Located 1 km from the centre 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-panelled 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 10 km away. Gais Train Station is only 1 km away, and St. Gallen is 15 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Guy
    Germany Germany
    Fabulous little hotel with super friendly and helpful service, comfortable rooms and great breakfast. Beautiful location with wonderful views.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic rooms and the hosts were absolutely brilliant.
  • Leigh
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Superbly run, very friendly owners. Super breakfast.
  • Ran
    Canada Canada
    hosts are extremly friendly and helpful. they are easy to communicate with and willing to help if u need for anything. Also room is very clean, beds are very comfy
  • Ahmed
    Pakistan Pakistan
    A lovely little hotel with the individual character of a family-run operation! Very efficient and professional in the detail, with all modern facilities one expects from a top hotel, without any of the associated negatives! A fairly comprehensive...
  • Christie
    United States United States
    This was our second time staying here and we plan to continue returning! The couple that owns the guesthouse goes above and beyond, they are so sweet and hospitality is 10/10. Great decor, cleanliness, spaciousness, etc. Thank you!
  • Boris
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Outstanding family run B&B that was charming, clean, and situated in the heart of the Appenzell region with access to unbelievable scenery and hiking. Wonderful hospitality from Abongile who provided all the local knowledge and recommendations....
  • Shelly
    Israel Israel
    This place is managed by the cutest couple, very welcoming and warm. The area is quite, green and so very peaceful. The room was amazing and clean and we loved the breakfast there, with great fresh fruits and patisery.
  • Christin
    Australia Australia
    We had an excellent stay at Bären. The breakfast was amazing with many local and home-made products.
  • Alicja
    Poland Poland
    Great stay, clean and comfortable room. Calm area. Delicious breakfast. Kind and helpful personnel

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities

  • 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

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Minimarket on site
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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