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Reviews of Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein 4 stars

Zur Himmelsstiege 122, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria

#15 of 19 hotels in Dürnstein

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Review score

Based on 23 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice view on the river, wellnes and spa with outdoor heated swimming pool. The room was big, the bed very comfortable and the staff friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    7.0
    Nice hotel, friendly staff, be aware of lack of airco.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms have no airco, so when temperature are high (>30C) the rooms remain very warm for a along time. You could open the windows, but what the pictures don’t show is that the hotel is located 50 meters from a train rail and 70 meters from a busy road. So be aware when you book this hotel.

    Nice quite location, 1 mile from Dürnstein. To proof swimming pool, good food and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa and location.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    9.0
    Excellent hotel - used as an overnight stop on the way back to the UK.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    For us the beds were a little soft, but we slept ok.

    We stayed in a huge room on the 4th floor, which had a large balcony with sunloungers, and a table and chairs, overlooking the Danube. The room was very comfortable, despite not having aircon - we left the patio door tipped open, so noone could come in, but we had airflow all night. The swimming pool was great - a very comfortable temperature - not cold, but not thermal water-hot, either. There are plenty of sunbeds around. Be prepared that some women prefer sunbathing topless around the pool, even in a classy hotel such as this. We had dinner on the terrace as we arrived quite late - the meals were delicious, but they are not huge portions. We are not big eaters, but we were glad that we had ordered salads to go with the meal, to bulk it out a bit. The wine menu - as one would expect in a wine region - contains many protected-origin local wines. I had a glass of the dry (trocken) Muscateller with my meal of traditional Knödl (dumplings) in wild mushroom sauce, which was beautifully flavoursome. After dinner, we walked to historic Dürnstein along the Danube path - a very leisurely 20-min walk each way, plus time for exploring this dainty town. When we checked out, we were gifted two small jars of honey (one for each room we had), from the Pfeffel Winery's beehives, which was a lovely surprise. Would definitely recommend staying here and exploring the Wachau region along the Danube.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2022

    9.0
    comfy bed, great pool, AMAZING breakfast, excellent location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    It was SO hot (up to 33°C outside) and there were no screens on the window, so we couldn't air out the room at night either (to try to cool it down) or else the mosquitoes would come in. There was no air conditioning or fan, so we ended up purchasing our own fan. The sauna closes at 7pm and the pool closes at 9pm. It would have been nice if they were open longer. Parking was a bit tight and when the hotel is full it can be hard to find a place to park (though I think there is also extra parking across the street). It's VERY expensive to eat at the hotel. We didn't have plans for dinner the first night so decided to eat at the hotel. It costs 38 € PER PERSON for the "deluxe" 4-course meal. There are other "cheaper" options, but they are also VERY expensive, even when compared to fancy restaurants in the area.

    The bed was the MOST comfortable bed I've ever stayed in in a hotel. The pool on the roof is heated and very pleasant. The breakfast buffet was AMAZING and had something for everyone. I'm so glad it was included in the hotel price. There was a balcony with a lovely view. The TV was easy to use, though it was not a smart TV, so we couldn't watch things like Netflix, etc. The location is great and very beautiful. There are apricot trees just across the road where you can pick and eat fresh apricots. (we were there in July) very yummy! They gave us a fluffy bathrobe, slippers and 4 towels per person to use during our stay.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice location and view on the river, wellnes and spa with outdoor heated swimming pool

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2021

    7.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Location. Roof pool.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2021

    8.0
    Great location, a but pricey for the offered facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast buffet could be improved, restaurant seemed at all times understaffed. But all in all it was a nice stay.

    The location was great, the pool and sauna as well. Rooms were big and had still an old-style design.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff in the bar and restaurant is not the fastest and sometimes forgets the orders.

    The rooms are big with a great view. Everyone is nice and the hotel is clean.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    10
    A great place to relax in heart of Wachau Valley.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fixed dinner menu was a little disappointing. Meal was delicious but we would have preferred a wider selection.

    Outstanding location in Wachau valley overlooking the Danube River. Wellness center had fabulous views of the River from saunas, lounge area and pool. Breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2021

    10
    Fabulous stay in the Wachau
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is conveniently located between Dürnstein and Weißenkirchen, directly on the bike path. There is a spa on the top floor and rooftop pool, perfect for relaxing after a day of biking. Masseuse is fabulous. Nice balcony, perfect for viewing the stars and perseids meteor showers. Lovely staff. Fabulous breakfast buffet. Great wine.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2021

    4.0
    3 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very uncomfortable bed, bathroom shower impossible to take good shower with as there was a need to hold the shower-head in one hand. Fluorescent lights in the bathroom and very outdated everything about the room and the facilities. Our in-room Wi-Fi did not work and it was never fixed, even though I have requested it twice.

    People were very nice and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room - Hypoallergenic
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2021

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