Famous as one of the top ski destinations in the world, Zermatt offers unique ski-in ski-out experience.
With comprehensive ski area of 200 km across its three connected areas Sunnegga, Gornergrat and Klein Matterhorn (350km in total with the italian ski area of Cervinia), guaranteed snow all year round and unique Matterhorn views, Zermatt is among the best ski resorts in the world.
Below you will find luxurious 4-5 stars hotels and holiday apartments with exceptional ski to door access or relatively close to the ski lifts in Zermatt, Switzerland.
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Ski-in ski-out hotels in Zermatt
1. Cervo
The getaway to the mountains, Cervo Mountain Resort is a secluded hotel perfectly located within the mountains near ski slopes, hiking trails and cable car station. It is a perfect hotel for people who enjoy high-class skiing facilities.
Cervo offers a ski-in ski-out access all year round, making it popular destination among advanced and novice skiers. The closest ski lift is Sunnegga Paradise which is right next to the hotel.
The other close ski lifts are Gornergrat Bahn and Matterhorn Paradise.
The hotel consists of 7 well-designed chalets with several rooms and suites, decorated in contemporary Alpine style. Every chalet has its own wellness centre equipped with two different kinds of sauna, hot tub, lounge with open fire and terrace showcasing magnificent views of Matterhorn peak.
These chalet spas belong to the Mountain Ashram Spa that is inspired by Japanese onsen (hot springs), Bhutanese hot stone baths and the Northern European saunas.
If you are looking for complete relaxation, try the spa’s meditation and yoga classes that will help you clear your mind from the stress. Mountain Ashram Spa is a sophisticated and luxury well-being centre that gives Cervo a name of one of the most luxurious spa hotels in Zermatt and Switzerland.
2. Riffelalp
Only reachable by the mountain train and located 2 222 metres above the sea level, Riffelalp is considered as one of the best 5 stars hotels in Zermatt. It is also rated as one of the best spa hotels in the country.
Riffelalp is also a dream location for all skiers all year round. There isn’t a better ski-in ski-out location than Riffelalp as ski slopes go directly past this luxurious 5-star hotel.
All skiers can step onto their skis at the front door of the hotel and forget about long queues and endless ski lifts.
Apart from convenient location for skiing, the hotel has luxurious rooms and suites with floor to ceiling windows, balconies and clear views of mountains. Guests will also like spacious and well-equipped bathrooms.
As expected from a spa hotel, Riffelalp has an exceptional quality spa – Spa 2222 – the highest spa in Europe. The highlight of the wellness centre is an outdoor pool surrounded by the snowy Pennine Alps and with a direct view of Matterhorn.
The indoor area features a swimming pool, a bubble bath, sauna, steam room, relaxation room and lounge with an open fire. For guests who would like to improve their well-being and pamper themselves, the spa provides signature messages and Alpine-herb based treatments.
3. Riffelhaus 1853
Established in 1853, Riffelhaus 1853 is the highest 4 stars hotel in the Alps. It is situated at 2500 metres above sea level offering up-close views of Matterhorn, a beautiful spa, top-level service and ski to door access.
Hotel Riffelhaus 1853 is a perfect hotel for ski-in ski-out facilities as it is literally located in the centre of the skiing area. Guests will be able to jump into their ski boots and start skiing from the front entrance of the hotel.
Everyone will be able to enjoy pristine snow and high pistes.
Riffelhaus 1853 also has a world-famous spa area with an outdoor whirlpool that offers the most picturesque views of the Matterhorn. During the evening, the spa pool is lit in different lights making it more romantic.
The outdoor whirlpool is open all year round and guests are welcomed to enjoy a fresh mountain year. It is also a perfect place to relax tired muscles after long hours of skiing.
The Riffelhaus 1853 spa also has an indoor sauna and steam bath where guests can escape from daily stress and relax after a long day of hiking, exploring surrounding areas and skiing.
All rooms offer fantastic views of Zermatt mountains panorama, world-class comfort and design, using only natural materials. Guests also will be able to enjoy spacious modern bathrooms equipped with essentials.
By choosing this hotel, you will receive tranquillity, comfort, outstanding spa experience and attention to every detail. Not to mention, a magnificent mountain train ride up to the hotel and never-ending ski slopes.
Hotels & apartmants close to ski lifts in Zermatt
4. BaseCamp Apartments
Situated above Zermatt town, BaseCamp Apartments is known for having one of the best views of Matterhorn and offering ski-in ski-out facilities. The apartments are about 10 minutes walk away from the town centre and Gornergratbahn Cog Railway.
