Villa Contessa

What Villa Contessa does

Villa Contessa is a family-owned, 5-star superior luxury hotel and spa resort operating on the shores of Lake Scharmützelsee in Bad Saarow, Brandenburg, approximately 50 minutes southeast of Berlin. The property comprises two villas — the historic Villa Contessa (built 1909/1910, French Riviera-inspired) with 6 rooms and suites, and the modern Grand Villa with 8 suites — totalling 14 keys, supported by 38 employees. The resort serves affluent leisure travellers, couples and wellness-focused guests seeking an intimate, high-touch retreat combining overnight accommodation, a 500+ m² Grand Spa (heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, treatment rooms), a fine-dining restaurant with daily-changing modern French menus (€79–€119 set menus, €389 Signature 5-course), curated seasonal packages (Sommer Chill, Sommer am See, Spa Special, Detox Time), gift vouchers, and a chauffeur airport transfer service. The business is structured as a German civil-law partnership (Villa Contessa GbR) owned and operated by Marina Runge and Oliver Runge as a multi-generational family enterprise, with no public listing, institutional equity ownership or external funding rounds disclosed.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: bookings are driven through the hotel's own website with an integrated onepagebooking.com engine, telephone reservations and personal guest service, supported by editorial press coverage in Forbes, Falstaff, Manager Magazin, Handelsblatt and Hideaways Hotels, plus a 3–4 times-yearly newsletter managed via Brevo. The technology stack is non-proprietary and built on best-of-breed hospitality SaaS: Mews for reservations, check-in/out, guest profiles, invoicing and payment processing; Google Analytics 4 for web analytics; and Brevo (Sendinblue) for email marketing — with no AI/ML capability disclosed. Revenue is generated primarily from overnight accommodation (from €339/night, inclusive of spa access), with significant ancillary contribution from the à-la-carte restaurant, spa treatments and beauty services, multi-day detox and spa packages, and a premium limousine transfer service (€258 BER airport trip). Distribution is exclusively direct, with no third-party OTA, travel agent or wholesaler dependency referenced.

Strategic and operational positioning is anchored by 115+ years of continuous operation, multiple prestigious awards (2 Michelin Keys, Falstaff Spa Award, 'Die 101 besten Hotels in Deutschland', Forbes 'Hotel Secret Tip'), and a modernisation roadmap partially co-funded by the European Union's EFRE programme and Investitionsbank Brandenburg. Supporting partnerships include a medical referral arrangement with Helios Klinikum Bad Saarow, organic supply from Hof Marienhöhe (Germany's oldest Demeter farm) and a referral relationship with the YAAS watersports centre on the lake — together reinforcing the property's positioning as a discreet, family-run luxury hideaway rather than a scaled hospitality chain.

Name

Villa Contessa

Legal name

Villa Contessa GbR

Website

https://villa-contessa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Villa Contessa is a family-owned, 5-star superior luxury hotel and spa resort in Bad Saarow, Brandenburg, on Lake Scharm\u00fctzelsee about 50 minutes from Berlin. It operates 14 rooms and suites across two villas, a 500+ m\u00b2 Grand Spa, a fine-dining restaurant and seasonal packages, serving affluent leisure, wellness and golf travellers via direct booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel services
• Spa wellness resort
• Fine dining restaurant
• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Hospitality experience

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Saarow

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Room & Suite Accommodations: The primary revenue stream is overnight accommodation in 14 rooms and suites across two villas (Villa Contessa and Grand Villa), priced from €339 per night. Revenue is generated through direct bookings (online and telephone) and is recurring per-stay.
2. Restaurant Dining: Fine dining restaurant with modern French cuisine, offering daily-changing dinner menus and breakfast service. Revenue includes à la carte items, set menus (Petit menu €79, Connoisseur menu €99, Grand menu €119), and premium extras such as Wagyu beef, caviar, and a 5-course Signature menu at €389. The restaurant is open to external guests, not only hotel residents.
3. Spa & Wellness Treatments: The Grand Spa generates revenue through day passes (spa access bundled with accommodation) and à la carte spa treatments. Treatments include massages, facials, body treatments, beauty services, and bundled packages (e.g., Detox Time package starting at €399/night). Spa access is included with room bookings, creating an upsell opportunity for day-spa visitors.
4. Packages & Seasonal Offers: Curated holiday packages (Sommer Chill from €419/night, Sommer am See from €439/night, Spa Special from €339/night, and standalone overnight stays from €339/night) bundling accommodation, dining, and spa treatments. These packages drive higher average revenue per stay and are sold directly.
5. Chauffeur & Transfer Services: Limousine chauffeur service for airport and destination transfers. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to hotel transfer priced at €258 per trip. Other destinations quoted on request. Additional revenue stream ancillary to core accommodation.
6. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold for hotel stays, spa treatments, and restaurant experiences, generating prepaid revenue redeemable against future services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Villa Contessa is a family-run 5-star superior luxury hotel and spa resort on the shores of Lake Scharmützelsee in Bad Saarow, Brandenburg, Germany, comprising 14 rooms and suites across two villas (the historic Villa Contessa built 1910 with 6 rooms/suites, and the modern Grand Villa with 8 suites). The property offers a 500+ m² Grand Spa with pools, saunas, steam bath and treatment rooms, a fine dining restaurant with daily-changing modern French cuisine, seasonal packages, chauffeur transfer service, and gift vouchers, all delivered through 38 staff with highly personalized, multi-generational family hospitality.

