Waldhotel Bärenstein

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

This privately-run hotel in the Teutoburg Forest offers free private parking and a free spa with pool. It is located in Horn-Bad Meinberg, a 15-minute walk from the Externsteine rock formation. The Waldhotel Bärenstein provides rooms and apartments with safe and mini-bar.Free wired internet is available, and some rooms include a balcony or terrace. Guests have free use of the Bärenstein’s gym area. This includes a steam bath and a sauna. Regional meals are served in the restaurant. Half board can also be booked at the hotel. The center of Detmold is a 10-minute drive away. Please note that the property is not barrier-free. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ALL RESTAURANT AND RESTAURANTS. SINCE 10/1/2025, CASHLESS PAYMENT ONLY.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Gladys
Philippines Philippines
“The hotel is one of best for its price range. It was a very hot day in Germany and they provided us a nice, functioning electric fan. The Personnel are all accomodating and friendly. The room is bigger as what i have expected, clean, comfortable...”
Bernd
Germany Germany
“breakfast was great, room was spacious, modern and clean, nice view from the windows.”
Mark
Germany Germany
“Staff was very capable and flexible with special wishes The location is beautiful and practical for a visit to the Externsteine and Detmold”
Izabella
Denmark Denmark
“Good breakfast , very good location close to the stones in the middle of the forest”
Gregory
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, good location, restaurant and breakfast. Secure bike storage.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great Breakfast and super wellness facilities. great pool and 3 sauna's. Staff mega helpful. Cant find any faults here for the price. I will use this hotel as a stop off point on future long journeys.”
Irina
Finland Finland
“The hotel staff were super nice and the view from our balcony was beautiful. The hotel is in a great location right next to the forest. There was even easy bus transport to the city. Also breakfast was really good”
Olga
Poland Poland
“Very nice place for relaxation. The area is very quiet, beautiful nature around but still easy to get. The room is quite big and comfortable, nice view from the balcony. Very good food in restaurant. Nice swimming pool, gym and sauna. All clean...”
Nur
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great view, friendly staff, very clean bathroom. It was like a dream under the snow!”
Klaus
Germany Germany
“Sehr gutes Frühstück und Abendessen, freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, Parkplätze direkt vor dem Hotel, Wanderwege zu den Externsteinen”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant Bärenstein
  • Cuisine
    German
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Waldhotel Bärenstein

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

Waldhotel Bärenstein takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 20:30 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 12 per stay
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, for bookings of 3 rooms or more, different policies may apply.

Guests arriving after official check-in times are kindly asked to contact the property in advance in order to arrange check-in. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

Please inform Waldhotel Bärenstein of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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