Waldhotel Schäferberg

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Wilhelmsthal Palace Park

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior detail
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Spa

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Wilhelmsthaler Str. 14, Espenau, HE, 34314
  • Place, Wilhelmsthal Palace Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilhelmshoehe Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Loewenburg Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kassel (KSF-Calden)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Espenau

Close to airport.Stay at this Espenau hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Wilhelmsthal Palace Park and 6 miles (10 km) of University of Kassel. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Wilhelmshoehe Park and Schloss Wilhelmshoehe.

What's nearby

  • Wilhelmsthal Palace Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • University of Kassel - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Wilhelmshoehe Park - 18 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Schloss Wilhelmshoehe - 24 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Loewenburg Castle - 29 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Vellmar Nord Station - 4 min drive
  • Espenau-Mönchehof S-Bahn - 19 min walk
  • Kassel (KSF-Calden) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café am Seerosenteich - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Land - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rinklin Gartenwelt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Internet Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Waldhotel Schäferberg

4-star hotel near Wilhelmsthal Palace Park
Waldhotel Schäferberg offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3552 square feet (330 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Waldhotel Schäferberg. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Espenau hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3552 sq ft of conference space
  • 330 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Waldhotel Schäferberg offers 96 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9.5 for adults and EUR 9.5 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Schäferberg

Schäferberg Waldhotel

Waldhotel Schäferberg

Waldhotel Schäferberg Espenau

Waldhotel Schäferberg Hotel

Waldhotel Schäferberg Hotel Espenau

Waldhotel Schaferberg Kassel Germany/Espenau

Waldhotel Schäferberg Hotel

Waldhotel Schäferberg Espenau

Waldhotel Schäferberg Hotel Espenau

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waldhotel Schäferberg to the airport?

Waldhotel Schäferberg is 3.3 mi (6-min drive) away from the Kassel (KSF-Calden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waldhotel Schäferberg?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waldhotel Schäferberg on Jun 3, 2026 start from $163, 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.

Does Waldhotel Schäferberg have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waldhotel Schäferberg.

Does Waldhotel Schäferberg offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Waldhotel Schäferberg, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 9.5 for adults and EUR 9.5 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Waldhotel Schäferberg?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Waldhotel Schäferberg?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Waldhotel Schäferberg?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Waldhotel Schäferberg have a pool?

Waldhotel Schäferberg does not have a pool.

Does Waldhotel Schäferberg have a restaurant?

Waldhotel Schäferberg is home to blaue Ente, which features local cuisine.

Does Waldhotel Schäferberg have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Waldhotel Schäferberg to downtown Espenau?

Waldhotel Schäferberg is 0.6 mi away from Mönchehof.

Waldhotel Schäferberg Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

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

Great place to stay

Lovely room, clean and tidy. Limited breakfast option for an Englishman, no cereals, no baked beans but that’s a ME problem not your problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent food and service! I stayed there before and know they have very good rooms. Unfortunately, my room was medium low quality. I’m sure it will be better next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A solid choice for a quick overnight

This is a solid choice if you are in the area. The hotel isn't cutting edge and your rooms will feel dated with few amenities but there isn't anything "wrong" with any part of the hotel. Everyone has their own preferences, admittedly. Personally, I found the bed to be uncomfortable and when I woke up in the morning I felt like I wasn't well-rested. I know that it is common in German bathrooms to have a tiny partition on the shower that barely blocks water from the shower head. I think this is an effort to improve sanitation and accessibility; in this case, it went overboard and it was almost impossible to keep water in the shower without spraying all over the bathroom. I suppose a very short person wouldn't have an issue but it was problematic for me. The breakfast but basic but it was also inexpensive (7.50 Euro per adult) and I was pleased by the huge servings of coffee and the very good bacon (hard to find in Europe at most places, good bacon). Generally speaking, this is a Good hotel. Not likely to win any big awards for being at the cutting edge but I think that's probably how most of their customers like it. I wouldn't have a problem staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aylin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal ist sehr unfreundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En fantastisk ställe med bra mat och urtrevlig personal Vi kommer snart tillbaka Mikael Ottosson
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dannie

