Lakeview Family Suite
A 52 sqm two-bedroom suite accommodating up to 2 adults and 2 children (ages 3–14), with a private balcony offering a side view of the lake. Designed to feel like home with elegant furnishings inspired by the colours of Lake…
Villa Alma – a lakeside Boutique Hotel
Sankt Gilgen, Austria
An eight-room villa on the shore of the Wolfgangsee in St. Gilgen, with a private beach, boathouse, and the barefoot spirit of its fictional muse, Alma.
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Uniqueness
Villa Alma stands directly on the Wolfgangsee, its teak sun loungers facing the water, its boathouse just steps from the front door. Eight rooms fill a historic lakeside villa in St. Gilgen, where the Salzkammergut mountains rise behind the village rooftops. A concept store sits on site. The whole house can be privately hired.
The hotel is shaped around a fictional character named Alma, a free-spirited, music-loving woman who prefers the peaceful lake to city life. Her lightheartedness runs through everything, from the honesty bar to the barefoot ease of the private beach. Winner of the German Design Award 2024 and a member of Slowdown Hotels, Villa Alma treats simplicity as a philosophy. Life here is beautiful and life is easy.
activities at villa alma – a lakeside boutique hotel
Bicycles and stand-up paddleboards come free with every room. The private beach opens directly onto the Wolfgangsee for morning swims or long afternoons on teak loungers. A boathouse anchors the shore.
Alpine hiking trails climb into the Salzkammergut mountains from St. Gilgen. Back at the villa, the Lakeside Lounge studio hosts workshops and events. Board games and a library fill quieter hours. A barbecue stands ready for guests who want to cook by the water.
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Wellness
Alma's Sauna sits within the villa, a quiet retreat for unwinding after a day on the lake or in the mountains. The private beach doubles as the cool-down, with the Wolfgangsee just steps away.
Teak sun loungers line the shore. The rhythm here is slow, shaped by water and daylight. No spa menu, no schedule. Just warmth, cold water, and open sky.
Relaxation
Nature Immersion
Slow Living
Privacy
Sustainability at Villa Alma – a lakeside Boutique Hotel
Villa Alma operates as a small, owner-scale property with eight rooms, limiting its footprint by design. The villa's historic structure was preserved and adapted rather than rebuilt, keeping embodied materials in use.
Beyond that, specific environmental certifications or energy practices are not publicly documented. The hotel's membership in Slowdown Hotels signals an ethos of less, slower, and more intentional travel.
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Rooms
Pale lacquered wood, lake-facing terraces, and the quiet blues of the Wolfgangsee running through the furnishings. Rooms range from compact king doubles and a studio with flexible sleeping arrangements to a two-bedroom suite at 52 m². Most open directly onto a private terrace or balcony with lake views.
Junior Lakeview Suite
A junior suite with lakeview, part of the eight elegant rooms and suites at Villa Alma, all featuring balconies and fantastic views over the Wolfgangsee.
Superior Lakeside Double
It is positioned as a quiet, private refuge with strong emphasis on the water view and a relaxed boutique-hotel feel. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, minibar, and a Nespresso coffee maker are included, making it a polished option for couples who want outdoor…
Junior Lakeside Suite
This compact suite blends a king-sized bed with additional sleeping space for children, making it suitable for small families as well as couples wanting extra flexibility. The room also includes a Nespresso coffee maker, minibar, Wi-Fi, and breakfast, giving it…
Lakeside Studio
The Lakeside Studio offers a more spacious studio-style layout with room for up to two adults and two children. The room is especially practical for families who want a stylish base with flexible sleeping arrangements, while still enjoying the hotel’s…
Suite
The suite is the most generous two-bedroom option in the Villa Alma collection, created for guests who want more separation and space. With minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Wi-Fi, and breakfast included, it feels especially well suited to longer stays or…
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Eight rooms on the Wolfgangsee. Switch off, drift, and let Alma's lightheartedness set the pace.
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