Hotel Inselhof Borkum in Borkum
✅ Spacious and comfortably furnished rooms with very comfortable beds mentioned in multiple reviews ✅ Highly recommended breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice and freshly prepared egg dishes ✅ Friendly and helpful staff who respond quickly to issues ✅ Free bike rentals and a variety of recreational amenities like bowling and mini golf ✅ Quiet location close to the beach with soundproof rooms ❌ Room cleaning only every three days led to sand accumulation in rooms and dissatisfaction, especially from guests with pets ❌ Inconsistent service quality at breakfast with reports ranging from friendly to rude staff ❌ Small sauna that can become crowded quickly ❌ Some guests felt the hotel did not fully meet four-star standards due to cleaning and service issues
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Description
Hotel Inselhof Borkum is a four-star hotel located directly on the beach, offering a variety of room types including Economy, Standard, Junior Suites, and Studios. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, a fitness center, sauna, bowling, mini golf, and bike rentals at no extra cost. The hotel features soundproof rooms, family accommodations, facilities for disabled guests, and a restaurant serving breakfast and packed lunches. With a rating of 8.2/10, it scores highly on cleanliness, amenities, location, and service. Some guests have praised the spacious and comfortable rooms and especially the high-quality breakfast with freshly prepared dishes. However, note that for sustainability reasons, rooms are cleaned every three days, which may not suit all visitors. Pets are allowed on request, with a fee applied. Parking is free, and there is a bar and terrace for relaxation.
Location
The hotel is situated at 47 Strandstraße in Borkum, Germany, just 100 meters from Nordbad - Badestrand beach, making it very convenient for beach access. The airport in Bremen (BRE) is approximately 154 km away. Nearby, you will find the restaurant Inselhotel VierJahresZeiten about 293 meters from the hotel, rated 9/10 and noted for its cozy atmosphere and wellness facilities. The hotel’s beachfront location means you can reach the sand and sea within minutes on foot, which is ideal for those wanting to maximize their time outdoors.
Tips
- If you are traveling with a pet, be aware of the additional nightly fee and that rooms are cleaned only every three days, so bring supplies to manage sand in your room.
- Take advantage of the free bike rentals and recreational options such as bowling and mini golf to explore the area.
- For a quieter breakfast experience, consider arriving early to avoid busier times when service can be inconsistent.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: Contact the property for details
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 15:00-20:30. Check out time: 07:00-11:00.
Services and facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Transfer services
- German
- English
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Bowling
- Mini golf
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
- Fax and copy machine
- Conference Hall
- Cycling
- Fitness facilities
- Sauna
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 100 m. It takes 1 minute To the beach!
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Reviews
We were there for four nights – with our dog. The fee for the dog was €15 per night. For “sustainability reasons”, the room is only cleaned every three days – but as it is located directly on the beach, the room was full of sand on the first day. Despite the “please clean” sign on the door, our room was not cleaned once (!) during the entire stay. A no-go. We paid the full surcharge for the dog, despite being informed at checkout that our room had not been cleaned.
The breakfast was good, but the service was inconsistent: sometimes friendly, sometimes really rude.
Sauna is nice, but very small and already filled with four people.
In our opinion not a 4-star standard.
We won't be coming back.
The breakfast is highly recommended; you get everything your heart desires. From freshly squeezed orange juice to equally freshly prepared egg dishes that don't come from a tetra pack. Many five-star hotels could take a leaf out of this breakfast. The staff throughout the hotel are super friendly and helpful. All in all, this hotel is highly recommended!
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First and last time, unfortunately.
Let me start with good things:
The room is not bad: not large but spacious enough, with a comfortable bed
The receptionist with the beard and the IT man understand customer service
Pool
Now the negative points:
Apart from the staf mentioned above, the staff was unfriendly and at times simply rude. In the restaurant they nicely indicated walking routes due to covid. If you make one wrong step you will be yelled at (I am looking at you short-blonde-haired lady).
The lift is as slow as a snail that just ate a sleeping tablet
Arrival from ferry is 11 am. You would expect that a 4 * hotel is ready for this, but NO, rooms ready at 2 pm. They offer to take hold of your luggage though (in an area accessible to literally anyone on the island)
Breakfast: you ask for a cheese omelette with peppers, you get a cheese omelette without peppers. You sit at the table and see everyone get served coffee, while forgetting my table. In the end have to get up and request it at the bar
Having a drink on the outside terrace: payment by bankcard not possible. You are asked to walk all over the island to find an atm. Unbelievable that cash-payments are so prevalent here.
Room: bathroom looks clean but smells of urine.
Wifi is unstable and does not connect well if you have an iphone
I had clearly expected more from this hotel. Unfortunately cannot recommend. 2 stars for the effort.
Frequently asked questions about Hotel Inselhof Borkum
Are pets allowed at Hotel Inselhof Borkum and is there a fee?
Pets are allowed on request with a fee; contact the hotel directly for details.
What types of rooms does Hotel Inselhof Borkum offer?
The hotel offers Run of House, Economy room, Economy Single room, Economy Double room, Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Family room, Standard Double room, Junior Suite, and Studio.
How often are rooms cleaned during a stay?
For sustainability reasons, rooms are cleaned every three days.
Is breakfast included and what is it like?
Breakfast is served at the hotel and is highly praised for its variety and quality, including freshly squeezed orange juice and freshly prepared egg dishes.
How close is the hotel to the beach?
The hotel is located just 100 meters from Nordbad - Badestrand beach.
