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Hotel Watthalden

Riverside retreat offers Mediterranean cuisine and modern comforts with a peaceful rooftop garden and complimentary bicycles for exploring the neighborhood

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Hotel Watthalden, by the river, offers a peaceful getaway with a breakfast buffet, garden, and rooftop terrace. Dine at two on-site restaurants or borrow bicycles for free to explore local attractions. Enjoy WiFi and laundry services among the amenities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Corner Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Corner Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ettlingen, Hotel Watthalden is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Central-North Black Forest Nature Park and Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park, while State theater of Baden and RetroGames Museum are cultural highlights. Albgaubad Outdoor Pool and Karlsruhe Zoo are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ettlingen travel guide
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Pforzheimer Strasse 67a, Ettlingen, BW, 76275

What's nearby

  • Albgaubad Outdoor Pool
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Buhlsche Mühle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ettlingen Palace
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre
    16 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Marketplace Square
    18 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ettlingen West Station
    4 min drive
  • Ettlingen Stadt S-Bahn
    9 min walk
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Viva Pizza Lieferdienst
    6 min drive
  • Vogel Hausbräu Ettlingen
    14 min walk
  • LilleHus Café
    15 min walk
  • Eiscafé und Conditorei Tiziano
    11 min walk
  • Watts Brasserie
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Watts Brasserie

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1998
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • First-run movies

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Watthalden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Watthalden?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Watthalden?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Watthalden located?

Located in the heart of Ettlingen, this hotel is steps from Central-North Black Forest Nature Park, Buhlsche Mühle, and Albgaubad Outdoor Pool. Ettlingen Palace and Aumporn Traditionelle Thai Massage are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ettlingen Stadt S-Bahn is 9 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Watthalden Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 491 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, tastfull breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

IRINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and especially loved the mountain view from my window. Even though there was a road nearby, it wasn't noisy. The staff were accommodating, and the breakfast was a highlight. While the room cleaning every three days suited us just fine, the hotel itself feels a bit old-fashioned. The sound insulation could be improved, as the doors rattled when people moved in the hallway. Also, keep in mind that rooms lack a kettle and a fridge.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly. Clean. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra van der

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and nice Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All fine , just stayed 1 short night, but good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUKIHORO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, good environment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan-Erik

Disliked: Staff & service

Good location and very good breakfasy

The room was terrible with a very low bed and toilet, probably made for midgets. Not so nice service when we arrives. Very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marieke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great,but we did not like the smell of sigarets from the room above us. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good. Overall a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Years ago when we lived in Ettlingen I admired the historic hotel Watthalden property and we had a very happy stay there this summer. The hotel is nicely decorated, the suites are spacious with kitchenette facilities, we found the breakfast buffet to be excellent, and the surrounding area by the Alb River is beautiful and serene. We were just a short walk to town with its wonderful dining, parks and shopping. Short walk to the train for Karlsruhe and beyond. Lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabine

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

Great location

Very friendly staff, good breakfast, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra van der

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We slept here for the third time and as always it was exelent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Excellent Stay

Lovely hotel - easy to find and conveniently located. Only issue was that the Guest WiFi was very slow.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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

Great stay

The only improvement i can think of are better pillows, the are too soft for me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marieke

Liked: Amenities
Everything was perfect😄
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Restaurant + hotel not vice versa

Hotel nice but nothing remarkable. Very remarkable on theother hand is the restaurant beloning to the hotel. Outside/inside very nice and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima hotel voor doorreis naar Italie goede bedden prima ontbijt alleen jammer dat de restaurant op zondag dicht was al met al prima hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extrem freundiches, zuvorkommendes Personal, reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet. Zimmer sauber und mit allem ausgestattet was man braucht.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sauber, optisch ansprechend, Service war sehr gut und zuvorkommend! Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert! Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness
Frühstück mit Abstrichen: Reichhaltiges Buffet und gute Präsentation, aber die Qualität der Speisen und Kaffee ziemlich schwach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles super, sehr freundliches Personal, sehr gutes Frühstück
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026