. The limited dining options forced us to drive down to town twice.
We loved the size of our family panorama suite, the view of the lake and mountains was absolutely stunning. However, the accommodations are missing basic amenities for active families traveling with children, such as nightlights (all reading lights by the beds were only usable in conjunction with the bright wall lights, not separately unless you unscrew the light bulbs) or dimmers, wall hooks in the bedrooms, a second bathroom with bathtub, outlets by the beds, a line or rack to dry off your bathing suits and wet clothes, a light on the terrace, a tea/coffee maker (we were told to borrow a water kettle from the front desk but it didn't come with cups or tea bags), separate light switches in the living room (there are plenty of lamps but you can only turn on all of them at once or you sit in the dark, no reading light or possibility to dim). We appreciated the fridge in the room but it was tiny and didn't fit most of our bottles There is no AC and the only way to get air is to open the windows which means you're letting a ton of bugs and mosquitoes in, as well. A huge spider in the bedroom seemed to benefit most from that. Another issue were the closings of the lakeside restaurant and spa upon our arrival. The spa didn't reopen until the end of the second day due to maintenance and it appears that there is still construction and limited access in the sauna area. The jets in the jacuzzi didn't work. The limited dining options forced us to drive down to town twice.
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Jeanne
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastisk hotel og omgivelser. Værelset virkede lidt slidt. Personalet var altid smilende og meget hjælpsomme. Vi kan kun anbefale hotellet og vender gerne tilbage
Fantastisk hotel og omgivelser. Værelset virkede lidt slidt. Personalet var altid smilende og meget hjælpsomme. Vi kan kun anbefale hotellet og vender gerne tilbage
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Robert
Jan 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel, friendly staff. Could use some updating but good stay
Good hotel, friendly staff. Could use some updating but good stay
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Ulrich
Apr 23, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
Eigentlich alles OK; Zimmer bräuchten eine Auffrischung
Eigentlich alles OK; Zimmer bräuchten eine Auffrischung
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Marcus
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Eigentlich könnte man das Riessersee-Hotel als gut bezeichnen, am Ende zählt aber das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und die Erwartungshaltung, die geschürt wird und nicht eingehalten werden kann. Das Hotel nimmt für sich selbst in Anspruch, ein 4-Sterne-Hotel zu sein und das schürt die o.a. Erwartungshaltung. Die Preise von deutlich mehr als 240€/Nacht unterstützen dieses noch. Positives am Hotel: - Lage - schöner Wellnesbereich/Pool - unser Zimmer war renoviert - Freundlichkeit des Personals im Restaurant Negatives: - es war durch den schwarzen Balkon (Wände/Brüstung/Dach) sehr dunkel im Zimmer - das Bad war klein und hatte „nur“ eine Badewanne. Das Duschen in der Wanne ist sehr gefährlich, weil die Badewanne keine Duschzone hat. Wenn man schon das Zimmer renoviert, frage ich mich, warum das Badezimmer ausgenommen wird?! - das Hotel ist recht hellhörig und wird bei entsprechender Belegung laut - es gibt hier sehr viele Nationalitäten unter den Gästen mit jeweils eigenen Gepflogenheiten - bitte genau hinschauen, Tiere sind erlaubt (teilweise mehrere Hunde, es war dafür aber sauber!) - es ist ein sehr großes Hotel und der Frühstücksraum reicht bei voller Belegung nicht aus - der Aufpreis für Halbpension ist ziemlich hoch (Getränke müssen extra bezahlt werden, z.B. 1 Glas Wein für 8€), und für diesen Preis ist die Qualität nicht adäquat! Das Abendessen wird in Buffetform angeboten, was eigentlich ok ist, aber dann passt der Preis, die Angebotsvielfalt und der unvermeidliche An
Eigentlich könnte man das Riessersee-Hotel als gut bezeichnen, am Ende zählt aber das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und die Erwartungshaltung, die geschürt wird und nicht eingehalten werden kann. Das Hotel nimmt für sich selbst in Anspruch, ein 4-Sterne-Hotel zu sein und das schürt die o.a. Erwartungshaltung. Die Preise von deutlich mehr als 240€/Nacht unterstützen dieses noch. Positives am Hotel: - Lage - schöner Wellnesbereich/Pool - unser Zimmer war renoviert - Freundlichkeit des Personals im Restaurant Negatives: - es war durch den schwarzen Balkon (Wände/Brüstung/Dach) sehr dunkel im Zimmer - das Bad war klein und hatte „nur“ eine Badewanne. Das Duschen in der Wanne ist sehr gefährlich, weil die Badewanne keine Duschzone hat. Wenn man schon das Zimmer renoviert, frage ich mich, warum das Badezimmer ausgenommen wird?! - das Hotel ist recht hellhörig und wird bei entsprechender Belegung laut - es gibt hier sehr viele Nationalitäten unter den Gästen mit jeweils eigenen Gepflogenheiten - bitte genau hinschauen, Tiere sind erlaubt (teilweise mehrere Hunde, es war dafür aber sauber!) - es ist ein sehr großes Hotel und der Frühstücksraum reicht bei voller Belegung nicht aus - der Aufpreis für Halbpension ist ziemlich hoch (Getränke müssen extra bezahlt werden, z.B. 1 Glas Wein für 8€), und für diesen Preis ist die Qualität nicht adäquat! Das Abendessen wird in Buffetform angeboten, was eigentlich ok ist, aber dann passt der Preis, die Angebotsvielfalt und der unvermeidliche An
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Rafael
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Eigentlich ein rundum tolles Hotel. Wir hatten ein tolles Zimmer mit Seeblick. Leider keine Klimaanlage!
