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Reviews of Hotel Blaue Gams ***S This is the official star rating given to the property by an independent third party - the Hotelstars Union. The property is compared to the industry standard and scored based on price, facilities and services offered. Use the star rating to help choose your stay!

Vogelherdweg 12, 82488 Ettal, Germany

#5 of 11 hotels in Ettal

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 232 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

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

    Location Friendly Helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Good as a base for the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was in the roof and was a bit cramped, with only a skylight for a window without a proper view. It was difficult to locate staff in the morning to check out.

    Good location in the village of Ettal, very close to King Ludwig's Linderhof Palace. Good breakfast, and very good meal in hotel restaurant in the evening.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Excellent for a country stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom a little crowded and the shower doors were not conducive to closing properly this water all over the floor.

    Beautifully set on a hill surrounded by nature and farm animals. Easily walkable to the main area and several things to do in the village and nearby villages. Who doesn’t want to wake up to a cat, sheep, or grazing cows. Outdoor restaurant and good breakfast. Outdoor area with benches and lounging chairs to relax. Sauna and steam room a plus. Easy access to castles.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful small place, with modern touch and outstanding views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The parking is a bit small and tricky due to hotel location - a narrow, steep and curvy road that connects the main road of Ettal to the hotel. You are lucky if no one else is on your way, otherwise it is tough to pass, with the need to carefully maneuver your way up or down..

    Exceptionally well located property, overlooking Ettal monastery and surrounding Alpine meadows. Our room (family room) was extra spacious, modern and bright wooden decor - feels fresh and updated, with two separate rooms and huge, covered balcony overlooking the Kloster Ettal - a magical view! Since it was cold outside, we super valued ability to switch on heating and get the room truly warm. The bathroom was excellent, with all the amenities and plush, soft towels in ample amount. Espresso machine and fully stocked minibar completed the picture - really impressive! The dinner was good - nice, small and separate restaurant onsite, cozy, with great choices of food and drinks - we enjoyed. The breakfast next day was good - a pretty standard choice of hot and cold food, nice tea selection, very spacious breakfast room (no much service at the table, neither any a la carte dishes). A separate compliment to restaurant and staff - they speaks good English and actually, were surprisingly many international guests at the hotel. Overall - we liked the place, it also feels much more than a 3 star hotel (except for breakfast, perhaps), as it also has Spa and even room service was available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Two days at Blaue Gams.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't think of anything.

    Everything but the weather. They didn't have anything to do with THAT! The staff were very nice. We mainly dealt with Regina, the night clerk. She was great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Great stay, absolutely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the room was too cold, sometimes during the night heating was turned off

    Absolutely amazing place to stay. Beautiful location surrounded by mountains and a castle nearby. Easy to get to a lot of places by car of course. The food at the restaurant is especially great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    5 minutes walk to Ettal abbey.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Breathtaking hotel and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would of preferred coffee and tea making facilities in our room

    The location was superb, extremely well maintained, beautiful setting, faultless

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Unforgettable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Stayed here with my family for new years eve. The hotel is beautiful, staff are very helpful and friendly, the rooms are very comfortable and cosy. Our new years eve experience here was just perfect. I couldn't recommend it enough. The food and dancing was such fun. Thank you to all for making our experience in Ettal unforgettable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the expensive side, very small rooms with extra firm beds

    Location, style, sauna

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful location, lovely traditional rooms, nice wellness facilities, friendly staff and exceptionally clean. Beautiful view from our balcony .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Perfect spot to explore the area. Ettal is magical.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location, building, service and breakfasts.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    This was a great stay!! The location is beautiful and the staff are amazing. The waitstaff in the evening are top notch
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room facing the parking lot could use better curtains to block out the light (and that’s nitpicking).

    Everything!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

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

    The beds were a little hard but still comfy. Limited parking, but there was an overflow lot down the hill, not a big deal at all.

    Beautiful location right in sight of the Abby. Lovely unexpected balcony looking out into the forest. Quiet, secluded, but convenient location. Very peaceful and relaxing. The breakfast was great. Dinner at the restaurant was very good as well.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Booked 2 nights extended to 5 AMAZING
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Great location, amazing rooms, great staff and awesome breakfast and restaurant , great for families and all attractions of the German alps are nearby,

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    More or less, very pleasant stay in beautiful surroumdings, very helpful and kind stuff🙂
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed for taller person is little short, very slippery floors in spa space showers (shampoo or something)

    Location is beautiful, interior very cozy, very tasty and option full breakfast🥰

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking could've been a little better, but wasn't too bad

    The view was excellent. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were clean, decent sized. Nice larger shower compared to other places we stayed.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Restful hotel in the mountains.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wonderful hotel close to the monastery. It had a really nice spa/wellness area to relax after a long hike. The dining options were also worth noting, we really enjoyed both dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful location in Alps. Very nice breakfast. Exceptional saunas.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    Exceeded expectations in every respect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charm, location, food, views, excellent facilities.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing, enjoyable, great views and location for exploring the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room in the newer block, slightly small, but suffucient space for our needs,

    Location was fantastic, with a great view to the monastery. Very close to restaurants (just down the road). Room was bright, very clean, a little small but suited our stay. Terrace food and drinks was very good. Service good and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Gorgeous room with Alpine views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedside lamps are stylish but rather too dim to read by.

    Beautiful Alpine location overlooking the Ettal monastery, which is also a famous brewery. Lovely compact rooms with new modern bathrooms, with clever minimalist design. Friendly & helpful staff. Good wine/beer selection & decent food.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

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

    The bed was harder than most. The receptionist didn't give us very much info at check in.

    Beautiful location and scenery. Great breakfast. Hotel was very clean and charming.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Good even for a longer stay
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was a little too small.

    Very nice overall, good breakfast, excellent staff, very nice spa. Good internal restaurant.

    Stayed in August 2023

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