Waldhotel Doldenhorn

Hotels
8.9 (231 reviews)
Kandersteg , Kandersteg , CH

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent spa and wellness facilities
Beautiful, quiet location nested in the woods with great views
Spacious, well-furnished rooms and suites
Delicious, plentiful breakfast and praised restaurant
Spotless cleanliness
Friendly/attentive staff in many reviews
Cons:
Bar area described as soulless
Some reception staff noted as inattentive
Thin/uncomfortable pillows mentioned
No air conditioning reported by one guest
Decoration/Breakfast room could use refreshing
Occasional suboptimal seating/placement at breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Multiple reviews explicitly mention 'spotless clean' and generally excellent housekeeping, so cleanliness is rated very high.
Service
8.6
Service is often praised ('service was top', staff spoke French, friendly staff) but there are a few notes about reception staff being inattentive, so overall service is good but slightly tempered.
Location
9.3
Consistently highlighted as a major strength (nested in the woods, great views, close to town and walking areas), so location scores very highly.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms and suites described as spacious, well furnished and comfortable (good bedding) but some guests noted issues like thin pillows and lack of air conditioning, leading to a strong but not perfect score.
Amenities
9.2
Spa and wellness facilities are repeatedly described as excellent and extensive, boosting the amenities rating despite a comment about the bar feeling 'soulless.'
Value for Money
8.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9
Food receives very positive mentions — delicious meals, very good and plentiful breakfast, and a praised restaurant — with only minor service/placement notes at breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall sentiment is very positive (many glowing headlines and recommendations), but minor negatives (soulless bar, occasional inattentive reception, thin pillows, no AC in one report, some dated decoration) moderate the final overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 09:13

Property Description

Charming Atmosphere and Fine Dining
The Waldhotel Doldenhorn in Kandersteg offers a charmingly cosy atmosphere with a fireplace corner and exquisite cuisine prepared by René Maeders' kitchen brigade. Indulge in inventive dishes and special delicacies at the "Grüne Saal" and "Au Gourmet" restaurant.

Luxurious Wellness Facilities
Unwind in the luxurious wellness facilities including an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, saunas, massage services, and a relaxation room. Enjoy the property's own mountain spring water, adding a touch of freshness to your relaxation experience.

Comfortable Accommodation Options
Choose from a variety of nicely furnished and fully equipped rooms or treat yourself to a spacious suite for a truly indulgent stay at Waldhotel Doldenhorn.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and relaxation at Waldhotel Doldenhorn in Kandersteg.

Important information:

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 231 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Julia • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sara Isabel • couple • ch
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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flore • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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florence • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Zienah • family_with_children • ae
10
Love it definitely recommend it!
Pros:

Loved everything - the room the terrace - the spa -the location and the service

Cons:

Non

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Zienah • solo_traveller • ae
10
Pros:

Everything - love the room the terrace the breakfast setup and the service

Cons:

Non

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • ch
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Giovanna • couple • ch
8
Albergo molto attento all’ecologia. Niente spreco, davvero il top. Torneremo con piacere
Pros:

Il wellness è stupendo, la piscina una favola. La stanza era bellissima e pulitissima.

Cons:

Il personale non era sorridente

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Katharina Beeler • couple • ch
3
Erwartung nicht erfüllt
Pros:

Die Umgebung , die Berge einfach fantastisch. Das Berner Oberland hat sehr viel zu bieten.

Cons:

Das Hotel wird nicht geführt. Die Familie, die in den Prospekten zu sehen sind, sind nirgends sichtbar. Weder im Haus
noch im Restaurant. Das Essen ist mittelmässig.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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LAATIKI • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • ch
9
Charming Swiss style hotel
Pros:

Swiss style hotel in charming location. Great spa and pool, we also had very good massage sessions.

Cons:

The restaurant is great however the service is a bit slow.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Taiguarana • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • lu
8
Cons:

Beim Abendessen habe ich mir für den Preis ein wenig mehr Aufmerksamkeit gewünscht.
Nach bestellen des Weines ist dieser vergessen worden und nachdem ich nochmals nachgefragt habe nur ein Glas anstatt eine Flasche.
Das Gleiche Problem zeigte sich beim Kaffee, meine Frau bekam ihren Kaffee aber ich bekam keinen obwohl keine Sprachbarriere vorhanden war. Ansonsten super freundliches Personal!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • au
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • couple • fr
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • ch
7
Nice hotel, a bit too expensive for what it is
Pros:

Beautiful construction, a lot of wood, next to the woods

Cons:

You have to ask for many things, for example: no amenities in the room, you have to ask the reception, same for slippers, or extra towels. It gives a feeling of being “cheap”

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Le personnel très gentil, souriant, au petit soin, hotel très bien situé, propre,.un lieu propice à la.detente.

Cons:

Dommage que les saunas ne.fonctionnaient pas tous.seulement 2.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Vivianne • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Damien • family_with_children • ae
10
Relaxing stay in Kandersteg
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, quiet location, easy to access all hiking trails, good food, great spa

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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BEATRICE • couple • ch
10
Excellent stay 😍
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee