A list by Ada Hansen & Lars Hansen. Updated December 2023.
We have created a list with the best ski hotels and ski chalets in Zermatt, Switzerland. We have also included chalets, historic buildings, apartments for rent, boutique hotels and family-run hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Hotel. Owned by the famous skier Pirmin Zurbriggen, the Suitenhotel in Zermatt can be found just 100 metres from the Matterhorn Express Cable Car and offers you rooms and suites with Matterhorn views, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. All rooms and suites come with a mountain-view balcony and the suites feature a fully equipped, modern kitchen. Bathrobes and slippers are provided and free Wi-Fi is available in the entire building. Breakfast is available every morning and will be served to your room. The nearest restaurant is just 100 metres away. A free shuttle service from the Zermatt Train Station is available. The centre of Zermatt is 600 metres away from Suitenhotel Zurbriggen. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
“ This hotel is our top pick in Zermatt. We love that this hotel has a wonderful hammam, a lovely sauna and amazing ratings from guests. The hotel also has ski storage and ski passes for sale. With only 19 rooms, you can expect a cozy and personal atmosphere.”
Boutique hotel. Rising high above Zermatt, Silvana Mountain Hotel offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and direct access to the ski slopes. Facilities include an indoor pool and a spa with hot tub and steam bath. Breakfast and dinner are available to all guests at the hotel’s restaurant and there is a trendy and cosy bar that looks out on the ski slopes. Mountain Hotel Silvana is located only a few metres from the Matterhorn-Express cable car, which connects the hotel with Zermatt's town centre in just 10 minutes. Its spacious rooms all have seating areas and they come with bathrobes, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A garden terrace with comfortable loungers is featured on site. Kids can play on the playground and guided mountain tours can be booked directly at the property. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, hammam, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Offering ski-to-door access and a spa centre with an outdoor pool, Riffelalp Resort 2222m - Ski-in & Ski-out 2222m is located right within the ski, hiking and biking region above Zermatt. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The three restaurants at Riffelalp Resort 2222m - Ski-in & Ski-out 2222m offer different culinary delights, from fine dining to Italian and local specialties. Ski passes can be purchased at the hotel, and there is a ski and mountain bike hire. Most of the rooms and suites feature a balcony and breathtaking views of the Matterhorn. All rooms have a bathroom with bathtub and/or shower, a Nespresso coffee machine and a Smart-TV. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. The outdoor pool at Spa 2'222m is heated to 35°C, and there are a sun terrace, a selection of saunas, a steam room, a hot tub and a solarium. Massages and other treatments can be booked. Baby and child care services can be arranged upon request, and there are a 24-hour reception and a concierge service. In summer, Europe's highest tram operates within the resort. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, open-air bath, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Centrally located in Zermatt, within a 10-minute walk from the Gornergrat, Sunnegga Express and Glacier Paradise Cable Cars, Hotel Bellerive features a free spa area with hot tub, sauna and steam bath, as well as free WiFi in all areas. The south-facing rooms with balcony on the upper floors all offer views of the Matterhorn mountain. Guests can use the ski storage room with heated ski boot dryer and it is also possible to buy ski passes on site. Each room comes with a minibar, a seating area, and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with a stereo CD and DVD system. DVDs are available free of charge in the Hotel Bellerive. The rooms are either facing south or north. Breakfast is served every morning and includes regional products and freshly made orange juice. The lounge bar is ideal for cosy evenings in front of the open fireplace. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel. Situated a 10-minute walk from the cable cars in Zermatt, the family-run Hotel Rex offers an exclusive spa area including an indoor pool, a hot tub, 2 saunas, a steam bath and a solarium. All shops and restaurants can be reached within a short walk. The Hotel Bar with an open fireplace is ideal for a drink after a day of skiing in the mountains. The rooms and large suites of the Hotel Rex are equipped with cable TV, bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer views of the Matterhorn Mountain. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. A breakfast buffet is available daily between 7:30 and 11:00. On arrival and departure, the Rex hotel offers a free pick-up from the Zermatt Train Station or the village entrance. