Located in the centre of Sachseln, 200 metres from Lake Sarnen and the train station, the family-run Gasthaus Engel features a Gault Millau-awarded restaurant serving Swiss and international cuisine. It also comes with a large wine cellar. The rooms at the Engel Gasthaus were renovated in 2014 and offer panoramic mountain views, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, wooden floors, and a bathroom. During summer, meals can be enjoyed on the terrace. A rich breakfast buffet is also served at Gasthaus Engel, and packed lunches are available on request. A sunbathing terrace and free parking are also available. Lucerne is 25 km away. The Melchsee-Frutt Ski Area can be reached within 20 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Florian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location was nice and close to the lake. Breakfast was really good. Staff was really nice. Clean and big room. Bathroom was a bit "old fashioned" but clean and usable. Free parking was really convenient.
  • Alexander
    Israel Israel
    Very nice and helpful staff, short walk from station and lake, good breakfast, very clean
  • Katerina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, very near lake where you can swim, nice dinner, friendly staff,...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Gasthaus Engel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Barber/beauty shop
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Gasthaus Engel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Gasthaus Engel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays from 20 February 2018.The reception is also closed on the same days, but you can still check-in using the self-check-in machine. Breakfast is served daily.

Please note that children staying in the parents' bed only have to pay for the breakfast. All beds in the room need to be occupied by adults in order for the children to stay for free (e. g. Double Room: 2 full paying adults).

FAQs about Gasthaus Engel

  • Gasthaus Engel is 50 yards from the centre of Sachseln. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Gasthaus Engel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Gasthaus Engel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Gasthaus Engel include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double

  • Gasthaus Engel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing

  • Gasthaus Engel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Gasthaus Engel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.