Sunnegga Express ski lift is located a bit more than 300 metres away from the BaseCamp Apartments. When there is plentiful of snow, skiers can ski from the Sunnegga-Rothorn ski area to the entrance of apartments.
Due to this availability, apartments are usually completely booked during winter.
In the summer, BaseCamp apartments are ideal for people enjoying wild swimming and hiking as holiday apartments are conveniently located near the hiking trails.
BaseCamp Apartments are very spacious and designed in Alpine-style. Guests will be able to enjoy the cosy fireplace, modern kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and clean bathrooms.
Apartments also have balconies with a fascinating view of Matterhorn that is very loved by the guests. All the restaurants and grocery stores are in the town centre, so you will need to come prepared or be ready to walk to the town.
BaseCamp Apartments are perfect for all year-round activities and can fit up to 8 people in one apartment.
5. Matthiol Apartements
Situated a bit more than 1 kilometre away from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Matthiol Apartements is one of the best serviced apartments offering ski-in ski-out facilities.
Stylish and modern Matthiol apartments are no more than 5 minutes walk to the Sunnegga lift. The apartments also offer a good location for advance skiers as a ski to door access only available for them due to the difficulty of the ski slope.
So, if you are an advanced skier, you will be able to enjoy premium skiing facilities.
All apartments are furnished to the highest standards and include a balcony with great views, fully furnished and modern kitchen, dining area and spacious rooms with bathrooms. Every apartment can fit up to 8 people.
Guests are also able to enjoy in-house wellness facilities, such as dry sauna, steam bath and hot tub, which is good for sore muscles after skiing or hiking.
Matthiol Apartements offer a ski storage room, groceries delivery, and availability to purchase ski passes, in case you had forgotten them. The electric taxi from the railway station can be arranged for guests with heavy bags. Otherwise, Zermatt train station is only about 500 metres away from the apartments.
6. Legendär Zermatt
Legendär Zermatt is a top-class aparthotel which is popular among skiers due to the ski to door access and relatively easy ski slopes. This luxury aparthotel is located about 50 metres from the Wolli Anfanger Park Sunnegga and 200 metres from Zermatt – Matterhorn cable car.
Legendär Zermatt has a wide variety of apartments which provide great views of the internal garden and cosy atmosphere. All units have a comfortable dining area, well-equipped kitchen and spacious rooms with stylish private bathrooms.
Guests will also love the large bay windows that allow natural light to the apartment.
Guests will also find a clean and relaxing swimming pool with massage jets and a hot tub which is a perfect treat after a tiring day in the mountains.
The Zermatt town centre can be reached within 20 minutes of walking; however, guests should be prepared to walk on a steep path through the woods. If you are arriving with heavy luggage, it is recommended to arrange an electric taxi that will take you straight to the apartment.
Legendär Zermatt is an ideal holiday apartment for people who wish to stay away from the busy town and enjoy ski-in ski-out facilities.
7. Ari Resort Apartments
Situated just a few steps from the Zermatt – Furi ski lift and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Ari Resort Apartments are a perfect holiday home for people looking for convenient ski-in ski-out facilities.
All apartments are perfect for up to 6 people and have 3 double bedrooms, spacious kitchen with dining area and modern bathrooms. Some units also have a balcony or terrace with outdoor dining table and showcasing breath-taking views of Matterhorn and ski slopes.
Ari Resort Apartments also invites guests to use a sauna and a hot tub for an additional fee that can be arranged before or after arrival to the property.
If you are visiting in warmer months, there are numerous hiking trails next to the property. The most famous one starts right behind the apartment going up to Gornergrat and takes about 3 hours.
In winter, skiers can enjoy conveniently located gondola lifts which take to one of the best skiing areas in the region. When snow is good, guests can enjoy skiing back to the front door of the apartment.
The Zermatt train station and town centre are about 20 to 30 minutes walk from Ari Resort Apartments; however, guests can use bus to get to the town or station.
8. Relais & Chateaux Schönegg
Situated at the top of the hill overlooking Zermatt, a family-run chalet hotel Relais & Chateaux Schönegg has everything that can be expected from the luxury 4 stars accommodation. If you are looking for a luxurious aparthotel with ski-in ski-out facilities, Relais & Chateaux Schönegg is the right choice for you.
