Must-see hotels in Western Estonia & the Islands

  • Villa Ammende

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Built in 1905, the Villa Ammende is an art nouveau masterpiece, and now one of Pärnu's best hotels. Original stylistic touches such as colourful tiles and…

  • Pädaste Manor

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    If money’s no object, here’s where to part with it. This manicured bayside estate encompasses the restored manor house (14 rooms and a fine-dining…

  • Georg Ots Spa Hotel

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Named after a renowned Estonian opera singer, Gospa has modern rooms with wildly striped carpet, enormous king-sized beds and a warm but minimalist design…

  • Dagen Haus

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    One of Hiiumaa’s loveliest options, this restored mid-19th-century granary has rough-hewn walls, timber beams and five stylish bedrooms. The gorgeous…

  • Ekesparre

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Holding pole position in manicured gardens on the castle grounds, this elegant 10-room hotel has been returned to its 1908, art nouveau glory. Period…

  • Piibutopsu

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Set on the ample lawn of a private residence down a side street in Nasva (the first little settlement west of Kuressaare), Piibutopsu offers four modern,…

  • Frost House

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Little restraint was shown restoring and refurbishing this 1705 house in central Pärnu. An eye-catching profusion of details includes original wooden…

  • Rumpo Mäe Puhketalu

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Just a few steps from the lovely reed-fringed coast at Rumpo, this handsome thatched-roof farmhouse has en-suite rooms with an old-style ambience. More…

  • Kivijüri Guesthouse

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    This cosy, bright-red country house has only four pleasant rooms, each with TV and bathroom. Breakfast is excellent and there’s a backyard patio and lawn…

  • Kassari Puhkekeskus

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Abandoned factories are a dime a dozen in Estonia, but cool conversions like this one are scarce. The decor is fresh and modern, and of the 15 rooms even…

  • Padise Manor

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Even though it's close to the main road, this late-18th-century manor-house hotel has an exceptionally beautiful setting, flanked by lawns, tall trees, a…

  • Vanatoa Turismitalu

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    In the heart of the exquisitely preserved fishing village Koguva, family-run Vanatoa offers 17 comfortably renovated rooms across a listed, thatched…

  • Tervise Paradiis

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Big (120-odd rooms) and busy in summer, this hotel attached to the Tervise Paradiis water park has slick rooms, all with balconies and most with beach…

  • Grand Rose Spa Hotel

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Floral and frilly is the theme of this hotel, from the baroque black velvet chairs, chandeliers and water feature in the rose-filled lobby to the rose…

  • Elle-Malle Külalistemaja

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    In a peaceful location between Hullo and St Olaf’s Church, this friendly guesthouse has five tidy pine-lined rooms in the main house and a romantic double…

  • Karluti Hostel

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    It's hard to imagine this cheerful, 1930s clapboard guesthouse was once home to Soviet naval intelligence. Set among large lawns on a quiet residential…

  • Tolli Tourist Farm

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    A working farm in the 19th century, Tolli offers rooms in the main farmhouse, in the barn or in a rustic log cabin, plus sites to pitch your own tent…

  • Tehumardi Camping

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    The best of the campgrounds on the beach stretch, Tehumardi has a leafy site by a little lake. As well as basic four-person wooden cabins there are little…

  • Lahe Maja

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    The name means 'Bay House' and this very pretty pale-blue wooden house looks like it's escaped from a chocolate box to take its position within manicured…

  • Rock City Guesthouse

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Near Kihnu's port, this former Soviet Party lodging offers 45 beds across simple, wood-floored doubles and triples with shared bathroom. There are also…

  • Villa Johanna

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Decorated with hanging flowerpots and planter boxes, this pretty old-fashioned wooden house offers comfy pine-lined rooms on a quiet street near the beach…

  • Inge Villa

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Describing itself as a ‘Swedish-Estonian villa hotel’, this lovely, low-key pre-WWII villa sits invitingly on a quiet, tree-lined street near the beach…

  • Embrace

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Snuggle up in an old wooden house in a quiet suburban street, close to the beach and water park (if a decent walk from central Pärnu). Rooms strike a nice…

  • Hotell Legend

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    The Tiffany-style lamps, model ships and wooden panelling lend an old-world feel to the lobby, which is quite a contrast to the boxy exterior. Yet…

  • Padu Hotell

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    You may feel like you’re sleeping inside a sauna at the Padu, with pine predominating across the walls, floors, ceilings, doors and furniture. All rooms…

  • Kongo Hotell

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    The unassuming exterior gives little indication of Kongo’s stylish, Scandi-chic decor – off-white walls, neutral linens and pale wooden floors. Larger…

  • Konse Motel & Camping

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    About 1km east of central Pärnu, riverside Konse offers camping and a variety of motel rooms with kitchen access. It’s not an especially charming spot,…

  • Loona Manor

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Loona may be a late-18th-century manor house, but it’s more homely than palatial, with simple, clean rooms and a quiet atmosphere. There's an unfussy cafe…

  • Hotell Liilia

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    In the lee of Käina's only real landmark, the roofless ruin of 16th-century St Martin's Church, Liilia offers two floors of simple well-kept rooms with…

  • Arensburg

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Arensburg is almost two hotels in one, with a severe case of old versus new. Our vote goes to the bold and sexy charcoal-and-mustard-painted rooms in the…

  • Staadioni Hotell

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Good-value spacious and bright rooms are available at this pleasant, secluded spot, south of the castle. It's surrounded by parkland and sports facilities…

  • Hotell Mardi

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    These simple, fuss-free rooms are attached to a college. The hostel rooms have bunk beds and share bathrooms; they're a little institutional, but probably…

  • Endla Hostel

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Very little English is spoken and it's more than a little institutional-feeling, but this is an OK moderately priced option on a quiet street. Rooms are…

  • Hommiku Hostel

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Located in a prime central position, Hommiku is far more like a budget hotel than a hostel. Rooms have private bathrooms, TVs and kitchenettes; some also…

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