Product overview

Villa Contessa is a family-owned 5-star superior luxury hotel and spa resort comprising two villas: the historic Villa Contessa (built 1910) with 6 rooms and suites, and the modern Grand Villa with 8 luxurious suites. The property features a Grand Spa (500+ m²) with pools, saunas, and treatment rooms, an award-winning fine dining restaurant with daily-changing menus, and various seasonal packages. The resort offers 14 rooms/suites total, 38 employees, and targets travelers seeking exclusive, intimate hotel experiences near Berlin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Villa Contessa Hotel & Spa Resort A 5-star superior boutique luxury hotel and spa resort on Lake Scharmützelsee, comprising 14 rooms and suites across two villas (the historic Villa Contessa built 1910 with 6 rooms/suites, and the modern Grand Villa with 8 suites). Includes Grand Spa access, fine dining restaurant, and curated seasonal packages. For affluent leisure travellers, couples, and wellness guests.
• Rooms & Suites 14 individually styled rooms and suites, each with private lounge terrace or balcony offering views of the gardens or Lake Scharmützelsee. From €339 per night inclusive of Grand Spa access, pool, saunas, steam bath, WiFi, newspaper, and luggage service. For leisure travellers and couples.
• Grand Spa A 500+ m² spa facility with heated outdoor pool (32°C, year-round), whirlpool, atmospheric pool, dry sauna, bio-sauna, steam bath, private treatment rooms, and lounges. Spa access is included with room bookings; day passes and à la carte treatments are also available. For hotel guests, spa day visitors, and wellness programme participants.
• Villa Contessa Restaurant Fine dining restaurant serving creative modern French cuisine with a daily-changing dinner menu, lakeside terrace, breakfast service, and an extensive wine selection. Menus: Petit €79, Connoisseur €99, Grand €119, Signature 5-course €389 (2 days advance pre-order). Premium extras include Wagyu roast beef, Imperial caviar, and Ruinart pairings. Open to hotel residents and external diners.
• Detox Time Programme Multi-night (5, 7, 10, or 14 nights) all-inclusive detox and health programme starting from €399 per night. Includes daily detox tea, breakfast, lunch, smoothie, snack, dinner; Bentonite drinking cure; Grand Spa access; pool, sauna, steam bath; concierge service; and optional medical consultation at Helios Klinikum Bad Saarow. For wellness-focused guests seeking structured health and detox retreats.
• Spa Special Package Year-round spa-focused package from €339/night (3+ nights), including accommodation, vitamin cocktails, aroma oil massage, choice of facial or body scrub, anti-stress massage, daily vital lunch, daily vitamin smoothie, and full Grand Spa access. Valid year-round except Christmas holidays.
• Sommer am See Package Summer package from €439/night (2+ nights), including accommodation, welcome summer cocktail, macarons on arrival, daily gourmet breakfast, daily Petit menu dinner (appetizer + main course), and one after-dinner cocktail. Valid 1 June – 30 September.
• Sommer Chill Package Summer vacation package from €419 per night (3+ nights, up to 14 nights). Includes accommodation, summer welcome cocktail, 25-min relaxation massage, pool day with fruit and Château Minuty Rosé, daily light dinners, and Grand Spa access. Stays of 4+ nights receive €50 credit; 5+ nights €100 credit; 7+ nights €200 spa credit. Valid 1 June – 21 September.
• Beauty Spa Treatments Premium beauty treatments offered at the Grand Spa, including the Signature Gold facial (70 min, €289), Extended Premium facial (75 min, €179), Classic facial (60 min, €119), Intensive Regeneration anti-aging treatment (60 min, €199), and manicure services. For hotel guests and external beauty-spa clients.
• Limousine Chauffeur Service Luxury chauffeur service using Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8L, or BMW 7 Series for airport and destination transfers. Berlin BER Airport transfer priced at €258 per one-way trip; other destinations quoted on request. Sold as a premium ancillary service for hotel guests.
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers redeemable against hotel stays, spa treatments, and restaurant dining experiences, generating prepaid revenue. Available to consumers for gifting or self-use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognised as one of Germany's best spa hotels with 2 Michelin Keys
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Volmer & Partner SteuerberatungminorOthersTax advisory and accounting services firm, led by Ulrich Volmer, providing tax consulting and financial statement preparation for the hotel.
• Subventa FördermittelberatungminorOthersSubsidy and grant consulting firm, led by Mr von Webenau, that assists with preparing and submitting grant applications (EU EFRE funding, ILB programmes) on behalf of the hotel.
• Helios Klinikum Bad SaarowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hotel maintains a medical partnership with the renowned Helios Klinikum Bad Saarow, located in the immediate vicinity. On request, the hotel arranges private medical consultations at the clinic's private outpatient department for guests undergoing detox or wellness programmes.
• Hof Marienhöhe (Demeter Organic Farm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany's oldest Demeter-certified organic farm, located a short walk from the hotel. Supplies Villa Contessa's restaurant with local organic products: breads from the farm bakery, milk and cheese products, meat and sausages, and freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Supports the hotel's bio-quality positioning.
• YAAS (Wassersportzentrum Bad Saarow)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA watersports centre on Lake Scharmützelsee offering sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, and motorboat rentals. The hotel recommends YAAS to guests seeking water sports activities, creating a complementary experience offering.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/villacontessa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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