Gartenhotel Daxer

If you’re looking for a hotel to stay in Zell am See then look no further. We are a very well travelled couple and have never stayed in such a welcoming hotel before. It felt like we were staying at a very hospitable friend’s house that just happens to be right next to the main lift up the mountain. The food was exceptional all week and with the lunch (which is described as “snacks” but there was always a great hot meal on offer) and hot drinks all included, the only thing left to pay for was alcoholic drinks. You won’t find better value. We liked picking the evening meal at breakfast so we could look forward to it all day. Everything on offer is well thought out. It’s obvious the family have been improving the hotel each year and they’ve got to the point now where everything is so refined. All the staff were very friendly and attentive, they clearly enjoyed working there and worked well as a team. The place was spotless. They heard it was my birthday and brought out a cake during the evening meal then also found a channel for me to watch my football team play. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the shower was superb too with underfloor heating in the bathroom. The boot room had heated shelves and was conveniently located on the way out. Finally, a massive thank you to Conny who is an amazing person and great manager. She goes above and beyond for every guest and is no doubt a big reason why many of the guests we spoke to were return visitors, some had been returning for years. We are now considering a summer visit because of how much we enjoyed it,

Once again my wife and I visited the Daxer, and once again we had a fantastic stay Conny and Michael run a great family-run hotel nothing is too much trouble for them and their great attentive staff, the rooms are as good as ever warm and comfortable, we slept with the door/window open, breakfast has a very good selection hot and cold, evening meals were great either buffet or choose of the daily menu in the morning good selection, tea /coffee/cold soft drinks all day and evening,200 meters from ski /mountain lifts, although the ski runs were limited due to last week of the ski season, the bus runs every 20 minutes down and up to the ski lifts, until 6 pm. The Daxer is so relaxing, with no traffic, no parties, and quiet, even with the school children who were there the same week as us, highly recommend this hotel, it is everything you would want for on a holiday to Zell am See, we have been going there(Daxer) for I believe 6 or 7 years sometimes twice a year summer and winter. we will be going back hopefully later in the year when the New pool and sauna which was in mid-construction while we were there will be finished, even have an ATM on site Look for this hotel you won't be disappointed

Stayed here late march 2024 with Tui/Crystal and the locality to the lifts and area of zell was fantastic. 5 min walk to the lift and ski hire shop. Room on the second floor was to a high standard with fairly new and fully functioning facilities, decor was good. My grown up kids had a similar room to a good standard. Late checkin was smooth and they had kept the buffet open late for us which was helpful. The food as mentioned in previous posts was plentiful but a little dull (beigey) and a bit tasteless. There was however a good salad bar. Breakfast was as per usual in Austria. Deserts were limited with a help yourself ice cream bar, sometimes supervised (by teachers thankfully) but also sticky kids fingers all over it. (Go for the pre wrapped cornettos) to avoid sticky handles. Afternoon cakes plentiful. Staff all friendly and welcoming with the rooms attended to daily and towels replaced if requested. Skiing was good up high as it was late season, lower slopes bare. The link over to Saalbach was open except for one day in high winds when it shut forcing us to catch the service bus back to Zell (30-40 mins) All in all a great hotel base for Zell but hotel could be improved by better food and a lounge area. (They are currently building a new pool area which will be nice) you also have to dodge the naked Austrian/Germans in the saunas.

Travelled with Crystal Ski in March 2024. I have to say I feel like I have visited a different hotel to the earlier reviews but I can assure you I am reviewing the correct hotel. First the positives. The location of the hotel is excellent for access to the slopes in Zell. There is a super boot / ski room in the hotel and a max 5 minute walk in ski boots to the main gondolas. We booked a superior double and our room was on the first floor. The room had a partial view of the lake, a balcony and very comfortable beds with plenty of storage. The water pressure in the shower / basin is poor but there is adequate hot water at all times of day. There is a hotel pool inside but it is very small and dingy. There are no changing facilities nearby. The towels provided in the superior rooms are frankly unacceptable, absolutely tiny, paper thin and rock hard. The room seemed to be serviced every day but they simply folded the same dirty towels and bed linen. Nothing in the room was cleaned all week. There were a number of school parties in the hotel during our stay. The dining room was akin to a school canteen in every way. The food was frankly the worst offering I have ever experienced in Austria and we travel every year. I was super excited about the food based upon previous reviews. Please disregard as the chef must have left. An hour into breakfast service today they had run out of croissants. These were a staple albeit varying degrees of freshness this week. The evening buffet every night is tiresome and poorly presented. The food is cold and unappetising. We try to opt for the fish option every night as this is served fresh to the table. Tonight was breaded cod and chips, it was like eating cardboard. The hotel provided one evening of entertainment all week, live music for 2 hours on a Wednesday night which was excellent. Other than that there is nothing to do, not even a bar area to relax. The nearest bus service to the main town leaves at 0840 which is too late to then transfer to either the bus to the glacier or the ski circus in good time for lifts opening. Bear this in mind especially this late in the season as the snow in Zell was not good for experienced skiers. However, the skiing in Zell is beautiful and the huts are excellent and plentiful on the mountain. Overall a good week but would not recommend this hotel unless the evening ambience and food is not important to you.

