Nestled close to Piburger Lake and Aqua Dome, Explorer Hotel Ötztal invites you to unwind in style. Savor a free breakfast buffet, take a moment to relax at the onsite spa or get active with mountain biking and bike rentals. With high-speed WiFi, guests can also stay connected while enjoying the scenery from the terrace.
Ötztaler Birds of Prey Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Gaislachkogltal Gondola - 29 min drive - 31.1 km
Timmelsjoch - 45 min drive - 57.2 km
Getting around
Kranebitten Airport (INN) - 57 min drive
Ötztal Station - 19 min drive
Haiming Station - 22 min drive
Roppen Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurant Pizzeria Infang - 8 min drive
Ötzer Wirt - 8 min drive
Cafe Konditiorei Christoph - 7 min drive
Pizzeria-Restaurant Rustika - 8 min drive
Gasthof Krone - 6 min walk
About this property
Explorer Hotel Ötztal
When you stay at Explorer Hotel Ötztal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Aqua Dome and Otzi Village. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa. Other features include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center.
At a glance
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Hotel size
99 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 5 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Ski passes
May offer priority ski access
Bicycle tour information
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski lessons nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Electric bike charging stations
Bike cleaning
Ski storage
Facilities
Built in 2018
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Health club
Bicycle parking
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Uses some LED lighting
Comprehensive food waste policy
Waste recycling policy
Water dispenser
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Uses some LED lighting
Recycling
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Sport Spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 35 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 35 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 5 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property uses some geothermal energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa
Also known as
Explorer Hotel Ötztal Umhausen
Explorer Ötztal Umhausen
Explorer Ötztal
Explorer Hotel Ötztal Hotel
Explorer Hotel Ötztal Umhausen
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Explorer Hotel Ötztal?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Explorer Hotel Ötztal?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 5 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Explorer Hotel Ötztal?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge of EUR 35 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 35 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Explorer Hotel Ötztal and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a sauna and a steam room.
What's the area around Explorer Hotel Ötztal like?
Explorer Hotel Ötztal is a short 14-minute walk from Otzi Village and 10 minutes' walk from Oetztaler Sheep Wool Center.
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
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What guests liked
Breakfast was very delicious, diverse, and offered a unique cooking option. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 31, 2026
This a so called modern budget hotel… and it shows. The walls are thin and you can hear the neighbors. I would say like only 2-star hotel, very basic. And it is not close to any ski area. Both Solden and Kuhrai are pretty far away. Breakfast was good.
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
Very nice location
Excellent breakfast
Very comfortable room
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2023
Great stay at Explorer Hotel Ötztal
Great location in Tyrol mountains, quite new and comfy, ver friendly staff and good breakfast.
Riad
Riad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Austria in July
It was a nice hotel; however, it would have been nice to open the door more for cooler air or have air conditioning. The room was quite warm.
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
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sandro
sandro, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2022
The style of this hotel is beautifully done and it works really well in this area. The rooms are spacious and they have a balcony with views of the mountains. Parking is free and there's additional parking in the garage below. Breakfast area seems a bit small for a hotel of this size and therefore it feels very crowded. Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone!
Jeroen
Jeroen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
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victor
victor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2022
Great place to stay!
I chose to stay here because it was in the mountains and the surrounding area just looked gorgeous. The hotel staff were wonderful, professional, and courteous. Our room was clean, modern, and functional. We had our two small dogs with us, and they were welcome. There was plenty of grassy space for them to be walked right outside. The breakfast was very delicious and diverse. We loved that you could cook your own skillet! We will definitely be staying at another Explorer hotel in the future.
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 27, 2024
Beds are extra hard
The hotel is ok, but rethink booking if you’re used to sleeping on your belly; beds are extra hard and the pillows very big and firm. Never before experienced such an uncomfortable bed in Europe.
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 27, 2024
Would have liked to get an email with the way how to walk form the busstation to the hotel after i called to check whether there is a bus from Oetztal Bahnhof; now I had to walk a long way to search for the hotel with heavy luggage. The intake was okay. But a friend of mine with backproblems had to walk with heavy luggage around the hotel to the front door, because a staff member refused to open the back door for him.
The room was't cleaned and toilet paper wasn't renewed in my 6 day stay. Diificulties to check out at 06:30 to catch the bus to the Oetzal Bahnhof. The sauna and spa wasn't open during the day. It was a budgethotel experience. The breakfast was good though.
Franciscus
Franciscus, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2026
Rent rum och bra gym. God frukost.
Ulrich
Ulrich, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2026
Superbe établissement, bien situé, tres prore, belle deco. Accueil très aimable et professionnel. Beaucoup de facilites: parking, bar, petite restauration, local à ski.
Saunas accessibles sans frais supplémentaires, très propres et agréables.
Chambre très fonctionnelle et sympa.
Petit déjeuner buffet varié et complet. Personnel très à l'écoute et accueillant.
Une tres belle adresse pour tous et spécialement pour les skieurs.
Martine
Martine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
La personne de la réception était très agréable et de bon conseil.
C
C, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Sehr angenehmes Explorer Hotel mit allem was man braucht.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
Alles bestens, sehr praktisch und günstige Lage, einzig die Betten sind sehr hart.
Verena
Verena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Schönes Hotel im Ötztal.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Personale cordiale edcedu
Sala Mauro
Sala Mauro, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2024
Ich war schon zum dritten Mal im Explorer Hotel im Ötztal. Schönes Hotel, freundlicher Empfang, geräumige und saubere Zimmer, Frühstück ohne Schnickschnack, verkehrsgünstige Lage. Wegen Minderbelegung war dieses Mal die Sauna leider nur von 17-19 Uhr in Betrieb. Allerdings habe ich auch 2 Kritikpunkte: 1. Keine kostenlosen Parkplätze (2,- €/Nacht auf dem Hotelparkplatz, 8,80 €/Nacht in der Tiefgarage), 2. Die Matratzen sind aus meiner Sicht sehr unbequem
Torsten
Torsten, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Tolles Hotel, freundliche Mitarbeiter und angemessener Preis sogar inkl. Frühstück. Hotel bleibt in positiver Erinnerung und bei Gelegenheit gerne wieder.
Mario
Mario, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Upea
Jukka
Jukka, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
Einfach schön :)
Volker
Volker, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2024
Super Hotel, sehr sauber und ordentlich, super Frühstück, Sauna und Fitnessraum bestens. sehr schöne Umgebung, kurze Wege in den Ort, gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten.
Matthias
Matthias, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2023
Stanza confortevole con vista meravigliosa, ottima colazione.
C'è anche la possibilità di cucinare.
Parcheggio disponibile.
Attrezzatissimo per le bici
Luca
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
Alles Bestens, gerne wieder
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2022
Schönes Hotel, leider kein Restaurant, super Frühstück