& Spa
Contemporary wellness resort. Calm and resort-casual — not stiff, not flashy. The crowd comes to actually use the spa and the lake, not to pose.
Book directly on the hotel website — third-party bookers miss out on free spa access during arrival wait, free bike use, and late checkout
Why It Matters
One of Brandenburg's leading wellness hotels. The spa has its own in-house soap manufactory — the first in a European hotel, operating since 2004 — producing handmade soaps, scrubs, and body care using regional ingredients. The signature soap-foam massage ritual is a genuine differentiator. The setting directly on Scharmützelsee, the second-largest lake in Brandenburg, is hard to beat at this price point within reach of Berlin.
A family-owned adults-only (16+) wellness resort sitting right on the promenade of Scharmützelsee lake, 45 minutes from Berlin by car. The complex has 170 rooms and suites, a 3,500 sqm spa, its own marina with 35 berths, a 3,000 sqm sand beach, four restaurants and four bars. It's been positioning itself as a strictly grown-ups escape since 2015.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Esplanade Suite
45 sqm suite with lake views, a proper living area, and the extra space to actually feel like you're on holiday rather than just visiting. Good pick for a romantic stay or anyone who wants to spread out.
45 sqmEsprit
Entry-level rooms at 19–24 sqm — compact but cheerfully furnished. Choose land side or lake side. Good for solo travelers or couples who plan to spend most of their time in the spa and out on the water rather than the room.
21 sqmJunior Suite
55 sqm on the shores of Scharmützelsee. A proper retreat-sized room with generous living space. Lake views and all standard suite amenities.
55 sqmRelax
A step up at 26 sqm, with a more comfortable sitting area and modern styling. Available in land-side or lake-side orientation. Good balance of space and price.
26 sqmSpa Suite
The top category at 80 sqm. Private sauna, a dedicated rest room with two loungers, lake view, and a generous sitting area with sofa. The sauna is a real private cabin inside the suite — you don't need to go anywhere else for your spa fix. If you're going to splash out on a room here, this is the one.
80 sqmVital
At 32 sqm this is a proper double room with a generous sitting area. Designed for two but works solo too. Available with land-side or lake-side views including a sea-facing upgrade.
32 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bikes available directly at the hotel for exploring the trails around Scharmützelsee. Secured bicycle boxes provided. Bicycle use is complimentary for direct bookers; other guests pay a fee.
Motorboats, electric boats, paddleboats, party boats, catamarans, rowboats, motor yachts, and barbecue donuts available from various operators around the lake. Hotel connects guests with local providers.
Single kayaks up to 10-person Canadian canoes available for lake exploration. Hotel facilitates rental connections.
Guided sailing trips — sunset sailing, Glühwein sailing in winter, moonlight sailing. No prior experience needed; a skipper accompanies every trip. Average wind 3–4 Beaufort makes for good conditions.
SUP boards available from lake-side providers. The hotel can connect guests with rental operators.
Cable ski and wakeboard facility at nearby Seeschloss Petersdorf with a 740m course at 30km/h. Hotel guest card provides special rates.
Adjacent woodland climbing park with 8 courses of varying difficulty, a fairy-tale ruin, and team-building elements. A short walk from the hotel.
Guided Segway tours of Bad Saarow and the Scharmützelsee area via local operator Sonne3000. Offroad Segway option available.
Modern gym with treadmills, bikes, steppers, and free weights. Daily aqua-gym sessions available in the 20x5m indoor pool.
Three 18-hole courses 8km from the hotel: Nick Faldo (Deutschlands most demanding links course), Arnold Palmer (parkland), and Stan Eby. All handicap-free. Hotel runs a dedicated golf package with shuttle service.
Private marina with 35 berths on Scharmützelsee. Guests can moor their own boats or access the lake for water activities.
Hotel's own 3,000 sqm sand beach directly on Scharmützelsee, adjacent to the SeeBadSaarow restaurant.
Tennis centre adjacent to the resort with 6 indoor carpet-granulate courts and 6 outdoor red clay courts. Tennis school available for all levels.
Multi-day guided yoga and fitness retreats run by external instructors at the hotel, typically in autumn. Bookable as packages.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
1,000 sqm of conference space with audio-visual equipment and multiple meeting rooms.
Full buffet breakfast included with all room bookings, 07:00–11:00 in Restaurant Silberberg.
Genussbonus of €5 per person per stay, redeemable at all restaurants and bars.
In-room digital guest directory with multiple functions on a provided tablet.
Premium coffee bar (Nespresso capsule machine) in every room, with daily capsule replenishment.
One bottle of branded mineral water per room per day.
Dogs welcome (on request, charges may apply). Hotel also offers a dedicated dog holiday programme.
Hotel-owned parking spaces. €12 per day.
Locked bicycle boxes for guests who bring their own bikes.
EV charging facilities available on site.
Complimentary shuttle from Bad Saarow-Pieskow train station on request and subject to availability.
Full use of the 3,500 sqm spa including outdoor saline pool, indoor sports pool, all saunas, whirlpool, and fitness centre included in every room booking.
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