Eigentlich ein rundum tolles Hotel. Wir hatten ein tolles Zimmer mit Seeblick. Leider keine Klimaanlage!
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Steven
Jan 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property beautiful rooms and warm cozy lobby. Food was excellent and staff was super friendly. The hotel is out of town and although they have a pass for the buss you have to walk down the hill to catch the bus and return back to hotel. So not very convenient
Great property beautiful rooms and warm cozy lobby. Food was excellent and staff was super friendly. The hotel is out of town and although they have a pass for the buss you have to walk down the hill to catch the bus and return back to hotel. So not very convenient
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Robert
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Super Hotel in großartiger Lage. Die Suite, die Aussicht vom Balkon, das Essen, der Pool, die Mitarbeiter - alles war außergewöhnlich gut.
Super Hotel in großartiger Lage. Die Suite, die Aussicht vom Balkon, das Essen, der Pool, die Mitarbeiter - alles war außergewöhnlich gut.
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Christian
Aug 14, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Das Haus war voll belegt und daher haben wir für eine Nacht leider ein älteres Zimmer erhalten (Fernseher, Möbel). Daher für eine Nacht o.k. und der angebotene Service war dafür sehr nett. Sicherlich gibt es auch neuere Zimmer.
Das Haus war voll belegt und daher haben wir für eine Nacht leider ein älteres Zimmer erhalten (Fernseher, Möbel). Daher für eine Nacht o.k. und der angebotene Service war dafür sehr nett. Sicherlich gibt es auch neuere Zimmer.
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Rebecca
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was right by the lake and we had an amazing view from our balcony across the mountains. The room itself was a family suite with two bedrooms and a separate living room. It was clean and nicely decorated with lots of space. We had half board and both the breakfast and dinner were good. Both were buffets with plenty of choice. There was always a vegetarian option for dinner and soup, a salad bar and a variety of desserts. The staff were all very friendly. The location of the hotel is stunning. We didn’t have a car and did lots of walking as a result. It’s about 35-40 minutes to walk to a shop in town. You could walk to a train station for the cog wheel train to Zugspitze in about 30 mins. There were also a couple of places to eat within walking distance - near the alpspitz cable car. The lake was surprisingly warm for swimming and hiring paddleboards was very reasonable at 10 euros for 30 mins. Our children enjoyed the giant chess and curling available for free. There was also a selection of board games at reception. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it for families.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was right by the lake and we had an amazing view from our balcony across the mountains. The room itself was a family suite with two bedrooms and a separate living room. It was clean and nicely decorated with lots of space. We had half board and both the breakfast and dinner were good. Both were buffets with plenty of choice. There was always a vegetarian option for dinner and soup, a salad bar and a variety of desserts. The staff were all very friendly. The location of the hotel is stunning. We didn’t have a car and did lots of walking as a result. It’s about 35-40 minutes to walk to a shop in town. You could walk to a train station for the cog wheel train to Zugspitze in about 30 mins. There were also a couple of places to eat within walking distance - near the alpspitz cable car. The lake was surprisingly warm for swimming and hiring paddleboards was very reasonable at 10 euros for 30 mins. Our children enjoyed the giant chess and curling available for free. There was also a selection of board games at reception. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it for families.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful. Some guests experienced slow or understaffed service in the bar/restaurant and occasional missed upgrades or requests.
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Robert
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Wonderful hotel in a stunning location. The food was excellent and the staff were exceptional. Really want to go back!
Wonderful hotel in a stunning location. The food was excellent and the staff were exceptional. Really want to go back!
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Joshua
Nov 16, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff!
Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff!
