Hotel Gut Immenhof

What Hotel Gut Immenhof does

Hotel Gut Immenhof is a privately held boutique estate hotel operated by Gut Immenhof GmbH & Co. KG, located on the shores of Kellersee in Malente, in the Holsteinische Schweiz region of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The business opened in 2021 following the restoration of a listed historic Gutshof (manor farm) whose buildings — including the Herrenhaus, Vogthaus, and Peerstall — now house 25+ accommodation units (double rooms, Immenhof Suites, Hof and See Maisonettes, and Ferienwohnungen holiday flats), three dining venues (Restaurant Rodesand fine dining, Melkhus Holstein cuisine, and Jantzens Bar), the Immenhof Spa with sauna and lake views, a riding facility with guest horse stables, farm shops, and the 457 m² Melkhus Hall event venue capable of hosting up to 350 guests. Awards include the Michelin Key 2025, DER FEINSCHMECKER restaurant recognition, and a Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2026 rating of 9.4/10.

The operating model is direct-to-consumer, with revenue generated from room nights (€150–€359/night), F&B, spa treatments, events and conferences, equestrian activities, outdoor equipment rental (canoe, SUP, e-bike, bicycle), farm shop retail, and gift vouchers. The technology stack is built on a simple X CMS website integrated with OnePageBooking for real-time availability, voucherbooking.de for gift certificates, Google Analytics, Clarity, and Meta Pixel for analytics, plus E.ON Drive-powered EV charging infrastructure across 500 parking spaces. A multilingual site (DE/EN/DK) supports Nordic and international leisure demand. AI is used narrowly for automated text suggestions in customer enquiry processing, with no proprietary models or data assets disclosed.

The customer base is segmented across couples and adult travelers, families (with the Hufeisenclub children's program), corporate and business events, celebrations and weddings, equestrian enthusiasts, and food and wine diners. The company is privately held, employs approximately 14 staff, is led by managing director Carl-J. Deilmann via Gut Immenhof Geschäftsführungsgesellschaft mbH, and discloses no external investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Hotel Gut Immenhof

Legal name

Gut Immenhof GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://gut-immenhof.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel Gut Immenhof is a privately held boutique estate hotel and resort on the Kellersee in Malente, Germany, offering rooms, three restaurants, spa, riding, and event venues for leisure couples, families, corporate events, and equestrian travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Resort Hotel

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Private House Hotels & Small Luxury Inns (THAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG)

Keywords

• Historic estate hotel
• Wellness spa resort
• Conference event venue
• Equestrian vacation resort
• Fine dining restaurants

Headquarters

HQ city

Malente

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from room bookings including double rooms (€179-219/night), suites (€329/night), maisonettes (€279-359/night with breakfast), and holiday flats (€150/night without breakfast, plus €149 cleaning fee). All hotel rooms include spa access and breakfast.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from three dining venues: Restaurant Rodesand (fine dining), Melkhus (Holstein cuisine), and Jantzens Bar. Additional revenue from event catering for celebrations, weddings, and corporate events.
3. Spa & Wellness Services: Revenue from massages, treatments, day spa packages, and spa club memberships. Included in hotel room rates for overnight guests.
4. Events & Celebrations: Revenue from hosting weddings (up to 300 guests in Melkhus Hall), conferences (up to 350 people), birthday celebrations, Christmas parties, and cultural events including the annual Immenhof Film Awards Gala.
5. Activity Rentals: Revenue from canoe hire (€60/2 hours), SUP board hire (€40/2 hours), e-bike hire (€30/day), bicycle hire (€15/day), and riding lessons/horse riding experiences.
6. Farm Shops & Retail: Revenue from farm shops selling homemade products, hotel textiles, accessories, and gift items. Includes a voucher shop for gift certificates.
7. Gift Vouchers: Revenue from voucherbooking.de platform selling gift certificates for overnight stays, spa treatments, restaurant visits, and packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hotel Gut Immenhof operates a destination-resort hotel on a restored historic estate on Lake Kellersee in Malente, Holsteinische Schweiz. The property sells overnight accommodation (double rooms from €179, suites from €329, maisonettes from €279, and holiday flats from €150), three dining venues (Restaurant Rodesand fine dining, Melkhus regional cuisine, Jantzens Bar), the Immenhof Spa with lake view, riding lessons with guest-horse stables, event hosting for weddings, conferences and celebrations up to 350 guests, outdoor activity rentals (canoes, SUPs, e-bikes, bicycles), farm shops, and gift vouchers.

Product overview

Hotel Gut Immenhof is a historic estate hotel resort offering a unified hospitality experience centred around a lovingly restored Gutshof (manor farm) on the Kellersee in Malente, Holsteinische Schweiz. The portfolio comprises accommodation (Doppelzimmer, Immenhof Suites, Hof and See Maisonettes, and Ferienwohnungen apartments), three dining venues (Restaurant Rodesand, Melkhus, Jantzens Bar), the Immenhof Spa with treatments/sauna/fitness, riding facilities, event venues for conferences and celebrations (up to 350 guests), an activities programme (canoe/SUP/bike hire), farm shops, and curated vacation packages. Awarded the Michelin Key 2025 and DER FEINSCHMECKER recognition. The hotel opened in 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Melkhus: Restaurant offering Holstein cuisine and local specialties, open for breakfast daily.
• Restaurant Rodesand
• Jantzens Bar
• Immenhof Spa
• Hufeisenclub

