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Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach in Ilmenau
🌍 Germany, Ilmenau, Am Gabelbach 1
● Center: 3 km
✅ Clean and pleasant rooms with modern bathrooms and strong water pressure ✅ Excellent spa facilities including a natural water swimming pool and sauna ✅ Delicious breakfast and restaurant meals with attentive service ✅ Great location surrounded by forest with hiking trails and scenic views ✅ Helpful and English-speaking staff in many cases ❌ Pets are not allowed beyond bedrooms, and the restaurant prohibits dogs entirely ❌ Some guests experienced unfriendly or rude front desk staff and slow service ❌ Spa massages have received criticism for short duration and poor quality ❌ Occasional water outages affecting showers and toilets without proper prior notice ❌ Workout room closes early and does not allow solo use, limiting fitness options
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Description
Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach is a four-star hotel established in 1911 and renovated in 1990, located near Ilmenau, Germany. It offers a wide variety of room types, from Standard Single rooms to Deluxe Cottages, accommodating different travel needs. The hotel features amenities such as a spa and wellness centre, an indoor swimming pool with natural water, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy on-site dining with a restaurant and bar, as well as services like 24-hour reception, free parking, and bike rentals. The hotel is recognized for its clean and comfortable rooms with soundproofing and heating, as well as attentive service, especially in the spa area. However, pets are not allowed, and strict policies apply regarding pet access within the hotel. Meals, including breakfast, receive high praise for quality. Business travellers can access meeting facilities and a business centre, but some guests have noted limitations like early closure of the workout room and occasional service issues.
Location
The hotel is situated on a private country road just outside Ilmenau, surrounded by forest, providing a peaceful setting approximately 2 km from the town center. It lies 177 km from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). The location offers direct access to hiking trails and natural viewpoints, including a spiral stair tower with panoramic views of the countryside. Guests appreciate the tranquil environment with opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing and biking. The proximity to the forest enhances the hotel's appeal for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation away from urban areas.
Tips
- If you plan to bring a pet, reconsider as pets are not allowed beyond bedrooms and the restaurant prohibits dogs.
- Arriving early to air out your room may help if it feels humid or stuffy at check-in.
- For fitness enthusiasts, note that the workout room closes at 10 PM and does not allow solo workouts, so plan accordingly.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. 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 not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 07:00-11:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Electric car charging
Rooms
- Allergy-free rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Linens
- Slippers
- Toiletries
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Kettle
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Library
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Hiking
- Picnic area
Parking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Beach/pool towels
Business
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Cycling
- Fitness facilities
Beauty and wellness
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
Kids
- Playroom
- Family/Kid Friendly
Winter sports
- Ski storage
- Skiing
Pets
- Pets allowed
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Reviews
05.05.2026
To avoid if you have a pet! Your pet is only allowed to stay in the bedroom. You can’t take not take it with you anywhere in the hotel.
Unfriendly staff as well. I’ve never felt so unwelcome in a hotel
It’s a shame
Unfriendly staff as well. I’ve never felt so unwelcome in a hotel
It’s a shame
26.11.2025
All good
15.08.2025
We loved the hotel and the area.
Breakfast is super
Breakfast is super
03.06.2025
The service was excellent, especially in the SPA in general. Nadine and Carsten were especially kind and helpful, always. Breakfast and restaurant meals were delicious, service as well. The only recommendation would be to air the room before a check-in, ours was quite humid and stuffy but got better after opening the windows and waving a towel around.
All in all highly recommended!
All in all highly recommended!
15.05.2025
The Hotel is placed in the forest just outside of Ilmenau, Germany, on a private country road. Our initial view of the Hotel was from the side as this is how the road enters the property. After we parked, we walked to the front of the Hotel and saw its magnificent charm. The view from the Hotel toward their private property is a nice view. Statues and interesting places for children to explore and sit. The view, was something I took advantage of in the early mornings as I sat with our windows open to enjoy a cup of coffee and listen the the song birds greet me and my family. Our room was clean and pleasant in the newer part of the Hotel. The grand lobby is a glassed roof enclosure with two taxidermal wall mounts of birds and mammal heads. The indoor pool was something we enjoyed as not many guest occupied the Hotel at the time we visited. We also enjoyed the trails around the property. One trail took us up to a view point that overlooked the countryside. Here we climbed a long spiral stairway in a tower. The view was breathtaking. Our morning breakfast was enjoyable in the restaurant. I recommend this place. The Staff was especially helpful. They understood English very well. Side note: We stayed June 2012. The 'when did you travel?' option does not allow me to enter this older date. I have been following the new remodel of this place. I hope to return and see the NEW LOOK.
