Szantod, Hungary
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
AccorLakeside family playground
The resort is built around Phileas Fogg's fictional voyage. Children get sprawling water attractions, and adults get quiet spaces overlooking the lake.
What it’s good at
Listed
Caribbean-colonial verandas and guest rooms themed around Jules Verne’s famous voyage.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Mövenpick BalaLand fully embraces its theme, with interiors inspired by 'Around the World in 80 Days' and a Caribbean-colonial look outside.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Szántód sits along Lake Balaton's quiet southern shore, looking straight across the water to the Tihany peninsula.
The rooms
Family suites have dedicated bunk rooms for children, and private balconies look across the lake.
The gym and pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Treadmills overlook the lake through tall windows, and the indoor water park spreads into slides and splash pools.
The saunas
Tiered Finnish saunas look out over the water through picture windows, and the tiled steam room has a starry ceiling.
The spa
Round daybeds furnish the relaxation lounge, and treatment suites set deep soaking tubs beside the massage tables.
Pirate Restaurant & Terrace
Oversized clock faces hang from the ceiling, and buffet counters serve dishes mapped along Phileas Fogg's global route.
At the table
The Reform Club pours regional wines and rums beneath mirrored ceilings, hosting live music nights and DJ performances.
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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.