Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurants offers a tranquil lakeside escape with marina access and sun loungers. Enjoy body treatments at the spa or French cuisine at MAYERs Restaurant. Amenities include free beach cabanas, bicycle rentals, and WiFi in public areas.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Spa
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Business services
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Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Renovations and closures
The property is closed in November.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 15 per night
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property
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 and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.55 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 for adults and from EUR 15 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 250 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
Pet deposit: EUR 15 per night
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Austria. This property is rated 4 stars.
Frequently asked questions
Is Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurants pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of EUR 15 per night and a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day.
How much is parking at Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurants?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurants?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurants?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Does Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurants provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 250 per vehicle applies.
Where is Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurants located?
This family-friendly Zell am See hotel is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Zell and Pinzgauer Saalachtal. Zeller See Beach and Zell am See Leisure Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km). Maishofen-Saalbach Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
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9.0
Wonderful
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Absolutely magnificent experience. Incredibly well preserved historic building, exceptional service, and exquisite food.
Stuart
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good
Emilie
26 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely stay in Austrian Castle
Lovely stay in an Austrian castle. Lots of history explained to us by a host who is obviously passionate about the hotel and sharing it with the visitors.
All the staff were friendly and helpful; in particular the young man at breakfast.
It is a very quiet and peaceful location.
We loved our stay at Schloss Prielau Hotel. The staff made us feel like family & even upgraded us to the suite! The property is gorgeous & is only a 5 min walk from lake zell. The restaurant is incredible & it actually turned out to be the best food we ate for our entire trip. This hotel takes you back in time but it is very clean & maintained. We will be coming back one day!
Pros: This hotel is in a castle and is simply gorgeous! The staff, Annette and Max, were gregarious and helpful. (We loved this place. It was our favorite during our Austrian excursion.)
Cons: It's about a ten minute drive to town or a 35-minute walk.
Kleines, exquisites Haus, Personal sehr zuvorkommend, insbesonders die Chefin des Hauses bemüht um ihre Gäste, ausgezeichnetes Frühstücksbuffet, die Küche im dazu gehörigen Restaurant Mayer's top
Beautiful building and grounds but felt somewhat soulless.
The room was disappointing for a superior room and cost.
I think we wrongly interpreted several of the room photos to be of a superior room which they are evidently not.
If you want a historic venue, fancy restaurant and prepared to pay a high price for a mediocre room go for it!
Friendly staff. The room was very well insulated and quiet, there was a wedding party that day, and we couldn’t hear anything from outside. The decor is more Protestant than Vatican opulent, which I prefer and feels more native to the region. I recommend getting dinner at Mayer’s but be prepared, it’s a 3 hour event.
The “Schloss” was run by a very professional team.
Thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay in an historic property situated in beautiful and peaceful countryside.
We did not have a car so it was necessary to book taxis as property several minutes walk from nearest town/restaurant.
One comment that I feel is relative - do try and ascertain your guests’ expectations and abilities.
Our room was on third floor (no lifts) due to age of property etc. one of us was 87 and we, because we can, walked up and down the quite steep
stairs 3-4 times a day . We were offered accommodation on lower level when we arrived!!
We looked upon it as “exercise”. !!
You are sure to enjoy this delightful property in an oasis of beautiful and peaceful countryside.
Needless to say we thoroughly enjoyed the cuisine.
Thank you (especially Mickey)....
Obwohl wir bereits am Vormittag angereist sind, wurden wir äußerst freundlich empfangen und durften bereits unser geräumiges Zimmer beziehen. Die Damen waren sehr kompetent bei der Empfehlung für die geplante Wanderung. Das Schloß ist sehr gepflegt mit einem hohen Wohlfühlfaktor. Das Personal ist kompetent, freundlich, interessiert und umsichtig. Zum Frühstück gibt es alles, was das Herz begehrt. Was nicht am Buffet vorhanden ist, wird in der Küche frisch zubereitet. Die Lage ist einfach herrlich ruhig, nur eine Gehminute vom See entfernt, eingebettet in einem sehr gepflegten Park. In wenigen Gehminuten hat man den Ort Zell am See erreicht.
My wife and I and our doggy stayed at the Fischerhaus for three nights. We loved the privacy and seclusion that the Fischerhaus (cabin/cottage) offers—a true getaway. Did I mention an entire lake to ourselves? Also, heated floors are my new favorite thing. Despite being separate from the main Schloss (castle), housekeeping took excellent care of our room without intruding on our privacy. Breakfast was delicious. The staff was friendly and courteous. Overall, the stay was fantastic for all three of us. Highly recommend staying at this property; especially at the Fischerhaus.