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Nicole
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Die Einrichtung der Zimmer ist mittlerweile in die Jahre gekommen, besonders das Badezimmer war schon älter. Die Zimmer waren sauber und gut. Das Personal war nett aber besonders an der Bar und im Restaurant unterbesetzt. Teilweise war die Bar 30 Minuten nicht besetzt und die Gäste mussten warten, um etwas zu trinken zu bekommen. Die Lage ist ruhig und sehr schön.
Die Einrichtung der Zimmer ist mittlerweile in die Jahre gekommen, besonders das Badezimmer war schon älter. Die Zimmer waren sauber und gut. Das Personal war nett aber besonders an der Bar und im Restaurant unterbesetzt. Teilweise war die Bar 30 Minuten nicht besetzt und die Gäste mussten warten, um etwas zu trinken zu bekommen. Die Lage ist ruhig und sehr schön.
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Thomas
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location and staff really make this hotel worth the stay. Every staff member went out of their way to be friendly or helpful. While the room could have used some upgrading, my overall experience was very pleasant and I would certainly recommend this hotel.
The location and staff really make this hotel worth the stay. Every staff member went out of their way to be friendly or helpful. While the room could have used some upgrading, my overall experience was very pleasant and I would certainly recommend this hotel.
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Rick
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful hotel with excellent services. The staff are amazing as well as the location and amenities. It is really worth staying here. Parking is easy and lots to do in and around the site that include walks along the lake or spend some time in the spa and pool. Highly recommended.
Wonderful hotel with excellent services. The staff are amazing as well as the location and amenities. It is really worth staying here. Parking is easy and lots to do in and around the site that include walks along the lake or spend some time in the spa and pool. Highly recommended.
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Paulo
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Delicious breakfast, friendly staff, comfortable bed.
Delicious breakfast, friendly staff, comfortable bed.
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Silke
Apr 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Sehr schön gelegen. Leider war die Familien-Suite nur über Treppen (1 sehr steil) zu erreichen. Zwei Frauen mit Kleinkind und zwei Koffer waren sehr mühselig in die Suite zu bekommen aber dafür war die Suite sehr sehr schön und einzigartig. Der Service war abends im Wintergarten sehr langsam, manchmal mussten wir 15 min warten um überhaupt die Getränkebestellung aufgeben zu können. Beim Frühstück war der Service so schnell, dass der Tisch schon neu gedeckt war, bevor man fertig war mit Frühstück. Wir würden trotzdem wiederkommen, da die Lage und Ausstattung sehr schön sind.
Sehr schön gelegen. Leider war die Familien-Suite nur über Treppen (1 sehr steil) zu erreichen. Zwei Frauen mit Kleinkind und zwei Koffer waren sehr mühselig in die Suite zu bekommen aber dafür war die Suite sehr sehr schön und einzigartig. Der Service war abends im Wintergarten sehr langsam, manchmal mussten wir 15 min warten um überhaupt die Getränkebestellung aufgeben zu können. Beim Frühstück war der Service so schnell, dass der Tisch schon neu gedeckt war, bevor man fertig war mit Frühstück. Wir würden trotzdem wiederkommen, da die Lage und Ausstattung sehr schön sind.
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Elena
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Das Hotel ist super. Wir waren über Silvester dort. Frühstück und Abendessen war sehr lecker, frisch zubereitet. Silvester Abendessen war hervorragend, einfach nur köstlich. Wir hatten 2 große Schlafzimmern und ein großes Wohnzimmer mit Blick auf die Berge...einfach nur wunderschön. Die Zimmern waren sehr saueber.. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir sind begeistert 😊 Ich wünsche euch alles Gute in Zukunft...wir kommen wieder 🤗
Das Hotel ist super. Wir waren über Silvester dort. Frühstück und Abendessen war sehr lecker, frisch zubereitet. Silvester Abendessen war hervorragend, einfach nur köstlich. Wir hatten 2 große Schlafzimmern und ein großes Wohnzimmer mit Blick auf die Berge...einfach nur wunderschön. Die Zimmern waren sehr saueber.. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir sind begeistert 😊 Ich wünsche euch alles Gute in Zukunft...wir kommen wieder 🤗
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Aaron
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Made a mistake when booking, thought there would be a sofa bed in the suite, as there was last time i was here. Request was made to housekeeping and they where able to come up with a solution.
Made a mistake when booking, thought there would be a sofa bed in the suite, as there was last time i was here. Request was made to housekeeping and they where able to come up with a solution.
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Morgan
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Some amenities were not available- Finnish sauna was out of use due to construction/repair, and the restaurant is only open Wed-Sun. Paid $72 for "half pension" option for two people thinking it would be comparable to others in the area-- it was buffet and not worth the price. Also paid extra for "king" bed which was just two beds smushed together. Did not receive VIP room upgrade.
