The iconic
Melsted Badehotel
Melsted Badehotel is a first-class seaside hotel in a prime waterfront location, directly on Melsted Strand - an idyllic white sand beach with its own bathing jetty, surrounded by dunes, creeks, protected forest and the island's distinctive cliffs.
Melsted Badehotel's simple, white facade rises in extension of the sandy beach, surrounded by the hotel's 18,000 square meter private beach meadow. The hotel is newly renovated and decorated with beautiful references to the seaside hotel's original period in the 1930s. The iconic architecture and interior design beautifully balances between classic beach hotel style and Nordic minimalism.
Melsted Badehotel offers 21 beautifully renovated rooms with sea views and houses one of the island's best restaurants. Here, on the water's edge and within walking distance to Gudhjem, location, atmosphere, views, service and gastronomy meet in a class of their own. Welcome to Melsted Badehotel, voted Best Seaside Hotel on Zealand & Islands 2024. Read more about the award here.
A true seaside hotel
In the best location
Melsted Badehotel is a genuine seaside hotel in Bornholm's most beautiful waterfront location just outside Gudhjem. The seaside hotel is located directly on idyllic Melsted Strand, a peaceful sandy beach with its own jetty, dunes, wild nature and a cozy stream within walking distance to Gudhjem along the scenic cliff path. It doesn't get any better on Bornholm. From the wide, white sandy beach between the distinctive Bornholm cliffs, you will be truly pampered. See the beach hotel's rooms here.
Idyllic seaside environment
The rooms are newly renovated and individually decorated with beautiful references to the hotel's original period with historic wallpapers, high panels and classic Danish design furniture. Here at Bornholm's first real seaside hotel, classic seaside hotel idyll meets Nordic minimalism, which is a perfect extension of the heyday of beach hotels. The seaside hotel exudes history and a relaxed, homely cottage atmosphere, where guests return year after year and meet for a morning dip on the cozy jetty. Read more about the beach hotel's rooms here.
A historical seaside hotel
Melsted Badehotel was founded in 1932 and has since been considered one of Bornholm's best. The seaside hotel has a place in the hearts of most Bornholmers and has over time been a local focal point. Today, location, hospitality, service and gastronomy meet each other, and when they do, you have arrived at Melsted Badehotel. Read more about the seaside hotel's long history here.
Restaurant Melsted Badehotel
A visit to the restaurant is one of the highlights of your stay at Melsted Badehotel. At Restaurant Melsted Badehotel, taste, service and atmosphere all come together. The restaurant is located just a few steps from the waterfront. Here, the entire Bornholm pantry comes into play and you'll experience classic quality craftsmanship prepared from seasonal local ingredients when our experienced team of chefs headed by Martin Nick Hansen rolls out. Read more about the restaurant here.
A taste of the island
The kitchen is based on classic Danish-French traditions and the best of Bornholm's larder. For lunch, you can enjoy the Bornholm-inspired cuisine with a delicious selection of well-prepared dishes. In the evening, you can enjoy our waterfront menu, which changes every day based on seasonal local ingredients and daily additions of the best from Denmark and the European markets. Start your morning with a dip on the beach and then enjoy our delicious breakfast, which also varies daily with fresh fruit, berries, local specialties, homemade pastries and small hot dishes - and don't miss our famous seafood night every Wednesday throughout the summer. Read more about the beach hotel's kitchen and menu here.
Floating over the sea
The restaurant is set in light Nordic shades with elegant references to the hotel's time of origin in the 1930s. The view of the Baltic Sea and Christiansø could not be better and it almost feels like restaurant and sea merge into one. Here you can satisfy your senses with honest and tasty food, while you get the feeling of almost floating above the ocean. From the restaurant's large panoramic terrace you can enjoy the warmth of the sun all day long with stunning views of Melsted Beach, the Baltic Sea, Christiansø and the islands distinctive cliffs, while you are pampered with the best of what Bornholm has to offer. Read more about Restaurant Melsted Badehotel here.
barefoot luxury
The seaside hotel has 18,000 square meters of beachfront grounds full of beautiful breathing spaces where you can find time for contemplation and pampering in harmony with nature. The hotel's large, beautiful beach meadow invites you to enjoy your morning coffee in the white sun loungers and afternoon drinks over a game of petanque accompanied by the peaceful sound of the Baltic Sea. You can also rent a bike at the beach hotel and set off on one of the island's exciting cycling routes. We are available for inspiration and guidance at the reception, so stop by for a chat about the many possibilities in the area around the hotel - and if you're lucky, you can get your hands on one of our artist Marianne Ring's handmade maps of Melsted Badehotel and the surrounding area. The area around the hotel also invites you to go for walks in all directions. Read more about the many unique experiences in and around the hotel here.