Landhotel zum Bären - Familie Buggle

The food is Michelin star quality. Absolutely stunning in flavor and presentation! We didn’t get a chance to stay at the hotel but we ate at the restaurant. The outdoor garden is beautiful close to the river. We are sure to return someday.

We are english, have a holiday home locally and are presently staying on the area for a month. The restaurant at Landhotel Zum Baren never disappoints us. We try to visit at least once when we are here and each time the food is amazing. Our meal last night reminded us how fabulous the food and wine is. There is so much attention to detail on each dish and the menu choices are spot on. This is fine dining, but with generous portions too. The staff are all professional and friendly. We really cannot fault this restaurant!

We had a great stay in this hotel. It is very nicely situated close to the river and in the charming Balduinstein. The rooms are large and very clean and with a romantic touch. And as this is a bear hotel, we had a nice bear waiting for us on the bed. It is a family hotel and the staff is very friendly and helpful. And then there is ... the food. Great breakfast with a lot of options. We also went for dinner in the evening: a combination of great wine and food. Fine dining and I truly recommend the hotel and the restaurant!

I wasn't expecting much when I booked a night's stay in this quaint and picturesque resort hamlet. What a surprise. The hotel/inn has been run by the same family for seven generations, since 1827, and the care and diligence of that legacy shows. The rooms were simple but beautifully appointed. Our double on the third floor looked out over the Lahn river and the gingerbread houses on its opposite side. Beds were warm and comfortable. Room had a minibar with chocolates and drinks (which we did not use). Great shower. Big TV. But the best treat was the included breakfast: perhaps the best I've ever had. A sumptuous spread of breads, sweet rolls, meats, cheeses, musli, yoghurt. fine teas and coffee, amazing herbed eggs cooked to order. We could have feasted all day. The hotel also offers fine dining of Michilen star quality at what I consider a reasonable price for such preparations: approx 30 euros per person for main meal, dessert (DO NOT miss the desserts!) and water. The only negative was the lack of an elevator or ramps. If you're lugging large bags and you don't happen to have a sherpa handy, this could be a problem.

My previous experience of eating out in Germany has not been memorable, but there is really fine dining here. Every meal was cooked to perfection, and a test of a restaurant is it's ability of offer fish, especially, cooked just right. I stayed 5 nights while seeking some quiet time and attending Mother Meera's Darshan (the venue for the latter is only a half hour walk up a steep hill behind the hotel). I had a lovely cozy room overlooking the river and slept well every night. I was wary about the nearby railway which delivered me here from Limburg (Balduinstein station is only 100 metres down the road) but it's not intrusive at all. I found the whole village and surroundings beautiful, peaceful and quiet...lovely walks in the forest and by the river al around. My room was spotlessly clean, as was the whole hotel, and the staff were universally kind and helpful (especially with my special dietary needs) even when obviously very busy - which the popular restaurant can be. the only addition would have been a kettle in the room, but the staff offered me a flask of hot water in the evening which was fine for my early morning cuppa as soon as I awake (always very early). Breakfast was a continental one with lots of choices, provision for special diets if you ask and eggs any style cooked if wished other than the cold platter.

A Warm and cozy place. Very nice room with all you need. Comfortable bed. Great staff. The breakfast room so nice and quite, with delicious cheese, ham and fresh bread. Daily cleaning of room. Beautiful surroundings.

We were visiting friends who live locally and they recommended this lovely place for afternoon tea and cake. They have a delightful 'tea garden' shaded by Lime trees just across the quiet road from the hotel. They do waitress service which is very efficient. The coffee and plum cake was delicious and the relaxed and pretty location was wonderful too.

I had booked telephonically at another hotel in Balduinstein, which changed hands afterr my booking. Since the room was cold, had no lighting to speak of and no Wifi, I agreed with the new owners that I would look elsewhere. I knocked on the door of Landhotel zum Baeren. Owner Frau Buttel very kindly let me in, even though they were closed for the month of january. They are also known for their excellent wine list and cuisine, but january is their holiday month. The lovely bedroom was well appointed,with lots of light and warmth with a beautiful view across the river. This old historic hotel spoke a warm welcome and Herr and Frau Buttel went out of their way to provide a great breakfast and a simple evening meal even though their restaurant was closed. They have wonderful house wines and an excellent cuisine. I will be returning there - as a hostess of a guesthouse myself I was very impressed, both with their hotel and especially their kind welcome during their holiday period.