Some amenities were not available- Finnish sauna was out of use due to construction/repair, and the restaurant is only open Wed-Sun. Paid $72 for "half pension" option for two people thinking it would be comparable to others in the area-- it was buffet and not worth the price. Also paid extra for "king" bed which was just two beds smushed together. Did not receive VIP room upgrade.
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Location
Scenic, quiet lakeside setting with direct access to walks and hiking near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Being outside town means a walk or drive is often needed for shops, dining, or transit.
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Cecilie
Feb 17, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Værelserne var godt indrettet. Vi havde to med hems. God plads og fantastisk udsigt over byen og bjerge. Dejligt badeværelse med karbad. Desværre var spa-området ikke som vi håbede. Vandet var køligt. Som i en svømmehal i det store bassin. Spabadet var desværre lige så koldt. Her forventer man varmt vand på 38-39 grader. Det var 28-29 grader. Morgenmaden var virkelig god, med noget for alle og et fint lille vegansk udvalg også - og et af dagens højdepunkter var den meget søde og venlige værtinde, som hver morgen bød os og vores morgentrætte teenagere velkommen til morgenmaden. Hun var en stjerne. Vi satte også meget stor pris på shuttleservicen til Hausberg (ved skiområdet). Det lykkedes os at få plads de fleste dage. Enkelte gange gik vi - og vi måtte også gå frem og tilbage til centrum for at spise om aftenen, det er en frisk med fin gåtur. Vi lærte dog hurtigt at det var for farligt at tage “genvejen”. Den var fyldt med glat is og ikke belyst. I stedet tog vi stien langs vejen. Den var sikker og kun en smule længere. Spilleperioden og baren så virkelig hyggelig ud. Vi nåede dog ikke at bruge det.
Værelserne var godt indrettet. Vi havde to med hems. God plads og fantastisk udsigt over byen og bjerge. Dejligt badeværelse med karbad. Desværre var spa-området ikke som vi håbede. Vandet var køligt. Som i en svømmehal i det store bassin. Spabadet var desværre lige så koldt. Her forventer man varmt vand på 38-39 grader. Det var 28-29 grader. Morgenmaden var virkelig god, med noget for alle og et fint lille vegansk udvalg også - og et af dagens højdepunkter var den meget søde og venlige værtinde, som hver morgen bød os og vores morgentrætte teenagere velkommen til morgenmaden. Hun var en stjerne. Vi satte også meget stor pris på shuttleservicen til Hausberg (ved skiområdet). Det lykkedes os at få plads de fleste dage. Enkelte gange gik vi - og vi måtte også gå frem og tilbage til centrum for at spise om aftenen, det er en frisk med fin gåtur. Vi lærte dog hurtigt at det var for farligt at tage “genvejen”. Den var fyldt med glat is og ikke belyst. I stedet tog vi stien langs vejen. Den var sikker og kun en smule længere. Spilleperioden og baren så virkelig hyggelig ud. Vi nåede dog ikke at bruge det.
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James Michael
Apr 15, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
The location was stunning. The access to hiking trails exceptional. The staff was first class. The restaurant, especially the breakfast buffet was excellent. We simply were thrilled and recommend it highly.
The location was stunning. The access to hiking trails exceptional. The staff was first class. The restaurant, especially the breakfast buffet was excellent. We simply were thrilled and recommend it highly.
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Melinda
May 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is in a rural like setting yet is only minutes away from Partenkirchen. There is a beautiful lake to sit outside and enjoy as well as a walking path around the lake. The breakfast and dinner buffets were huge and had so many choices to eat. The food was very good. There are several lounge areas both inside and outside to sit around and relax. Parking onsite. I would stay here again!
The property is in a rural like setting yet is only minutes away from Partenkirchen. There is a beautiful lake to sit outside and enjoy as well as a walking path around the lake. The breakfast and dinner buffets were huge and had so many choices to eat. The food was very good. There are several lounge areas both inside and outside to sit around and relax. Parking onsite. I would stay here again!
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Astrid
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great breakfast, great accommodation, great price, lots to do in nature.
Great breakfast, great accommodation, great price, lots to do in nature.
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Nora
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sehr schönes Hotel an traumhafter Lage!
Sehr schönes Hotel an traumhafter Lage!
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John
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location was great even though it wasn’t downtown. We hiked around the property and visited the Bob Sled museum which was great.
The location was great even though it wasn’t downtown. We hiked around the property and visited the Bob Sled museum which was great.
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Steven
Jan 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property beautiful rooms and warm cozy lobby. Food was excellent and staff was super friendly. The hotel is out of town and although they have a pass for the buss you have to walk down the hill to catch the bus and return back to hotel. So not very convenient
Great property beautiful rooms and warm cozy lobby. Food was excellent and staff was super friendly. The hotel is out of town and although they have a pass for the buss you have to walk down the hill to catch the bus and return back to hotel. So not very convenient
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Steven
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Located on a small lake with great views of the Alps this is a special place with a genuine dedication to customer service. It is located close to Garmisch-Partenkirchen so readily accessible to the Zugspitze and other attractions.