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Apartment hotel. Offering 360-degree views of Zermatt and the surrounding Alpine panorama, La Vue Luxury Living Apartment is located in a quiet part of the village and provides a free spa area featuring a large hot tub, a steam bath and a Finnish sauna. Massages are available on request and for an extra charge. Each day, a breakfast is served in the privacy of the modern, Alpine-style apartments. The property is 500 metres from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and the main square is also only a few steps away. Each apartment comes with high-quality furniture, a balcony, and a large living area with electronic devices like an Apple TV, a Blu-ray player and an iPad. The apartments all have at least 2 bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Some come with amenities like a fireplace and an additional terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the apartment house. La Vue Luxury Living Apartments are cleaned on a daily basis and a private chef is available to prepare dinner in the apartments. Grocery deliveries and special diet menus can be requested on site. A shared lounge with Hi-Fi system and a video beamer is provided and there is a large garden with a sun terrace featured. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel. Offering panoramic views over Zermatt and of the Matterhorn mountain, Petit Chalet by Schönegg can be found just 100 metres from the Sunnegga Express funicular. The stylish rooms all have a balcony and free WiFi. Furnished in modern Alpine style, the elegant rooms at the Schönegg Chalet feature solid wooden beds, wood-panelled walls and stylish bathrooms. The property is connected to the Chalet Hotel Schönegg, where you can take advantage of the spa area and the restaurant. The centre of Zermatt with numerous other restaurants and shops can be reached on foot in 5 minutes. The next bus stop is 20 metres away from the Petit Chalet by Schönegg. The Gornergrat Cog Railway and the Zermatt Train Station are also just a 5-minute walk away. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Nomad by CERVO Mountain Resort features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and terrace in Zermatt. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hammam. Guests at Nomad by CERVO Mountain Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zermatt, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units in Nomad by CERVO Mountain Resort are fitted with slippers and an iPad. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and spa centre. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Zermatt Railway Station, Matterhorn Museum and Matterhorn Golf club. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, hot-spring bath, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel. Located at 2,500 metres above sea level, Riffelhaus 1853 offers panoramic views of the mountains around Zermatt from all rooms. Located right next to the ski slopes with ski-to-door access, it offers a traditional restaurant, a spa area, an outdoor hot tub with views of the Matterhorn, and free WiFi access. A ski storage room in winter and a bicycle storage room in summer can be used free of charge. The Riffelhaus is a historic mountain hotel dating from 1853 that was renovated in 2014. The traditionally furnished rooms offer satellite TV and bathrooms with bathrobes and hairdryers. From the balconies in the some room types, as well as from the sun terrace, guests enjoy direct views of the Matterhorn. The restaurant serves classic Swiss cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a bar, a lounge and a library on site. The spa area features a sauna, a steam bath and a relaxation room. The hotel has officially been rated as "Bike Hotel" by the Swiss tourism association. Riffelhaus 1853 can only be reached by mountain railway from Zermatt. The ride takes 23 minutes. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, hammam, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel. The Relais & Chateaux Schönegg is located on a hill above Zermatt and is connected to the centre via a mountain elevator. It offers a 24-hour reception, free WiFi and a view of the Matterhorn. The Sunegga Ski Area is located within 80 metres from the tunnel exit and the Gornergrat Railway is 200 metres away. The units at the Schönegg all come with a minibar, cable TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Most of the units feature a balcony. In addition, the suites provide a seating area. Guests at the Hotel can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, including local and home-made products. The on-site restaurant provides a view of the mountains from its sun terrace. A spa area comprising a sauna, a steam bathtub and 2 whirlpools can be found on site. A relaxation area is also available and massages are available on request. