Hotel Engel Obertal – Wellness & Genuss Resort

For some time now, Engel Obertal has been my favorite escape when the days get darker and colder, it somehow makes the rainy season feel like a treat. The hotel itself is fabulous. The restaurant, wellness area, the garden and gym feel like they belong to another world. The gym especially is in a stunning round glass foyer with panoramic views and is equipped with the latest machines kept in excellent condition. The spa area is truly relaxing, with multiple saunas and pools to choose from indoor, outdoor, natural water, and even a saltwater pool. Service is warm and professional, and the food is excellent, with plenty of healthy options. Every stay leaves me recharged and grateful, a true gem in the Black Forest.

A dog friendly hotel with special rooms allocated. Our room was beautifully decorated, large and very comfortable. The hotel and it's garden's are immaculately kept. The staff are very friendly and professional in their duties. We enjoyed a delicious lunch. The five course dinner was along par with what you would expect from a Michelin Star Restaurant. The Spa areas were a great experience and relaxing. Unfortunately we had to leave very early and could not experience the breakfast. Great location in a quiet peaceful scenic location.

We had a wonderful stay at Engel Obertal. We decided to book a chalet as we brought our dog along, which we through would be more practical. The hotel and the chalet aswell as the whole installations were perfect. We had a wonderful time for our 3 night's stay. The staff was really kind and friendly. The whole area offers perfect opportunities for nice walks, long and short ones. The spa is also very nice. Can only recommend to pay it a visit.

Black Forest is beautiful but don’t expect a real five star experience here. Even for German standards the service is very poor in a way that the staff is always right and the customer is always wrong. Wrong information given at check-in resulted in not being able to use wellness facilities, Overall it’s a shame they don’t even seem to try to train the staff to communicate with guests, resulting in global 3-star service at 5-star prices. ||Small room overlooking a parking lot didn’t make things better yet service can always save the hardware but here they actually sink the ship. ||Management nowhere to be foubd found (they have all gone home now) and low level staff simply being aggressive. ||Regret coming here and would recommend others to choose more wisely as there are fabulous places in the area.

Wonderful! The staff, the food, the atmosphere, the walks near by, the spa facilities. We really enjoyed ourselves and we enjoyed the piece of black forest cake on our way home. Many thanks and we look forward to our return. B&G

A True Five-Star Experience Hotel Engel Obertal is truly a five-star experience in every way. The beautiful location sets the stage for a memorable stay, and the modern rooms are absolutely spotless and leave nothing to be desired. The incredibly friendly staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and catered to. One of the highlights was the flexibility with dining options. Whether opting for the exquisite five-course menu or à la carte, everything could be decided on short notice, which was perfect for us. The food is simply outstanding, starting with the breakfast that leaves no wish unfulfilled. The wellness area is nothing short of spectacular and has rightfully been awarded multiple times. We visited as a family with our three-year-old child, and everything was seamless, comfortable, and truly enjoyable. A perfect stay from start to finish – we can’t wait to return!

This was our first stay in a wellness hotel in Germany and I wasn't expecting half of what we found. The hotel itself is beautiful, a bit of a mix between old style German and modern. We opted for an older room rather than the various newer rooms or chalets and the room was absolutely fine. Spacious, very clean and a fridge. The only thing is, it doesn't have AC which was slightly difficult in 32 degree heat at night. ||The location is stunning, lots of walks around. We drove 30minutes to Klosterle Shleifer which was stunning. The attention to detail in the hotel also is quite impressive. ||The breakfast is one of the best I have had outside Asia, very healthy options (the paleo cranberry bread was wonderful), and sparkling wine (not so healthy). We tried lunch once, we hadn't realised this was included (they have two plans, the basic includes breakfast and lunch and another plan which includes dinner). We didn't actually eat dinner at the hotel although I wish we had (I think it was 65€ each). ||The whole setting is wonderful, with 4 swimming pools, lots of sunbeds, sauna and fitness pavilion (this was mostly cardio machines and lacked more free weights, which would be my only criticism). ||The staff were also truly wonderful, incredibly friendly. The demographic of guests changed during our stay from more mature in the week to younger couples at the weekend and a few young families. ||We will hopefully be back soon. One bit of advice, if you plan on doing a bike ride based on their routes, I'd advise taking an e-bike. The standard bikes aren't very robust and it's very hilly!

What We loved: 💞||Service: The staff at Engel Obertal were incredible! Friendly, attentive, and truly embodied luxury hospitality. |Food: Wow! From the 5-course meals to the buffets, everything was fresh, delicious, and creative. The chef deserves major kudos!|Rooms: Spacious and well appointed rooms in a German traditional style, |Pool / Grass area: The property has two large pools great for relaxation and a jacuzzi as well as a nice outside area for relaxation and sunbathing. ||Areas for Improvement: 🔍 |. |Spa Treatments: Considering the hotel's price point, I would expect more customization during spa appointments. The ability to choose a male or female therapist, or being informed if only one gender is available, would be a big plus. ||Massage Quality: The massage treatments I received (lymphatic drainage and during my facial) felt weak compared to what I'm used to. Additionally, some pressure points weren't addressed. ||Treatment Room Ambiance: The rooms were quite bright with no eye masks provided, making it difficult to fully relax. They also faced an outside lounge area, so noise easily came in, especially with open windows.