Located on a small lake with great views of the Alps this is a special place with a genuine dedication to customer service. It is located close to Garmisch-Partenkirchen so readily accessible to the Zugspitze and other attractions.
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Andrea
May 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is off the beaten path but that's what makes it quiet and beautifully surrounded by nature. Our room overlooked the lake with mountains beyond! The breakfast was very good and the restaurant at night was excellent--It isn't open full time so we only got to eat there once in our 2 night stay. Parking was in front of our building. Nice for families and lake activities (nothing motorized). Would highly recommend!
The hotel is off the beaten path but that's what makes it quiet and beautifully surrounded by nature. Our room overlooked the lake with mountains beyond! The breakfast was very good and the restaurant at night was excellent--It isn't open full time so we only got to eat there once in our 2 night stay. Parking was in front of our building. Nice for families and lake activities (nothing motorized). Would highly recommend!
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Rebecca
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was right by the lake and we had an amazing view from our balcony across the mountains. The room itself was a family suite with two bedrooms and a separate living room. It was clean and nicely decorated with lots of space. We had half board and both the breakfast and dinner were good. Both were buffets with plenty of choice. There was always a vegetarian option for dinner and soup, a salad bar and a variety of desserts. The staff were all very friendly. The location of the hotel is stunning. We didn’t have a car and did lots of walking as a result. It’s about 35-40 minutes to walk to a shop in town. You could walk to a train station for the cog wheel train to Zugspitze in about 30 mins. There were also a couple of places to eat within walking distance - near the alpspitz cable car. The lake was surprisingly warm for swimming and hiring paddleboards was very reasonable at 10 euros for 30 mins. Our children enjoyed the giant chess and curling available for free. There was also a selection of board games at reception. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it for families.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was right by the lake and we had an amazing view from our balcony across the mountains. The room itself was a family suite with two bedrooms and a separate living room. It was clean and nicely decorated with lots of space. We had half board and both the breakfast and dinner were good. Both were buffets with plenty of choice. There was always a vegetarian option for dinner and soup, a salad bar and a variety of desserts. The staff were all very friendly. The location of the hotel is stunning. We didn’t have a car and did lots of walking as a result. It’s about 35-40 minutes to walk to a shop in town. You could walk to a train station for the cog wheel train to Zugspitze in about 30 mins. There were also a couple of places to eat within walking distance - near the alpspitz cable car. The lake was surprisingly warm for swimming and hiring paddleboards was very reasonable at 10 euros for 30 mins. Our children enjoyed the giant chess and curling available for free. There was also a selection of board games at reception. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it for families.
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Dining
Breakfast is consistently praised for quality and variety. Dinner feedback is mixed: many enjoy the buffets or half board, while others find prices high, food occasionally too salty, or the restaurant closed some days.
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brandon
Dec 18, 2022
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Stayed 19,343 nights
Wow wow and wow! This place is amaaaazing!!!! From arriving in our hire car, we just knew this place and it's setting were going to be something special. A beautiful warm welcome from the girls on the front desk. Some complimentary delicious treats were offered to us on arrival! This hotel is very high on class and quality and the setting on the lakeside and amongst an amazing forest you can hike all around. The snowfall made it even more magical. The food was delicious. We ended up just eating at the hotel in the evenings because it was very reasonably priced and nice selection of menus. You can either eat in the main hotel or the seehaus where we had our wonderful room with theost breathtaking views of the mountains. Breakfast was also a highlight every morning. A fine and quality selection of cooked breakfast (bacon, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, hard boiled eggs) Porridge/Bircher/yogurts and all the cheese and meats. This place is amazing value and has a lovely older lady serving in the seehaus. she is a right character! Called me The Schnitzel man because I couldn't get enough of their elite level schnitzel hee. Would stay here again and most certainly will be back. :)
Wow wow and wow! This place is amaaaazing!!!! From arriving in our hire car, we just knew this place and it's setting were going to be something special. A beautiful warm welcome from the girls on the front desk. Some complimentary delicious treats were offered to us on arrival! This hotel is very high on class and quality and the setting on the lakeside and amongst an amazing forest you can hike all around. The snowfall made it even more magical. The food was delicious. We ended up just eating at the hotel in the evenings because it was very reasonably priced and nice selection of menus. You can either eat in the main hotel or the seehaus where we had our wonderful room with theost breathtaking views of the mountains. Breakfast was also a highlight every morning. A fine and quality selection of cooked breakfast (bacon, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, hard boiled eggs) Porridge/Bircher/yogurts and all the cheese and meats. This place is amazing value and has a lovely older lady serving in the seehaus. she is a right character! Called me The Schnitzel man because I couldn't get enough of their elite level schnitzel hee. Would stay here again and most certainly will be back. :)
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Paulo
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Delicious breakfast, friendly staff, comfortable bed.
