Bad Saarow, Germany
Hotel Esplanade Resort & Spa
Lakeside thermal resort
Lakeside thermal resort
Adults-only stays here revolve around slow water rituals, moving between expansive thermal baths and breezy strolls along Scharmützelsee.
What it’s good at
Notable
A heated outdoor magnesium brine pool and log-cabin saunas overlooking the moorland.
Listed
Private sandy lakefront grounds on Scharmützelsee, with dedicated berths at the marina.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This lovely hotel complex at the Scharmützelsee lake offers cheerful, modern rooms, extensive facilities in the smart spa, as well as its own marina.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
On the Scharmützelsee promenade in Bad Saarow, steps from the lakeside paths and private marina.
The rooms
Modern rooms are bright and unfussy. For extra privacy, Spa Suites come with their own dedicated saunas.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20-meter indoor lap pool sits beneath circular skylights, and the outdoor pool has neck gush showers by the trees.
The spa and gym
Signature soap-foam massages use blends from the on-site soap manufactory, and the gym hosts morning Pilates classes.
At the table
Pechhütte serves regional Brandenburg dishes beside an open kitchen, and Strandrestaurant SeeBadSaarow looks out across the lake from its terrace.
How it began
The property takes its name from a pre-war kurhaus that hosted Winston Churchill before a 1945 fire. Only the lakeside Dependance survived.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.