Hotel Alex096

Zermatt is a charming Swiss mountain village tucked beneath the Matterhorn, with winding lanes, wooden chalets and some of the most spectacular alpine views you’ll find anywhere in Europe. Although it's best known for its world-class skiing, it’s also a brilliant spot for a relaxing escape, with some great spa hotels. From luxurious romantic retreats with wellness facilities suited to couples to family-friendly escapes with impressive spas and mountain views, there are pampering opportunities for every kind of traveller.

For a family-friendly stay

Hotel Matterhorn Focus

  • A much-loved family-run hotel, Julen feels like a cosy mountain home. Expect spacious pine-clad rooms, colourful details, sheepskin rugs and quirky touches throughout. Families can spread out in the large suites, dine at the restaurant, then relax in the three-storey spa with its adventure pool, Finnish sauna, steam baths and calming treatments.
  • Coeur des Alpes brings a creative twist to family stays, with glass floors, bold interiors and designer details. After skiing or exploring, adults can unwind in the indoor pool, hammam, bio sauna, Kneipp pool or outdoor hot tub. The interconnecting suites make travelling with kids feel especially easy.
  • Full of Alpine charm, Hotel Alex is built for active families. Kids will love to roam around the playground, games areas, pool and sports facilities, while parents can head to the spa for massages, saunas, a tepidarium and sanarium. Rooms add extra comfort with whirlpool bathtubs and traditional wood details, while the bar features quirky stools whose backrests are carved ibex heads.
  • Hotel Matterhorn Focus is a stylish mountain hideaway with plenty for families to do. There are spacious family rooms, and many of the suites are perfect if you're travelling with little ones. Adults can book massages, enjoy the sauna and wellness facilities, or simply soak up the mountain views before dinner at the restaurant.

Riffelalp Resort

  • Wellness Hotel Alpenhof is a welcoming family-run hotel beside Zermatt’s train station. Rooms feature wooden floors, natural earthy decor and generous bathrooms. Families will love the indoor and outdoor pools, gourmet dining and easy access to skiing, hiking and mountain adventures. The spa offers massages, sauna and beauty treatments, ensuring adults can unwind in peace.
  • Perched at 2,222 metres above Zermatt, Riffelalp Resort is a unique five-star retreat with unbeatable Matterhorn views. The standout spa offers massages, a Finnish sauna and the Schönbiel Cave relaxation area. Families are well catered for with a kids club, pools, activities and multiple restaurants serving Italian, Japanese and pizza.
  • Mont Cervin Palace is a five-star favourite. Cosy rooms with fireplaces and family apartments are designed for longer stays. After skiing or hiking, adults can unwind in the spa with massages, sauna and steam facilities. There are indoor and outdoor pools, four restaurants and plenty of space for children to relax and play.

For couples

22 Summits

  • 22 Summits is a charming Alpine retreat with 22 rooms, natural wood interiors and Matterhorn views from some of the balconies. Couples can kick back in the tranquil spa with massage treatments, hot tub and sauna, then cosy up by the fireplace or enjoy drinks in the lounge after mountain adventures.
  • Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel is a creative boutique hotel in the centre of town. Rooms with glass walls, freestanding baths and artistic interiors set the scene for romantic stays. Its unique spa, with a sauna and hot tub, pairs treatments with music, art and nature. The terrace bar, art gallery and design studio make it a chic choice for couples.
  • The Omnia is a luxury mountain lodge with sweeping Matterhorn views, spacious suites, log fires and private hot tubs. Couples can relax in the impressive spa with Turkish bath, outdoor plunge pool, massages, yoga and Pilates classes. End the day with gourmet dining and quiet evenings overlooking the village together.
  • Grand Hotel Zermatterhof is a historic Zermatt landmark. The rooms are tastefully designed, plus you can expect five-star services, and the Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni restaurant has won 14 points from Gault Millau. Couples can enjoy personalised treatments, massages, a sauna, steam room and an indoor pool.

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Written by Amelia Shirley

11 Spa Hotels in Zermatt

Coeur des Alpes

Zermatt (Switzerland)

Glamour and intimacy combine to create this scintillatingly contemporary chalet. An impressive lobby with a glass floor that reveals the swimming pool underneath. Bedazzling designs - glass, wood, stone, steel, and chandeliers make up the rooms, suites and lofts. A grown up mountain escape.

  • Spa breaks - A glorious spa with a hammam, caldarium, bio sauna, arvensauna, kneipp pool, infrared sauna and outdoor hot tub.
  • Active Holiday - Situated in a world renowned alpine resort with hiking, biking, skiing, sledging and much much more.
  • Swimming Pool - Luxury indoor pool.
  • Spa
from £180 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hotel Alex

Zermatt

Historic and quirky family-run hotel with bags of character. Modern bedrooms and luxury suites with hand-turned furniture and exquisite wood carvings whirl-pool baths. Sociable bar, large pool, and a children's playground. The perfect choice for families.

  • Active Holiday - With skiing on your doorstep plus tennis and squash courts, grotto swimming pool and gym on site, this is a sportsmans fantasy.
  • Spa breaks - A lovely spa to unwind in after a day in the great outdoors featuring saunas, massage rooms, a tepidarium and a sanarium.
  • Tennis Court - Indoor court for year round playing plus squash and badminton courts.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor pool
from £342 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Julen

Zermatt (Switzerland)

Romantic family-run hotel full of personality. Large wooden-clad rooms and suites with romantic decorations and splashes of bright colour. Sheepskins, flowers, and antlers adorn the public rooms. Lovely restaurant and bar, and a three-storey spa, pool and gym. A cosy Alpine base.

