SlowDown Bottsand Hotel & Spa

Arrive, take a breath and slow down: SlowDown Bottsand Hotel & Spa invites you to leave everyday life behind. Built sustainably using timber construction, the hotel combines modern, nature-inspired design with Balinese touches and the fresh sea air of the Baltic. Whether you are enjoying a long sauna session, swimming in the heated outdoor pool in the sea air, strolling along the natural beach or sipping a drink at sunset, every moment offers a little time out.
The hotel is designed to be accessible and also offers specially equipped rooms for wheelchair users. Separate areas are available for guests with allergies, and four-legged guests are warmly welcomed at this official dog-friendly partner hotel. Solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points reflect a considered approach to resources.

The hotel is situated on the Baltic promenade in Marina Wendtorf, in the Probstei region, not far from Kiel and Laboe. Right by the water, it overlooks the marina and the Baltic Sea. Guests can reach the natural bathing beach in just a few minutes via a walking trail. The Bottsand nature reserve is right next door. One of Germany’s oldest nature reserves, it is home to rare bird species such as the little tern. The Baltic promenade, with its small shops, ice cream cafés, fishing boats and pier, is right on the doorstep.

At the SunDown restaurant, guests can enjoy views across the marina in a Balinese-inspired setting, with natural materials and large panoramic windows. The day begins with a generous breakfast buffet featuring fresh, regional ingredients, speciality coffees, tea, juices and a glass of sparkling wine. Breakfast is included with booked meal plans. Guests booking room-only accommodation can add breakfast on site for an extra charge. Vegan and gluten-free options are available on request in advance. In the evening, choose from the à la carte menu and round off the day with a delicious meal overlooking the sunset. Dinner is included with half board. Guests booking room-only accommodation or bed and breakfast are also very welcome and can order dishes on site for an extra charge.
At the SlowWave bar, the bartenders mix signature drinks with homemade ingredients, including creative alcohol-free options. The cosy fireplace lounge, with its water-vapour fireplace, and the Active lounge invite you to linger.

“20 Stories - Sauna & Spa” (for guests aged 16 and over) tells 20 stories of relaxation. Guests pass through a Balinese gateway into a world of wellbeing, with a Finnish sauna, gentle sanarium, steam sauna, infrared sauna and purifying Rasul bath with healing clay. Tropical and country rain showers, a water grotto and an ice fountain offer refreshment, while a heated bench, foot bath, foot reflexology area, barefoot path and red-light therapy support further regeneration.
From the indoor pool, guests can swim straight into the heated outdoor pool, with air-bubble loungers and massage jets. Outdoor saunas, styled like traditional bathing wagons, are set among the dunes, alongside a peaceful dune retreat. For a restful pause, there is an indoor relaxation room with a fireplace and an outdoor relaxation area.
A varied selection of massages, cosmetic treatments and beauty treatments completes the spa experience.

Opening hours: Sauna and pool for hotel guests daily 08:00–22:00; spa treatments daily 10:00–18:00. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome in the pool area daily from 10:00–12:00 and 16:00–19:00.

The area around the hotel offers plenty of opportunities for active pursuits and relaxing moments. Hire a bike from the hotel and follow the Baltic Sea Cycle Route, which winds through the Probstei past beautiful beaches and idyllic villages. On foot, the natural swimming beach and the Baltic Sea promenade leading to the pier invite you to enjoy longer walks. Nature lovers and birdwatchers can explore the trails through the salt meadows around Barsbeker See, while the NABU Bottsand Nature Station provides information about the neighbouring nature reserve and bird conservation. Guests travelling with a dog will find plenty of space for their four-legged companion to run around at the dog beach in Stein. The hotel also has a fitness corner, and regular events such as yoga workshops, sound journeys and culinary events add special moments to your stay.