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Get away from it all and stay at Melsted Badehotel, the white pearl of the Baltic Sea, for some wonderful days at the water's edge with delicious food, beautiful nature and time to unwind. Arrive on Sunday, stay at least 4 days at Melsted Badehotel and get one night free in selected weeks.
Best beach hotel on Bornholm
Melsted Badehotel was named the best seaside hotel on Zealand and the islands in both 2024 and 2025. The seaside hotel is located in the front row to the sea, beach, and the island's characteristic cliffs, just a short walk from Gudhjem. All of the hotel's rooms have been carefully renovated and individually decorated. From all rooms, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Baltic Sea. The rooms are idyllically located around the seaside hotel's 18,000 square meter private beach meadow, where tranquility and nature are part of the experience.
Gastronomy is one of the hotel's cornerstones, and at Restaurant Melsted Badehotel, head chef Mathias Sejer Sørensen leads a kitchen based on classic craftsmanship and precision – interpreted through a contemporary gastronomic expression, where seasonal ingredients and flavor are always at the center. Read more about our restaurant and the beach hotel's rooms here.
Melsted Badehotel on Bornholm
Best location on the island
Experience Bornholm at its best at Melsted Badehotel. The seaside hotel is straight out of TV2's popular series "Badehotellet" and is located in one of Bornholm's most breathtaking locations at Melsted Strand on the outskirts of Gudhjem. Enjoy the tranquillity of the peaceful sandy beach with its own jetty, dunes and scenic river within walking distance of Gudhjem. Here you will find the perfect combination of beautiful nature, cliffs, vibrant island life and beach idyll. Read more about the beach hotel here.
Pure seaside hotel idyll
All of the seaside hotel's rooms are individually decorated in classic Nordic style with historic wallpaper, high paneling and beautiful references to the seaside hotel's period of origin. Here, classic seaside hotel idyll is combined with Nordic minimalism in a perfect tribute to the heyday of seaside hotels. The seaside hotel's relaxed summer cottage atmosphere invites you to return year after year, and to meet again in true seaside hotel style on the cozy jetty for a morning swim. Read more about the seaside hotel's rooms here.
Bornholm seaside hotel
Melsted Badehotel was founded in 1932 and is Bornholm's first seaside hotel. This iconic seaside hotel holds a special place in the hearts of Bornholmers and has long been recognized as one of the island's best. With a recent renaissance, the seaside hotel has once again become a local focal point where location, views, gastronomy and hospitality come together. Dive into the long history of Melsted Badehotel here.
Seaside hotel & restaurant
Don't miss out on the culinary experience in the restaurant during your stay. Here, atmosphere, service, gastronomy, and hospitality come together in perfect harmony. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea from both the restaurant and the large viewing terrace, located just a stone's throw from the water's edge. From here, you can see all the way to Christiansø. The stage is set for our experienced chef Mathias Sejer Sørensen to spoil you with classic, high-quality cuisine, making use of the entire Bornholm pantry. Read more about our restaurant here.
The culinary experience
Our restaurant is based on classic craftsmanship and precision, interpreted through a contemporary gastronomic expression, where taste is always at the center. Lunch offers well-prepared dishes based on seasonal ingredients and Bornholm's nature, and in the evening you can enjoy the seasonal waterfront menu or choose from our à la carte menu, which changes regularly in tune with the rhythm of the seasons.
Start your day with a refreshing dip and then enjoy our breakfast, which varies daily and offers fresh fruit and vegetables, local specialties, small hot dishes, and homemade pastries. Read more about our menus and restaurant here.
The view & the beach hotel
The restaurant is bright and inviting with beautiful references to the seaside hotel's origins in the 30s. The views from the restaurant and the large outdoor terrace are second to none. It almost feels like you're floating above the water as you're treated to tasty and honest food. Most days you can see all the way to Christiansø. On the terrace you can also enjoy the warmth of the sun all day with views of both the beach and the island's distinctive cliffs.
Enjoy your breakfast here to the sound of the sea, your lunch in the sun, afternoon drinks in our cozy nook with beautiful lounge furniture on the terrace, and afternoon tea with homemade cake in one of the breathing spaces on our large beach meadow. In the evening, enjoy the magical sunset over Melsted Strand while being pampered by our experienced team of chefs with the finest from Bornholm's "pantry".
Relaxed luxury
The seaside hotel is undisturbed on its very own 18,000 square meter beach meadow, where you can relax on your own sun lounger or in the cozy American chairs dotted around the garden's many beautiful breathing holes. Here you can be at one with nature, so it almost feels as if time stands still. The garden also invites you to play with plenty of space for petanque and various ball games. Enjoy a stroll through the kitchen garden and sensory garden here, with organic herbs, fruits and vegetables for the kitchen. If you need to get your heart rate up, you can play a game of padel tennis at Melsted Padel Club. There are also kayaks, SUP boards and bikes available for you to explore our beautiful surroundings. Our staff are ready with inspiration and guidance for the many experiences that are within reach in our local area. Find more information about the island's many offers in and around the beach hotel here.