About this property

The historic and traditional 4-star BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH is surrounded by a 7-hectare park in the middle of the Thuringian Forest. The 1000 m² spa features a swimming pool, fitness area, solarium, Finnish sauna, steam room, relaxation lounge with fireplace, as well as massages and cosmetic treatments. Traditional specialities are served in the Ilmenau restaurant with summer terrace and also in the 17achtzig bar. Interiors at the BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH feature harmonious colours, natural fabrics and stucco ceilings combined with modern design elements. Located in the historic part of the hotel, the rooms include a TV, radio, telephone, a bathroom with shower. 100 parking spaces are available at BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aline
    Sweden Sweden
    Very good hotel, extremely clean and confortable. The spa facilities are great. Delicious breakfast - we also had dinner at the hotel and it was very good as well.
  • Martijn
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Fantastic rooms, spa facility and restaurant. The personal is warm and welcome, you feel immediately relaxed!
  • Ingrid
    Germany Germany
    Frühstück sehr reichhaltig, es hat an nichts gefehlt Lage super im Wald Zimmer ruhig, Größe sehr angenehm, im Bad alles, was man benötigt
  • Ulrike
    Germany Germany
    Sehr freundliches Personal, egal ob Hotel, Spa oder Restaurant, sehr aufmerksam. Frühstück sehr gut und reichhaltig, Abendbuffet abwechslungsreich und lecker.
  • Frank
    Germany Germany
    Sehr schönes Hotel, reichhaltiges Frühstück, großer und ansprechend gestalteter Wellness Bereich. Freundliches Personal.
  • Karina
    Germany Germany
    Sehr schöne Lage, freundliches Personal, mega lecker Frühstück, für jeden etwas dabei. Zimmer super sauber.. alles sehr unkompliziert. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und haben schon den nächsten Aufenthalt gebucht.
  • Monika
    Germany Germany
    Tolles Frühstück, reichhaltige Auswahl, einfach nur zum genießen
  • Olaf
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage ist ein Traum, Personal super und das Buffet hervorragend
  • Antje
    Germany Germany
    Wir haben das Hotel bereits zum zweiten Mal besucht und waren wieder sehr zufrieden. Besonders die ruhige Lage, die komfortablen und sehr sauberen Zimmer, der tolle Saunabereich mit angenehmen Aufgüssen und das hervorragende Frühstück machen...
  • Alexandra
    Germany Germany
    Fantastischer Wellnessbereich und außergewöhnlich gute Küche in sehr ruhiger Umgebung. Zum wandern und erholen optimal.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Ilmenau
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • German • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Hirtenwiese & Wintergarten
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • German • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Gut Gabelbach
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner

House rules

BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 15 per stay

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The swimming pool is open from 07:00 to 22:00. The sauna/spa treatments are available from 14:00 to 22:00.

Guests arriving by car are advised to enter Waldstraße 23a into their navigation systems.

Guests are recommended to make dinner reservations at the property's restaurant in advance.

Please note that pets are not permitted in the following room type (Superior Double Room).

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.