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Hotel Terrasse am See

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

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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
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
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 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
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Romantic Room, Partial Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Desk
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Basic Room, Partial Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Room, Balcony, Partial Lake View | View from room

Basic Room, Balcony, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Desk
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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 - 30 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
  • ‪Restaurant Al Porto - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Riva - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Seepark by Gotschi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Seegarten Lützelau - ‬3 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 a 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:
  • Concierge services, 2 meeting rooms and outdoor furniture
  • Bike parking, a banquet hall and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, French, German

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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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 are 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 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 20 per night

Payment types at the property

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.
  • Destination fee: CHF4.50 per person, per night. This fee 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 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 75 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Terrasse am See located?

Situated on the boardwalk, 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 miles (5 km).

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Hotel Terrasse am See Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location. Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

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

Friendly staff and quiet rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

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

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

10/10

Property is at the world’s best location
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

The location and the dinning area was excellent, but the room furniture was pretty old overall it was a very good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Good location with nice customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The Hotel Am See sits on Lake Luzerne with lovely views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The historical ambiance of the hotel only adds to the charm of the local village of Vitznau. We would stay again in heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Great location - friendly and helpful staff - Thanks to Anitta front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

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

Hottel is very nice sign seeing toward river. Gute personelle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

4/10

The rooms are super basic more o like before Christ time.The furnitures and gadgets in the rooms are so old. The only thing positive about this place was the location and the fact that is based on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

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

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024