Connected to the town centre via mountain lift, Relais & Chateaux Schönegg offers unique panoramic views of Matterhorn, Zermatt town and snowy mountain trails. Well-known Sunnegga ski area is situated about 100 metres from the tunnel entrance, so guests can ski almost straight from the hotel.
The closest ski lift is Sunnegga Paradise.
Relais & Chateaux Schönegg offers exceptional wellness facilities with a lovely heated swimming pool, dry heat sauna, steam bath and 2 whirlpools which will soothe guests aching muscles after skiing, walking and hiking.
The spa also has a relaxation room and terrace overlooking Zermatt town and snowy mountains. Breath in fresh mountain air after coming out of the sauna. To addition, guests can book various massages from the hotel reception.
This luxury and relaxed aparthotel would suit for everyone who loves exceptional attention to the details, ski to door access, central location and fascinating views.
9. Hörnligrat Apartments
If you are looking for a holiday apartment which is relatively close to the central Zermatt and ski lifts, Hörnligrat Apartments must be your number one choice.
Situated about 8 minutes walk to the town and about 2 minutes walk from the Sunnegga Express funicular, the property offers stunning views of snowy mountains and the possibility to start skiing near the hotel.
The Alpine-style apartments come with several double bedrooms equipped to the highest standards. Guests will also enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen with dining area and fireplace for cosy evenings, spacious bathrooms with relaxing shower and large windows with a spectacular view of Matterhorn.
Ski storage is also available for the guests.
For an additional fee, guests can get fresh bread delivered to their front door or have breakfast at the Hotel Welschen, which is connected to the property. Other restaurants and cafes are about 500 metres walk from the property.
Hörnligrat Apartments invites guests (for a surcharge) to relax at the in-house private wellness area, which has a sauna, hot tub and a steam bath.
The well-known ski lifts and ski areas are also not too far from the holiday apartments, making them perfect for people who are just trying out skiing in Zermatt.
10. The Christiania Mountain Spa Resort
A family-run relaxed and romantic 4 stars hotel is situated near Zermatt’s underground funicular to the Sunnegga ski area and is perfect luxury hotel for the ski-in ski-out facilities. The Christiania Mountain Spa Resort is also well-known for having the biggest spa in Zermatt.
The hotel has spacious rooms, designed with love and care and furnished to the highest standards. Almost all rooms have panoramic windows with the view of Zermatt and Matterhorn peak.
The Christiania Mountain Spa Resort has a quite recently renovated spa area which has been recognized as the biggest wellness centre in Zermatt. The spa has a direct view of Matterhorn and ambient lighting for guests looking for some romance in their lives.
Guests will find the largest swimming pool in the town, warm jacuzzi, the Finnish and bio saunas, steam bath and ice cave. Relaxation area and quiet room with open fire will help guests to reconnect to their bodies and enjoy tranquillity after the busy day in the mountains.
To addition, the spa also has a fitness centre, beauty salon and treatment rooms where you can receive professional massage and skin treatments. If you are travelling with kids, the wellness area has a separate pool for kids and a playground.
11. Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel
If you would like to ski, hike and enjoy endless spa facilities to your heart’s content, Matterhorn Focus Design Hotel is an ideal starting point for that. Situated at the foot of the breath-taking Matterhorn, right beside the Matterhorn Express valley station, the hotel offers amazing views and ski-in ski-out facilities.
Matterhorn Focus Design Hotel has comfortable, spacious, well-furnished and modern rooms with fantastic views of Matterhorn. Hotel guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of Matterhorn from the terrace on the ground floor.
To addition, Matterhorn Focus Design Hotel has a magnificent spa area which is well-designed and lit showcasing a mystical atmosphere. As most of the spa hotels, Matterhorn Focus Design’s wellness area has an indoor pool, outdoor jacuzzi, saline bath, Finnish sauna and caldarium.
Hotel guests can also book vitalizing body treatments and various full-body massages such as Alpine herbs massage, honey peeling massage, hot stone massage, anti-stress massage and more. You will definitely find a treatment that suits your needs.
Matterhorn Focus Design Hotel suits everyone who want to enjoy comfortable stay with an indulgent retreat in a spa, try out skiing and explore town centre which is 10 minutes walk from the hotel.
12. Hotel Berghof
A modest 4 stars hotel, tucked inside the mountains and situated near Matterhorn Paradise Cable Car, offers guests a very relaxing stay in traditionally furnished rooms. For people who enjoy skiing, hotel offers ski-in ski-out facilities.
