SlowDown Bottsand Hotel & Spa

Arrive, breathe deeply and slow down: SlowDown Bottsand Hotel & Spa invites you to leave everyday life firmly 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’re enjoying a leisurely sauna session, taking a dip 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 escape.
The hotel is fully accessible and also offers specially equipped rooms for wheelchair users. Separate areas are available for guests with allergies, and four-legged friends are warmly welcomed at this officially dog-friendly partner hotel. Solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points reflect the hotel’s considered use of resources.

The hotel is situated on the Baltic Sea promenade in Marina Wendtorf, in the Probstei region, close to Kiel and Laboe. Right by the water, it overlooks the marina and the Baltic Sea. A walking trail takes guests to the natural bathing beach in just a few minutes. The Bottsand nature reserve lies right next door. One of Germany’s oldest nature reserves, it is home to rare bird species such as the little tern. The Baltic Sea promenade, with its small shops, ice cream cafés, fishing boat and pier, is right on the doorstep.

At the SunDown restaurant, guests can enjoy views across the marina in a Balinese-inspired setting, surrounded by natural materials and large panoramic windows. The day begins with a generous breakfast buffet featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, speciality coffees, tea, juices and a glass of sparkling wine. Breakfast is included with a booked meal plan. Guests booking accommodation only can add it on site for an extra charge. Vegan and gluten-free options are available on request in advance. In the evening, create your own à la carte meal and round off the day with a delicious dinner overlooking the sunset. Dinner is included with half board. Guests booking accommodation only or bed and breakfast are also very welcome and can choose their dishes on site for an additional 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 sit back and stay a while.

"20 Stories - Sauna & Spa" (for guests aged 16 and over) tells 20 stories of relaxation. Guests pass through a Balinese gate into a world of wellbeing featuring a Finnish sauna, gentle sanarium, steam sauna, infrared sauna and purifying Rasul treatment with healing clay. Tropical and light 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 provide further restorative benefits.
From the indoor pool, guests can swim straight into the heated outdoor pool, with air-bubble loungers and massage jets. Set among the dunes, outdoor saunas inspired by traditional bathing huts are complemented by a peaceful dune retreat. An indoor relaxation room with a fireplace and an outdoor relaxation area are ideal for unwinding after a swim or sauna.
A wide range of massages, cosmetic treatments and beauty treatments completes the spa experience.

Opening hours: Sauna & 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 ways to enjoy active and relaxing hours. Hire a bicycle 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 bathing beach and the Baltic Sea promenade leading to the pier are ideal for long walks. Nature lovers and birdwatchers can explore the salt meadow trails around Lake Barsbek, while the NABU Bottsand Nature Station provides information about the adjoining nature reserve and bird conservation. Guests travelling with a dog will find plenty of space for their four-legged companion to run free 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.