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3-star hotels in Kuressaare
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Kuressaare, the island town on Saaremaa known for its medieval bishop's castle and spa traditions. It is for travellers who want a castle park, a seafront or a town-centre base without going above three stars.
Staying in Kuressaare
Kuressaare has a long tradition as a spa destination, thanks to its mud baths and healing sea air. Visitors come for the castle, the beaches, and island life, and the town is a gateway to Saaremaa's windmills, lighthouses, and juniper-filled landscapes. The bishop's castle, one of the best-preserved in the Baltic region, and its moat-side park sit at the quiet heart of it all.
The hotels on this shortlist sit in the town centre and around the castle park. Repo Hotel on Vallimaa, Vanalinna Boutique Hotel on Kauba and Kohtu Apartment Unique are all 0.1 to 0.3 km from the centre, while Ekesparre Boutique Hotel on Lossi, Arabella Hotel on Torni, Kuursaal Guesthouse at Lossipark and Kuressaare Central Hostel on Tallinna are within 0.5 km. Asa Spa Hotel and Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA lie slightly further out on Pargi, 0.6 and 0.8 km away. The town suits couples and short-break visitors who want to walk everywhere, families drawn to the park, pools and nearby beach, and business travellers who need a central address.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Tõnise Holiday Houses
Kuressaare, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet 6.6 km from the centre, Tõnise Holiday Houses suits families and groups who want space and quiet. Each house has a kitchen and kitchenette with oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a fireplace and terrace for slow evenings. Children get a playground and picnic area, and the garden opens onto the surrounding countryside. A sauna is on hand, parking and wifi are free, and 80 guests have rated it 4.9 out of 5.
See Tõnise Holiday HousesEkesparre Boutique Hotel
Lossi 27, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereOn Lossi 27, half a kilometre from the centre, Ekesparre Boutique Hotel puts guests in a garden setting with a lounge and bar. Rooms come with bathrobes and a minibar, and breakfast can be brought to the room. Bicycles and cars can be rented on site, and massage is available after a day out. Pets are welcome, parking and wifi are free, and 129 guests rate it 4.7 out of 5.
See Ekesparre Boutique HotelHotel Saaremaa
Saaremaa, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Saaremaa lies 10.6 km from the centre, close to the sea and a beach. Its spa, sauna and steam room anchor a stay built around water, with an indoor jacuzzi and a pool for children. Family rooms, a playground and a restaurant cover the practical side, and pets may come along. With 199 reviews and a rating of 4.4 out of 5, it draws guests who want both coastline and wellness.
See Hotel SaaremaaAsa Spa Hotel
Pargi 12, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAsa Spa Hotel, on Pargi 12, 0.6 km from the centre, is the busiest address on this list with 1983 reviews and a 4.1 rating. An indoor pool, jacuzzi and kids pool sit alongside a fitness centre, massage and a beauty salon. There is a restaurant and a pool bar, and breakfast comes as a buffet. Family rooms, air conditioning and free parking make it straightforward for longer stays.
See Asa Spa HotelMeri Seaside Hotel & SPA
Pargi 16, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereMeri Seaside Hotel & SPA on Pargi 16, 0.8 km from the centre, pairs an indoor pool and gymnasium with a beach nearby. Guests can eat in the restaurant, at the buffet or in their room, and rooms have air conditioning. A playground and picnic area suit families, while business guests get a business centre. Rated 4.1 out of 5 across 1402 reviews, it is a steady all-round choice.
See Meri Seaside Hotel & SPARepo Hotel
Vallimaa 1A 93812 Kuressaare Estonia, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereRepo Hotel sits on Vallimaa 1A, 0.3 km from the centre, so the town is within an easy walk. Inside there is a bar, a lounge and a beauty salon, and lunch is served. Rooms have a desk, hairdryer and iron and board, and a shuttle service is offered. Pets are allowed, and parking is free. It has 75 reviews and a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5.
See Repo HotelArabella Hotel
Torni 12, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereArabella Hotel on Torni 12, 0.5 km from the centre, keeps things simple: a bar, a lounge and room service, with a garage for those arriving by car. Rooms are carpeted and each has a hairdryer, refrigerator and television, and the terrace is there for warmer days. Pets are accepted and wifi and parking are free. The 277 reviews give it 3.9 out of 5.