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boutique hotel. The ski-in Alpenlodge Superior is located on a sunny slope on the edge of Zermatt, offering panoramic views of the Matterhorn and free access to the wellness area. The modern Zen spa has a sauna and a steam bath. Ski passes can be bought at the guest house. Guests can enjoy stunning views from the relaxation room over the surrounding mountains. All rooms in the Alpenlodge Superior are furnished in elegant, contemporary Alpine style and offer free Wi-Fi. Cable flat-screen TVs and DVD players are featured in every room. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are also provided. Every day free coffee, tea and cakes are served. The cosy lounge bar with its open fireplace is an inviting place to relax after a day out in the mountains. Guests can also enjoy the common terrace offering panoramic views of the village and the impressive Matterhorn. The Sunneggabahn cable car and the buses to the Matterhorn cable cars are only a 5-minute walk away from the Alpenlodge Superior. The train station and the Gornergrat cog cable car can be reached on foot within 10 minutes. Transfers to the cable cars are available at an additional cost. Transfers to and from the train stations are available free of charge if guests are staying 2 nights or longer. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel. 3100 Kulmhotel, located in Gornergrat, is the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps and the mountain base camp of a high mountain range. It offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Gornergrat offers a variety of snow sports including skiing with ski-to-door access, snow boarding and hiking. All of the rooms feature a cable TV with international channels, a work desk and a hair dryer and offer mountain views. The Vis-à-vis Restaurant serves Swiss cuisine whilst the Panorama self-service restaurant offers a range of international hot and cold dishes including home-made cakes and sandwiches. The hotel also offers a packed lunch service for all guests. This secluded hotel features its own planetarium, a library and a shopping centre and offers stunning views of 29 four-thousend-metre peaks of the Alps. The viewing platform of Gornergrat and the areas around the hotel are only reachable by a regular train service, which takes 40 minutes’ through scenic countryside, from car-free Zermatt. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out and ski storage. Show full description
Hotel. Built in December 2010, this stylish, specially themed 4-star hotel offers a central location, 200 metres from the centre of Zermatt. Some of the modern rooms offer Matterhorn views. Guests can benefit from the Aristella’s ski storage room with ski boot dryer. A ski bus stop can be reached within 2 minutes and a ski rental is opposite the property. The bright rooms at Hotel Aristella Swissflair with their beautiful parquet or wooden floors and modern furniture overlook the surrounding Swiss Alps. Flat-screen cable TVs and a tea/coffee maker can be found in each room. An iPod docking station is available on request. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided. After a day on the slopes, guests can relax in the hotel’s spa area featuring a hot tub, a steam bath and a sauna. The Aristella Swissflair’s restaurant serves traditional Swiss, flambé dishes and international cuisine. Fine wines are also offered. Guests can request packed lunches and special diet menus. Room service is also available. Aristella Swissflair Hotel is a 5-minute walk away from Sunnegga Cable Car and a 10-minute walk from Klein Matterhorn Cable Car. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Fully renovated in summer 2021 and situated in peaceful surroundings on the edge of Zermatt, the chalet-style 4-star superior Matthiol Boutique Hotel features exclusive wellness facilities and a 10% discount on ski rental. Free transfers from the Zermatt Train Station are offered. The nearest bus stop is just a 2-minute walk away, and local buses can be used free of charge with the ski pass. With good snow condition, the hotel can be reached by ski from Furi and in the morning ski-out is possible from the hotel depending on snow cover and conditions. The wellness area includes a herbal sauna, a steam bath, and a Finnish sauna, and can be used free of charge. The fitness room is also available at no extra cost. All rooms in the Matthiol Hotel have free WiFi access, life TV Streaming and coffee machine. Most also feature a balcony with views of the Matterhorn or Gornergrat. The trendy restaurant serves Swiss and international cuisine, with locally and nationally sourced ingredients, prepared from scratch. In the winter time, cheese fondue is served in outside huts. Breakfast consist of buffet and hot items to order. Zermatt is a car-free resort, and the hotel offers a free pick-up service from Zermatt Train Station or the taxi rank between 08:00 and 21:00 on the day or arrival and departure. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Enjoying a unique location in car-free Zermatt, Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel boasts unbeatable views of the Matterhorn. It offers a rich breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and a luxurious spa area. The largest ski and hiking area can be reached in a few minutes. All rooms and suites were designed by the Swiss artist and designer Heinz Julen. They feature LCD flat screen TVs and a Nespresso coffee machine. Most of them offer views of the Matterhorn, some also have a balcony. Guests can relax on the beautiful terrace on the ground floor and enjoy the unobstructed view of the Matterhorn. The spacious and exclusive spa area of the Matterhorn Focus features an indoor and outdoor hot tub, a salt-water bath, a Finnish sauna and a relaxation room with warm deck chairs. Massage and beauty treatments will be provided on request. The hotel is reachable through a tunnel from the Kleinmatterhorn valley station of the cable car. A lift will take the guests 30 metres up to the hotel. The village centre of Zermatt is only a short walk away. The hotel provides shuttle service free of charge on request from/to the Train Station, Taxi Stand or Heliport in Zermatt between 8:00 to 19:00 clock. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boutique hotel. From the valley station of Zermatt's Sunnegga Cable Car, a lift takes you directly to the reception of the CERVO Mountain Resort, located right next to the ski slopes and hiking trails. Zermatt Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. The property boasts 3 restaurants and a spa. The CERVO consists of 7 units with spacious rooms and suites. Every unit features its own wellness area with a sauna, steam bath, terrace, massage room, and relaxation room with an open fireplace. The terrace offers panoramic views of the Matterhorn Mountain. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner at the elegant restaurant, which serves selected regional specialities and fine wines. On arrival and departure, free transfer services are offered between the hotel and the train station and village entrance of Zermatt. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, hammam, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Apartment. The 4- and 5-star Mountain Exposure Luxury Chalets Penthouses Apartments can be found in various central locations in Zermatt. Each luxuriously equipped property features a unique style and offers free WiFi. Ranging from 120 to 320 m² in size, all Mountain Exposure properties have large living rooms with flat-screen TVs, fireplaces and spacious seating areas. The self-catering option includes a concierge service and final cleaning. On request and for a surcharge, daily cleaning, a mid-week linen change, a food package, breakfast and half-board can be booked. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage and availability to buy ski passes on-site. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Located in Zermatt and with Zermatt Railway Station reachable within 1.3 km, 22 Summits Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free shuttle service. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zermatt, like skiing. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a fitness centre, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a shared lounge. At the hotel each room includes a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also offer pool views. At 22 Summits Boutique Hotel the rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near 22 Summits Boutique Hotel include Zermatt - Matterhorn, Matterhorn Golf club and Matterhorn Museum. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Opened in December 2012, Hotel Matterhorn Lodge is located in the historic centre of Zermatt. Decorated in a classic Alpine style, it features a wellness area with 3 different saunas. A ski bus stop is a 2-minute walk away. The Matterhorn Lodge features a hotel bar and a ski storage room. Units at the Matterhorn Lodge have 1 or 2 flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, a bathroom and modern furnishings. Some units have a kitchen or kitchenette, and some offer Matterhorn views. A rich breakfast is served every morning. A shuttle service to the train station is provided free of charge. Next to the Bahnhofstrasse and the Kirchplatz, it is 300 metres from the closest restaurant. The Sunnegga Cable Car Station and the Zermatt Train Station are within 500 metres of the Lodge. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, hammam, a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel. The Alpenblick enjoys a quiet location close to the cable car to the Matterhorn Ski Paradise and a 5-minute walk from the centre of Zermatt. It features a sauna, a sanarium and modern fitness facilities. WiFi internet is available free of charge in the entire hotel. Most rooms have balconies and offer panormaic mountains views. A large sunbathing terrace is available during the warmer months at the Alpenblick hotel. On request and for a surcharge, a transfer to and from the train station can be ordered. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage and a sauna. Show full description
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