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Hotel Terrasse am See

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View | View from room
Hotel Terrasse am See, beside a serene lake, offers a peaceful escape. Start your day with continental breakfast, explore the garden, or relax in the outdoor entertainment area. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room, Balcony

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bahnhofstrasse 2, Vitznau, 6354

What's nearby

  • Vitznau Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wissifluh Cable Car - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 31 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Burgenstock - 40 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Hammetschwand Lift - 40 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Weggis Station - 7 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Le Pirate - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seehof Hotel du Lac - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tea Room Dahinden - ‬8 min drive
  • Restaurant Lok 7
  • ‪Restaurant Oliv - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Terrasse am See

Hotel by the lake
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Terrasse am See. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, bicycle parking, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 75.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.75 per night for guests aged 12-15 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 12.00 per night (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 75.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Terrasse am See Hotel
Hotel Terrasse am See Vitznau
Hotel Terrasse am See Hotel Vitznau

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Terrasse am See pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Terrasse am See?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Terrasse am See?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Terrasse am See?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Terrasse am See located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Vitznau Ferry Terminal, Wissifluh Cable Car, and Wissifluhbahn. Beckenried - Klewenalp and Weggis Harbor are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel Terrasse am See Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Great place to stay. Perfect in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay at Hotel Terrasse am See. The breakfast was great and convenient, with a beautiful waterfront view from the restaurant. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the room was clean. I would definitely go back and recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hottel is very nice sign seeing toward river. Gute personelle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the lake was amazing. We didnt see the mountains due to clouds but there are beautiful walks close by. The staff were super. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
O.k.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Schönes Historisches Hotel. Tolle Lage! Frühstücksraum mit einmaliger Aussicht auf den Vierwaldstättersee. Etwas renovationsbedürftig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jabran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An incredibly charming, and a well maintained historic hotel. Staff was really nice, and the breakfast (with that view) was something I looked forward to everyday. Also its location is ideal; it's right next to the Riggi train, the ferry stop and the bus stop. How perfect is that?! Got the most stunning pictures right from my room's shared balcony, morning, evening and even nighttime! Easy access to pretty much all tourist hotspots all around Lake Lucerne and other places. The few things I would recommend: 1. Fix the floor creaking (BUT NOT CHANGE THEM, because they're beautiful). They creak so loud it wakes up the other person in the room 2. Room keys have these grenade looking keychains we were told represent lake bouys. Please reduce the bouy sizes on the room keys so they can fit in a pocket. 3. Maybe hire some staff for the night shift in case guests have an emergency, medical or otherwise. 4. Historic buildings can have plumbing issues. My bath drain kept getting blocked with water overflowing into the larger bathroom. 5. You have an amazing breakfast room. Why not also open it up for lunch and dinner as well? There seems to be a shortage of good restaurants in the area. Everything said, I cant wait to go back to this charming, memorable hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

August

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The area and environment around the hotel is absolutely stunning and we really enjoyed exploring Vitznau. The hotel was clean and where it is situated was really amazing. However, the hotel itself felt like you were alone the entire time with no service. Breakfast options were poor. The room had a construction site that began working loudly at 6am in the morning and the bed was very uncomfortable. For the price, we were hoping for a more comfortable room. The staff also took our feedback kindly. We were also very grateful for the free car park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I had a lot of fun in this town! The Rigi Panorama Trail access is right around the corner from the hotel. The front desk staff was super helpful with any questions we had!! Such a cute hotel and great breakfast included with your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Lage , einfache Zimmer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundliches Personal und fantastische Aussicht!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This elegant traditional hotel sits at waters edge with a curved windowed dining area used for breakfast. The view is stunning! I only regret that the weather was cool and rainy and I did not have the occasion to sit out in the Hotel's outside areas. Excellent service and a simply wonderful breakfast--and very reasonably priced. I don't know if I'll be back in Switzerland, but if I am, this is where I am coming. I just loved this hotel and its world-class views!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ueli

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Der Aufenthalt war sehr schön, man spürt den herrlichen Stil des Hauses und ein bisschen die Zeit, die an der Einrichtung genagt hat. Die Lage und der Service des Hotels war super. Das einzig Negative; kein frisches Brot vom Beck, nur so gewöhnliche Aufbackbrötchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

heike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with beautiful clean rooms. The town was very safe & quiet. I would recommend renting a car if you want to get around easy. Limited dining options during the week off season. Good food but only two or three close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war ein super Weekend wir konnten sehr gut erholen mit dem feinen Morgenessen
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

moris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The breakfast is the worst by far that I had in a while. Cold room , cold bread and no staff. They have only 1 person setting cold and cheap breakfast items. The hotel is very nice and the location fantastic, they just don’t care about their clients.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Excellent stay. Fantastic location next to ferry and right on the water. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Pros: Views and friendly staff Cons: The hotel was built in 1873 and I think our bed and mattress were original to that date! Hard beds, very loud and squeaky floors, bathroom was not great, just one pillow (and a barely there pillow at that). I wouldn't stay here again or recommend it to others unless everything else in town was booked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room did not have air conditioning and was located next to the ferry and train station but if the windows were closed, the noise was not too loud. View was very nice. Breakfast was good. Ate dinner across the street, good meal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Søren

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

Charmerende hotel med enestående udsigt

Virkelig charmerende hotel med fantastisk beliggenhed og udsigt. Vi havde værelse 305, og det er fantastisk at komme ind på et værelse og kigge direkte ud på søen gennem vinduerne. Masser af plads og fantastisk udsigt fra terrassen, og dejlig morgenmad, ligeledes med storslået udsigt. Hotellet lige lige ved færgelejet, hvor bådene sejler til blandt andet Lucern, og ved bjergbanens endestation. Der er en terrasse foran hotellet, hvor der kan nydes mad og drikke. Desværre lukker køkkenet klokken 17, og øvrig servering klokken 18. Derefter kunne man godt savne muligheden for at få serveret en forfriskning, men heldigvis kan man købe dette indenfor på hotellet ved selvbetjening. Vi fik en varm velkomst fra en meget entusiastisk medarbejder da vi kom, og var meget glade for opholdet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has fabulous views. The beds are comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Fabian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicht richtig gereinigter Raum (Spinnenweben, Krümel), keine eigenen Parkplätze verfügbar, keine Klimaanlage, winzige Badezimmer, lächerliches Frühstück, 20 CHF für Hunde per Nacht (wofür?), winzige Balkone, Restaurant nicht offen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel on the lake—it is older so no air conditioning or phone chargers—lovely rooms and breakfasts—right next to Mt Rigi transport—would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

Very nice location perfect by the lake and nice view. Close to restaurant Riga with really good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024