Hotel & Restaurant Gorch Fock - Timmendorfer Strand in Timmendorfer Strand

Quiet location, good clean hotel with friendly staff.

Unfortunately, the room is a disgrace. The door has no soundproofing, hangs crooked, and closes poorly, so you can hear every word and every footstep from the hallway. Since the room was right next to the entrance and exit, you could also hear the glass door slamming. So, it was just plain loud until after midnight and from 7 a.m. onward! The receptionist told them it was just an old building... no words!

Since my husband was having a training course nearby, my daughter and I stayed here for five days. Check-in is normally from 2 p.m., but our room was ready by 11 a.m. As soon as we entered the hotel, we were greeted very warmly and given our room key and spa card. The rooms were very clean and tidy. The breakfast is extremely varied and delicious. You could choose between fresh filter coffee or machine-made cappuccino, latte macchiato, and cafe crema, as well as espresso. The restaurant had plenty of seating and was quite large. The lady at the reception was super sweet, friendly, and attentive (Ms. Neutzner). The location is excellent. A two-minute walk to the beach. Directly opposite is a bus stop towards Schabeutz; in the other direction towards Travemünde, you then turn Birkenallee into Poststraße. All in all: a cozy, small, well-kept hotel in a prime location. We felt very comfortable here and had a wonderful few days.

We weren't staying there, but we tried the restaurant. The ambiance was very appealing, so we stopped in. The cutlery was literally thrown onto our table, so we had to arrange it neatly next to us. The food didn't come out of the kitchen completely hot, and the portions weren't good value for money. The taste wasn't bad at all. We were approached by people at the next table, guests at the hotel as well, who shared similar impressions and also felt that the staff lacked the necessary friendliness. We won't be visiting this restaurant again. Our vacation was in September 2025. Our average age was 55.

Good and plentiful breakfast, price-performance for breakfast OK.

We celebrated a wedding there on Saturday, September 20th. Everything went perfectly. The food, the staff, the restaurant, and the hotel management were all very friendly and did everything to make the celebration unforgettable. Even the weather was on our side. In short, it was incredibly beautiful. I would 100% recommend the Hotel & Restaurant Gorch Fock. Whether it's a wedding reception or a birthday party, the restaurant management knows how to organize it.

Our stay here was truly wonderful. The room was very clean and even bigger than expected. The location is also fantastic. The beach is just a one-minute walk away, and there are plenty of parking options. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The restaurant is also highly recommended, and the breakfast selection is very varied. All in all, a highly recommended stay.

I was at a wedding yesterday, and the location was perfect. A beach was nearby, and the people were friendly. The staff was top-notch, so I highly recommend it!

A beautiful hotel in a prime location: just cross the street and you're at the beach. The staff gave us a warm welcome, and the room was clean and comfortably furnished. The breakfast buffet was varied and fresh, and the restaurant offers delicious food in the afternoon and evening. We'd love to come back! Thank you very much.

The rooms are large and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would come back again!

We were there for a wedding and stayed at the hotel for the night. It was really nice. Clean rooms, and the location was unbeatable. The beach is practically across the street. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back, even without the wedding.

As always, I stop by as I do on vacation... unfortunately, the menu has been significantly reduced... Service is okay, but nothing more... Wine and water aren't poured... a sealed wine bottle is placed on the table... otherwise friendly. The food is still very good, but also expensive.

Very pleasant stay – especially recommended for solo travelers I stayed at the hotel again for a week and can wholeheartedly recommend it. I would particularly like to highlight: Organization and customer service Very good processes and flexibility. The lady at the reception was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and absolutely customer-oriented – a true model of service. Breakfast service Friendly, attentive, and hard-working. The start to the day was always pleasant and well looked after. Housekeeping Very courteous staff. I was even helped with transporting my luggage without asking. The room was clean, well-maintained, and tidy. No refrigerator. Location Very good. Just a few minutes' walk to the beach and town. A bus stop is right in front of the hotel – ideal for excursions without a car. In-house restaurant Something unusual: the wood-fired grill is in use from time to time, with a corresponding smoky smell, which might bother sensitive guests. The staff is very efficient, but reservations for individuals are not accepted. There are good alternatives nearby, where solo travelers are also welcome (reservations are required). Conclusion An all-around pleasant stay. The hotel is well-run, friendly, and clean. It's especially suitable for solo travelers. I would be happy to return. Many thanks to the hotel team.

Very average overall...but the staff is very friendly, the portions are very small, and the beer is delicious...

