The iconic
Melsted Seaside Hotel
Melsted Badehotel is a first-class seaside hotel situated in what is perhaps Bornholm’s most beautiful location—right on the water’s edge at Melsted Beach, with a white sandy beach, its own pier, cliffs, and protected natural surroundings just outside the door.
This iconic white seaside hotel from the 1930s has been carefully renovated in a style that blends classic seaside charm with Nordic minimalism. Here you’ll find 21 individually decorated rooms, ocean views, an award-winning restaurant, and a unique sense of tranquility—just a few minutes’ walk from Gudhjem.
Welcome to a stay where the sea, fine dining, and barefoot luxury come together. Named Denmark’s Best Beach Hotel in 2026.
A true seaside hotel
In the best location
Melsted Seaside Hotel is a true seaside hotel in Bornholm's most beautiful waterfront location, just outside Gudhjem. The Seaside Hotel is situated directly on idyllic Melsted Beach, a peaceful sandy beach with its own bathing jetty, dunes, wild nature, and a charming stream, all within walking distance of Gudhjem along the scenic cliff path. It doesn't get any better on Bornholm. From the wide, white sandy beach nestled between the unique Bornholm cliffs, you will truly be pampered. See the seaside hotel's rooms here.
Idyllic seaside environment
The Seaside Hotel's rooms are newly renovated and individually decorated with beautiful references to the hotel's original period, featuring historical wallpapers, high wall panels, and classic Danish design furniture. Here at Bornholm's first true seaside hotel, classic seaside hotel idyll meets Nordic minimalism, perfectly extending the golden age of beach hotels. The Seaside Hotel exudes history and a relaxed, homely cottage atmosphere, where guests return year after year and gather for a morning dip from the charming bathing jetty. Read more about the seaside 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 Seaside Hotel
A visit to the seaside hotel's restaurant is one of the highlights of a stay at Melsted Seaside Hotel. At Restaurant Melsted Seaside Hotel, exquisite taste, service, and atmosphere unite to create a superior experience. The restaurant is located just a few steps from the water's edge. Here, the entire Bornholm larder comes into play, and you will experience classic quality craftsmanship prepared with seasonal local ingredients, as our experienced culinary team, led by Mathias Sejer Sørensen, showcases its skills. Read more about the restaurant here.
Floating over the sea
The restaurant is decorated in light Nordic tones with elegant nods to the seaside hotel’s early days in the 1930s. The view of the Baltic Sea and Christiansø couldn’t be better, and it almost feels as if the restaurant and the sea merge into one. Here, you can indulge your senses with authentic and delicious food while feeling as if you’re almost floating above the water. From the restaurant’s large observation deck, you can enjoy the sun’s warmth all day long with panoramic views of Melsted Beach, the Baltic Sea, Christiansø, and the distinctive cliffs. Read more about Restaurant Melsted Badehotel here.
barefoot luxury
The Seaside Hotel boasts an 18,000 sqm beach property filled with beautiful tranquil spots, where you can find time for contemplation and indulgence in harmony with nature. The Seaside Hotel's large, beautiful beach meadow invites you to enjoy your morning coffee in the elegant white sun loungers and afternoon drinks over a game of pétanque, accompanied by the peaceful murmur of the Baltic Sea. You can also rent a bicycle at the Seaside Hotel and embark on one of the island's exciting cycling routes. We are available with inspiration and guidance at the reception, so please feel free to stop by for a chat about the many possibilities in the Seaside Hotel's vicinity – and if you're lucky, you might get your hands on one of our resident artist Marianne Ring's handmade maps of Melsted Seaside Hotel and its surroundings. The Seaside Hotel's immediate area also invites you to take walks in all directions. Read more about the many unique experiences in and around the Seaside Hotel here.