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Awards, Certificates, and Quality Certifications
Why the Strandhotel Zingst is
is among the highest-rated hotels on the Baltic Sea
It’s hard to put into words or ratings exactly what our guests value so highly about our place. Located between the Baltic Sea and the Bodden, right next to the Zingst pier and just a few steps from the beach, every day begins with a fresh breeze from the Baltic Sea. Perhaps it’s that first moment in the morning. Perhaps it’s the sound of the waves before breakfast. Or maybe it’s the feeling of having truly arrived. How do you describe a place that people always want to return to?
Others are better suited to answer that question than we are: the guests of the Strandhotel Zingst, with their reviews and testimonials; independent hotel guides such as Falstaff; awards, such as those from Booking.com; and media coverage of the Strandhotel Zingst.
The Zingst Beach Hotel at a Glance
- Location: At the Zingst pier, 50 meters from downtown, a 2-minute walk to the beach
- Ratings: Booking 9.2/10; Falstaff 91/100; Trivago 8.8 (excellent)
- Wellness: 1,400 m², indoor pool and heated outdoor pool, saunas, steam room, infrared room
- Breakfast: Late-riser breakfast until noon
- Getting there: About 3 hours by car from Berlin or Hamburg; by train to Barth, then by ferry or bus to Zingst
- Hotel: Owner-managed since 2022, completely renovated in 2024, 122 rooms and suites
Packages with Exclusive Benefits
Depending on the offer, you can relax with a 25-minute back massage, a 50-minute beauty treatment, and a 50-minute wellness treatment—or snuggle up in the blanket we’ll give you as a gift.
A True Break
Enjoy the peace and quiet in Zingst, on the nearly deserted beach, and let nature work its magic on you.
10% discount at the OYSTER Club.
Get a 10% discount and other exclusive benefits as an OYSTER Club member.
“It’s not what we do that counts, but how we do it”
There are plenty of reviews, and stars say a lot. But what this is really about is a feeling. It’s the oyster rolls at the breakfast buffet, the welcome gift for OYSTER Club members, the espresso martini that the bar team knows exactly how to make. These aren’t just reviews—they’re moments that become memories.
Regular visitors to Zingst will recognize our staff. They enjoy their work and bring their own ideas to the table, and that’s what creates the experience our guests feel: the complimentary minibar, the late-riser breakfast served until noon, the morning seagull mail, the mindfulness workshop, and the GreenSign certification. Our identity and our values stem from our convictions, and we’re delighted when our guests appreciate them—as well as our partners and the local community: For every guest who opts out of daily room cleaning, the hotel donates a sum to environmental projects in the region. In 2024, this raised 3,500 euros each for the Crane Information Center and the National Park’s Junior Rangers.
Wellness Pavilion at Your Wellness Hotel in Zingst
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Zingst: What Visitors Love About This Place
Zingst is located on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst Peninsula, in the national park between the Baltic Sea and the Bodden. Wide beaches, fresh air, and few buildings.
People who come here are rarely looking for the next big attraction; instead, they seek peace and quiet, nature, and good food without the rush.
The Strandhotel Zingst is right in the heart of town: 50 meters from the town center with its two promenades, and a two-minute walk across the dike to the beach.
Close enough to everything, yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle.
As a wellness hotel on the Baltic Sea, the property attracts couples, families, and solo travelers, many of whom have been coming here for years. This has led, for example, to the creation of “Regular Guests Week” in the fall, during which the Strandhotel Zingst offers a variety of activities. What leaves a lasting impression on the guests? Often, it’s the little things: the scent that fills the entire hotel, breakfast served until noon, a friendly face at the bar.
Awards and Reviews
91/100
Falstaff Hotel Guide 2026
Five out of six stars, the highest rating for the spa and location, and 14 out of 15 points for service. Recognized for the second year in a row, among more than 300 hotels rated in Germany.
Source: Falstaff Hotel Guide 2026
9.2/10
Booking Traveler Review Award 2026
Six out of seven categories scored above 9 points, with a perfect score of 9.9 for the location.
Source: Booking.com, February 2026
800 out of 13,000 hotels
TUI Quality Winner 2023
Inclusion among the top 800 accommodations in the international TUI program.
Source: TUI, 2023
GreenSign Certificate
Evaluated based on more than 100 criteria across eight categories, in accordance with the criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
BBQ
Championship-Level Grilling
Head Chef Maik Gültzow is a member of the BBQ Allstars. Among other achievements, the team won the titles of German Barbecue Runner-Up and German Vegan Barbecue Champion. In addition, the Strandhotel Zingst won the Golden Soup Ladle at the Zingst Soup Walk from 2023 to 2025.
What Our Guests Say
Award-winning region:
Fischland-Darß-Zingst in the Press
It’s not just us as a hotel who are pleased to have received numerous positive reviews and awards. Our region, Fischland-Darss-Zingst, is also consistently ranked among the top travel destinations in numerous rankings, such as:
Arte
It ranks the West Beach on the Darß—about 14 kilometers of fine sand along the Darß Forest—among the ten most beautiful beaches in the world.
ADAC
It lists Weststrand among Germany's most beautiful beaches and names Zingst and Prerow as the peninsula's most popular beaches.
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The Strandhotel Zingst in the Press
QIEZ
The Berlin city magazine describes the newly renovated hotel as a maritime retreat and a relaxing getaway to the sea, easily accessible by car and bus.
insiderei
The travel portal takes the promise “Breathe in. Breathe out. Arrive.” at face value and highlights the property’s serene design aesthetic following the renovation, as well as its commitment to GreenSign.
GUSTAS Magazine
The travel and lifestyle magazine features the hotel with its own stories, ranging from three varieties of fondue to the “Changing Values” retreat and the question of why quiet places like Zingst are especially good for us right now.
In the trade press
In 2024, AHGZ and tophotel.de reported on the reopening following a four-month renovation and on Anne Maria Jagdfeld’s maritime design concept.
Good to Know
Where is the Strandhotel Zingst located?
Right next to the Zingst pier at Seestraße 60 on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula.
What awards has the hotel received?
Among other accolades, it received 91 out of 100 points in the Falstaff Hotel Guide, the Booking Traveler Review Award, GreenSign certification, the TUI Quality Winner award, and a 91 percent recommendation rate on HolidayCheck.
When is the best time to visit Zingst?
Every season has its own character. Summer is all about days at the beach and barbecues by the coast; fall is for watching the cranes migrate and enjoying the crisp air; winter is for peace and relaxation; and spring is for witnessing nature come to life between the Baltic Sea and the Bodden.
How far is it to the beach?
The beach access is just a few steps from the hotel. It's about a two-minute walk to the beach.
Who is the Strandhotel Zingst best suited for?
For couples, wellness guests, Baltic Sea enthusiasts, regular visitors to the region, and anyone who appreciates being close to the beach, the spa, and the town center. Families are also welcome.
OYSTER Club
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