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Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein

4.0 star property

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A clear blue sky with a pool reflecting the surroundings.
A hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it offers wellness services.
A hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a clear sky.
A wooden interior with a bench, a decorative wall, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern spa room with reclining chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$468
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

Explore the area

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Zur Himmelsstiege 122 A, Durnstein, Lower Austria, 3601
  • Place, Stifskirche
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Melk Abbey
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Schloss Grafenegg
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a white armchair, a wooden dresser, a television, and a small table with a magazine and a bottle.

Superior Double Room

  • River view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite

  • River view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room

A modern hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, two sinks, and a mirror.

Panoramic Double Room

  • River view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Durnstein

At Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein you'll be within steps of Wachau and Danube River. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a winery and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages and reflexology along with access to the sauna. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Durnstein hotel include Chorherrenstift and Kuenringerburg.

What's nearby

  • Stifskirche - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Winzer Krems - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Gottweig Abbey - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Melk Abbey - 25 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Schloss Grafenegg - 26 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Stein-Mautern Station - 5 min drive
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Elisabeth - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bäckerei & Konfiserie Schmidl - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Landgasthaus Essl - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Heuriger Trautsamwieser - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heuriger Siedler - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein

A winery is on site. Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Durnstein hotel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein offers 66 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Himmelsstiege

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 40
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 40

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.60 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Austria. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Gartenhotel Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein
Gartenhotel Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein Durnstein
Gartenhotel Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein Hotel
Gartenhotel Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein Hotel Durnstein
Gartenhotel Weingut Pfeffel D
Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein Hotel
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Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein Hotel Durnstein

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein on 6 Aug 2026 start from AU$468, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

Yep, Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein have a pool?

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein features a full-service spa, a winery and an outdoor pool.

Does Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

No, Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Radu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narcis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, extremelly clean, well arranged, friendly staff and ready to help. Very good restaurant, not too many options but they are changing the menu completelly on a daily basis! So for sure you will find someting new each time when you'll attend. The food quality is very good, starting from breakfast to dinner. Room impecably clean, everything very well maintained. The surronding area is very pleasant, on the Danube shore with hills around close to manh beautifully hystoricall small cities. A place to remember! Congratulation hotel team!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Almost, but not quite

Spacious but rudimentary rooms, with a lot to desire on facilities. Very nice restaurant, but view from restaurant was non-existent. Nice spa area, but missing some basic services. All in all a lot of potential. Has all the makings of being a very nice hotel, but is missing some finishing touches on a lot of facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights. Positives: Late arrival (22:30) was accommodated despite reception normally closing at 21:00 — appreciated. Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. Nice views from the property overall. Negatives: Pool access: key card did not work; when raised, staff insisted it did rather than resolving the issue. Room facilities: no tea/coffee, no water provided, and fridge not functioning. Ventilation: no effective ventilation, making the room uncomfortable in warm conditions. Temperature control: central heating still active with no ability to adjust, despite ~24°C outside. Bathroom: bath only, no shower — not practical, particularly for elderly guests. Room quality: no balcony, view onto car park, and overall lack of comfort or atmosphere (minimal décor, dated feel). Room allocation: the room felt like one that is used less frequently, raising questions about consistency in how rooms are assigned (e.g. weekday vs weekend stays). Overall: At ~€240 per night, the experience does not align with a 4-star standard. While higher-category rooms (e.g. suites) may meet expectations, the “standard” rooms fall below the minimum level of quality and comfort expected at this rating. The issue is not luxury—it’s basic functionality and comfort (temperature control, ventilation, working amenities, and responsive service).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles super
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alles top.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grosses, bequemes Zimmer mit gutem Bett. Sehr gute Küche. Genug Parkplätze vorhanden. Sehr freundlicher und persönlicher Service. Aktuelle Baustelle etwas störend (aber natürlich nur temporär). Etwas wenig Sonnenschutz, wodurch der Balkon kaum nutzbar war.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cordula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein sehr schönes u.urgemütliches tolles Hotel mit sehr gutem Service.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schön an der Donau in der Wachau

Schöne ruhige Lage. Ohne PKW läuft man ins Zentrum ca. 15 Minuten. Mit PKW natürlich alles besser. Zimmer ok, sogar mit Upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ofra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Angenehme Atmosphäre, schöner Ausblick
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
War Ok!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

idealer Aufenthalt für die Durchreise

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt für die Durchreise. Nette kleine Wellnessanlage neu und sauber. Zimmer trotz Straßenseite nachts ruhig. Sehr gutes Frühstück. Allein der Empfang nicht ideal, da im 1. Stock. Die Junge Rezeptionistin sehr reserviert und wortkarg.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Armen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cray hot room.

Our both rooms were extremely hot & couldn't sleep week at all. Ask front desk manager to change our room with an air condone , they claimed it wasn't available. What a waste of $165 a night on a cray hot hotel room. Their breakfast was great but I wouldn't recommend staying in this hotel unless they offer air conditioning room in a hot muggy summer days.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced.

Pool a little small in relation to picture on website. Information on room indicated a bath but only a shower available. Not sure if room had air conditioning...not visible nor sign of a control. SPA was excellent.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jedesmal ein unvergesslicher Aufenthalt

Lage des Hotels
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekter Zwischenstopp von Deutschland nach Ungar

Reise in die Wachau.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein is a 10

The hotel was lovely as was the staff. The room was large with a great view of the Danube. The bed was very comfortable with nice linen. Bathroom and shower were great - very roomy. Hotel was very clean. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was one of the best meals we had our entire trip. Breakfast was excellent every day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

gordon m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

country/vineyard decorations

Large, yet cozy feel of country hotel with wonderful breakfast room with outdoor terrace. Modern rooftop swimming pool with a so called relax spa zone designed for adults. Family vineyard and products featured. We had hoped to leave our car at hotel and walk in and out of Durnstein but the half mile walk was on an unlit and very busy road.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wachau a very nice place in a very good hotel

A nice view on Danube. Big rooms, a good restaurant with a big terrace and a nice and well equipped swimming pool on the 4th flor. Helpful and very king staff and also an excellent service.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Degelijk hotel met goede service

Hotel met buitenzwembad en wellness. Standaard kamers zijn ouderwets en hebben nood aan een renovatie. Geen airco op de kamer wat gezien de temperatuur buiten (37°) niet leuk was. Enkel s'avonds kon je het raam openzetten en mocht je geen licht aandoen anders zat de kamer vol insecten. De harde douchestraal kon niet geregeld worden. Het oude gedeelte van het hotel heeft geen lift. Het vernieuwde deel van het hotel was ok. Het personeel was vriendelijk en hulpvaardig. De service was ok. Gratis parking en mooi zicht op de Donau
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gontran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Parfait rapport prix qualité exceptionnelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem on the Danube

Delightful hotel in beautful location overlooking the Wachau valley along the Danube within walking distance of the lovely town of Durnstein and its castle ruins. Room was very spacious and comfortable. Restaurant on site was excellent, especially the wine from the owner's own vineyard on the property. Staff was very friendly and accomodating. Highly recommend a stay here.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anspruch und Wirklichkeit klaffen weit auseinander

Die Bilder im Internet sind "aufgemöbelt". Von einem Winzerhotel habe ich mir mehr erwartet, als 6 kleine Proben für 25€ an der Bar mit dem Charme einer Wartehalle.