Delicious breakfast, friendly staff, comfortable bed.
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Marcus
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Eigentlich könnte man das Riessersee-Hotel als gut bezeichnen, am Ende zählt aber das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und die Erwartungshaltung, die geschürt wird und nicht eingehalten werden kann. Das Hotel nimmt für sich selbst in Anspruch, ein 4-Sterne-Hotel zu sein und das schürt die o.a. Erwartungshaltung. Die Preise von deutlich mehr als 240€/Nacht unterstützen dieses noch. Positives am Hotel: - Lage - schöner Wellnesbereich/Pool - unser Zimmer war renoviert - Freundlichkeit des Personals im Restaurant Negatives: - es war durch den schwarzen Balkon (Wände/Brüstung/Dach) sehr dunkel im Zimmer - das Bad war klein und hatte „nur“ eine Badewanne. Das Duschen in der Wanne ist sehr gefährlich, weil die Badewanne keine Duschzone hat. Wenn man schon das Zimmer renoviert, frage ich mich, warum das Badezimmer ausgenommen wird?! - das Hotel ist recht hellhörig und wird bei entsprechender Belegung laut - es gibt hier sehr viele Nationalitäten unter den Gästen mit jeweils eigenen Gepflogenheiten - bitte genau hinschauen, Tiere sind erlaubt (teilweise mehrere Hunde, es war dafür aber sauber!) - es ist ein sehr großes Hotel und der Frühstücksraum reicht bei voller Belegung nicht aus - der Aufpreis für Halbpension ist ziemlich hoch (Getränke müssen extra bezahlt werden, z.B. 1 Glas Wein für 8€), und für diesen Preis ist die Qualität nicht adäquat! Das Abendessen wird in Buffetform angeboten, was eigentlich ok ist, aber dann passt der Preis, die Angebotsvielfalt und der unvermeidliche An
Eigentlich könnte man das Riessersee-Hotel als gut bezeichnen, am Ende zählt aber das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und die Erwartungshaltung, die geschürt wird und nicht eingehalten werden kann. Das Hotel nimmt für sich selbst in Anspruch, ein 4-Sterne-Hotel zu sein und das schürt die o.a. Erwartungshaltung. Die Preise von deutlich mehr als 240€/Nacht unterstützen dieses noch. Positives am Hotel: - Lage - schöner Wellnesbereich/Pool - unser Zimmer war renoviert - Freundlichkeit des Personals im Restaurant Negatives: - es war durch den schwarzen Balkon (Wände/Brüstung/Dach) sehr dunkel im Zimmer - das Bad war klein und hatte „nur“ eine Badewanne. Das Duschen in der Wanne ist sehr gefährlich, weil die Badewanne keine Duschzone hat. Wenn man schon das Zimmer renoviert, frage ich mich, warum das Badezimmer ausgenommen wird?! - das Hotel ist recht hellhörig und wird bei entsprechender Belegung laut - es gibt hier sehr viele Nationalitäten unter den Gästen mit jeweils eigenen Gepflogenheiten - bitte genau hinschauen, Tiere sind erlaubt (teilweise mehrere Hunde, es war dafür aber sauber!) - es ist ein sehr großes Hotel und der Frühstücksraum reicht bei voller Belegung nicht aus - der Aufpreis für Halbpension ist ziemlich hoch (Getränke müssen extra bezahlt werden, z.B. 1 Glas Wein für 8€), und für diesen Preis ist die Qualität nicht adäquat! Das Abendessen wird in Buffetform angeboten, was eigentlich ok ist, aber dann passt der Preis, die Angebotsvielfalt und der unvermeidliche An
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Peter
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and facility overall. Room did not have air conditioning and weather was hot so days were not super comfortable. Restaurant was good but food was super salty.
Great location and facility overall. Room did not have air conditioning and weather was hot so days were not super comfortable. Restaurant was good but food was super salty.
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Maurice
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Alles bestens, gerne wieder. Riesige Frühstücksauswahl. Kleiner, aber ansprechender Saunabereich. Bei Halbpension: Umfangreiches Abendbüffet. Einmalig
Alles bestens, gerne wieder. Riesige Frühstücksauswahl. Kleiner, aber ansprechender Saunabereich. Bei Halbpension: Umfangreiches Abendbüffet. Einmalig
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Victoria
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Food was especially good. Book half board!
Food was especially good. Book half board!
