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Hotel Waldmühle

3.5 star property
Mountain ski retreat with full-service spa and restaurant

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Classic Double Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Lubenbachstraße 2, Zella-Mehlis, 98544
  • Thuringian Sea Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rennsteiggarten Oberhof
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lotto Thuringia Arena am Rennsteig
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Erfurt (ERF)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Room options

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Triple Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Zella-Mehlis

Hotel Waldmühle places you next to Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Forest Nature Park. This 3-star hotel has 31 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Thuringian Sea Aquarium - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Rennsteiggarten Oberhof - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Bikepark Oberhof - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Lotto Thuringia Arena am Rennsteig - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Lotto Thüringen Skisport-Halle Oberhof - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zella-Mehlis Station - 4 min drive
  • Nuremberg (NUE-Nuremberg Airport) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rodelstubn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kati's Café Stübchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drei-Ähren-Bäckerei GmbH - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Forsthaus Sattelbach - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Waldmühle

Mountain ski retreat with full-service spa and restaurant
A full-service spa, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Hotel Waldmühle. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this ski hotel include meeting rooms, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include free newspapers and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 19.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 19.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Waldmühle Zella-Mehlis
Waldmühle Zella-Mehlis
Waldmühle
Hotel Waldmühle Hotel
Hotel Waldmühle Zella-Mehlis
Hotel Waldmühle Hotel Zella-Mehlis

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Waldmühle?

Hotel Waldmühle provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Waldmühle?

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Waldmühle on Jun 9, 2025 start from $108.02, excluding 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 is there to do near Hotel Waldmühle?

This hotel is located in Zella-Mehlis and just steps from Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Forest Nature Park. You'll also find Thuringian Sea Aquarium and Rennsteiggarten Oberhof within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Waldmühle?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Hotel Waldmühle?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Hotel Waldmühle have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Waldmühle doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Waldmühle?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Waldmühle?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, a full-service spa, and a restaurant bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Waldmühle?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Hotel Waldmühle have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Waldmühle serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Waldmühle allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Waldmühle for a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Hotel Waldmühle have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Waldmühle?

The closest major airport to Hotel Waldmühle is Erfurt (ERF), which is about 24.2 mi away.

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

No, at Hotel Waldmühle, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Waldmühle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ingo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marek

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

Świetnie!

Swietny hotel, bardzo dobre jedzenie. polecam
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

SuJin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Angenehmer Aufenthalt

Freundlicher Empfang, gutes regionales Essen im Restaurant, gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
freundliches -flexibles Personal, gutes Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Landelijk

Mooie omgeving om even te wandelen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

6/10 Okay

JEAN-FRANCOIS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super Hotel

Rundum zufrieden, super Lage um den Wintersport nachgehen zu können.