  • Total relaxation - Unwind in style off piste with three story spa, sauna and steam baths, followed by cocktails and fine wines
  • Families - Spacious family suites can easily accommodate two adults and three children
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor pool
  • Spa
from £280 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Riffelalp Resort

Zermatt

Accessible only by mountain rail or path, the Riffelalp is Europe's highest five star resort. Traditionally styled rooms feature pine clad walls and large glass windows. Expect a unique and breathtaking panorama facing the Matterhorn, plus three restaurants, spa and luxury as standard.

  • Spa breaks - Pamper and indulge in the on site spa with schonbiel cave, Finish sauna, massages and Chriiter-Grotta.
  • Families - Luxurious family friendly accommodation and exceptional facilities for little ones and teens
  • Active Holiday - Endless adrenelin fuelled activities in the surrounding area plus many inhouse activities.
  • Kids Club - There's an on site kingergarten for children aged 2-8
from £482 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Omnia

Zermatt (Auf dem Fels)

Beautifully constructed contemporary mountain lodge, perched up high overlooking Zermatt. Stunning views of the Matterhorn. Gourmet cuisine, cosy library, elegant bar, spa with outside plunge pool, turkish bath and yoga classes. Luxurious suites come with logs fires, a private hot tub or sauna.

  • Spa - Magnifcent spa with well equipped gym, turkish bath, outisde plunge pool, yoga and pilates classes and massage.
  • Outdoor dining - Sunny outside terrace for lunch with views of the Matterhorn and at night-time twinkling views of the village.
  • Restaurant - Chef Patrick Weber produces exquiste seasonal dishes using local ingredients, accompanied by fine wines.
  • Skiing
from £930 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Wellness Hotel Alpenhof

Zermatt (Matterstrasse 43)

A family run hotel in a great location. Next door to the train station yet very peaceful. Rooms with wooden floors, furnishings in natural earthy tones, and spacious bathrooms. Gourmet food, a wellness spa and outdoor and indoor pools. Alpine chic.

  • Families - Lots of fun activities, indoors and outdoors. Something to keep the little ones busy
  • Active Holiday - Primarily a ski-resort, there are many other outdoor activities
  • Swimming Pool - An indoor pool and an outdoor whirlpool
  • Great walks - Hike into the surrounding mountains
from £341 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel

Zermatt (Hofmattstrasse 4)

In a superb location at the centre of Zermatt, this boutique hotel offers chic glass rooms with free standing bath tubs, wonderful views, fabulous furnishings, great lighting and an exclusive spa experience. A bar with a terrace, an art gallery and design studio on site. Very unique.

  • Local exploring - The Zermatt Railway Station is located out the front door, easy to explore surrounding regions as well
  • Spa breaks - A unique theme-based spa experience claims to bring together body, mind, art, music and nature
  • Great walks - Beautiful hikes in the area. Organised tours can be arranged
  • Tennis Court - A tennis court outside the hotel
from £271 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Grand Hotel Zermatterhof

Zermatt (Bahnhofstrasse 55)

This grand hotel has been welcoming guests since 1879. It boasts tastefully designed rooms with five star services. The Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni restaurant has won 14 points from Gault Millau. The Alpine Spa offers luxury treatments. A fine experience guaranteed.

  • Active Holiday - Lovers of snow can enjoy the area by skiing, hiking and biking. Come home to luxury afterwards
  • Romantic Break - Luxurious, elegant rooms, a private spa and great choice of restaurants. Good for couples
  • Swimming Pool - An indoor pool for guests
  • Spa
from £1116 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Matterhorn Focus

Zermatt (Zermatt)

Featuring a range of gorgeous designer rooms and suites decorated in a contemporary Alpine style. There's plenty of nearby skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer, whilst those on a more relaxing break can spend their days in the spa instead. An uber stylish stay.

  • Romantic Break - Spend the days skiing or hiking in the mountains before relaxing together in the spa or for an evening meal in the restaurant
  • Families - As well as spacious family rooms, many of the suites are perfect if you're travelling with kids
  • Active Holiday - Ski-to-door access, hiking during the summer and an indoor pool-perfect for staying active!
  • Total relaxation - Relax after a day on the slopes in the spa and wellness centre or book yourself a massage
from £325 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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22 Summits

Zermatt (Valais)

A chic mountain retreat in Zermatt offering 22 stylish Alpine rooms, many boasting balconies with Matterhorn views. Interiors blend natural wood and stone with a modern twist, creating a cosy yet contemporary vibe. Enjoy a tranquil spa, inviting lounge, and prime access to the town and cable car.

  • Great walks - Embark on the Zen Steckenstrasse trail, a 1.5km hike offering serene views of wildflowers and alpine landscapes
  • Other Activities - Experience the thrill of the Forest Fun Park's zip lines, set against the stunning backdrop of the Matterhorn
  • Trekking - Join a guided hike to encounter the largest flock of blacknose sheep, a unique alpine adventure near Zermatt
  • Country Escape - Hop on the nearby Matterhorn cable car and soar up to panoramic Alpine views that’ll leave you breathless
from £238 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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