Awards and
Recommendations

Falstaff Spa Awards
Our Villa Contessa Resort has received the “Falstaff Spa Award” as one of the best spa hotels in Germany.
With hundreds of thousands of readers, the Falstaff Hotel & Spa Guide is one of the most important hotel guides in German-speaking countries.
An excerpt from the Falstaff Hotel & Spa Guide to our Villa Contessa Resort:
“Almost like in the south of France, but on the shores of the idyllic Scharmützelsee — and therefore much closer: The family-run 5 star resort on the 'Märkisches Meer' spoils you with exclusivity and elegance. With just 15 rooms and suites, guests experience true privacy here. ”
The 101 best hotels in Germany
Handelsblatt, luxury magazine Madame, IU Internationale Hochschule and Passion for Excellence AG have jointly compiled a ranking of the 101 best hotels in Germany. Our Villa Contessa Resort was named one of the “101 best hotels in Germany”.
An excerpt from the book “The 101 Best Hotels in Germany” about our Villa Contessa Resort:
“In a fantastic location on the shores of the majestic Scharmützelsee, the Villa Contessa Resort offers all the amenities of a first-class five-star hotel with the highest level of privacy and a very caring service that comes from the heart. ”


The most beautiful spa and wellness hotels in the world
In the renowned “Hideaways Hotels”®“Guide recommends our Villa Contessa Resort as one of the most beautiful spa and wellness hotels in the world.
An excerpt from the “Hideaways Hotels®“-Guide to our Villa Contessa Resort:
“Beautifully situated on the shores of the majestic Scharmützelsee in sophisticated Bad Saarow, the Villa Contessa Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort is a real secret tip and at the same time an aristocratic figurehead of Mark Brandenburg. [...] The luxurious, family-owned five-star hotel has been enchanting for over 100 years with its beautiful white villas in the elegant flair of a summer residence on the French Riviera. ”
Merian - The Art of Travel
The Merian travel magazine recommends our Villa Contessa Resort as a top wellness hotel just outside Berlin.
An excerpt from the Merian travel magazine about our Villa Contessa Resort:
“Villa Contessa's Luxury Spa Hideaway consists of two white villas that are reminiscent of the architecture of the French Riviera. [...] The rooms and suites offer a magnificent view of Lake Scharmützelsee, on whose banks the two villas are nestled. [...] An outdoor highlight is the heated outdoor pool with a direct view of Lake Scharmützelsee. ”


A la carte - Travel Magazine
The exclusive A la Carte magazine recommends our Villa Contessa Resort as one of the best luxury spa hideaways in Germany.
An excerpt from the A la Carte magazine about our Villa Contessa Resort:
“On the shores of Lake Scharmützel, in a beautiful spot on earth, two beautiful white villas come together to form the exclusive Villa Contessa Resort. [...] The private Hotel & Spa Resort has all the amenities of a first-class five-star hotel: with beautiful rooms and suites, a luxurious spa, an excellent restaurant and a loving service that comes from the heart. [...] Villa Contessa — Luxury Spa Hotels — a hideaway as it is written in the book! ”
Forbes Magazine
In Forbes magazine, the most famous business magazine in the world, our Villa Contessa Resort is recommended as a secret hotel tip just outside Berlin.
An excerpt from Forbes magazine about our Villa Contessa Resort:
“The Villa Contessa Hotel & Spa Resort is an exceptional luxury spa hideaway that offers maximum exclusivity & privacy far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A haven of peace & relaxation. A real secret tip for travelers who love special hotels. ”

Douglas magazine
Douglas Magazine is Europe's best-selling beauty magazine and recommends our Villa Contessa Resort as the perfect hotel for relaxation.
An excerpt from Douglas magazine about our Villa Contessa Resort:
“Villa Contessa Resort provides the perfect setting to relax. [...] In a fantastic location on the shores of the 'Märkisches Meer', the luxurious Villa Contessa Resort invites you to relax. [...] A 5-star superior hotel with a beautiful spa. ”
