Furnished in a traditional country-house style, this small, family-run 4-star hotel is located at the entrance to Melk, within 1,3 km to Melk centre, Melk Abbey, and within 500 metres to the A1 motorway. Hotel Wachau includes an award-winning restaurant and offers free Wi-Fi. Guests can benefit from barrier-free access to all floors, directly from the underground car park or from the free private parking in front of the hotel entrance. The restaurant Wachauer Stube was awarded 14 points by the Gault Millau and is also recommended by other restaurant guides. Specialities include fish and organic beef dishes, as well as game specialities from Melk Abbey’s hunting grounds. Guests can also dine on the Wachau Hotel’s terrace in fair weather. Lovingly arranged flowers and candles, together with paintings from the region, pleasant fragrances and fresh colours, create a cosy atmosphere. Free parking is available on site. An underground car park can be used at an additional cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Massimo
    Italy Italy
    great family hotel. Very clean, large and comfortable room with a large terrace. Very quite area, next to the motorway so easy access if you are travelling. The restaurant has a well selected menu and includes Bio farmed meets and ingredients...
  • Eva
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Beautiful hotel, very clean, kind staff and an amazing breakfast, fully recommend!
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was enormous! The breakfast was great, particularly the fresh honey. Helpful staff and everything I needed. I know people have commented on the location, but the walk into torn was all downhill and with great views of the abbey for the...
  • Jadzia
    Ireland Ireland
    The location of this hotel was a bit disappointing. At least a 15 minutes walk along a busy road. The hotel was comfortable but lack a personal touch. Breakfast was good but when we asked for hot food we were told only eggs were available and on...
  • Lucian
    Canada Canada
    The location, cleanliness, and breakfast, are highly recommended.
  • Nicholas
    Austria Austria
    Room was quiet and had all conveniences, clean and a good shower. Bed was comfortable and the sheets were of good quality. Breakfast was really good with eggs made to order and an extensive Buffet. Fresh bread, and the locally produced apricot jam...
  • Rita
    Belgium Belgium
    Spacious, clean and comfortable rooms, superb bed, closeness to city centre, convenient parking. Fridge and safe in the room.
  • Jenny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good room.and bathroom, quiet location and easy to get to Melk Abbey too. Delicious breakfast. Very good secure parking for my bike and lift access from the bike garage to.my room which made it very easy with my bags.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable rooms with nice staff and good bike security facilities.
  • Balazs
    Hungary Hungary
    The location was perfect, 1 minutes from the autoroute, and it was easy and simple to get access on foot to the abbay and the city Center of Melk. The kitchen of the hotel was very high-quality, with very tasty local product. The breakfast was...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello - do you offer airport transfer, and if so what is the cost? Thank you!

    Hello, I offer you the company ZWÖLFER REISEN.
    Answered on 23 August 2021
  • Is the parking safe if I want to leave some valuables in the car? If I travel early following morning, could I take the breakfast to go?

    Yes, it's save, the police are our neighbors
    Answered on 8 June 2023
  • Is there English language on TV?

    Maybe you can change the language on the tv, the standard is german.
    Answered on 4 July 2024
  • Hi.we saw a single room at 92 euro on 27th May.. bed configuration shows as double bed in picture. We are a couple. Can we book that?

    The Price is € 154,90
    Answered on 8 June 2023

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Austrian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Hotel Wachau
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules
Hotel Wachau takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
€ 39 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 39 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant Wachauer Stube is closed on Sundays.

Please inform the hotel in advance about number and age of children which travel with you. Please use the text box during your booking

FAQs about Hotel Wachau

  • Hotel Wachau has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Hotel Wachau offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Hotel Wachau is 0.9 miles from the centre of Melk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Wachau include:

    • Single
    • Double
  • Check-in at Hotel Wachau is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Hotel Wachau may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.