Amazing experience at the castle! The territory is beautiful, its not located far from the city center but is very quiet - just what we needed during our vacation.
The owner - Anette, went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The highlight of this was her driving me to the train station herself on the day when we could not find any taxis available.
I stayed in the room 32 which was one of the most beautiful rooms I ever got to stay in. The breakfast had everything we needed with fresh warm bread available every day. There is a sauna on premises which is great after active skiing. I'd definitely recommend Schloss Prielau!
Charming innkeeper (Annette). Great location for a peaceful & quiet stay. Beautifully appointed rooms.
I wish the restaurant would have been open (closed MON-TUE, but nothing on hotels.com indicated that).
Super roligt sted med dejlige omgivelser. Eneste er at man skal ud og køre for at få noget almindeligt mad og spise.
Anders
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Aug 2018
Perfect.
Fantastic place. Beautiful hotel with charm like few others we have been in. Great breakfast. If we were to come back to Zell, this would be the place to stay again. Nothing to do with the hotel, however, the town of Zell has changed a lot.
An und für sich ein wunderschönes Schloss, das Mädchen an der Rezeption interessiert sich allerdings mehr für sein Handy als für den Gast. Da es keinen Lift gibt sind die Zimmer im 3. Stock keine gute Wahl. Zimmer sind schön. Der Privatstrand wirkt vernachlässigt und es gibt nur vier Liegen. Schade, auf der Homepage hatte alles einen perfekten Eindruck gemacht. Es gibt in der Gegend viele Hotels mit einem besseren Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.
We had the 2 bedroom suite for 1 night traveling through Bavaria. The property was beautiful with lots of charm. The beds were very comfy and the bathroom was very nice. Loved the decor of the hotel. Very short walk to the lake and pretty walk to the main area of Zell Am See where all the restaurants and shops are. The hotel was very quiet and peaceful. While it did not bother us, I'll warn you that there is no elevator in the hotel so bags will need to be carried up to upper floors. There is no one hanging out at the front desk past 5 or 6 pm, but they could be reached by phone if needed. We did not have any meals at the hotel, so can't comment on that. I'd definitely recommend this hotel for a peaceful stay in Zell Am See!
we were on a driving tour of Europe and selected this hotel from the photographs on their website and its location being situated between our departure that day, Venice, and our destination, Munich. What a piece of luck! what a fabulous place, with its own church and, the best bit, an amazing restaurant!! Ros and i loved it and the hosts could not be more welcoming. lovely people. we will try and return again some day.
Tolles Hotel, supernette Service und riesige Suiten. Das Essen hat wirklich gehalten, was es versprochen hat. Ein unvergessliches Wochenende. 1000 Dank an Familie Mayer
Wir haben wunderbare Tage mit Schifahren, Spabesuch und Spazierengehen mit unserer kleinen Tochter in diesem kleinen, historischen Romantikschlösschen verbracht. Die Betreuung ist äußerst persönlich, zuvorkommend und auf allerhöchstem Niveau. Unser Abendessen in Mayer‘s ausgezeichnetem Gourmetrestaurant war nicht nur qualitativ dem Ruf entsprechend, sondern auch unsere 3-jährige Tochter wurde wie eine kleine Prinzessin behandelt wofür sich das liebenswürdige Team zumindest 4-Kindersterne verdiente und uns den Stress nahm und einen unvergesslichen Abend bescherte! Danke!
Das Schloss Prielau ist mit Navi leicht auffindbar und liegt sehr ruhig.
Der Ort Zell am See ist per Fuss erreichbar.
Das Schlosszimmer war aus unserer Sicht sehr sauber und komfortabel.
Das Frühstücksbuffet war mehr als ausreichend; frische Brötchen, ausreichende Auswahl an Honig, Wurst und Käse usw.. Sonderwünsche wie Rühreier, Espressi wurden ebenso erfüllt.
Beim Hotel befindet sich das Restaurant "Meyer's", welches mit einer 2-Sterne-Küche ausgezeichnet ist.
Über die ausgezeichnete Qualität der Küche konnten wir uns selbst überzeugen und es war ein Erlebnis, sowohl von den Servicekräften und Speiseangebot.
pěkné romantické prostředí, blízko Zell am See, pohodlné velké apartmány, služba ale slabá, na recepci nebyl při našem příjezdu nikdo, při vysoké ceně očekáváme dobrý servis - vždy k dispozici, rychle a se zájmem, líbila se nám sauna, ale chyběla voda, předchozí pár ji vypil a nová se již neobjevila