See Arabella HotelVästriku Holiday Home
Sõrve Maantee 50 Nasva 93872 Estonia, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Shuttle to airport
Why stay hereVästriku Holiday Home is 6.8 km from the centre and close to a beach, with a garden around it. Canoes, fishing and darts are available on site, and a golf course is nearby for guests who want a round. The spa adds a slower option, and a shuttle to the airport is offered. Free parking and wifi round it out. Suited to active guests who prefer being outside the town.
See Västriku Holiday HomeKohtu Apartment Unique
Kohtu 4, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereKohtu Apartment Unique, at Kohtu 4, is 0.1 km from the centre, the closest apartment option here. Units have a kitchen or kitchenette with dishwasher, microwave and toaster, plus a washing machine and a sauna, so longer stays are easy. Family rooms, a patio and a garden help with children, and a car can be rented on site. Wheelchair accessible, with free parking and wifi.
See Kohtu Apartment UniqueJurna Recreation Farm
Upa Küla Kaarma Vald Saare Maakond, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereJurna Recreation Farm, 5.7 km from the centre, is a countryside base with badminton, darts and a garden. Rooms have a fireplace, and there are family rooms, a kitchen and a lounge for shared evenings. Lunch and banquets can be arranged, and a shuttle service is offered. Parking and wifi are free. It suits groups and families looking for space away from town.
See Jurna Recreation FarmKuursaal Guesthouse
Lossipark 1, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereKuursaal Guesthouse stands in Lossipark 1, 0.5 km from the centre, with a restaurant and bar on site and special diets catered for. Bicycles can be rented to explore the area, and a golf course is nearby. Family rooms are available, pets are welcome, and parking and wifi are free. A good fit for guests who want to eat well and be close to the park.
See Kuursaal GuesthouseArno Apartments
Uus 47, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereArno Apartments on Uus 47, 0.5 km from the centre, is built for self-catering: each unit has a kitchen or kitchenette with refrigerator, plus a terrace and garden. Guests can go fishing, riding or play tennis, and a golf course is close by. Lunch can be arranged and a car rented on site. Free parking and wifi, with housekeeping and cleaning provided.
See Arno ApartmentsOvelia B&B
Suve 8, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereOvelia B&B on Suve 8, 0.8 km from the centre, is a short distance from a beach and offers family rooms. Breakfast is a buffet and special diets can be requested, with a kitchen and kitchenette for other meals. A garden, patio and picnic area give children room, and fishing is nearby. Free parking and wifi, plus a shuttle service, and iron and board in the rooms.
See Ovelia B&BKuressaare Central Hostel
Tallinna 23, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereFamily rooms are available, and a golf course is nearby. The hostel is wheelchair accessible, pets are allowed, and wifi and parking are free. It suits independent travellers who want a central, uncomplicated base in town.
See Kuressaare Central HostelVanalinna Boutique Hotel
Kauba 8, Kuressaare, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereVanalinna Boutique Hotel on Kauba 8 is 0.1 km from the centre, putting the old town on the doorstep. Breakfast is served and coffee is available, with a games room for evenings indoors. Family rooms have a refrigerator and television, and each room has a hairdryer and toiletries. Pets are welcome and parking and wifi are free. Central, small and easy to walk from.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tõnise Holiday Houses | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 6.6 km |
| Ekesparre Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Hotel Saaremaa | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 10.6 km |
| Asa Spa Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.6 km |
| Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Repo Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Arabella Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Västriku Holiday Home | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 6.8 km |
| Kohtu Apartment Unique | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Jurna Recreation Farm | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 5.7 km |
| Kuursaal Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Arno Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Ovelia B&B | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.8 km |
| Kuressaare Central Hostel | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Vanalinna Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Hotel Saaremaa has family rooms, a playground, a kids pool and a spa, and sits 10.6 km from the centre; Asa Spa Hotel and Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA both add family rooms, indoor pools and playgrounds within 0.8 km. Ovelia B&B keeps family rooms, a kitchen and a garden on Suve, 0.8 km out.