This was our first time at this hotel. We received a very warm welcome right away, and the staff was extremely accommodating and made every effort to accommodate all our requests. The room was clean, with minimal noise even in the evenings and at night. Also worth mentioning is that the breakfast buffet was always fresh, delicious, and offered a wide selection. The additional dog-friendliness was a huge advantage for us, as we travel with at least one dog and therefore try out different hotels. We will definitely return to this one.

My stay with you was very pleasant 🪴

On a grill plate for two people, there should be two of each type of meat. The quantity could also be more. Plus a tiny side dish of vegetables... The price of €60 is absolutely unacceptable.

We went there for dinner. A large selection of dishes. Our meal was delicious. The service was friendly.

My wife and I spent a few days there to relax. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious. Good value for money. We would gladly return.

Veal schnitzel and fried potatoes were swimming in oil. Unfortunately, this is not recommended.

- Service...everyone was very nice - Breakfast buffet...outstanding - Quiet location. - Hotel was close to the beach. - Value for money was very good. - Room had everything you need What more could you want!

The restaurant impressed us with great food and even better service.

The restaurant has a lovely ambiance. The service was very good and friendly. I'd go back anytime 👍 Reservations are recommended.

No elevator!!!!!! For older people or those who can't lift heavy objects, getting their suitcases up is a real challenge... No balcony, but the staff is very friendly.

We ate at the restaurant, and from the service, which was extremely courteous and attentive, to the meal itself, it was a very successful evening. We were there with four adults and three children and can highly recommend it. The price-performance ratio is fair.

Very friendly and good food, I would come back anytime.

Tried many dishes Very tasty Beautifully presented Portion just right for me Service was very friendly and attentive

I've eaten at the Gorch Fock restaurant with my family several times. The food was always delicious, the portions generous, and the service attentive and friendly. We'll be back! Thank you!

Restaurant Review Beef fillet cooked to perfection, medium. There was far too little salad as a side dish for the steak. It's a good thing I asked in advance if I could have some bread with it. The answer was a bit specific: "Yes, I can bring it for you. It's okay." It's okay? That was a bit irritating. Unfortunately, the breading on the Wiener Schnitzel was completely saturated with fat.

The price/performance ratio has dropped significantly. The food, with one exception, was of a good standard. But if you want to be full, this isn't the place for you at the moment. Service, as always, is top-notch and very understanding. We're giving it another chance, as we've been going there at least once on our vacation for years. We hope it improves again.

The lady who actually does the service was not there for our check-in and so a lot of things were forgotten

The restaurant has one advantage that shouldn't be underestimated. It's located diagonally across the street from the Grand Hotel Seeschlösschen—about 150 meters away. So I only had to cross the street to enjoy a fine meal in a pleasant atmosphere. The quality of the fish dishes was excellent, and the service staff was extremely friendly, prompt, and courteous. Although I find the prices a bit high, it gets five out of five stars.

We enjoyed the breakfast buffet as external guests (without an overnight stay). For €19, non-residents are also welcome to have breakfast there. No reservation was required. The buffet was open until 10:30 a.m. Coffee, tea, juice, water, rolls, croissants, cakes, butter, jam, sausage, ham, cheese, salmon, muesli, eggs, scrambled eggs, fruit salad, etc. Everything was self-service on the ground floor. In front of it is a beautiful, bright conservatory, and all just 100 meters from the beach. Between Timmendorfer Strand and Niendorf. In my opinion, the price-performance ratio is good. The service staff was very friendly. Parking, however, was a bit problematic. The restrooms were clean but a bit dated. We often visit Timmendorf and will definitely return. These are my personal experiences at the time of our visit. No one is meant to be discredited.

We only visited the restaurant here. Very nice ambiance and friendly service. So much for the positives. The food was a complete disaster. The salmon was extremely dry and overcooked, the green asparagus was woody in places, and the potatoes were still raw inside. Unfortunately, we didn't enjoy it at all.

Great location and great breakfast

My review refers only to the restaurant. The food was very good. The dessert was particularly outstanding. The servers were also very friendly. We would be happy to come back.

We "only" visited the restaurant, but were very impressed with the food and service. Wheelchair access is easy via the side entrance.

Beautiful restaurant. Delicious food, great location right next to the beach. The waiters are very attentive and helpful. High praise. Thank you for the pleasant evening.

