Hotel Ancora

What Hotel Ancora does

Hotel Ancora oHG is a privately-held, family-run 3-star Superior hotel located at Strandallee 58 in Timmendorfer Strand, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, directly on the Baltic Sea beach. The property offers 28 accommodation units across individually designed single rooms (6), double rooms (13), one family room, six 2-room apartments with pantry kitchens, and two luxury penthouse vacation apartments (Penthouse A ~65 sqm with ~90 sqm terrace; Penthouse B ~55 sqm with ~30 sqm terrace). On-site amenities include a year-round heated indoor pool (~60 sqm water surface, ~28°C), a small sauna, elevator access to all floors including the wellness level, free Wi-Fi, and breakfast service (€12 per person per day, buffet 08:00–10:30).

The business is structured as a German offene Handelsgesellschaft (oHG) partnership managed by Gunda Wiegand and Jochen Wiegand, with no institutional investors, parent company, or external ownership disclosed. Revenue is generated primarily through nightly room and apartment rentals at starting rates of €75 (single), €120 (double) and €150 (apartment), with penthouse rates ranging €160–€265/night depending on season, supplemented by parking (€12–€14/night), breakfast, tourist tax (Kurtaxe) and ancillaries. Ancora Ferienwohnungen operates as a sub-brand extending the accommodation offering into vacation apartments in Scharbeutz and Timmendorfer Strand via separate websites.

Distribution is entirely direct: hotel-ancora.de, phone reservations, email inquiries and a SoftTec-powered online booking engine (booking2.softtec.software) — no OTA or travel-agency channels are referenced. Marketing relies on the company website, leisure partner recommendations (Sea Life, Hansa Park, Ostsee Therme, golf clubs, local restaurants) and gift vouchers valid for three years. The operating model is structurally a single-asset, single-geography German leisure hotel with seasonal demand driven by Baltic Sea domestic tourism and a 39-employee workforce.

Name

Hotel Ancora

Legal name

Hotel Ancora oHG

Website

https://hotel-ancora.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel Ancora oHG is a family-run 3-star Superior beachfront hotel in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, offering 28 individually designed rooms, apartments and penthouses with on-site pool and sauna, serving Baltic Sea leisure and family travelers through direct booking channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation & Vacation Rentals

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Vacation apartments
• Beachfront hotel
• Wellness hospitality
• Holiday rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Timmendorfer Strand

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Rentals: Revenue from renting hotel rooms including single rooms, double rooms, and family rooms with nightly rates
2. Apartment/Suite Rentals: 6 apartments and suites offering 2-room accommodations with pantry kitchens, balconies, and hotel amenities for extended stays
3. Penthouse Ferienwohnungen: 2 penthouse apartments for holiday rental with premium pricing based on season (main season vs. off-season), nightly rates ranging from €160-€265 plus end cleaning fee
4. Breakfast Service: Buffet breakfast served from 8:00 to 10:30, priced at €12 per person per day
5. Parking Services: Outdoor parking and garage parking available for a fee, subject to availability
6. Additional Services: Extra cleaning, extra bed/baby cot, Kurabgabe (tourist tax) collected separately

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hotel Ancora is a 3-star superior family hotel located directly on the Baltic Sea beach in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, offering individually designed rooms, apartments, and penthouse vacation rentals. The property includes 6 single rooms, 13 double rooms, 1 family room, 6 apartments/suites with pantry kitchens, and 2 penthouse apartments with sea-view terraces, complemented by an indoor heated pool, sauna, breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi.

Product overview

Hotel ANCORA is a 3-star superior hotel located in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, offering a portfolio of accommodation products including single rooms, double rooms, family rooms, apartments, and luxury penthouse vacation apartments. The hotel operates on a unified accommodation model where all rooms and apartments share common amenities including free Wi-Fi, access to the indoor heated pool and sauna, and hotel services. The product portfolio ranges from standard single and double rooms (6 and 13 rooms respectively) to family rooms with sofa beds, 6 self-catering apartments with pantry kitchens, and 2 premium penthouse apartments with private rooftop terraces. Additional offerings include gift vouchers and vacation apartment rentals in Timmendorfer Strand and Scharbeutz through a separate website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ancora Ferienwohnungen: Vacation apartments in Timmendorfer Strand and Scharbeutz operated as a separate brand under the Hotel Ancora umbrella