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Elena
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Das Hotel ist super. Wir waren über Silvester dort. Frühstück und Abendessen war sehr lecker, frisch zubereitet. Silvester Abendessen war hervorragend, einfach nur köstlich. Wir hatten 2 große Schlafzimmern und ein großes Wohnzimmer mit Blick auf die Berge...einfach nur wunderschön. Die Zimmern waren sehr saueber.. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir sind begeistert 😊 Ich wünsche euch alles Gute in Zukunft...wir kommen wieder 🤗
Das Hotel ist super. Wir waren über Silvester dort. Frühstück und Abendessen war sehr lecker, frisch zubereitet. Silvester Abendessen war hervorragend, einfach nur köstlich. Wir hatten 2 große Schlafzimmern und ein großes Wohnzimmer mit Blick auf die Berge...einfach nur wunderschön. Die Zimmern waren sehr saueber.. Das Personal ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir sind begeistert 😊 Ich wünsche euch alles Gute in Zukunft...wir kommen wieder 🤗
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Daniel
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Phantastische Lage, schönes Schwimmbad mit Spa, tolles Frühstücksbuffet Das Essen sowohl im Haupthaus wie auch im Seehaus könnte etwas besser sein
Phantastische Lage, schönes Schwimmbad mit Spa, tolles Frühstücksbuffet Das Essen sowohl im Haupthaus wie auch im Seehaus könnte etwas besser sein
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Morgan
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Some amenities were not available- Finnish sauna was out of use due to construction/repair, and the restaurant is only open Wed-Sun. Paid $72 for "half pension" option for two people thinking it would be comparable to others in the area-- it was buffet and not worth the price. Also paid extra for "king" bed which was just two beds smushed together. Did not receive VIP room upgrade.
Some amenities were not available- Finnish sauna was out of use due to construction/repair, and the restaurant is only open Wed-Sun. Paid $72 for "half pension" option for two people thinking it would be comparable to others in the area-- it was buffet and not worth the price. Also paid extra for "king" bed which was just two beds smushed together. Did not receive VIP room upgrade.
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Rebecca
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was right by the lake and we had an amazing view from our balcony across the mountains. The room itself was a family suite with two bedrooms and a separate living room. It was clean and nicely decorated with lots of space. We had half board and both the breakfast and dinner were good. Both were buffets with plenty of choice. There was always a vegetarian option for dinner and soup, a salad bar and a variety of desserts. The staff were all very friendly. The location of the hotel is stunning. We didn’t have a car and did lots of walking as a result. It’s about 35-40 minutes to walk to a shop in town. You could walk to a train station for the cog wheel train to Zugspitze in about 30 mins. There were also a couple of places to eat within walking distance - near the alpspitz cable car. The lake was surprisingly warm for swimming and hiring paddleboards was very reasonable at 10 euros for 30 mins. Our children enjoyed the giant chess and curling available for free. There was also a selection of board games at reception. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it for families.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was right by the lake and we had an amazing view from our balcony across the mountains. The room itself was a family suite with two bedrooms and a separate living room. It was clean and nicely decorated with lots of space. We had half board and both the breakfast and dinner were good. Both were buffets with plenty of choice. There was always a vegetarian option for dinner and soup, a salad bar and a variety of desserts. The staff were all very friendly. The location of the hotel is stunning. We didn’t have a car and did lots of walking as a result. It’s about 35-40 minutes to walk to a shop in town. You could walk to a train station for the cog wheel train to Zugspitze in about 30 mins. There were also a couple of places to eat within walking distance - near the alpspitz cable car. The lake was surprisingly warm for swimming and hiring paddleboards was very reasonable at 10 euros for 30 mins. Our children enjoyed the giant chess and curling available for free. There was also a selection of board games at reception. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it for families.
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Bill
May 16, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The setting was ideal and peaceful, located in the woods next to the Reissersee with easy access to walking paths. The staff was excellent and breakfast was very nice.
The setting was ideal and peaceful, located in the woods next to the Reissersee with easy access to walking paths. The staff was excellent and breakfast was very nice.
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Diane
Mar 15, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful location, on lake a few minutes drive from center. Wonderful, bavarian style furnishings. Large bar with open fireplace and wonderful restaurant on 2nd floor with views. Modern room, great breakfast, friendly staff.
Beautiful location, on lake a few minutes drive from center. Wonderful, bavarian style furnishings. Large bar with open fireplace and wonderful restaurant on 2nd floor with views. Modern room, great breakfast, friendly staff.
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Anna
Jan 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful. Even speaking English. The spa was amazing and the breakfast buffet was one of the best I’ve experienced while traveling.
The hotel was beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful. Even speaking English. The spa was amazing and the breakfast buffet was one of the best I’ve experienced while traveling.
