Dorint Strandresort & Spa Westerland/Sylt

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Dorint Hotels
8.4 (308 reviews)
Schützenstr. 20-24 , Westerland (Sylt) , DE

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location by the dunes and near the centre
Very friendly and professional staff
Exceptional breakfast (varied, long serving hours)
Spacious apartments/rooms suitable for families
Good pool/indoor spa and family offerings
Dog-friendly
Cleanliness praised in many reviews
Quiet/relaxing atmosphere for family stays
Cons:
Spa small and whirlpool reported broken
Restaurant closed two days/week in high season
Rooms/showing age: outdated furnishings and thin walls
Inconsistent room cleaning timing (late service)
High price relative to perceived quality
Limited minibar and limited dinner menu choices
Parking cost considered expensive
Occasional poor attitude from one breakfast staff member; bad pillows mentioned

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mostly reported as clean (several mentions of very clean rooms and areas) but with specific negatives: late room cleaning timing, a dirty balcony reference and some wear (stains/aged fixtures) reducing perceived cleanliness.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as very friendly, helpful and professional (reception, restaurant, cleaning mostly praised); only isolated negative: one breakfast staff member with poor attitude.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised: excellent location by the dunes and near the centre, easy beach access and convenient for guests — one comment noted pictures made it seem closer to water than reality.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms/apartments are spacious and comfortable for families, but several reports of ageing furnishings, thin walls/poor sound insulation, broken glass plate and poor pillows lower the score.
Amenities
8
Good pool and indoor spa, family/kids offerings and dog-friendly extras noted; negatives include a small spa area, a broken whirlpool and occasional limited restaurant hours.
Value for Money
7
Multiple guests felt price was high for the quality (rooms showing wear, limited minibar, parking fees) and some service (towel change) required reminders, reducing value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast repeatedly praised as excellent and varied; dinner is generally liked but has limited menu options and occasional restaurant closures; some complaints about coffee quality/cappuccino handling.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall very positive impressions: recommended by many, great for families and dogs, excellent breakfast and friendly staff—minor issues (spa, occasional closures, room wear) did not dominate overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:46

Property Description

Island-Inspired Studios and Spa
Experience a stay at the 4-star Dorint Strandresort & Spa Westerland/Sylt, where island-colored studio apartments with kitchenettes await. Relax in the spa with pool or explore the sandy North Sea coast just steps away.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Indulge in a daily breakfast buffet and savor fresh seafood at the Ebbe & Food restaurant. Unwind with a drink at the 54° Nord bar. Enjoy massages, beauty treatments, and the sun terrace with dune views.

Complimentary Wellness Amenities
Included in your stay are access to the pool, sauna, and steam baths. Plus, take advantage of rental bicycles, family-friendly services, and proximity to Westerland Train Station for easy travel.

Book now for a rejuvenating retreat at Dorint Strandresort & Spa Westerland/Sylt.

Important information:

Please note that pets are not allowed in the restaurant and spa areas due to hygienic reasons. Pets can accompany guests at the bar.

Please note that check-in, breakfast and other facilities are located at the main building. Not all rooms are located at the main building and some guests may have to walk a short distance to access the main building. Please contact the property for further details.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: HAM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 308 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Sandro • couple • ch
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • ch
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • us
10
Staff was excellent, rooms were top notch. Lovely balconies!
Pros:

So close to beach and board walk to promenade.

Cons:

Didn’t give us our pier passes and explain them when we checked in.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Thorsten • couple • de
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gerd • couple • de
8
Für einen entspannten Urlaub.
Pros:

Die Lage hinter der Düne, fussläufig zum Ort, ist ideal. Die Zimmer sind groß und mit kleiner Küche im Flur ausgestattet. Die Bilder an der Wand sind ein wenig lieblos und drücken den sonst guten Eindruck.
Das Schwimmbad ist ausreichend. Frühstück ist völlig ausreichend und schmackhaft. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Der Zwischengang zu den Häusern ist renovierungsbedürftig , insbesondere die Möbel machen einen abgenutzten Eindruck. Zum sieht man den Holzrahmen u.s.w. im Haus an, dass sie schon lange nicht mehr gestrichen wurden.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • extended_group • de
5
Pros:

Die Lage zum Strand

Cons:

Ein sehr veraltetes Hotel, das dringend renoviert werden müsste.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Karin • extended_group • ch
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • de
9
Erholsame Tage, immer wieder…
Pros:

Zimmer und Ausstattung, Frühstück, SPA Bereich, Schwimmbad alles sehr gut.

Cons:

Zimmer mit Balkon gebucht, Zimmer ohne Balkon erhalten

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • family_with_children • de
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Beate • couple • de
8
Schöner Aufenthalt in toller Lage
Pros:

Die Lage, sehr freundliches Personal

Cons:

Badezimmer war sehr klein

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Christian • family_with_children • de
9
Alle Erwartungen wurden erfüllt. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Pros:

Tolle Lage, schöne, saubere und große Wohnung. Leckeres, reichhaltiges Frühstück. Spa und Poolbereich auch sehr schön. Nicht günstig, aber für Sylt vollkommen okay. Kommen gerne wieder.

Cons:

Gibt nichts zu meckern. Wie gesagt, ist nicht günstig, aber im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels auf Sylt, stimmt Preis/Leistung

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Maxie • family_with_children • ch
9
Super stay in sylt. Ask for a room on second or third floor
Pros:

The open layout, the suite we finally ended up in (staff found us a good alternative after we really didn’t like the first one) was excellent. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

We were surprised about the initial suite we were put in. It was half below ground. For that price that didn’t seem right. Also - while it is mentioned in the fine print when you book - it wasn’t really prominent so we were super taken aback

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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SIMONE • family_with_children • it
8
Due giorni a Sylt
Pros:

Hotel molto bello. Personale gentile.
Camera spaziosa e pulita. Parcheggio comodissimo

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • at
9
Wunderbares Hotel mit Sylt-Flair
Pros:

Essen hervorragend, Zimmer schön, Strand und Innenstadt um die Ecke, Personal enorm zuvorkommend. Wir fühlen uns immer wie zu Hause und kommen gerne wieder!

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • de
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Wir sind das 3. Mal im Dorint Hotel und das Personal ist immer freundlich und aufmerksam. Auch die Ausstattung der Zimmer gefällt uns und beim Frühstück ist auch für jeden was dabei.
Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Cons:

Etwas hellhörig in den Zimmern.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • extended_group • de
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • ch
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee