In the heart of Wilhelmsthal Palace Park, Waldhotel Schäferberg offers a tranquil retreat with a serene garden and playground. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage at the spa or enjoy local cuisine at one of two restaurants, while staying connected with in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services.
Enjoy your visit to Espenau with a stay at Waldhotel Schäferberg. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, and blaue Ente, one of 2 restaurants, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna are other highlights.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
96 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Playground
Children's menu
What to do
Pool table
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
15 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (3552 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Blaue Ente – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Libelle – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 9.5 for adults and EUR 9.5 for children
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 20.0 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Schäferberg
Schäferberg Waldhotel
Waldhotel Schäferberg
Waldhotel Schäferberg Espenau
Waldhotel Schäferberg Hotel
Waldhotel Schäferberg Hotel Espenau
Waldhotel Schaferberg Kassel Germany/Espenau
Waldhotel Schäferberg Hotel
Waldhotel Schäferberg Espenau
Waldhotel Schäferberg Hotel Espenau
Frequently asked questions
Does Waldhotel Schäferberg offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Waldhotel Schäferberg does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Waldhotel Schäferberg?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Waldhotel Schäferberg?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waldhotel Schäferberg?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Waldhotel Schäferberg and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as hiking, mountain biking and skydiving, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a sauna and a fitness centre. Waldhotel Schäferberg also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Waldhotel Schäferberg?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local cuisine.
What's the area around Waldhotel Schäferberg like?
Waldhotel Schäferberg is a short 6-minute drive from Kassel (KSF-Calden) and 17 minutes' walk from Wilhelmsthal Palace Park.
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Waldhotel Schäferberg Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sept 2024
Super
Raik
Raik, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Jul 2022
A solid choice for a quick overnight
This is a solid choice if you are in the area. The hotel isn't cutting edge and your rooms will feel dated with few amenities but there isn't anything "wrong" with any part of the hotel. Everyone has their own preferences, admittedly. Personally, I found the bed to be uncomfortable and when I woke up in the morning I felt like I wasn't well-rested. I know that it is common in German bathrooms to have a tiny partition on the shower that barely blocks water from the shower head. I think this is an effort to improve sanitation and accessibility; in this case, it went overboard and it was almost impossible to keep water in the shower without spraying all over the bathroom. I suppose a very short person wouldn't have an issue but it was problematic for me. The breakfast but basic but it was also inexpensive (7.50 Euro per adult) and I was pleased by the huge servings of coffee and the very good bacon (hard to find in Europe at most places, good bacon). Generally speaking, this is a Good hotel. Not likely to win any big awards for being at the cutting edge but I think that's probably how most of their customers like it. I wouldn't have a problem staying here again.
Clayton
Clayton, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jan 2025
Heinrich
Heinrich, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2024
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jul 2024
Nikolai
Nikolai, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2024
Randi
Randi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Jul 2024
Jette
Jette, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
19 May 2024
Gammelt slidt hotel
Faciliteterne var gamle og meget slidte. Morgenmadsbuffeten var næsten tom, da vi ankom en halv time før lukketid. Personalet virkede uinteresseret og en smule uvenligt. Næste gang vi besøger området, vil vi helt sikkert finde et andet sted at bo.
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 May 2024
Schön gelegen
Essen sehr gut
Reiner
Reiner, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 May 2024
Das Hotel ist von der Einrichtun ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen aber alles war sehr sauber und in sehr gutem Zustand. Personal war sehr net un zuvorkommend. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und Preis/Leistung stimmt.
Daniel Robert Luc
Daniel Robert Luc, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2023
Övernattning juli 2023
Vi sov över en natt under resan hem. Vi bastade och duschade kallt i hotellets spa vilken var jätteskönt. Hotellrummet var fräscht och frukosten var god.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Jan 2023
Die Unterkunft kommt mit dem Charme eines Altenheims daher. Gut ist die große Parkplatzfläche vor dem Hotel, die Küche konnte während meines Aufenthaltes die Preise nicht rechtfertigen. Sauna konnte ich nicht ausprobieren. In Summe ein sauberes aber arg i die Jahre gekommenes Hotel...
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2023
Schönes Businesshotel mit ausgezeichneter Küche. Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.
Ewald
6/10 Good
26 Aug 2022
Wir haben ein Waldhotel in ruhiger Lage erwartet und haben ein Hotel an einer Bundessstrasse bekommen.Keine Klimaanlage und bei 30 Grad nachts mit offenem Fenster kein Auge zugemacht.Essen war sehr gut.
Bernd
Bernd, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
30 Jul 2022
Ole Gram
Ole Gram, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
27 Jul 2022
Parisa
Parisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
Skønt hotel i tysk landstil.
Dejligt og hyggeligt hotel i skov lidt uden for Kassel. Rigtig tysk landstil. God service og yderst høflig betjening.
Lotte Marianne
Lotte Marianne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jul 2022
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2022
Die perfekte Unterkunft
Das Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich. Das Abendessen auf der Gartenterrasse war klasse und die kleine Gartenanlage hat ein anheimelndes Ambiente.
Nicht weit von Kassel entfernt
Sehr hundefreundlich.
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Jul 2022
Gedateerd maar verder ok
Ruime kamers, wel gedateerd, helaas ook geen airco, had een kamer aan de kant van de weg, dus deur snachts open was ook geen optie
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun 2022
Rolig, fint hotell
Fine store rom. Vi var 3 familier som hadde kjørt fra Kiel i 3 biler. Deilig etter en lang kjøretur å kunne sitte og spise ute på terassen. Veldig glad for at vi valgte dette hotellet og ikke et inne i Kassel sentrum. Følte bilene stod trygt. Lett å finne frem til hotellet. God frokost.
Helle
Helle, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
14 May 2021
Abgenutztes Hotel
Absolut in die Jahre gekommene Anlage, sehr abgenutzt alles, eine Zeitreise in die 70er
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
25 Aug 2020
icht zu empfehlen- Autobahnhotel!!
Unfreundliches und selbstgefälliges Management! Überteuertes Hotel mit Unqualifizierten Rezeptionsmitarbeiter , die unterschiedliche Auskunft geben über die vorgenommene Buchung( beim Einchecken wird gesagt, dass der Preis mit Frühstück ist- beim auschecken aber das Frühstück dann zu bezahlen ist!!!) Ein Hotel das in die Jahre gekommen ist , dringend einer Überholung zum heutigen Standart benötigt , an der Autobahn liegt , aber Preise hat wie in Paris! Definitiv nicht zu empfehlen für diesen Preis!!
Toon
Toon, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2020
Immer wieder gerne...das ist mein Stammhotel ;)
Sehr gutes Hotel mit guten Zimmern,nettes Personal.Immer eine Reise wert.