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Hratch Antoine
Jan 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very professional and clean and nice. Just the rooms are old and the shampoo was out.
Very professional and clean and nice. Just the rooms are old and the shampoo was out.
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Derek
Dec 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Such a nice place and great location!!
Such a nice place and great location!!
FAQs about Riessersee Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of EUR 19 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional details should be confirmed directly with the property.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Eibsee and Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort. It is approximately 1 km from Garmisch-Classic and 1.5 km from the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features an outdoor heated pool, which is accessible from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 55 per night, subject to availability. Advance request is required for rollaway beds.
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What do room rates usually look like at Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at the Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen typically land around $180 a night for two guests, ranging from $140 to $211.
When is the best time to visit Riessersee Hotel for fewer crowds?
August is the busiest month at the Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, while November is the quietest time to visit; expect significantly lighter demand and easier availability in November compared with peak summer.
Which month has the lowest rates at Riessersee Hotel?
November is the cheapest month to stay at the Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, averaging $171 a night; July is the priciest month at $280.
What nearby attractions and travel styles suit Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen sits close to outdoor highlights like Garmisch-Classic, Alpspitz and the Kramerplateauweg Hiking Trail, making it a natural pick for skiing/winter sports and spa/relaxation stays; it also welcomes couples and families exploring the Bavarian Alps.
How do Riessersee Hotel's rates compare with other hotels nearby?
The Riessersee Hotel is cheaper than 7 of 14 comparable hotels in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with a typical median of $228 a night versus about $218 for its peers.
How does the nightly price at Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen compare to recent weeks?
The current price at Riessersee Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is $209 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 20% below its $256 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $209 and $379.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-07: 234.98848026242067USD
- 2026-09-08: 213.70506045822145USD
- 2026-09-09: 203.78854595611574USD
- 2026-09-10: 53.09137465753937USD
- 2026-09-11: 230.4613615480347USD
- 2026-09-12: 223.00179834716798USD
- 2026-09-13: 204.398318161438USD
- 2026-09-14: 194.2118975074768USD
- 2026-09-15: 256.5915799212952USD
- 2026-09-16: 198.44267998547363USD
- 2026-09-17: 194.14323250262453USD
- 2026-09-18: 231.1789294739685USD
- 2026-09-19: 280.01180997595213USD
- 2026-09-20: 223.9446073559265USD
- 2026-09-21: 186.05394149569702USD
- 2026-09-22: 201.4993458692627USD
- 2026-09-23: 214.3205798765564USD
- 2026-09-24: 201.7177577020569USD
- 2026-09-25: 221.4723478916321USD
- 2026-09-26: 294.76029381848144USD
- 2026-09-27: 177.18787207815552USD
- 2026-09-28: 204.93813046514893USD
- 2026-09-29: 201.8046222147827USD
- 2026-09-30: 207.74715177835083USD
- 2026-10-01: 189.60790094989014USD
- 2026-10-02: 204.426326955719USD
- 2026-10-03: 199.47127146994018USD
- 2026-10-04: 172.19297634414673USD
- 2026-10-05: 176.49811782507325USD
- 2026-10-06: 168.2510090583496USD
- 2026-10-07: 196.4772040883789USD
- 2026-10-08: 182.7159282489624USD
- 2026-10-09: 197.57816788485718USD
- 2026-10-10: 206.64705715914917USD
- 2026-10-11: 177.7924469581299USD
- 2026-10-12: 179.76869001046754USD
- 2026-10-13: 176.54856558374024USD
- 2026-10-14: 184.58143102093507USD
- 2026-10-15: 184.58143102093507USD
- 2026-10-16: 198.7355749893799USD
- 2026-10-17: 207.94764791625977USD
- 2026-10-18: 177.54696646157836USD
- 2026-10-19: 184.58143102093507USD
- 2026-10-20: 178.9714061114502USD
- 2026-10-21: 175.5729229598999USD
- 2026-10-22: 169.7677766209717USD
- 2026-10-23: 204.93676461514283USD
- 2026-10-24: 207.94764791625977USD
- 2026-10-25: 160.2348885874634USD
- 2026-10-26: 175.33957546859742USD
- 2026-10-27: 165.9242214888611USD
- 2026-10-28: 175.33957546859742USD
- 2026-10-29: 184.58143102093507USD
- 2026-10-30: 177.7924469581299USD
- 2026-10-31: 204.93676461514283USD
- 2026-11-01: 197.57816788485718USD
- 2026-11-02: 168.36458746859742USD
- 2026-11-03: 177.78010109313965USD
- 2026-11-04: 184.58143102093507USD
- 2026-11-05: 184.58143102093507USD
- 2026-11-06: 175.39520281430055USD
- 2026-11-07: 184.58143102093507USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Pet fee: EUR 19 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 55.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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