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

Pænt og rent hotel

Super pænt og rent hotel, med en dejlig morgenbuffet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und konnten herrlich schlafen!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smidig bokning och incheckning. Toppen med laddning för bilen hela natten. Rent snyggt, trevlig personal & god frukost
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gammelt slidt hotel

Faciliteterne var gamle og meget slidte. Morgenmadsbuffeten var næsten tom, da vi ankom en halv time før lukketid. Personalet virkede uinteresseret og en smule uvenligt. Næste gang vi besøger området, vil vi helt sikkert finde et andet sted at bo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Reiner

Schön gelegen Essen sehr gut
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Daniel Robert Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist von der Einrichtun ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen aber alles war sehr sauber und in sehr gutem Zustand. Personal war sehr net un zuvorkommend. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und Preis/Leistung stimmt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Övernattning juli 2023

Vi sov över en natt under resan hem. Vi bastade och duschade kallt i hotellets spa vilken var jätteskönt. Hotellrummet var fräscht och frukosten var god.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Die Unterkunft kommt mit dem Charme eines Altenheims daher. Gut ist die große Parkplatzfläche vor dem Hotel, die Küche konnte während meines Aufenthaltes die Preise nicht rechtfertigen. Sauna konnte ich nicht ausprobieren. In Summe ein sauberes aber arg i die Jahre gekommenes Hotel...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Businesshotel mit ausgezeichneter Küche. Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bernd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben ein Waldhotel in ruhiger Lage erwartet und haben ein Hotel an einer Bundessstrasse bekommen.Keine Klimaanlage und bei 30 Grad nachts mit offenem Fenster kein Auge zugemacht.Essen war sehr gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lotte Marianne

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

Skønt hotel i tysk landstil.

Dejligt og hyggeligt hotel i skov lidt uden for Kassel. Rigtig tysk landstil. God service og yderst høflig betjening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Die perfekte Unterkunft

Das Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich. Das Abendessen auf der Gartenterrasse war klasse und die kleine Gartenanlage hat ein anheimelndes Ambiente. Nicht weit von Kassel entfernt Sehr hundefreundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Gedateerd maar verder ok

Ruime kamers, wel gedateerd, helaas ook geen airco, had een kamer aan de kant van de weg, dus deur snachts open was ook geen optie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helle

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

Rolig, fint hotell

Fine store rom. Vi var 3 familier som hadde kjørt fra Kiel i 3 biler. Deilig etter en lang kjøretur å kunne sitte og spise ute på terassen. Veldig glad for at vi valgte dette hotellet og ikke et inne i Kassel sentrum. Følte bilene stod trygt. Lett å finne frem til hotellet. God frokost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Abgenutztes Hotel

Absolut in die Jahre gekommene Anlage, sehr abgenutzt alles, eine Zeitreise in die 70er
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Toon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

icht zu empfehlen- Autobahnhotel!!

Unfreundliches und selbstgefälliges Management! Überteuertes Hotel mit Unqualifizierten Rezeptionsmitarbeiter , die unterschiedliche Auskunft geben über die vorgenommene Buchung( beim Einchecken wird gesagt, dass der Preis mit Frühstück ist- beim auschecken aber das Frühstück dann zu bezahlen ist!!!) Ein Hotel das in die Jahre gekommen ist , dringend einer Überholung zum heutigen Standart benötigt , an der Autobahn liegt , aber Preise hat wie in Paris! Definitiv nicht zu empfehlen für diesen Preis!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Immer wieder gerne...das ist mein Stammhotel ;)

Sehr gutes Hotel mit guten Zimmern,nettes Personal.Immer eine Reise wert.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Veraltete Einrichtung , Bad im stiehl der 60ziger.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gut, sauber und komfortable! In der Nähe von Schnellstraße aber sehr ruhig!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019