My family and I stayed at the Gartenhotel Daxer for our skiing trip to Zell am See in Austria, Our booking was through Tui/Crystal ski The transfer from Salzburg airport was around 1 & half hours to Zell am See, then you are transferred to smaller vehicles and dropped off to your hotel (all went smoothly). The main entrance to the hotel is down a small back road which currently looks like a building site due to the construction works taking place at the hotel. The works didn't effect our stay in anyway and seemed well managed. Check in at the hotel was smooth and we were provided with a hot meal and drinks on arrival which was nice. We was given a room on the lower ground floor (room 104), the room is a little on the small side for a family of four with one double bed and one sofa bed, but sufficient as you are not in there all day The shower/bathroom was good. The issue with staying on the lower ground floor is noise, the rooms are positioned underneath the bar/restaurant area and during service times is really quite loud, also there is a children's play area in the corridor which was continuously noisy with children up and down the hall which went on every night until around 10.30pm. I did request for us to be relocated to another room but this wasn't possible due to the rooms being full. Skiing conditions/lifts are good with plenty to cater for all abilities, I would highly recommend visiting the neighbouring resort in Kaprun to ski as there are more red and black runs for advanced ability skiers but also plenty of blues for beginners. You can use your lift passes on the local buses to get you around, and when you are finished skiing if you use the return machine to deposit the lift pass you get back 2 euros for each one, this is located under Brundl hire shop adjacent to the bus stop. If you are hiring ski equipment make sure the hire shop print off your name labels and stick them on your boots and ski's as other people can pick yours up by mistake If left in a ski rack/storage areas while you are in a restaurant etc. I would recommend taking out the insurance in the hire shops as if anything happens they just replace your missing items, cost £60 for 4 of us. if you lose your skis you get charged £150. (Gives you peace of mind) The hotel is situated very close to the ski hire and gondola which is fantastic! (2 min walk). Overall we had a great holiday but my advice is to request to be on the upper floors of the hotel before you go, Especially during half term week! Kind regards PW

We arrived late on Saturday the 10th Feb and to our delight we were greeted by the most lovely of staff who had a full on buffet waiting for us. Checking in was so easy and fast. Rooms were fabulous. So warm and welcoming. Our balcony looked out over the whole of Zell city. Hot showers on demand with heated floors in bathroom. Food in the hotel was top class. Homely and great variety. Have to mention the staff in the restaurant. They were so friendly and efficient. Always polite and would Interact with the kids. The food after skiing was brilliant to have as it was a great way of relaxing after a day's skiing. The location is second to none. Literally a 2 mins walk to the main gondolas. The ski room was fabulous. Great to have warm gloves, boots etc each morning. Didn't use the pool area however our kids did and they loved it. New pool being built for summer 2024. Overall I can say this is by far the best experience we have had as a family on a ski holiday, so much so that we have already rebooked the Gartenhotel Daxer for Feb 2025 !!

Very friendly hotel with a good atmosphere. The rooms are very spacious and clean, plenty of room for ski jackets etc. Boot / ski room was great, boot warmers were fab & plenty of storage for ski’s & poles. Food was plentiful- breakfast & dinner buffets alongside a set menu if you chose that option. .. look out for the butter machine was huge favourite with everyone!! Shame the sauna didn’t open earlier than 4pm as would have been good to use as we were coming off the slopes early due to poor conditions (no new snow for a long time!) Located close to the gondola’s which made easy access to the slopes (nice cafe/bar at the gondola) & easy to get the number 71 bus to/from the centre

Generally a very good out of town hotel. The hotel is currently being extended and will have a new pool and sauna later this year/early next. The road up to the entrance is uneven and a bit precarious on foot. Amenities are fairly typical for this type of hotel. Rooms are spacious and airy. The food on offer is a bit repetitive but very good all the same. The lack of decaffeinated hot drinks however gives the impression it’s way behind the times. The staff are helpful and friendly.

We went to Zell Am See for a family ski trip and stayed in the Dexer Hotel. From the moment we got there to the momet we left we were made fell welcome and loooked after. We arrived around 8 in the evening after a long day of travelling and there was food layed out in their buffet which was much appriicated by all. The following morning we went for breakfast and again the food and choice was just amazing. Fill up for a long day of skiing. You chose your main course for your dinner that evening and you have a choice of meat, fish, vegetarian or the buffet. The food is fantastic even though the main portions are not huge they don't need to be as you can have as much salads/starters as you want and the choice of deserts is very impressive. At 3pm to 5pm they also supply a "snack" which consists of sweet deserts and again something from the buffet....DID I MENTION THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC :) The rooms are standard with under floor heating in the bsthroom and the best shower I have had in any hotel. There is a small pool, steam room and 3 saunas which are a must after and exhausting day of skiing and falls. The staff are very friendly and helpfull which creates a relaxed atmosphere. One last thing I will mention in how clean the place is. It is spotless and you can see the pride the owners and staff have in this fantastic hotel, I will be back.