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Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus

3.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Double Room, Mountain View (Excelsior) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
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Double Room, Mountain View (Excelsior) | View from room
Nestled in the heart of a winter wonderland, Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus offers a warm retreat with free breakfast, a cozy terrace, and serene garden. Enjoy local cuisine at Villa Excelsior restaurant or unwind at the sauna. With an arcade/game room and playground for kids, this hotel is perfect for families who love to ski.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room, Mountain View (Excelsior) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, Mountain View (Excelsior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Double Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Mountain View (Excelsior) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Mountain View (Excelsior)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Bad Gastein is home to Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus. Gastein Ski Resort and Graukogel Cable Car are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hohe Tauern National Park and Bad Gastein Waterfall. Wasserspielepark Fallbach and Molltaler Gletscher are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and ice skating.
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Reitlstraße 20, Bad Gastein, Salzburg, 5640

What's nearby

  • Gastein Vapor Bath - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bad Gastein Waterfall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Felsentherme Spa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stubnerkogel Cable Car - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stubnerkogelbahn 1 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bad Gastein Station - 20 min walk
  • W.A. Mozart Airport (SZG) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kraftwerk - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hexenhäusl - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bellevue Alm - ‬9 min drive
  • Stubnerhof Hotel & Restaurant
  • ‪The Blonde Beans - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus

Property highlights
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering a free ski shuttle and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Villa Excelsior, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, snow sports gear, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus feature perks such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Villa Excelsior

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: EUR 4.00 per person, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is EUR 1.10 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by EUR 1.10 per night for each additional bedroom.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 15 to October 12

Property is also known as

Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus
Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus Bad Gastein
Villa Excelsior Kurhaus
Villa Excelsior Kurhaus Bad Gastein
Villa Excelsior Hotel And Kurhaus
Excelsior Kurhaus Bad Gastein
Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus Hotel
Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus Bad Gastein
Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus Hotel Bad Gastein

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay.

How much is parking at Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus located?

Located near the slopes, this Bad Gastein hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gastein Ski Resort and Graukogel Cable Car and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Gastein Vapor Bath and Bad Gastein Waterfall are also within 15 minutes. Bad Gastein Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Villa Excelsior Hotel Kurhaus Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved our stay at villa excelsior, it was so charming and beautiful, we felt like a princess. The sauna is also very nice and the food was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strongly recommend staying at Villa Excelsior !

We had an excellent stay at Villa Excelsior this summer. Christof with staff made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy Bad Gastein. Probably the most friendly and accommodating hotel I have ever been to. Good food, beautiful surroundings, and charming house. Strongly recommend a stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. While the hotel is located a bit further from the train station, the convenient transfer service provided by the hotel made it incredibly easy to get to and from, eliminating any inconvenience. The hotel itself is exceptionally stylish and beautiful. My room was spacious, impeccably clean, and offered stunning views of the mountains. Housekeeping was excellent, with daily cleaning and towel changes. The staff were absolutely fantastic – friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist. I opted for the half-board option, which included breakfast and dinner served à la carte. Dinners were a highlight, with a varied menu and delicious desserts. While breakfast wasn't as diverse, the staff were incredibly accommodating and always offered my child options not listed on the menu. This was a really thoughtful touch. One of the standout features of the hotel was the sauna complex, which included an infrared sauna, a Finnish sauna, and a bio sauna. It was a perfect way to relax after a day of exploring. The room was always comfortably warm, which was much appreciated. The hotel also provided complimentary sledges for my child, as well as a cot in the room. The hotel also offered comfortable communal areas where guests could relax, play games, or read. The building itself is in a classic style but is very well maintained, giving it a charming and elegant atmosphere. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paal Henning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sissel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Doften av en svunnen era

Härligt hotell i gammal stil med mycket kuriosa och prylar i alla hörn. Rent och prydligt, renoverade badrum. Väldigt bra och personlig service! Bra mat. Bastu och kurbad.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

István

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad Gastein legvonzóbb szállodájában töltöttem három éjszakát. Tökéletes környezet , gondoskodó kiszolgálás, a vacsorák mindig igényes , ízletes ételeket tartalmaztak.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

relaxing-urlaub

hotel hat eine sehr gute lage, tolle einrichtung , sehr guter service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect from the beginning till the end, too soon though. Beautiful location - a little bit outside, which is advantage! Owner, service - couldn't be better! Just a place with a soul. Simply - excelsior!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschönes Hotel mit einem ganz besonderen Ambiente. Schöne Zimmer mit viel Flair. Das Gebäude und die Einrichtung sind eine Zeitreise. Alles wurde schön restauriert und aufgearbeitet. Super Service, sehr freundliche und stets hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Frühstück und Abendessen waren immer sehr gut. Sowohl Thermalbäder als auch Massagen haben wir sehr genossen. Wir waren nicht das letzte mal hier. Uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic and personal

