Lifestyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten
Retro-chic opulence meets serious wellness. Think velvet upholstery, pendant chandeliers, walnut paneling, and gold accents — not minimalist Scandinavian calm but an almost theatrical warmth. The TCM philosophy threads through every corner, from the Five-Elements menus to the color choices in each room.
Book a spa suite if you want a private whirlpool in your room — the Main Spa Suite (48 sqm) and Spa Suite Life (40 sqm) have in-room whirlpool tubs.
Why It Matters
One of Germany's most comprehensive wellness resorts outside the Alps, with 12 saunas, 3 year-round heated pools, a natural bathing lake, and an in-house TCM institute run by licensed alternative practitioners. Independently owned and deeply personal — not a chain hotel.
Sitting on the Kueser Plateau above the vineyards and spa gardens of Bernkastel-Kues, Lifestyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten is the personal project of owner Heiner Buckermann, who bought a 56-room bus-tour stopover in 2001 and spent two decades turning it into a maximal wellness destination. The aesthetic is unabashedly bold — more gold, more pink, more purple — and the spa sprawls across 4,500 sqm of pools, saunas, and lounges spread across several interconnected buildings. Here, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) isn't a marketing add-on; it's genuinely baked into the food, the decor, and a team of on-site alternative practitioners.
Where You'll Stay
16 room types available
Double Room
One of the newer rooms in the main building with a large window front and a 2x2 meter bed. Shower/WC, sitting area, hotel safe, Nespresso machine, and kettle. South-east facing towards the rear of the hotel. Note: dogs not permitted in this category.
28 sqm
Home Doppelzimmer
A step up from the entry double, blending classic and modern touches. Shower or bath/shower, desk, minibar, hotel safe, Nespresso machine. South-east or north-west facing. Allergy-friendly carpet. Most units are dog-friendly.
26 sqm
Junior Suite
Two variants: one with an open-plan layout, whirlpool bath, and balcony facing the swimming pond; another with a sloped ceiling and a small corridor, better for three guests. Both have a bedroom and living area, Nespresso machine, minibar. Sleeping couch for a third person in the living room.
35 sqm
Life Suite
Two-room suite with sun-facing balcony and an open bathroom in the bedroom with steam shower and whirlpool. The living area doubles as a second bedroom with four beds total. Air-conditioned, south-west facing towards the spa lawn. Connected to spa via underground bathrobe corridor. Dogs not permitted.
64 sqm
Life Suite Free
The largest room at the property and fully barrier-free (DIN certified). Ground floor with a private terrace, open bathroom with walk-in shower, steam shower, and whirlpool bath. Living area convertible to second bedroom. South-west facing spa lawn view. Dog-friendly. Note: the spa itself has structural steps throughout despite this suite being accessible.
72 sqm
LifeStyle Doppelzimmer
The flagship double room category — air-conditioned, with an open bathroom and steam shower, balcony or terrace, DVD player, minibar, Nespresso machine. South-west facing towards the spa lawn. Accessible from the spa via the underground bathrobe corridor (~70m). Dog-friendly on floors 1 and 3.
35 sqmLiving Doppelzimmer
Open-plan bathroom with a bathtub in the living area — a bit daring if you're shy, very relaxed if you're not. Additional frosted-glass shower/WC, infrared heat lamp, DVD player, minibar, Nespresso machine. Balcony included. North-west facing. Dog-friendly.
30 sqmLiving Want to B Double Room
All rooms face the forest or the natural bathing lake (north-west). Balcony or terrace with frosted-glass privacy screens. Shower/WC, minibar, hotel safe, Nespresso machine. Dogs not allowed in this category.
26 sqmMain Spa Suite
Floor-to-ceiling windows, in-suite whirlpool and steam shower, DVD player, Nespresso machine. North-west facing. The couch sleeps a third person. This is the pick for guests who want proper in-room wellness without going up to the Life Suite size. Dog-friendly.
