The iconic
Melsted Seaside Hotel
Melsted Badehotel is a first-class seaside hotel with a prime location at the water's edge, directly on Melsted Beach – an idyllic white sandy beach with its own bathing jetty, surrounded by dunes, streams, protected forest, and the island's distinctive cliffs.
Adjacent to the sandy beach, Melsted Seaside Hotel's simple, white facade rises, surrounded by the Seaside Hotel's 18,000 sqm private beach meadow. The hotel has been beautifully renovated with original references to its origin period in the 1930s. The iconic architecture and interior design tastefully balance classic seaside hotel style and Nordic minimalism.
Melsted Seaside Hotel offers 21 individually decorated rooms with sea views and is home to one of the island's best restaurants. Here, at the water's edge and within walking distance of Gudhjem, location, atmosphere, views, service, and gastronomy meet in a class of their own. Welcome to Melsted Seaside Hotel, voted Best Seaside Hotel in Zealand & the Islands 2025 – for the second year in a row. Read more about the award here.
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.
A taste of the island
The kitchen is rooted in classic quality craftsmanship and the best ingredients from Bornholm's larder. For lunch, you can enjoy our locally inspired cuisine with a delicious selection of well-prepared dishes. In the evening, savor our waterfront menu, which changes with the season's local ingredients and daily arrivals of the best from Denmark and European markets. Start your morning with a dip in the sea at the beach, then enjoy our wonderful breakfast buffet, which varies daily with fresh fruit and vegetables, local specialties, homemade pastries, and small hot dishes – And don't miss our famous seafood evening every Wednesday throughout the summer. Read more about the seaside 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 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.