Products and services

• Einzelzimmer (Single Rooms) 6 individually designed single rooms for solo travelers, each in its own style with functional comfort, free W-LAN, phone, and most with balcony. Starting from €75.00 per night.
• Doppelzimmer (Double Rooms) 13 individually designed double rooms with high comfort. Most rooms have a balcony on the sunny side with partial sea views. Starting from €120.00 per night.
• Familienzimmer (Family Room) Spacious family room with sofa bed for two children, featuring shower/WC, seating area, minibar, telephone, free Wi-Fi, and balcony. Suitable for families with children.
• Apartments & Suites 6 apartments and suites with 2 rooms and a pantry kitchen, each with a large balcony (partial sea view), flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi. Includes breakfast and daily cleaning. Accommodates up to 4 persons. Starting from €150.00 per night.
• Penthouse Ferienwohnungen (Penthouse Vacation Apartments) Two luxury penthouse apartments with sea views and private rooftop terraces, modern bathrooms, full kitchens, and access to hotel pool and sauna. Penthouse A: ~65 sqm + 90 sqm terrace, off-season from €175/night, high season from €265/night. Penthouse B: ~55 sqm + 30 sqm terrace, off-season from €160/night, high season from €230/night. Final cleaning €95. Minimum stay 2 nights off-season, 3-4 nights high season. Bookings by phone only.
• Schwimmbad & Sauna (Indoor Pool & Sauna) On-site wellness facility featuring a heated indoor pool (approximately 60 sqm water surface, heated to ~28°C year-round), a small sauna, and an adjacent sun terrace with lounge chairs. Available 07:30 to 19:00, accessible by elevator. Included for hotel guests.
• ANCORA Gutscheine (Gift Vouchers) Gift vouchers valid for 3 years from issue date, available for purchase for specific stays, flexible nights, or a specified monetary value.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Booking2.softtec.softwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online booking and reservation management system used by Hotel Ancora for processing room and apartment reservations through their website.
• Sea Life Timmendorfer StrandminorOthersAquarium attraction recommended to hotel guests as part of leisure activity offerings.
• Hansa ParkminorOthersAmusement park in the region recommended as an experience/outing option for hotel guests.
• Ostsee ThermeminorOthersThermal baths/spa facility in the region recommended as wellness option for hotel guests.
• Karls ErlebnishofminorOthersFarm-based experience park in the region recommended as family activity for hotel guests.
• Restaurant and Weinbar PortobellominorOthersRestaurant with wine bar recommended to hotel guests for dining.
• Café FitzminorOthersCafé recommended to hotel guests for coffee and light meals.
• Fischrestaurant Fitz sin FischmarktminorOthersFish restaurant and fish market recommended for seafood dining experiences.
• Restaurant und Café Oswalds alte LiebeminorOthersRestaurant and café recommended for dining experiences.
• Lübeck-Travemünder Golf-KlubminorOthersGolf club recommended to hotel guests for golfing activities.
• Golfanlage SeeschlösschenminorOthersGolf facility/resort recommended for golfing activities.
• Maritim Golfpark OstseeminorOthersMaritime golf park on the Baltic Sea recommended for golfing.
• Dünengolf ScharbeutzminorOthersDune golf facility in Scharbeutz recommended for golfing.
• Surfschule Timmendorfer StrandminorOthersSurf school in Timmendorfer Strand for water sports activities.
• W&W Agentur für Werbung GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvertising agency in Hamburg responsible for website design, conception, and implementation.
• Andrea FlakminorOthersPhotographer responsible for hotel photography and visual content.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Centro Hotel Group: German mid-scale hotel group operating 3-4 star properties across Germany; comparable in star rating and segment, though predominantly city-based rather than resort-based.
• Atlantic Hotels: Regional German hotel chain focused on northern Germany, including Baltic and North Sea destinations; comparable in scale and mid-upper positioning though not directly overlapping in Timmendorfer Strand.

Direct peers

• Hotel Neptun (Warnemünde): Iconic 4-star beachfront hotel on the German Baltic coast in Warnemünde with full-service amenities, indoor pool, and spa — directly comparable as a Baltic Sea leisure hotel targeting German domestic tourism.
• Upstalsboom Hotel + Freizeit: German hotel group concentrated on the North Sea and Baltic coasts with beachfront resorts, wellness facilities, and similar mid-scale full-service positioning — directly competes for the same leisure segment in adjacent coastal markets.
• Maritim Hotelgesellschaft: German hotel chain operating full-service beach and resort hotels across Germany, including the Maritim Seehotel directly in Timmendorfer Strand — the most direct same-street competitor to Hotel Ancora with overlapping room/apartment product.

Broad incumbents

• Dorint Hotels: German hotel group with full-service and resort properties including coastal/spa locations; competes in the same domestic-German leisure segment with broader distribution and loyalty infrastructure.
• Lindner Hotels & Resorts: German hotel group operating full-service and resort hotels including coastal properties; competes broadly in the German leisure-hotel space where Hotel Ancora operates.
• TUI Blue Hotels: International resort brand of TUI with multiple beach and leisure properties across Europe, offering bundled F&B, wellness, and family programming that competes with mid-scale Baltic hotels on demand and rate.
• Motel One: Large German budget-design hotel group with properties in major German cities including northern hubs; relevant as a German hotel competitor capturing price-sensitive travelers, though at a different price tier.
• Steigenberger Hotels: Established German hotel group (now part of HR Group) running full-service and resort hotels including beachfront properties; competes for the same premium leisure demand on the Baltic and North Sea.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-ancora

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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