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Hotel Säntis Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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16 Hauptstrasse, Unterwasser, Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, SG, 9657
  • Place, Iltios Unterwasser Cable Car
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Iltios Espel
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Iltios Stöfel
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Altenrhein (ACH-St. Gallen - Altenrhein)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Lütispitz)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Lütispitz)

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Säntis)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room (Säntis)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Churfirsten)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room (Churfirsten)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Alt Sankt Johann

Located within a 5-minute walk of Iltios Unterwasser Cable Car, Hotel Säntis Lodge is within a 15-minute stroll of Iltios Espel. This 33-room hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Iltios Unterwasser Cable Car - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iltios Espel - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Iltios Stöfel - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sellamatt Ski Lift - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gültenweid - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nesslau-Neu St. Johann Station - 14 min drive
  • Wattwil Station - 26 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Säntis - Das Hotel - Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪La Dolce Vita - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Hotel Seehof - ‬42 min drive
  • Chäserrugg Hütte
  • ‪Restaurant Passhöhe - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Hotel Säntis Lodge

Renovated in 2023, Hotel Säntis Lodge offers outdoor tennis courts, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a bus station shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this ski hotel include conference space, coffee/tea in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LED TVs with cable channels. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include balconies, safes, and wardrobes or closets. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 15 for adults and CHF 7.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Säntis Lodge

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowboarding

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 250 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Office
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 25.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 15 for adults and CHF 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: CHF 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Housekeeping fee: CHF 15 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 25.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Saentis Alt Sankt Johann
Saentis Hotel Alt Sankt Johann
Saentis Hotel Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
Saentis Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
Saentis
Berg Bett Säntis
Berg Bett Säntis Lodge
Hotel Säntis Lodge Hotel
Hotel Säntis Lodge Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
Hotel Säntis Lodge Hotel Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Säntis Lodge?

Hotel Säntis Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Säntis Lodge?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Säntis Lodge on Jul 13, 2026 start from $152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near Hotel Säntis Lodge?

This hotel in Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann is within a 10-minute walk of Iltios Unterwasser Cable Car, Iltios Espel, and Iltios Stöfel. You'll also find Sellamatt Ski Lift and Wildhaus-Oberdorf Ski Lift within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Säntis Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Säntis Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Säntis Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Säntis Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Säntis Lodge?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a down comforter as well as an al fresco restaurant and 4 outdoor tennis courts.

Does Hotel Säntis Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Säntis Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Säntis Lodge serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant Säntis Lodge.

Does Hotel Säntis Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Säntis Lodge for a fee of CHF 15.00 per pet, per night.

Does Hotel Säntis Lodge have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Säntis Lodge?

The closest major airport to Hotel Säntis Lodge is Altenrhein (ACH-St. Gallen - Altenrhein), which is about 23 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Säntis Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel Säntis Lodge comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

Hotel Säntis Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Traditional hotel in the heart of Toggenburg

Convenient hotel in Waldhaus Alt St. Johann with a nice terrace, even if a bit dated. Very friendly service. Ask for a room away from the main road for absolute silence at night ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John

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

Wonderful lodge in a wonderful valley!

Wonderful lodge in a wonderful valley! Great service. Great breakfast. It is on a busy road, so road noise was an issue if the window was open, and warm enough that we wanted it open all night. I think the rooms on the south side of the property would be quieter. Not a lot of nearby dining options, so would be great if they reopen their beautiful restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Even though it was cool outside, the room was not cooled down during the night as we couldn’t leave the balcony door open due to a lot of mosquitoes and bugs. Wish there were fans in the room! There were so MANY flies in the breakfast room and buzzing around bread and jam and such. And I’m not exaggerating at all. Wonder how clean everything is.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liezle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place where we stayed is very comfortable quite massive and the bonus is that it has a functioning kitchen. It even has a big tub where my little one was able to enjoy. The view as well is quite amazing. Only thing is that theRe is no microwave, but not really a big problem for me. Also there is no where for you to the laundry, and for a big family like ours it was quite hard. Also the reception needs a bit more training as I have asked for some information but she just directed me to the Tourist info, which I think is a bit odd for a hotel to do that. There are also shops to do your grocery minutes away from the lodge. It is a good base families on holiday and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

추천!!

욕조로 주셔서 등산의 피로를 풀수있어서 너무 좋았어요. 주차 편리하고 방 깔끔하고 좋아요. 다만, 완전 안막이 안되고, 냉장고가없어서 아쉬웠어요. 위치는 매우 만족스러웠어요.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

Traumhaftes Zweitzuhause

Traumhafter Ort, super Hotel. Besonders nett ist die ältere Schweizerin mit Brille, die im Service arbeitet - eine wahre Blume, die mit ihrer herzlichen Art noch das Tüpfchen aufs i setzt :-).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Einfach super! Komme gerne wieder
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Gerne wieder!

