Coming home to the Ardennes
Hotel Bütgenbacher-Hof
In the heart of East Belgium's natural landscape, you'll find Hotel Bütgenbacher Hof – a warm family-run hotel where generations of hospitality are tangible. The hotel was founded in 1987 by Thorsten Maraite's parents, Norbert and Therese, and since 2011, Thorsten Maraite and Jennifer Heyen have been running it with the same genuine smile and heartfelt welcome. The 44 stylish rooms and a vacation home offer everything for a relaxing stay: a wellness bag upon arrival, a comfortable bed, and small details that make your stay just that bit more personal. And what makes this hotel truly special? The team that has been working here for decades, remembering your name, knowing your preferences, and ensuring your stay feels like coming home. From the hotel, you can walk straight into the forests or reach the crystal-clear lake of Bütgenbach within five minutes.
Tasteful and genuinely East Belgian
Restaurant Bütgenbacher Hof
Restaurant Bütgenbacher Hof is the culinary heart of the hotel, where the kitchen team led by Sophie Born and Manuel Schmitz delights guests daily with refined seasonal dishes. Prepared with fresh daily ingredients from the region and supported by the 'Made in Ostbelgien' quality mark, the cuisine offers a flavorful balance between tradition and creativity. The warm service and cozy atmosphere ensure you feel immediately at ease. Whether you choose a refined four-course dinner or prefer to enjoy a classic with a modern twist – here you dine in a warm atmosphere, surrounded by people who visibly take pleasure in what they do. Let yourself be advised on the wine selection or choose a local beer with your dish. This is fine dining without fuss, with genuine attention to flavor and guest. With 12/20 Gault&Millau points, this restaurant is a destination in itself.
A place to recharge
Spa, wellness & fitness
After an active day in nature, there's nothing better than coming home to the tranquility of the wellness area at Hotel Bütgenbacher Hof. Take a dip in the spacious 52-foot indoor pool, with large windows that let in natural light and offer views of the greenery. In the wellness area, you'll find a Finnish sauna, steam room, infrared cabin, and three jacuzzis with fresh water after each guest – everything designed for pure relaxation. The atmospheric relaxation room offers a quiet moment for yourself. Those who prefer to stay active can visit the modern fitness room with cardio and strength equipment. In the wellness area, swimwear is not required, but there's also a separate sauna by the pool where swimwear is actually required – ideal for those traveling with family or who feel more comfortable that way. Treat yourself to a massage or beauty treatment and let yourself be completely pampered. The wellness and fitness facilities are freely accessible to hotel guests; an essential part of a comfortable stay in the Belgian Ardennes.
KEY FEATURES AND SERVICES
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Nature Park High Fens
Monschau
REVIEWS
This restaurant-hotel in the High Fens is well known and offers a modern and comfortable setting. The restaurant focuses on regional products and seasonal vegetables. Dishes like confit Arctic char with buttermilk sauce and a hint of chive oil, or tender Iberico pork with tarragon sauce and crispy croquettes are highlights on the menu. The carefully curated wine list is the perfect complement. A must-visit for tourists and of course for other guests seeking authenticity after a walk in nature.
Gault&Millau 12/20
“A true paradise in nature”
"We don’t just run a hotel. We share a part of our home. Every guest who walks through our doors becomes part of our story." – Thorsten Maraite & Jennifer Heyen
Hosts: Thorsten Maraite & Jennifer Heyen
Chefs: Sophie Born & Manuel Schmitz