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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
The current price is AED 329
AED 352 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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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)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/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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Corner Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Corner Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Ettlingen travel guide
Map
Pforzheimer Strasse 67a, Ettlingen, BW, 76275

What's nearby

  • Albgaubad Outdoor Pool
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buhlsche Mühle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ettlingen Palace
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre
    11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Marketplace Square
    12 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Wasen Döner
    4 min drive
  • Vogel Hausbräu Ettlingen
    14 min walk
  • Schnitzelburg
    6 min drive
  • Eiscafé und Conditorei Tiziano
    11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Watthalden

Upscale hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Hotel Watthalden and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine brasserie, Watts Brasserie, offers dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • 6 meeting rooms, a vending machine, and an elevator
Room features
All 83 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • 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 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
  • 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

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 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Watthalden on 5 April 2026 start from AED 329, excluding 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?

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. 236 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 471 reviews

Reviews

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

Hans

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

10/10 Excellent

Petra van der

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Mario

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

YUKIHORO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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

10/10 Excellent

Marieke

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eckhard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer hat alles, was man braucht, alles sehr sauber, das Personal sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück ist hervorragend. Man fühlt sich überall im Hotel sehr wohl. Ein ausgezeichnetes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Danke
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruime, schone, stille kamer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eeva-Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Viihtyisä, siisti hotelli, hyvä sijainti, tilavat huoneet. Lyhyt kävelymatka vanhaan kaupunkiin. Parkkipaikka aivan pääoven vieressä.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

manfred

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

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour agréable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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