Villa Contessa

Villa Contessa: Brandenburg’s Smallest Castle Hotel with Grand Ambitions

In Bad Saarow, Villa Contessa is one of Brandenburg’s most extraordinary castle hotels. With just eight lovingly furnished rooms and suites, Villa Contessa is considered Germany’s smallest first-class hotel. The elegant villa is over a hundred years old and was built in 1910 as an exclusive summer residence for Berlin society. Accordingly, a lot of history is embedded in its white walls. It actually consists of two villas in the style of the French Riviera, complemented by a fine restaurant and an exceptionally spacious spa. The villa is situated on an expansive lakeside property with lawns, old trees, and a wide view over the water. The ambiance feels less like a hotel and more like a private estate one might take over for a weekend.

Wellness at Scharmützelsee: Villa Contessa’s Royal Spa

The Royal Spa offers a romantic private sauna suite, a jacuzzi, a steam bath, a bio-sauna, a Kneipp foot bath, and a relaxation area. The spacious wellness area also features a heated outdoor pool and several saunas. The spa area further impresses with exceptional design and first-class massages performed by trained professionals. The establishment also excels culinarily. Guests praise the attentive team, as well as the breakfast and dinner menus, which change daily and are described as culinary masterpieces. The restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cuisine, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. For those wishing to stay active after all this: the area around Bad Saarow is known for hiking and cycling, with bicycle rental available directly at the hotel.