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Hotel Watthalden

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Dinner served, Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
Dinner served, Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
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Dinner served, Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
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.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Corner Double Room

Corner Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Ettlingen, Hotel Watthalden is in the city centre 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. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Visit our Ettlingen travel guideOpens in a new window
Map
Pforzheimer Strasse 67a, Ettlingen, BW, 76275

What's nearby

  • Ettlingen Palace - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aumporn Traditionelle Thai Massage - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Karlsruhe Zoo - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Karlsruhe Palace - 12 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Watts Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vogel Hausbräu Ettlingen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casa del Gusto - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pot-au-Feu - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Watthalden

Hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Hotel Watthalden and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a garden. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine brasserie, Watts Brasserie, offers dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket information, 6 meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, laundry services and a banquet hall
Room features
All 83 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as first-run films and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and first-run films
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 films

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 12 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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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

Property is also known as

Hotel Watthalden
Hotel Watthalden Ettlingen
Watthalden
Watthalden Ettlingen
Watthalden Hotel
Hotel Watthalden Hotel
Hotel Watthalden Ettlingen
Hotel Watthalden Hotel Ettlingen

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 does it cost to stay at Hotel Watthalden?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Watthalden on 19 Oct 2025 start from AU$181.60, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Watthalden?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Watthalden located?

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

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Hotel Watthalden Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 450 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne individuelle Zimmer und gute Lage. Das Zentrum ist fußläufig erreichbar und das Frühstück außergewöhnlich gut
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima plek als tussenstop naar Italie, maar ook voor zakelijk reizen in de regio Karlsruhe - Stuttgart. Centrum op loopafstand. Goed ontbijt
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Einfache Unterkunft mit sauberen Zimmern, gutes Restaurant nebenan. Frühstücksbuffet ebenfalls ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra van der

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

10/10 Excellent

Pleun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Echt een top hotel in een erg leuk dorpje met naastgelegen een leuk restaurant. Service is super. Wij zijn met 2 kindjes en daar hebben ze altijd iets voor. We zijn hier al eerder geweest en door de goede ervaring weer terug gekomen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruime kamer met mogelijkheid om thee en koffie te zetten. Heerlijk gegeten in de Brasserie. Mooi park ernaast om te wandelen met de hond. Jammer dat er weinig plek buiten was om te parkeren.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Freundlicher Empfang, ruhiges Zimmer, bequemes Bett, Altstadt in Laufnähe, Frühstücksangebot war ausreichend, freier Parkplatz vor dem Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Erwartungen wurden übertroffen - wirklich sehr ordentlich!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Kann man nur empfehlen.

Schöne Unterkunft
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles tot in de puntjes verzorgd van de kamer tot het uitgebreide ontbijt. Heel vriendelijk personeel. Er stond zelfs een ledikant opgemaakt en wel klaar voor onze dochter, zonder extra kosten heel netjes!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Hotel, sauber, nette Mitarbeiter, zuvorkommend. Gutes und reichhaltiges Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauberes, ruhiges Hotel am Rand der Altstadt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage und schöne Zimmer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel. Bequeme Zimmer, große Auswahl beim Frühstück, und freundliches Personal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Schönes Hotel

Sehr schönes Hotel mit freunlichem , hilfsbereitem Personal
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren nur eine Nacht im Hotel und alles war bestens
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Der checkinn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goed hotel, goed ontbijt, leuk restaurant ideaal om op doorreis te zijn. Een laadpaal zou het helemaal compleet maken
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes Personal, gutes und reichhaltiges Frühstück
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Foekje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hele fijne locatie, we komen graag een volgende keer weer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023