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms, Maisonettes & Holiday Apartments Overnight accommodation including Doppelzimmer (21–29 m², from €179/night), Doppelzimmer Immenhof (30–40 m², from €219/night), Immenhof Suite (45–53 m², from €329/night), Hof Maisonette (62–96 m², up to 4 persons, from €279/night), See Maisonette (65 m², lake view, from €359/night), and Ferienwohnung holiday apartments (77–97 m², up to 6 persons, from €150/night). Hotel rooms include breakfast and spa access; holiday flats include spa access but not breakfast. Targeted at leisure travellers, couples, families, and corporate guests.
• Restaurant Rodesand Fine dining restaurant on the estate offering seasonal culinary menus. Awarded by DER FEINSCHMECKER as one of Germany's best restaurants. Open to hotel guests and external diners seeking an upscale culinary experience.
• Melkhus Restaurant and Event Hall Restaurant serving Holstein regional cuisine and local specialties, also functioning as the hotel's daily breakfast venue. Houses the 457 m² Melkhus Hall event space, which accommodates 75–350 guests for weddings, conferences, and large celebrations.
• Jantzens Bar On-site bar named after Grandma Jantzen offering drinks and a social gathering space for hotel guests and walk-ins.
• Immenhof Spa Wellness facility with unique lake views offering massages, treatments, sauna, relaxation room, fitness, courses, day spa packages, and a Spa Club membership. Access is included for hotel and holiday apartment guests; day spa packages and Spa Club membership are sold to non-hotel guests.
• Riding and Equestrian Program Modern riding facility near the Herrenhaus offering riding lessons, pony rides for children, and guest-horse stables for visitors travelling with their own horses. Guided trail rides run through Prinzenholz and along the lakeshore. Targeted at equestrian enthusiasts and families.
• Conferences and Business Events Conference and corporate event offering with 7 function rooms, in-house event technology, capacity up to 350 people, team-building activities, and professional catering. Includes workation options for remote teams. Targeted at corporate and MICE buyers.
• Weddings and Private Celebrations Wedding and private celebration hosting at lake-side venues including the Rose Garden for outdoor ceremonies and Melkhus Hall (capacity up to 300 for weddings), plus smaller venues such as the Wine Cellar (up to 35), Immenhof Museum, Rodesand (up to 50), Farm Shop (up to 25), and Riding Parlour (up to 25). Includes event catering. Targeted at couples and families hosting milestone events.
• Cultural and Culinary Events Calendar Regular cultural and culinary programming including After Work drinks, Drinks & Sushi, Herrenhaus Brunch, readings, wine evenings, BBQ dinners, the annual Immenhof Film Awards Gala, Christmas concerts, and seasonal celebrations. Targeted at hotel guests, local visitors, and event audiences.
• Outdoor Activities (Canoe, SUP, E-Bike and Bicycle Hire) Outdoor activity rentals including canoe hire (€60 per 2 hours, May–October), SUP board hire (€40 per 2 hours), e-bike hire (€30 per day, April–October), and bicycle hire (€15 per day including organic bike, children's bike and child trailer). Picnic basket service available spring to autumn. Targeted at hotel guests and walk-in day visitors.
• Hofläden Farm Shops On-site farm shops selling homemade specialties (fruit spreads, pasta, egg liqueur), decorative items, hotel textiles, bathrobes, and accessories. Includes the Hotelshop opposite reception and the Farm Shop in the Peerstall building, open 10:30–17:30 (closed Mondays November–March). Targeted at hotel guests and walk-in visitors.
• Gift Vouchers (Gutscheine) Digital gift certificates with flexible denominations sold via the integrated voucherbooking.de platform, redeemable for overnight stays, spa treatments, restaurant visits, and curated arrangements/packages. Targeted at gift buyers and existing guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2026: 9.4 out of 10 rating
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Relais & Châteaux (Germany): Global association of individually owned luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants. Immenhof's restored listing, single property, and award-winning gastronomy fit the association's entry profile, providing a peer set and benchmark for ADR and F&B positioning.
• Althoff Hotels: German collection of individual luxury and boutique hotels with spa, fine dining, and event spaces. Comparable luxury positioning and individual-property character, but larger portfolio and broader price-tier reach than Immenhof.

Direct peers

• Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort: Restored estate/village turned luxury resort on the Baltic coast in Schleswig-Holstein. Closest comparable to Gut Immenhof in heritage-property format, multi-amenity offering (lodging, multiple restaurants, spa, events), and Northern German location.
• budersand Hotel - Golf & Spa: Five-star resort on Sylt with spa, multiple dining venues, golf, and event facilities. Comparable multi-revenue-stream luxury resort model in Northern Germany targeting leisure and event guests.
• Landhaus Stricker: Member of Relais & Châteaux, luxury boutique hotel on Sylt with multiple restaurants, spa, and intimate room count. Comparable to Immenhof's small-luxury, multi-dining, heritage-led positioning.
• Severin's Resort & Spa: Luxury boutique resort on Sylt with rooms, fine dining, spa, and event hosting. Comparable in scale, full-service amenity mix, and positioning as a premium short-stay destination in Northern Germany.
• Hotel Stadt Hamburg (Sylt): Boutique luxury hotel on Sylt with spa and dining. Comparable intimate-luxury positioning and event/couple target segments in Northern Germany.
• Hotel Birke: 4-star superior family-run hotel in Kiel with spa, multiple dining, and event facilities. Comparable mid-sized Northern German hotel with wellness and conference focus.
• Hotel Hof Weiß (Rügen): Historic estate complex on Rügen with rooms, dining, spa, and equestrian offering. Direct parallel to Immenhof's restored manor-house concept combined with riding and event hosting.
• Achtlinden Resort: Small luxury resort in Schleswig-Holstein with rooms, spa, and gastronomy. Comparable scale and full-service amenity mix to Immenhof.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/gutimmenhof
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gut-immenhof

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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