4*S ALPIN RESORT SAALBACH, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria

Click to enlarge

At a glance

The 4*Superior Alpin Resort Hotel offers a premium, all-inclusive experience with outstanding Wellness facilities, gourmet dining and drinks included in the centre of Saalbach. The Schattberg Xpress Gondola and nearest slopes are just a short walk from the Hotel (around 200 metres).

Features

The Hotel offers a modern reception lobby with designer furniture, house bar, six individually designed and decorated dining rooms, a central buffet dining area, lifts, ski and boot room, free WiFi throughout and free parking. Lift passes can be purchased at the reception.

Bedrooms are spread across two separate buildings connected via an underground tunnel.

Leisure and wellness facilities are impressive with over 1,100 m2 of facilities on offer including an indoor swimming pool with swim-through to a large 25 metre outdoor pool, a choice of different saunas, steam room, outdoor jacuzzi, several relaxation areas and fitness room. There is a beauty centre and massages are also available (local charge). The Hotel also has its own in-house ski school and ski hire shop. Credit Cards are accepted.

Rooms

Rooms are 2, 3 or 4-bedded mostly with balcony. All rooms enjoy ensuite facilities (shower/bath, WC), hairdryer, telephone, radio, Cable TV, bathrobes and a safe.

Standard rooms are double / Austrian Twin bedded ‘Deluxe Wellness’ or ‘Deluxe Silence’ rooms with the option of a third bed. There are a number of Junior Suite rooms on offer - JS Wellness 2 and 3-bedded rooms, larger JS Relax / JS Lifestyle rooms (2-4 bedded, pictured 3rd down above right) – as well as larger full Suites.

Meals

Accommodation is on an All-inclusive basis : Full board with drinks included.

An extensive breakfast buffet is served from 0745-1000 and a late sleepers’ buffet from 1000-midday. A rolling lunch buffet (soup, selection of main courses and dessert buffet) is served from midday to 5pm and snacks are available from the bar from 5pm until midnight.

A four-course evening meal – with selections ranging from traditional Austrian cuisine to Mediterranean fare - is served from 6.30 – 8.30 and includes a salad buffet and cheese board. Vegetarians are well catered for and there is a weekly themed buffet evening (eg Italian buffet evening).

Soft drinks and juices, coffee, tea, draft beer, wheat beer, spirits (inlcuding premium brands - Johnny Walker, Gordon’s Gin, Absolut Vodka plus other international brands) and a selection of Austrian and international wines are all included from 0745 – midnight.

Our opinion

In a central yet quiet location, the Alpin Resort Sport & Spa Reiterhof offers a wealth of wellness facilities and superb cuisine within its all-inclusive arrangement that offers outstanding value for money. Everything you need for a relaxing ski holiday in the Austrian Alps!

Your opinion

Your marks out of 10

Location 9.5
Rooms 9.5
Meals 10

“Fantastic trip!”

“Fabulous! Loved the all-inclusive. Superb quality with the food and drink choices being excellent”

(Scores and comments source: Online feedback since Winter 2009)