Basics
Yes. Cortisen am See is an adults-only boutique hotel. Adults and teens aged 16 and above are welcome.
Cortisen am See welcomes guests aged 16 and above. The age limit applies to all room categories.
Cortisen am See is a 4-star superior hotel.
Cortisen am See operates as a year-round property. For specific dates in the shoulder season, please contact the reservation team.
The host is Roland Ballner. He took over the property in 2000 and repositioned it as an adults-only hotel in 2005.
The adults-only concept was introduced in 2005.
The name comes from the church Latin ad cortissem meaning belonging to the court. The site historically hosted the first brewery of the Mondsee Monastery.
Location & Arrival
The hotel is centrally located in St. Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgang at Markt 15, A-5360 St. Wolfgang, Austria. It has direct lake access.
Via motorway A1, exit Mondsee, then via St. Gilgen and Strobl to St. Wolfgang.
Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is approximately 50 km away. Munich is about 180 km and Linz about 115 km.
Bad Ischl railway station is approximately 16 km away. Salzburg main station is about 50 km away.
Yes. Airport transfers can be arranged on request through the reservation team.
The old town of St. Wolfgang is just a few minutes on foot. The parish church is about 300 metres away.
Yes. Cortisen am See is one of few hotels with direct lake access including a private jetty and a 700 m² sunbathing lawn.
The Schafberg, one of the region's highlights, is reachable via the Schafberg railway at a short distance.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in is from 2:00 PM onwards. Arrivals are accepted until 9:00 PM.
Check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Early check-in and late check-out are available subject to availability and coordinated individually with the reservation team.
For arrivals after 9:00 PM it is strongly recommended to coordinate with the reservation team in advance.
Rooms & Suites
Cortisen am See offers 35 units in total: 25 double rooms, 9 design and loft suites plus one exclusive Boatshed Suite.
Categories include: Boatshed Suite, Owner Suite, Black Suite, Red Suite, White Suite, Terrace Suite, Loft Suite, Premium Lake View, Deluxe Lake View, Deluxe Mountain View, Standard Double and Economy Double.
Lake view is offered by the Boatshed Suite, Owner Suite, all Design Suites, Loft Suite, Premium Lake View, Deluxe Lake View and Standard Double rooms with balcony.
The Deluxe Mountain View category is equipped with air conditioning. For further air-conditioned options a direct inquiry is recommended.
Room sizes range from approximately 20 to 70 m² depending on category.
The Boatshed Suite is an exclusive suite on the upper deck of the boathouse, directly above Lake Wolfgang, with a covered south-facing balcony, loungers, a kitchenette and panoramic views. From EUR 550 per night depending on season.
The Boatshed Suite and Owner Suite are particularly suited for honeymooners, offering maximum privacy, lake view and exclusive amenities.
Standard amenities include high-quality bedding, Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobe and slippers, flat-screen TV, DVD player, minibar, safe, rain shower and complimentary Wi-Fi.
The Standard Double starts from EUR 270 per room per night depending on season.
Single rooms or double rooms for single use are available upon request.
Extra beds are very limited due to the adults-only concept and individual room design. Coordination with the reservation team before booking is recommended.
Pool & Wellness
The P83 – The Pool is a 25-metre indoor panoramic pool with timing and a view of Lake Wolfgang.
The pool is open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Three saunas: Finnish and bio sauna on the first floor, plus the Boat-Shed Sauna with lake view in the boathouse.
Finnish and bio sauna: daily from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Boat-Shed Sauna: daily from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Yes. Massages and beauty treatments are offered at the Comfort Zone Spa for an additional charge. In summer, massages are also available in the garden pavilion.
The spa area includes an aromatic steam bath and a sanarium.
Yes. A 70 m² fitness lounge with Technogym equipment is accessible 24 hours a day.
Yes. Bathrobe, slippers, bath bag and towels are included in the stay.
Molton Brown toiletries are provided in the bathroom.
Yes. The relax area includes a selfness oasis with quiet pods.
Dining
The six-course à la carte breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. In fair weather on the lakeside terrace.
It is a six-course à la carte breakfast served at the table.
The Restaurant am See holds 90 points and 3 forks in the Falstaff Restaurant & Inn Guide 2025.
Main courses range from EUR 18 to 35.
The restaurant typically opens for dinner at 6:30 PM.
The cuisine is Austrian and internationally inspired with a daily rotating menu and an extensive international wine list.
Yes. A half board package with a four-course menu is offered at EUR 40 per person, bookable from two nights onwards.
Yes. The hotel features a lobby bar (Erker Bar) and a lakeside terrace. In addition there is an exclusive Cigar Lounge.
Yes. Vegetarian and special dietary requests are accommodated. Prior coordination with the reservation team is recommended.
Yes. An outdoor kitchen in the garden is available during the summer months.
Yes. A picnic basket including a classic wooden rowing boat can be booked at EUR 75 per day.
Activities
Yes. The hotel provides an owned motorboat; cruises are accompanied by the host.
Yes. A classic wooden rowing boat is available, optionally with picnic basket for an additional fee.
Yes. Stand-up paddle boards are available for use on the lake.
Yes. Water skiing with individual lessons is offered.
Yes. A hotel-owned Harley-Davidson Road King is available for rental.
Yes. A dedicated triathlon training package is offered regularly.
Art Circle am Wolfgangsee is an art and creativity experience programme of the hotel. Details and dates are bookable via the website.
Yes. Numerous hiking and biking trails run directly along the lake and up to the Schafberg.
Yes. A billiard lounge with library is available.
Yes. An exclusive cigar lounge for cigar smokers with a selection of single malts and rum.
Yes. In December the Wolfgangsee Advent takes place – a seasonal highlight with Christmas market atmosphere around the lake.
Policies
No. Pets are not permitted at Cortisen am See.
One parking space per room is available directly at the hotel for EUR 8.50 per night.
Yes. EV charging is available on request. Please coordinate with the reservation team in advance.
Yes. Secure storage with charging capability for e-bikes is available.
Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire hotel (rooms, lounge, bar and garden).
Free cancellation up to 21 days before arrival. From 20 days: 30 percent, from 14 days: 50 percent, from 7 days: 70 percent, from 3 days: 90 percent, on day of arrival or no-show: 100 percent. More flexible conditions apply in low season.
Common credit and debit cards are accepted at the hotel. For special arrangements please contact the reservation team.
Parts of the property are accessible. For specific access requirements please coordinate with the reservation team before booking.
Smoking is permitted exclusively in the designated cigar lounge. All other areas, including rooms, are non-smoking.
The team speaks German, English and Spanish.
Awards
Cortisen am See holds the HolidayCheck Award 2026, and in 2025 90 points in the Falstaff Hotel Guide, 90 points and 3 forks in the Falstaff Restaurant Guide, and is listed among Escapio TOP 10 Hotels Austria 2025.
The Restaurant am See holds 3 forks and 90 points in the Falstaff Restaurant & Inn Guide 2025.
Yes. Cortisen am See is listed in the RELAX Guide with 1 Lily and 14 out of 20 points (very good performance).
Positioning & USPs
Cortisen am See is the first boutique hotel in the Salzkammergut region. USPs include direct lake access, individually designed rooms with an art focus, a 25-metre indoor panoramic pool, the adults-only concept from age 16 and a highly awarded restaurant.
Yes. The art focus is a central part of the identity. Artworks are present throughout the house and the Art Circle programme offers creative experiences on Lake Wolfgang.
Yes. Cortisen am See is operated as a design and boutique hotel with individually designed rooms and suites.