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Hotel Dorfer, Grossarl Overview
Hotel Dorfer is a 3-star hotel in Grossarl, Austria. Rated 9.7 out of 10 based on 31 guest reviews.
Food and Beverage scores 10/10, and guests also rate service at 9.9/10. Hotel Dorfer sits in the Großarl Valley, about 5 km from Grossarl centre, with a strong set of category scores including location 10/10 and room quality 9.4/10.
For families, it offers children’s playground and family rooms, with children allowed. Rooms include options such as a Single Room, Family Room, Superior Family Room, and Comfort Double Room with Sofa Bed, each with a safety deposit box and TV. If you’re travelling with dietary needs, the restaurant provides vegetarian and gluten-free options on request.
Relaxation is built around a spa area with a Finnish sauna, steam bath, and infrared cabin. There’s also a heated outdoor pool for unwinding after time outdoors, plus facilities like WiFi, free parking, and a tour desk. The nearest mountains and nature spots include Tennkogel (3 km), Heukareck (4 km), and Gern (3 km).
Important information
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.A deposit may be required at the property.
Should You Book Hotel Dorfer?
Book Hotel Dorfer if you want consistently high guest scores, especially for Food and Beverage (10) and Service (9.9). The trade-off is that pets are not stated as allowed in the policies, so pet travel may need confirmation.
Best For
- Food-focused travellers: Food and Beverage scored 10, with “Excellent food” in the review summary.
- Families: family rooms are available and children are allowed.
- Active outdoors travellers: hiking and cycling are listed, plus skiing is included as a facility.
- Value seekers: value for money scored 9.4 and the overall experience scored 10.
Not Ideal For
- Travellers bringing pets: pets are listed in facilities as “Pets allowed,” but the policies state “Pets: not stated as allowed,” so this needs clarification before booking.
What to Expect
Check-in runs from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM, with check-out at 10:00 AM. Free parking is available on site. The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, spa/wellness centre, and a restaurant plus a bar. For nearby dining, Großarler Genuss is about 1.9 km away on foot, and Niggeltalalm is about 2 km away on foot.
Location Intelligence
Hotel Dorfer is 5 km from Grossarl centre. Nature options nearby include Tennkogel (3 km), Heukareck (4 km), and Arlspitze (6 km).
Rooms & Comfort at Hotel Dorfer
Single Room
- 16 m²
- Sleeps 2
- Twin bed + Sofa bed
Bright room with a seating area, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. No extra beds are available in this room type.
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
Family Room
- 40 m²
- Sleeps 5
- Twin bed + Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) + Sofa bed
Spacious room with satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and a shower or a bathtub. Most of this rooms come with a balcony.Please note that the room rate is based on 4 guests. Maximum...
- Private bathroom
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Desk
Superior Family Room
- 40 m²
- Sleeps 5
Spacious 2-room apartment with a satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and a shower or a bathtub.Please note that the room rate is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests (see...
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
Comfort Double Room with Sofa Bed
- 22 m²
- Sleeps 3
- Sofa bed + Queen bed
Bright room with a seating area, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Most offer a balcony.No extra beds are available in this room type.
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
Hotel Dorfer Facilities & Amenities
General
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Cycling
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Hammam
Non-smoking throughout
Sun terrace
Daily housekeeping
Special diet menus - on request
Allergy-free room
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Hot spring bath
Outdoor furniture
Sun umbrellas
Fruits
Shallow end
Pet bowls
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Key access
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Face masks for guests available
Security alarm
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Activities
Hiking
Tour desk
Children's playground
Skiing
Table tennis
Ski storage
Board games/puzzles
Ski pass vendor
Bike tours
Beach
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
Restaurant
Bar
Coffee Shop on site
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking & Transport
Parking
Free Parking
Airport shuttle
Private parking
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Electric vehicle charging station
Airport drop off
Airport pick up
Shuttle service
Pool & Wellness
Swimming pool
Sauna
Spa/wellness center
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Pool with view
Heated pool
Steam room
Reception Services
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Hotel Dorfer Photos
Hotel Dorfer Location in Grossarl
Closest Airports
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) 59 km
- Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) 111 km
- Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ) 128 km
Top Attractions
- Tennkogel 3 km
- Heukareck 4 km
- Arlspitze 6 km
- Pfarrkirche Hll. Johannes der Täufer und Johannes Evangelista (Pongauer Dom) 7 km
- Jägersee 10 km
Natural Beauty
- Gern 3 km
- Saukarkopf 3 km
- Höllwand 4 km
- Schuhflickersee 6 km
- Hochegg 6 km
Restaurants & Cafes Nearby
Top dining spots near Hotel Dorfer
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Niggeltalalm
Restaurant3
Breitenebenalm
RestaurantRatings and review counts: Google Maps, as of October 2026.
FAQ About Hotel Dorfer
Which sights are closest to Hotel Dorfer?
Tennkogel (3 km) and Heukareck (4 km) are closest among the listed mountains. Arlspitze is 6 km away, and the nearby church (Pfarrkirche Hll. Johannes der Täufer und Johannes Evangelista) is 7 km from the hotel.
Are there any house rules or restrictions I should know?
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required, and the property will contact you after you book for instructions. A deposit may be required at the property. Pets are not stated as allowed.
Is there a pool, spa, or gym at the hotel?
Yes. There’s a heated outdoor pool. The spa area includes a Finnish sauna, steam bath, and infrared cabin, plus a relaxation room.
How far is the nearest airport from the hotel?
Salzburg Airport (SZG) is 59 km away in a straight line. Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) is 111 km, and Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ) is 128 km.
Is the hotel suitable for children and families?
Yes. Children are allowed, and the hotel has family rooms and a children’s playground.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM. Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Does the hotel have a lift or accessibility features?
Yes. There’s a lift or elevator listed among the facilities.
What restaurants and bars are within walking distance?
Großarler Genuss is 1.9 km away (about 30 min on foot). Niggeltalalm is 2 km away (about 35 min on foot). Breitenebenalm is 3 km away.
Good to Know at Hotel Dorfer
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Check-out until 10:00 am
- Children & extra beds
Children are welcome.
- Taxes & fees
- City tax (USD 3.55 per adult, per night) – not included, usually paid at the hotel
- Cleaning Fee (USD 258.90) – included in the price
- VAT (10%) – included in the price
Hotel Dorfer Guest Reviews
9.7
Exceptional
31 reviews