48 sqmMaXX LifeStyle Doppelzimmer
Similar layout to the LifeStyle Double but configured for single-occupancy stays. Open bathroom with steam bath, air conditioning, DVD player, minibar, Nespresso machine. A bit bold, a bit sexy — the hotel's own words. Listed for single occupancy.
35 sqmRomantik-Komfort-Doppelzimmer
Compact but elegantly furnished with modern style and separate beds that can be configured as a double. Balcony, shower/WC behind frosted-glass door, minibar, hotel safe, Nespresso machine. South-east facing. Good for friends or same-room-different-beds arrangements. Dog-friendly in 3 units.
20 sqmRomantikzimmer
The entry-level double room and the most affordable option. Cozy with floor-to-ceiling windows and sloped ceilings in some attic units. Shower/WC, minibar, hotel safe, Nespresso machine. Modern décor, allergy-friendly carpet. The smallest doubles here — better value than the name suggests.
20 sqmSpa Suite Life
Private wellness at room level. The whirlpool bath with starry-sky overhead and infrared heat lamp at the washbasin sit open in the living area — not tucked away in a bathroom. Air-conditioned, south-east facing towards the outdoor pool, balcony, DVD player, Nespresso machine. Dog-friendly.
40 sqmVilla BelVital Double Room
Part of the separate Villa BelVital guest house at Zeisigweg 14 — a 2-minute walk via public paths. No bathrobe access between villa and main hotel. No elevator. Bathtub/WC, desk, minibar, Nespresso machine. Use of the Kurfürsten Spa is included; guests change at the main pool house. Dog-friendly.
25 sqmVilla BelVital Double Room with Balcony
Same villa, same quiet location, but with a balcony facing south-west. Bathtub/WC, desk, minibar, Nespresso machine. Dog-friendly.
30 sqmVilla BelVital Loggia Suite
The multi-room attic apartment in Villa BelVital, sleeping up to 5 guests. Two bedrooms (one double bed, one with 2 single beds) plus a living room, all under a sloped roof with a balcony. No elevator in the villa. Shower/WC, minibar, Nespresso machine. Spa access in main building included. Dog-friendly.
50 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Group aqua fitness classes offered in the pool, part of the daily course programme.
Daily Qi-Gong sessions as part of the TCM-inspired activity programme.
Daily course programme includes spinal gymnastics — fits the hotel's focus on back health and wellness.
Courses teaching the principles of Traditional Chinese Five-Elements cuisine for healthy cooking at home, offered periodically at the hotel.
Daily complimentary shuttle runs guests down to the medieval market square in Bernkastel-Kues and back. Useful since the hotel is ~10 minutes from town by car.
The hotel is a starting point for hikes including the 365km Moselsteig trail and the 7.3km route to Landshut Castle (approx. 2h50min). Vineyard hiking is popular in the area.
Hotel bikes available including e-bikes (free rental for BlackVIP card holders). The Moselle vineyards and surrounding forest offer well-marked routes.
Nordic walking routes along the vineyard slopes and Moselle valley directly accessible from the hotel.
The hotel arranges tours of local Moselle vineyards and wine-tasting sessions. The free daily shuttle drops guests at town so they can visit winemakers independently.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevator in the main hotel building. Note: Villa BelVital guest house has no elevator, and the spa has structural steps throughout.
All room carpets are certified suitable for allergy sufferers.
Free WiFi in all rooms, restaurants, lobby bar, and wellness areas.
Cardio room with Life Fitness machines, accessible from the Lifestyle Lounge corridor.
Book rental and reading area in the Lifestyle Lounge on the way to the 500-numbered rooms.
Pets allowed in most room categories with a per-night surcharge (€12–€28 depending on room type). Not permitted in some suites.
From February 2025, all hotel rooms equipped with modern air conditioning powered by the hotel's photovoltaic system.
Carbon-filtered water available free throughout the hotel with a refillable bottle provided in each room.
Certified by Viabono for environmental practices including thermal insulation standards, humidity-controlled ventilation, chlorine-ozone pool technology, and photovoltaic energy.
Transfer service from Wittlich train station available on request with surcharge. Contact hotel before travel with arrival details.
On-site electric vehicle charging stations available for guests.
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