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Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen - Historik Chalet-Hotel Lodge

4.0 star property

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A bar area with wooden furniture, a candelabra with candles, and wine bottles on shelves.
Interior entrance
A lakeside patio with a table and chairs, a large tree, and a view of mountains in the background.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a projector screen.
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Luzernerstrasse 204, Merlischachen, Kuessnacht, SZ, 6402
  • Place, Kuessnacht am Rigi Cable Car
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Zug
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Side Promenade
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A single bed with a wooden frame, a small bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a window with a red checkered curtain.

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Room With Shared Bathroom

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a sink.

Economy Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen - Historik Chalet-Hotel Lodge

Catch some rays on Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen - Historik Chalet-Hotel Lodge's private sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy volleyball.
Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen - Historik Chalet-Hotel Lodge offers 18 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Beds feature down comforters. Digital television is provided.

This Kuessnacht guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen - Historik Chalet-Hotel Lodge, you'll be close to Burgenstock. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at Swiss-Chalet Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna, a golf driving range, and volleyball
  • 13 minutes by car from Chapel Bridge and 6 minutes from Kuessnacht am Rigi Cable Car
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Unwind on the private sand beach, located just 150 meters away. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen - Historik Chalet-Hotel Lodge, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities like a sauna.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach guesthouse also offers a garden and a terrace. Parking is available for a fee.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Swiss-Chalet Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (CHF 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CHF 25 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Swiss-Chalet Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Kayaking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1700

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CHF 45.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Chappelmattweg 4]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Chappelmattweg 4]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 65 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 65 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 CHF 25 for adults and CHF 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CHF 45.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 65 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 65 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Chappelmattweg 4
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Chappelmattweg 4
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Swiss-Chalet Bed & Breakfast Merlischachen
Swiss-Chalet Lodge Kuessnacht
Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen
Swiss-Chalet Kuessnacht
Swiss Chalet Lodge
Swiss-Chalet Lodge Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen Kuessnacht
Swiss-Chalet Lodge Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen
Swiss Chalet Bed Breakfast
Swiss Merlischachen Historik
Chalet Hotel Lodge Swiss Chalet Merlischachen
Swiss Chalet Lodge – Swiss Chalet Merlischachen

Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen - Historik Chalet-Hotel Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 328 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

AJESHWAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Very quiet and accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property very nice atmosphere and really good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Desk staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very authentic and rustic, beautiful property and so close to lake Lucerne
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Swiss Chalet were very accommodating and friendly. They went above and beyond to my our stay wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Chalet was just lovely, surrounded by bliss scenery that is truly awe inspiring. The staff were extremely helpful, even lending us an adaptor. Couldn’t recommend more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Huma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well kept with original swiss history
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old Swiss style hotel so it was unique and had easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel/ bldg is across the street from main hotel, which is on the lake, has coffee and houses the other accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Amenities
Dreary, outdated hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained hotel . Friendly staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff. Beautiful property with lake view and access. Great restaurant onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, got upgraded on arrival!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Kalissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building was quaint and charming, beautiful views. The transportation system is convenient and free. Thats where the positive ends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice！Will come again！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

LINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Chalet , clean and the front desk crew very kind. Good breakfast, nice restaurant to have dinner. Near the lake , wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yiling

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Roopa

Liked: Amenities
One of The best hotels I have stayed in Switzerland. Very clean, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast with lots of options. The access to Lake Lucerne is priceless. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Massimo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive breakfast. I paid £154 for a buffet breakfast for me, my wife and our kids. £154 for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very authentic! Charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Is very unique, but to get to is very hard to get to from the train stop is a steep road and its just very hard with luggage. The area is beautiful. And the staff is not very friendly or helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025