03.11.2024
Modern rooms with very comfortable beds. Nice bathrooms with good water pressure. (we were on the top floor) Beautiful classic style building with antique style dining room. Both breakfast and dinner were exquisite. (we did not use their lunch option) Spa is top class, and the swimming pool one of the best I’ve seen. Not very deep but clean natural water. (No chlorine) Area is beautiful for taking hikes and enjoying nature. Big recommendation is hiking up to “Gaststatte Kickelhahn” where lunch is great and the view from the watchtower is spectacular. Would recommend for anyone looking for a high quality relaxed getaway 👌
12.07.2024
Friendly staff, delicious dinners and a great spa. We stayed three nights and had a great time.
21.06.2024
No water (ok that happens) so no shower or flushing from 5pm to check out time. While things happen, it was handled utterly unprofessionally. First of all why not call ahead of time to let customers know before so that they can make an informed decision? Second while water was provided I basically had to ask for it, it should have been instantly dispatched to all rooms.
Finally absolutely no will to "compensate" for such a disagreement. Offering diners or massages proactively would be the absolute ABC of any hospitality training, and would buy you a LOT of good will from customers.
I get that Germany is not exactly the staple of customer friendliness but helpless looks and passivity don't make the situation better. In fairness they did comp my diner, but I had to escalate the situation to a manager and felt terribly having to ask employees, which can't do anything about what amounts to a management & training problem.
On the plus side the location is wonderful, the spa well thought out and diner was pretty nice if not for the slow service.
Finally absolutely no will to "compensate" for such a disagreement. Offering diners or massages proactively would be the absolute ABC of any hospitality training, and would buy you a LOT of good will from customers.
I get that Germany is not exactly the staple of customer friendliness but helpless looks and passivity don't make the situation better. In fairness they did comp my diner, but I had to escalate the situation to a manager and felt terribly having to ask employees, which can't do anything about what amounts to a management & training problem.
On the plus side the location is wonderful, the spa well thought out and diner was pretty nice if not for the slow service.
08.12.2023
The location is great, it's surrounded by woods. It's nice to walk around or hike a bit, especially with your dogs. However, don't try to take your dog inside the restaurant! It's not allowed. Both, the hotel and the restaurant used to be dog friendly, but not anymore. It's one thing for the hotel, definitely not nice, but a lot of hotels don't let you stay with your dog - it's like "whatever" for me. But the restaurant? To be honest, it's the ONLY restaurant that I know of in Germany, where I cannot take my dog inside to dine! I travel a lot with my dog all over Europe and I have NEVER been denied to enter a restaurant with her anywhere. Fyi my dog is 4kg, she doesn't shed (so no risk for allergic people) and when I take her inside a building she is in her bag (and stays there), in which I am even allowed to take her on a plane with me as a "pet in cabin".
So, a "dogs not allowed inside" sign is extremely disappointing, especially for a restaurant in this location. Since my dog is not welcome there I won't visit the restaurant either.
So, a "dogs not allowed inside" sign is extremely disappointing, especially for a restaurant in this location. Since my dog is not welcome there I won't visit the restaurant either.
31.05.2023
We really liked it and everything went well.
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POIs near hotel
Goethe Fountain (4 km)
A historic fountain honoring Goethe, serving as a cultural landmark in Ilmenau.
Miniature Goethe House (4 km)
A small-scale replica of Goethe's house, representing his connection to Ilmenau.
Große Lupe (4 km)
An attraction in Ilmenau known locally as Große Lupe.
Ehrenberg Cross (5 km)
A historic wayside cross known as the Ehrenberg Cross, marking a cultural or religious site.
Kinderland & Indoor Minigolf (6 km)
Indoor playground and minigolf center open daily with family-friendly activities in Ilmenau.
Frequently asked questions about Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach
Are pets allowed at Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach?
Pets are not allowed at this hotel. Service animals are permitted.
What types of rooms are available at this hotel?
The hotel offers Run of House; Standard room; Standard Single room; Standard Double room; Standard Double room with view; Standard Quadruple room; Comfort room; Comfort Single room; Comfort Double room; Superior room; Superior Double room; Deluxe room; Deluxe Single room; Premium room; Premium Single room; Premium Double room; Junior Suite; Suite; Single Suite; Double Suite; Cottage; Deluxe Cottage.
Is there parking available for guests?
Yes, the hotel provides free parking for guests.
What wellness facilities does the hotel offer?
Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach has a spa and wellness centre, sauna, fitness centre, massage services, and an indoor swimming pool with natural water.
How far is the hotel from Frankfurt International Airport?
The hotel is approximately 177 km from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).
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