I travelled with a friend to this beautiful hotel. When we arrived, we were greeted by the owner who took us to our room himself while telling interesting facts about the hotel. Our stay was very pleasent, the service and breakfast were also good. We decided to skip the last night, and instead drive home at 10pm. Checking out was no problem, and the owner even supplied us with sandwiches, snacks and drinks for our drive home. Don’t expect a super modern hotel, but an authentic, warm and history filled experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and amazing staff. Good breakfast and nice dining.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Immer wieder Villa Excelsior

Ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt - von der Abholung bis zum Rücktransfer zum Bahnhof in Bad Gastein! Kompliment an die Hoteliersfamilie Erharter, die den Aufenthalt in ihrem stilvollen Haus zu einem erholsamen Erlebnis gemacht haben! Unmittelbar nach Lockerung der coronabedingten Beschränkungen war das Haus geöffnet und voll belegt - ganz im Gegensatz zu den vielen geschlossenen Betrieben in Bad Gastein; wegen fehlendem Stamm-Personal, das aufgrund der Einreisebeschränkungen noch nicht nach Österreich einreisen durfte, war die ganze Familie im Einsatz und um das Wohl der Gäste bemüht - der Chef bediente selber im Restaurant, und die Chefin zauberte in der Küche köstliche Gerichte der österreichischen Küche, während die Seniorchefin sich um die Kurangelegenheiten kümmerte; ein Gästemix von jung bis alt, Familien wie weltoffene Singles garantiert ein lebendiges Haus, in dem keine fade Sanatoriumsstimmung aufkommt; die ganze Anlage von den Zimmern bis zu den gemeinschaftlich genutzten Räumen strahlt eine grundsolide und stilvolle Athmosphäre aus, die Verpflegung (großes Frühstück und Abendessen mit Wahlmenü) lässt keine Wünsche offen; das Preis- Leistungsverhälnis ist ausgezeichnet, also die besten Voraussetzungen, wie viele andere Gäste zum Wiederholungstäter zu werden und das persönliche Engagement der Eigentümerfamilie zu genießen - ein wohltuender Unterschied zu den gesichtslosen und unpersönlichen Kettenhotels
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi var rigtig glade og tilfreds med opholdet på hotellet, i uge 7. Stort morgenbuffet, og og 3 retter til aftensmad, og altid to slags og vælge imellem de tre retter. Rene duge og stofservietter, som blev skiftet morgen og aften. Meget venlige personale, og værtspar. Der var en lille opholdsstue og bar, som havde åbent om aftnen, hvor hotelchefen selv stod i baren, og skabte hyggelig stemning. Deres koncept er en ældre elegant stil, men meget hyggeligt. Lidt slidte værelser, men der blev gjort rent hver dag. Da vi ankom sent, så stod de og ventede med aftensmad, og da vi ville tidlig afsted på den sidste dag, så havde hotelfruen, gjort madpakker klar til os på rejsen. Vi vil helt klart anbefale dem, og kommer gerne igen.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Excellent Stay - Recommended!

We spent a charming two nights in a double mountain view room at Villa Excelsior during winter season, a historic hotel bit removed from the historic center of Bad Gastein. The hotel offers complimentary pickup from the train station and is an easy (and picturesque) walk from the historic center. The half-board option includes a buffet breakfast (delicious coffee!) and a gourmet dinner in a classy dining room with excellent service. The hotel also has a wellness with different saunas and a relaxation room (that we used daily before dinner), and offers massage service and thermal baths (that we didn't use). There are also many public area sitting rooms. While there are probably more luxurious places than the three star hotel, would return for the excellent service, historic feeling, and quiet / comfortable rooms. I believe it's possible to book for dinner, which is well worth it even if one is not staying at the hotel.
The view from our room, after a snowfall
An original pen-and-ink drawing of Emperor Franz Joseph, in the hallway of the Villa Excelsior
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

yousef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel

one of the best hotels i ever visited and the receptionist guy is very nice he helped us a lot and nice breakfast the have
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading great reviews about this property, we were disappointed with our stay. The room wasn't what we expected based on pictures, and yes, we looked at photos of the correct room type. It also wasn't that clean. The biggest disappointment was the amenities, which was the reason we booked the hotel in the first place. They are only available during limited hours, and we ended up going to the Felsentherme instead, which was nice, but defeated the purpose of booking this hotel. The breakfast was good and the best part of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, Kursusferie DK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vidunderlig velsmagende tidsrejse

En fantastisk tidsrejse tilbage til «Belle Epoque». Smukke rum, indrettet som for 120 år siden, superb restaurant - såvel morgen som aftensmad helt i top! Udsigt, beliggenhed, atmosfære, service, personale...super godt. Jeg glæder mig allerede til at vende tilbage snarest muligt.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 nights stay in Bad Gastein

The Villa Excelsior is a well maintained, traditional hotel. Service is attentive and friendly, food was very good (we stayed half-board). The hotel is about 5-10 minutes walk from the centre, in a lovely location overlooking the valley. We were hiking every day, and it was a perfect start point to get up into the mountains. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay, and would rate it very highly also for value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel for hiking holiday

Very nice hotel located just a short walk from city center. Hikes accessible directly from hotel or a short drive with car. Staff and owner are very friendly an service oriented. We had the half board which was ok. Breakfast very good. A nice place to stay and recommendable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019