Located 0.6 mi from the center of Gais high above Lake Constance, Bären - Das Gästehaus is a small and stylish boutique hotel surrounded by gardens. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The wood-paneled rooms at Bären combine modern minimalist design with traditional Alpine features. They offer modern tiled bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. The Bären guest house offers easy access to numerous smaller Appenzell skiing and cross-country skiing areas, which can be reached within 10 minutes’ drive. Gonten Valley Golf Course is only 6.2 mi away. Gais Train Station is only 0.6 mi away, and St. Gallen is 9.3 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Gais
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! The room was comfortable and the breakfasts were delicious! Easily the best breakfast we enjoyed during our stay in Switzerland. The staff is also so wonderful, we'd come back in a heartbeat!
  • Becher
    United States of America United States of America
    Our host was very accommodating. We arrived after dark and they offered to pick us up at the train station by car. We accepted and we are happy we did. The walk may have been a “little” tricky in the dark, quiet, and peaceful village. When we...
  • Yonathan
    Israel Israel
    Small place That run by a small family Very nice place for a couple Very good breakfast and nice rooms We took the suite with hot tub very nice
  • Youssef
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The hosts, the atmosphere, the location everything that made it unforgettable
  • Matt
    United States of America United States of America
    It's hard to capture the positive experience in words: but the hotel and the rooms are as clean and quaint as well as they are the quintessential Swiss Chalet type of experience one hopes to obtain on such a trip. The crisp and clean Swiss air...
  • M
    Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    The owners are so sweet and helpful, the place is comfortable and extremely clean.
  • Silvia
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast, service. Recommendations for things to do.
  • Bonnie
    United States of America United States of America
    This was a quintessential Swiss experience. The couple who run the property were warm and welcoming. The breakfast was superb! Enjoyed our stay very much.
  • Alaskan
    United States of America United States of America
    The guesthouse was beautifully constructed and looked like recently renovated. The original house is over 200 years old but interior looks new. Owners were very helpful and the room a wooden paradise. Breakfast extensive and hot food included. ...
  • Chara
    Greece Greece
    great look at the mountains! the owner was very friendly! nice and scapious appartment! great breakfast!

Area info

Amenities of Bären - Das Gästehaus
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 40 per stay
7 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about Bären - Das Gästehaus

  • Room options at Bären - Das Gästehaus include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • The prices at Bären - Das Gästehaus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Bären - Das Gästehaus is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Bären - Das Gästehaus is 2,950 feet from the center of Gais. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bären - Das Gästehaus offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Water park
    • Neck massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Massage chair
    • Back massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Full-body massage