Hotel Saaremaa · Asa Spa Hotel · Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA · Ovelia B&B
For couples
Ekesparre Boutique Hotel, in a garden on Lossi 0.5 km from the centre, has a bar, massage and room service and is rated 4.7 out of 5. Repo Hotel on Vallimaa and Vanalinna Boutique Hotel on Kauba are both 0.1 to 0.3 km from the centre, with terraces and lounges for quiet evenings.
Ekesparre Boutique Hotel · Repo Hotel · Vanalinna Boutique Hotel
Best rated
Tõnise Holiday Houses scores 4.9 out of 5 from 80 reviews, with a sauna, fireplace and garden 6.6 km from the centre. Ekesparre Boutique Hotel follows at 4.7 from 129 reviews, and Hotel Saaremaa at 4.4 from 199 reviews, with a sauna, jacuzzi and spa.
Tõnise Holiday Houses · Ekesparre Boutique Hotel · Hotel Saaremaa
Spa and pool
Asa Spa Hotel has an indoor pool, jacuzzi, kids pool, fitness centre and massage on Pargi, 0.6 km from the centre. Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA offers an indoor pool, gymnasium and sauna 0.8 km out, Hotel Saaremaa has a spa, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room, and Repo Hotel has a beauty salon on site.
Asa Spa Hotel · Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA · Hotel Saaremaa · Repo Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kuressaare is accessible by ferry from the mainland port of Virtsu to Muhu island, followed by a causeway to Saaremaa; the journey takes a few hours. Alternatively, there are seasonal flights from Tallinn to Kuressaare Airport, located about 2 km from the town centre. Buses connect Kuressaare with other parts of the island and with the mainland. Once in town, most attractions are within walking distance, but bicycles or taxis are useful for exploring further afield.
When to go
The best time to visit is from June to August, when the weather is mild and the days are long. This is also when most events and festivals take place, including the Kuressaare Opera Days. Spring and autumn are quieter, with cooler temperatures but fewer crowds. Winter can be cold and snowy, but the castle and spa hotels remain open year-round.
Things to do near Kuressaare
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Kuressaare?
Kohtu Apartment Unique on Kohtu 4 and Vanalinna Boutique Hotel on Kauba 8 are both 0.1 km from the centre, with Repo Hotel on Vallimaa 1A just behind at 0.3 km.
Which hotels have free parking?
All the hotels on this shortlist list free car parking. Arabella Hotel and Kohtu Apartment Unique also have a garage, and Repo Hotel and Kuressaare Central Hostel offer valet parking.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Ekesparre Boutique Hotel, Hotel Saaremaa, Asa Spa Hotel, Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA, Repo Hotel, Arabella Hotel, Kohtu Apartment Unique, Kuursaal Guesthouse and Kuressaare Central Hostel all accept pets.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Asa Spa Hotel and Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA both have indoor pools, kids pools and jacuzzis. Hotel Saaremaa has a spa, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room, Tõnise Holiday Houses and Kohtu Apartment Unique have saunas, and Västriku Holiday Home lists a spa.
Which is the top-rated pick on this shortlist?
Tõnise Holiday Houses has the highest guest rating, 4.9 out of 5 from 80 reviews, followed by Ekesparre Boutique Hotel at 4.7 from 129 reviews and Hotel Saaremaa at 4.4 from 199 reviews.
Which hotels are best for families?
Hotel Saaremaa, Asa Spa Hotel and Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA list family rooms and playgrounds, with pools for children. Ovelia B&B on Suve also has family rooms, a kitchen and a garden.
Which hotels serve breakfast or have a restaurant?
Hotel Saaremaa, Asa Spa Hotel, Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA and Kuursaal Guesthouse have restaurants on site. Ekesparre Boutique Hotel, Asa Spa Hotel and Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA offer breakfast in the room, and Vanalinna Boutique Hotel lists breakfast.
Can I get to the castle and the beach on foot from these hotels?
The town centre is compact and easy to explore on foot, and the castle, main square and many hotels are within a short walk of each other. Meri Seaside Hotel & SPA, Asa Spa Hotel, Ovelia B&B, Hotel Saaremaa and Västriku Holiday Home list a beach nearby.