About this property

This historic, 3-star hotel in Merklingen offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi via hotspot, 2 restaurants, and free private parking. It is surrounded by the Swabian Alb nature park. The family-run Hotel & Restaurant Ochsen Merklingen has brightly decorated rooms with modern bathrooms. The Ochsen’s Kaminzimmer restaurant offers à- la-carte food for dinner. Guests can also relax in the country-style Tenne restaurant. Smoking is allowed in the Ochsen’s bar. Sports activities near the Hotel & Restaurant Ochsen Merklingen include hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing. There are about 2,500 caves in the region.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    Greece Greece
    It was in a very peaceful village, next to charging spots for EV!!!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, Close to autobahn but in a very quiet village. Breakfast good. Restaurant looked good but didn't eat there.
  • Robert
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Breakfast fine, location fairly easy to find and not far from motorway. On-site parking very good.
  • Madis
    Estonia Estonia
    Nice place, great rooms, good food at restaurant, great bar and bartender, what else would one want :)
  • Gunther
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good and there was a wide choice of meals on offer. Our meal was excellent.
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We only stayed one night whilst driving from the UK to Italy but really enjoyed our stay. The room was small but comfortable, the breakfast and staff were excellent plus it's in a great location.
  • Anca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient location for us, just off the motorway.
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location just off the motorway. Perfect if passing through Germany and looking for a stop off.
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hotel and very comfortable rooms. Great breakfast and we had a lovely evening meal in the restaurant.
  • Claude
    Belgium Belgium
    Perfect stopover location on the way to Switzerland or Northern Italy. Comfortable, slightly dated rooms for an exceptional price and a big parking lot. As an additional bonus, an excellent restaurant and a cozy bar.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Hotel & Restaurant Ochsen Merklingen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 18 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 - 3 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, 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. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking [4] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Hotel & Restaurant Ochsen Merklingen in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.