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Escape from everyday life and check into Melsted Seaside Hotel, the white pearl of the Baltic Sea, for some wonderful days by the water's edge with delicious food, beautiful nature, and time to completely unwind. Arrive on Sunday, stay at least 4 days at Melsted Seaside Hotel and get one night free in selected weeks.
Best seaside hotel on Bornholm
Melsted Seaside Hotel was named the best seaside hotel on Zealand & the Islands in both 2024 and 2025. The seaside hotel is located directly on the seafront, facing the sea, beach, and the island's characteristic cliffs, just a short walk from Gudhjem. All of the hotel's rooms are carefully renovated and individually decorated. From all rooms, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Baltic Sea. The rooms are idyllically situated around the seaside hotel's 18,000 sqm private beach meadow, where tranquility and nature are part of the experience.
Gastronomy is one of the hotel's cornerstones, and at Restaurant Melsted Seaside Hotel, head chef Mathias Sejer Sørensen leads a kitchen built on classic craftsmanship and precision – interpreted through a contemporary gastronomic expression where seasonal ingredients and taste are always central. Read more about our restaurant and the seaside hotel's rooms here.
Melsted Seaside Hotel in Bornholm
The Island's Best Location
Experience Bornholm at its best at Melsted Seaside Hotel. The Seaside Hotel looks as if it's taken straight from TV2's popular series “Badehotellet” (The Seaside Hotel), and is situated in one of Bornholm's most breathtaking locations by Melsted Beach on the outskirts of Gudhjem. Enjoy the tranquility of the peaceful sandy beach with its own bathing jetty, dunes, and a scenic stream, all within walking distance of Gudhjem. Here you'll find the perfect combination of beautiful nature, cliffs, vibrant island life, and beach idyll. Read more about the seaside hotel here.
Pure Seaside Hotel Charm
All rooms at the Seaside Hotel are individually decorated in a classic Nordic style with historical wallpapers, high paneling, and beautiful references to the Seaside Hotel's original period. Here, classic Seaside Hotel charm is combined with Nordic minimalism in a complete tribute to the golden age of seaside hotels. The Seaside Hotel's relaxed summer house atmosphere invites guests to return year after year, and to meet again in true seaside hotel fashion on the cozy bathing jetty for a morning dip. Read more about the Seaside Hotel's rooms here.
Bornholm Seaside Hotel
Melsted Seaside Hotel 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 converge. Delve into Melsted Seaside Hotel's long history here.
Seaside Hotel & Restaurant
Don't miss the culinary experience at 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 panoramic 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 head chef Mathias Sejer Sørensen to treat you to classic quality craftsmanship, utilizing the entire larder of Bornholm. Read more about our restaurant here.
The Culinary Experience
Our restaurant is built on classic craftsmanship and precision, interpreted through a contemporary gastronomic expression where taste is always central. Lunch features 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 continuously with the rhythm of the seasons.
Start the day with a refreshing dip, 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 the restaurant here.
The View & the Seaside Hotel
The restaurant is bright and inviting with beautiful references to the Seaside Hotel's origins in the 30s. The view from the restaurant and the large outdoor terrace is unparalleled. It almost feels like floating above the water while you are treated to delicious 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 unique cliffs.
Enjoy your breakfast here to the lapping of the sea, your lunch in the sun, afternoon drinks in our cozy nook with lovely lounge furniture on the terrace, and afternoon tea with homemade cake in one of the beautiful retreats on our large beach meadow. In the evening, you can enjoy the magical sunset over Melsted Beach, while being pampered by our experienced chef team with the best from Bornholm's “larder”.
Relaxed Luxury
The Seaside Hotel is undisturbed on its very own 18,000 sqm beach meadow, where you can relax on your own sun lounger or in the cozy Adirondack chairs placed in the garden's many beautiful retreats. Here you can be one with nature, so it almost feels as if time stands still. The garden also invites play with plenty of space for petanque and various ball games. Also enjoy a stroll through the kitchen garden and sensory garden here, with organic herbs, fruit, and vegetables for the kitchen. If you want 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 bicycles available, so you can explore our beautiful local area. Our staff is ready with inspiration and guidance for the many experiences within reach in our local area. Find more information about the island's many offerings in and around the Seaside Hotel here.