Bereits der Empfang im Hotel war wunderbar und äusserst freundlich. Man fühlte sich von Anfang an wohl. Im sauberen und ruhigen Zimmer konnten wir wunderbar schlafen. Sogar fein duftende Rituals-Prdukte sind im Bad vorhanden. Ein zusätzliches schönes Plus! Das Frühstück war vielfältig, regional und gut und die nette Dame, die fürs Buffet zuständig war, rundete den tollen Gesamteindruck noch ab. Tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältnis!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vacker utsikt och barnvänligt! Vår 4-åring älskade lekrummet. Uppdaterat hotell på ett väldigt charmigt sätt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Gute Lage

Die Lage ist super, Einkaufsmöglichkeit und Restaurants in der Nähe. Auch wenn das Hotel direkt an der Hauptstrasse ist, hört man den Strassenverkehr kaum. Die Lobby und das Hoteleigene Restaurant wurde renoviert, das Angebot ist super, das Essen auch fein (Pizza und Pasta). Einzig die Zimmer sind noch "alt", aber wir fühlten uns dennoch sehr wohl. Hatten mehr als genügend Platz.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guido

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tip Top wir sind zufrieden.😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New owners and a fresh start, and very cheap for Switzerland standards. (June 2021) We arrived as some of the first guests with new owners. They did a lot to refurbish common rooms, and now offers ping pong, cinema, and lounge area. The rooms are standard swiss alp hotel with mountain view to my knowledge in all rooms. Location is perfect for hiking, but there is also a public swim bath right next door. Restaurant offers hand made pasta and pizza. Staff is eager to support and very friendly. We would go back again if we wanted to stay in the area. Value for money is higher than you would usually expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Zimmer war sauber. Das Zimmer war auch genug gross für 3 Erwachsene Personen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sylvia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Preis Leistung steht in keinem Verhältnis. War mit meiner Tochter dort. Fr. 193.00 für das Zimmer. Alt und beim Zmorge-Buffet hätte man das Ei noch separat bezahlen müssen. Viel zu teuer für das, was es ist.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel, great views.

The hotel was nice. A little dated but with a lot of charm. The room was very clean and had a great view of the mountains. Our only complaint was it was a little difficult to find the staff to check in. Once we found them they were very kind and accommodating. Parking was easy and free. The scenery is the main reason you’ll want to stay here. The hotel is nestled in a valley between beautiful mountains. There are cows gently strolling with their bells all around the property. It is truely a perfect Swiss countryside experience. The restaurant located in the hotel was good. The prices were reasonable for Switzerland. It specializes in Italian food. After a long day of driving it was a perfect dinner. It’s a good thing they have a resturant as there was not a lot of other options near the hotel. Also, on Wednesday’s many of the other options are closed. So make sure if you a planning on staying here you reserve a seat at the restaurant so you don’t have any issues finding a place to eat. To quickly recap. The hotel is very nice in a beautiful area. The decor is a little dated but the rooms and beds are clean. The service is great (once you find them). And the restaurant is worth a try. If you are in this part of the world this is a very nice and affordable stop. P.S. we don’t have kids but it was a very kid friendly place. There was a room with toys and books along with a nice lawn near a walking trail for kids to play.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Rent og komfortabelt hotel

Rigtig god afslapning hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

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

Familiäres, gut platziertes Hotel

Das gesamte Personal war sehr freundlich. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl. Auch Spezialwünsche wurden erfüllt.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Barbara

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

A tranquil and relaxing stay

It was worth going there as it is so peaceful and beautiful ......a perfect solo getaway hotel. The only thing I would say against it would be that the breakfast was not what I would expect from that kind of price. The walks round there suit all tastes.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
convenient hotel, nothing fancy, ski in ski out.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt

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

Freundliches Hotel

Das Hotel ist i.O., wurde farblich aufgefrischt und kommt freundlich daher,wie auch das Personal.Zum Abschied erhielten wir sogar ein Mineral und einen Appenzellerbiber.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Great hotel

We really liked this hotel! The staff did not speak much english but they did their best and made us feel very welcome! The room was great overlooking the mountains and the stream in the back. The restraunt was nice and for breakfast they even had a sign on the table reserving it for our family! If we are ever in Switzerland again, we would really like to stay there again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vielen Dank für die persönliche Gastfreundschaft. Euer Teamwork ist offensichtlich und harmoniert gut.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ideal als Ausgangspunkt für Appenzell/Rheintal

Besonders aufmerksame Hoteldirektion, sehr gutes Restaurant mit speziellen Menus, gepflegtes Innen-schwimmbad, schöne Hotelterrasse. Wir sind noch einen Tag länger als geplant geblieben
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris

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