Located 0.6 mi from the center of Gais high above Lake Constance, Bären - Das Gästehaus is a small and stylish boutique hotel surrounded by gardens. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The wood-paneled rooms at Bären combine modern minimalist design with traditional Alpine features. They offer modern tiled bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. The Bären guest house offers easy access to numerous smaller Appenzell skiing and cross-country skiing areas, which can be reached within 10 minutes’ drive. Gonten Valley Golf Course is only 6.2 mi away. Gais Train Station is only 0.6 mi away, and St. Gallen is 9.3 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Gais
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Youssef
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The hosts, the atmosphere, the location everything that made it unforgettable
  • Matt
    United States of America United States of America
    It's hard to capture the positive experience in words: but the hotel and the rooms are as clean and quaint as well as they are the quintessential Swiss Chalet type of experience one hopes to obtain on such a trip. The crisp and clean Swiss air...
  • M
    Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    The owners are so sweet and helpful, the place is comfortable and extremely clean.

Area info

Amenities of Bären - Das Gästehaus
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 40 per stay
7 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card Cash Bären - Das Gästehaus accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

FAQs about Bären - Das Gästehaus

  • Room options at Bären - Das Gästehaus include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Bären - Das Gästehaus is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Bären - Das Gästehaus is 2,950 feet from the center of Gais. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bären - Das Gästehaus offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Water park
    • Neck massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Massage chair
    • Back massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Full-body massage

  • The prices at Bären - Das Gästehaus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.