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This family-run 4-star hotel lies hidden between the vineyards of the Wachau, about 2953 feet west of the historic town of Durnstein. Most rooms at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Durnstein offer a balcony with views of the Danube. The highlight is the large panoramic spa area on the top floor, with 5 saunas. The restaurant has a terrace and serves Austrian cuisine with many homemade products such as herbs, honey, and eggs. Wine from the private vineyard can be enjoyed on site or at the hotel bar. Various events on the subject of wine are regularly held at the hotel. Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Durnstein offers free parking (also in a garage) and free internet access.
Reviews
was very positively surprised how the hotel is well planned and maintained! corridors smell on refreshed walls, carpets appear like new. Room is also well thought through that from bed one sees Wachau in its full shine.
SPA area is extremely versatile and smartly planned, multiple types of saunas, heated pool, making it a great visit in cold times.
staff? perfection in expertise, execution and positivity, in all areas, be it massage, restaurant, reception.
location? 30 minutes walk to duernstein, very historically rich town, while walking through exceptional nature
food? for biggest foodies to very picky small eaters.
one can really relax, rest and bring experiences to home. and come again snd again,!
Terrible stay. Rooms are dated, stuffy, and falling apart. No air conditioning, so they’re boiling hot and uncomfortable.
As others have said, half the hotel is a building site — construction noise starts early and makes sleeping impossible.
The location is poor: right on a noisy main road, with a 20-minute walk along a dark lane to reach town.
Service is hit and miss. A couple of staff were pleasant, but others were rude annd very aggressive.
Overall: old, noisy, badly located, and unprofessional. Definitely not worth the money.
FYI as of July 2025, the hotel is a construction site with workers around and making noise starting from 6am.
This was not indicated on booking.com or Expedia, nor did I receive a message from the hotel ahead of time or upon arrival. I did noticed the hotel website has a since sentence about expansion but the extent, duration, and expectations for guests is not addressed at all.
Great location, good breakfast, excellent views.
The central heating system was overwhelmingly hot, making the room temperature unbearable and impossible to sleep. Additionally, the advertised 'sofa bed' wasn't a proper sofa bed and was extremely uncomfortable. Also, I was concerned that my credit card was photocopied at check-in, which felt like an insecure practice. Would not recommend due to these significant comfort and security concerns. I almost never leave negative reviews, but the lady at the front desk didn’t seem to care at all about my feedback, and ignored me completely.
This is a lovely hotel, set in its own vineyard in the countryside. Don’t be put off by the photos of the bedrooms. I had the largest bedroom I’ve ever stayed in with balcony overlooking the Danube, walk in wardrobe, separate toilet and shower. It was very spacious. The rooftop spa is modern with heated pool, saunas, quiet area. The restaurant is good and offers an excellent breakfast buffet.
The hotel is a 20 minute walk from Durnstein and there are no buses or taxis so you need to factor in this in if you are on a walking holiday. I wished I could have stayed here for more than one night
They sell their own wine at reception.
