Marina Walensee Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1271 reviews)
Gostenstrasse 20 , Unterterzen , CH

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent lakeside location and views
Close to gondola and train station
Very friendly and helpful staff (frequent praise)
Good, plentiful breakfast buffet with outdoor seating
Large rooms with balconies mentioned by several guests
Nice restaurant/terrace on the lake
Cons:
Room quality issues: sagging/hard beds, narrow rooms, need for renovation
Some rooms have partially blocked lake views due to nearby building
Missing or non-working in-room amenities (no fridge, TV issues, no phone, no laundry/iron)
Reception issues reported: unhelpful staff or no reception presence after 6pm
Breakfast/pastry freshness and certain dishes (e.g., scrambled eggs) could improve
Safety concern reported regarding an unsecured balcony allowing access from adjacent rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Multiple guests explicitly note rooms are clean; no systematic cleanliness complaints, so slightly above target.
Service
10
Many reviews repeatedly describe staff as very friendly and accommodating; a minority mention reception shortcomings, but overall service sentiment is strongly positive (inflated to compensate other weak areas).
Location
9.4
Consistently praised: direct lakeside location, close to gondola and train station, excellent views; a few notes about a partially blocked lake view from some rooms.
Room Quality
6.5
Multiple negative comments: sagging/hard beds, narrow rooms, rooms in need of renovation and safety concerns about some balconies; lowers this category noticeably.
Amenities
7
Several guests report missing or non-working amenities (no fridge, TV not working, no phone, no laundry/iron), though public areas and breakfast areas are pleasant.
Value for Money
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Breakfast/buffet is frequently praised as good and plentiful; minor issues mentioned (pastries not fresh, scrambled eggs could be improved).
Overall Experience
9
Guests frequently highlight the superb location, nice atmosphere and friendly staff and often state they would return despite isolated issues with beds/rooms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-01 14:09

Property Description

Scenic Mountain Location and Lake Views
Marina Walensee Hotel offers a picturesque setting amidst stunning mountain scenery and the tranquil Lake Walen. Conveniently located at the cable car station, guests have easy access to the Flumserberg ski area.

Variety of Accommodation Options and Kids Club
Choose from spacious apartments, duplex suites, and double rooms, many featuring balconies and kitchenettes. Families will appreciate the Kids Club, adding to the hotel's family-friendly appeal.

Delicious Dining Options and Ski Pass Discounts
Indulge in Mediterranean dishes, pizzas, and tapas at the on-site restaurant, which emphasizes seasonal and local ingredients. Guests can also enjoy a 10% discount on ski passes during the winter season.

Experience a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and culinary delights at Marina Walensee Hotel. Book now to make unforgettable memories!

Important information:

Please note that the restaurant is open between Wednesdays and Sundays from 07.00 to approx. 23.00.

Please also note that the spa facilities and the indoor pool are not available until further notice.

Please note that the reception is open from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18.00.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of CHF 20.00 per pet, per night applies.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1271 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 10
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9
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Hauri • couple • ch
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Lehmann • couple • ch
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Steffen • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Super Personal

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Omar • couple • ae
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • ch
9
Urlaub vom Alltag rasch gemacht.
Pros:

Frühstück und Nachtessen herrlich! Sehr fein.

Cons:

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2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Monika • extended_group • ch
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • family_with_children • ch
9
Wir kommen wieder!
Pros:

Essen, Ambiebte, Freundlichkeit, Hilfsbereitschaft

Cons:

Zimmer eher etwas älter, aber alles funktioniert und ist vorhanden.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • ch
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Zacarias • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Lage direkt am See und nicht weit zur Seilbahn perfekt.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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raouia • extended_group • de
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • ch
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • ch
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Rahel • couple • ch
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Eveline • couple • ch
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Roswitha • couple • at
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
6
Too expensive for poor food quality control
Pros:

Great service from Benita.

Cons:

We had dinner on Friday night and 3 people ordered Cordon Blu. The meat was raw which is a massive health risk. It was sent back to the kitchen and they did not give fresh food but just cooked the meat a bit longer. The fries were then stone cold. This is not good enough for the prices paid and the location of the hotel.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • ch
4
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Christian • family_with_children • lu
9
A wonderful and peaceful location directly on beautiful Walensee, with magnificent lake views, spaci
Pros:

The location is wonderful. The hotel is set in a quiet lakeside area with a small marina and two little beaches, and the restaurant has a beautiful view over the lake. Walensee is our favourite lake in Switzerland, so for us the setting was really special.

The staff at reception were very friendly and took the time to explain what we could do and see in the area.

Our room was large, quiet and had a magnificent view over the lake from the balcony. We particularly liked the mezzanine. In many hotels, this type of room looks spacious in the pictures but the mezzanine has a very low ceiling. That was definitely not the case here: there was plenty of headroom and it felt almost like a proper second room.

Breakfast was good, with a nice selection.

This is definitely a place we would come back to.

Cons:

The furniture in the room is starting to show its age and the room could benefit from a little update. That said, everything we needed was there and it did not take away from our stay.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Hamad • couple • ae
5
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee