Zalakaros Homestays

This was our 3rd consecutive year visiting this property, but it was our last. The hotel on its own is fine, but it really does cater to families with young children. If you want to relax, this is not the place for you, but if you do have small kids I would highly recommend it as there is lots for them to do. Since last year they made the stay all inclusive and we found the food quality has gone down because of it. Also, we did not realize that the thermal water which is part of the aqua park did not open until May 3rd this year so we only enjoyed it on the day of departure. If he had know this, we would have chosen another property.

The Hotel Venus in Zalakaros is situated in peaceful surroundings next to the thermal baths. It also features its own modern wellness area and offers free Wi-Fi. Private parking is available for a surcharge. All rooms in the Venus hotel have a balcony and offer air-conditioning at an additional cost. Wellness facilities include an adventure pool, sauna, spa bath and a steam bath. There is also a fitness room and a ping-pong table. Typical Hungarian and international cuisine is served in the restaurant. Garage parking is available at an additional charge. Visits can be arranged to the hotel´s own bio farm, which supplies the on-site restaurant as well.

With a stay at Hotel Karos Spa in Zalakaros, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Pannonia and Zalakarosi Furdo Thermal Park. This family-friendly hotel is 22.1 mi (35.5 km) from Lake Balaton and 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from Lake Heviz.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools and hot springs. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge at scheduled times, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 289 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car.The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Each morning at MenDan Magic Spa & Wellness Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site.During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience.Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at MenDan Magic Spa & Wellness Hotel. During your stay, the hotel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit.Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. At the hotel, enjoy a laid-back beverage experience by the poolside bar, sipping on a soothing cocktail.Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

Located in Zalakaros, Aqua Therm Hotel is in a national park, a 4-minute walk from Zalakarosi Furdo Thermal Park and 14 minutes by foot from Zalakaros Park. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from King Stephen Square and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Kis-Balaton.Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.At Aqua Therm Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

A stay at Hunguest Hotel Freya places you in the heart of Zalakaros, steps from Pannonia and 3 minutes by foot from Zalakarosi Furdo Thermal Park. This hotel is 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from Lake Balaton and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Lake Heviz.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.At Hunguest Hotel Freya, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 162 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Located in Zalakaros, Hotel Napfény is just steps from Pannonia and 3 minutes by foot from Zalakarosi Furdo Thermal Park. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Zalakaros Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from King Stephen Square.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.At Hotel Napfény, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Before reading this review, we shall ask a question - what do I expect from a good hotel? The answer to this question varies from person to person. For some, this hotel may be a paradise; for others, such as humble myself, it might barely pass the threshold of mediocrity. Let's get the details. The personnel: Generally speaking, the personnel was rather lovely and relatively friendly. Nevertheless, language-wise, I dare say, it was rather ill-equipped. Numerical: 8/10 The rooms: The room where we resided was relatively clean, at least in the most visible spots. However, the hotel might consider waging a war on pungent odours leaving the toilet, shower and air conditioning. Numerical: 5/10 Dinners and breakfast: Dinners and breakfast is a rather difficult topic to swallow - quite literally, unfortunately. First, the breakfast - it might be better to serve a jam in smaller packaging rather than in a jar which is apparently on the table 24/7 without any cooling whatsoever. The cheese and ham shan't be stored in warm conditions either, especially when there are flies loose in the building. Second, the dinners - food served at a hotel ought to transcend mere satiation of hunger, it should be a source of pleasure - the true culinary art. Yet, the combination of ”cooked” fish with rice is neither a source of pleasure nor a culinary art. Similarly, cooked ham and meat with rice and pickled cucumber (how original )deviates, by its abnormal normality, from all I have eaten before. With a dash of sarcasm, one could say that we tried exotic food, but that would be an insult to anything dubbed exotic. Numerical: 4/10 Conclusion: Two people, 150/night - one would expect better. Was it a disaster? Surely not! Nevertheless, the quality of the offered services and accommodation was much below anyone's reasonable expectations. Numerical: 5.5/10