The closest ski lift – Furi-Zermatt – is just less than 80 metres away from the property. When the snow is good, skiers can enjoy a ski to door access.
All rooms are furnished with the highest standard and styled to add more personal feeling. Some of the rooms also have spacious balconies with great views of mountains.
The town centre of Zermatt is about 10 minutes walk away. If you would like to explore the town’s surroundings, the hotel provides a free bicycle hire.
Guests will be able to enjoy a spacious leisure swimming pool with natural stone waterfall, whirlpool, and water massage stations. For people who prefer fast-paced swimming, the spa offers 14 metres long sports pool.
The wellness centre also has a sauna with Valais-style stove, Roman-style tepidarium, steam bath with a mountain crystal and a relaxation room with massages and other treatments. There is nothing better than pampering yourself after a tiring day.
13. Hotel National Zermatt
Hotel National Zermatt offers a perfect location for ski-in ski-out facilities as it is located directly opposite the Sunnegga-Paradise Ski Lift. If you are planning to use the lift more than once, this hotel is one of the best choices for you.
Hotel National Zermatt has comfortable rooms with south-facing windows and balconies which offer picturesque views of Matterhorn. Every room has coffee/tea making facilities, comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Guests can also enjoy a welcoming gift upon arrival.
The hotel features a 360 square meters wellness area with swimming pool, caldarium, aroma grotto and sauna. Guests can also participate in yoga, pilates and aqua fitness classes while staying at the hotel.
After a long day of skiing or hiking, hotel guests can relax and have a drink at the elegant bar with a cosy fireplace. For people who would like to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, the hotel offers lobby quipped with free to use iMac and numerous sitting areas.
Hotel National Zermatt also invites guests to enjoy a winter ice bar that can be found on the terrace in the garden. In summer, guests can enjoy garden barbeques offered by the hotel.
14. Hotel Cheminee
Situated directly opposite the Sunegga Express ski lift and near the ski bus stop, Hotel Cheminee is a 3 stars hotel offering exceptional ski-in ski-out facilities for guests travelling on the budget. The Zermatt train station is also only about 5 minutes walk from the hotel.
Hotel Cheminee has well-designed and modern non-smoking rooms with windows facing Matterhorn peak. All guests can enjoy spotless clean rooms, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds. Some rooms also have heated balconies where guests can relax and adore fascinating views.
Guests are welcomed to enjoy rich breakfast and traditional Swiss meals for dinners at the cosy hotel’s restaurant. The hotel also has a lovely terrace where guests can relax after a tiring day in the mountains and enjoy scenic views.
For ski lovers, Hotel Cheminee provides a free ski storage room and can help with purchasing ski passes. Skiers will love the direct access to the Sunnegga Express ski lift and ski to door access (weather and snow permitting).
If it’s your first time skiing in Zermatt and you are cautious about your budget, Hotel Cheminee is an ideal hotel for you as you will be able to get more than you pay for.
15. Hotel Plateau Rosa
Located at the foot of Matterhorn peak and next to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ski lift, Hotel Plateau Rosa is a perfect 3 stars hotel offering a ski to door access all year round. It is an ideal starting point for intermediate and advanced skiers.
The hotel is less than 100 metres from the Zermatt Cable Car station and about 10 minutes walk from the town centre. The train station can be reached within 20 minutes. Hotel guests will love the property’s location, value for money and a reasonably sized ski room that is available to everyone staying at the hotel.
All rooms are equipped with comfortable beds and decorated in traditional Alpine style. Guests will enjoy wood furniture and modern bathrooms. Some rooms have a balcony with picturesque views of mountains and Matterhorn.
Hotel Plateau Rosa also has a small wellness area with a sauna and terrace showcasing a good view of ski slopes. Guests can enjoy a relaxing evening in the wellness area after a long day of skiing.
If you are looking for a good ski-in ski-out hotel which is within a reasonable distance to the town centre, you won’t regret choosing Hotel Plateau Rosa.
16. Hotel ZERMAMA Zermatt
Hotel ZERMAMA Zermatt is one of the best hotels in Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn.
It’s located right next to the town’s underground funicular which will take you up to the Sunnegga ski area. For winter sports lovers, this location is a dream comes true!
There are 29 rooms at Hotel ZERMAMA Zermatt, many of which offer incredible views of the Matterhorn.
The standout feature, however, is undoubtedly the Pool Position Spa Suite. With room for four guests, it presents a private sauna and hot tub that afford an exceptional perspective of the Matterhorn. It’s an experience that’s simply unparalleled!
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