Very, very nice staff. Room: Unfortunately, there was no shampoo in the shower. On the day of arrival, there were two small bottles on the shelf. That was it. The water in the shower drained very poorly. Upon checking, we noticed that the strainer and drain were full of hair. This strainer hadn't been cleaned in months. It should be cleaned at least once a week. One window wouldn't close. There was no refrigerator for drinks. The bed had plastic-covered backrests, which were very worn. Breakfast was good. The hotel's location is very good.

Very good for a short seaside holiday

The food and service are very 👍🏻

Very clean, extremely friendly welcome, and first-class breakfast with perfect service! What was exceptionally accommodating was that I was able to check in at 10 a.m. upon request! Thank you!

Super great breakfast, everything fresh, beautifully prepared, something for every taste Location is very good Dog friendly and the staff is very nice and helpful - definitely recommended

100% cancellation costs. You have to like it.

Haben einen netten Abend mit sehr gutem Essen verbracht. Sehr freundliches Personal und viel Platz für die ganze Familie einschließlich großem Hund

Unfortunately, it's not quite as first-class as last year. Last year I gave this place 5 stars because the food and service were simply perfect. That was definitely in line with the perhaps slightly above-average prices. This year both service and taste dropped. The service wasn't unfriendly, but rather slightly bored. In particular, I was handed two hot plates without warning, which I had accepted to make serving easier for the service. The food was still good, but no longer particularly great. You can see this, for example, if you compare the two pictures of the Wiener Schnitzel. Crispy but light breading from last year, slightly burnt breading this year. Overall, the taste was still good, but the price-performance ratio has deteriorated somewhat. We'll see what it's like next year.

We only ate dinner, service was OK, felt like check-in, food was ok too...

The food and service was really top in the restaurant. Nice atmosphere and ambience. It's a little more expensive in terms of price, but I definitely recommend it.

The hotel is very conveniently located, right near the sea, and you can get to the city quickly on foot. The nights in the hotel were very quiet and in the morning a rich breakfast awaits the guest. Thanks to Ms. Schulz's constant kindness, every breakfast is a nice experience and the day couldn't start better. When you leave the hotel, there is still time to have a nice chat with Ms. Neutzner at the reception and get a tip or two. After a “strenuous” day of vacation, you can then treat yourself to a real treat in the hotel’s own restaurant as the crowning finale. The food and the warm friendliness of the staff in the restaurant were unique to us and will remain in our fond memories. We are already looking forward to our next vacation in this hotel.

Super nice staff. Hotel great and the location top. We will book here again next time. Thanks

Very tasty food Had asparagus and fish. Everything perfect

We stayed here for the weekend and it was really nice. Very friendly staff both at the reception and in the restaurant. A great location for the promenade and the center. The breakfast was great, a nice buffet with everything your heart could desire. What we didn't like so much were the rooms. Although they were quite clean, they were already showing their age. Unfortunately, the wooden stairs that lead through the hotel creaked very loudly, which meant that other guests wandered around at night (our room was also right next to the stairs). And from a hygienic and allergy perspective, I personally find the full carpet lining of the entire hotel a bit inappropriate. But otherwise it is absolutely recommended. Tip: Announce in advance if you need a parking space. There are parking spaces in the surrounding area, but they also involve small running routes.

Price-performance was not at all. We were just in the restaurant. Highly priced and unfortunately not particularly good. Very salty and we also doubt whether the sauces are homemade. The ambience is nice in itself, but the music takes a lot of getting used to. Service ok. We will not be welcomed here again as guests.

A very special, small, cute hotel. Located almost directly on the promenade, yet quiet and close to many restaurants. The service was very good, the breakfast was also very good and had a lot of (also healthy) selection! Room nice and quiet on the third floor.

An aging hotel that could definitely use new flooring. I would stay there again anytime. The staff is very friendly, the beds are very comfortable, and the breakfast is fantastic! We'll be back.

Was in the hotel on Monday from March 17th to 21st, 2025. Great service, everyone was really nice and accommodating. Totally family atmosphere. And only the mega breakfast buffet is a real delight, everything your heart desires. 10 out of 10👍👌. Recommend Garching Fock to everyone.

Great hotel, very good food, great service👍😉

If you would like a parking space at the hotel, you should book it at the same time, if available, for 12 euros per day. There are not enough parking spaces at the hotel for all guests. There is a huge parking lot about 10 minutes walk for 6 euros a day. Address: Wiesenweg in Timmendorf. However, you should unload your luggage at the hotel. There is a lockable room for bicycles.

Highly recommended, great location, super friendly staff, the rooms are also very nice.

Went there to eat on New Year's Eve, unfortunately it wasn't so good in the second slide at 8 p.m. Roast beef was only lukewarm, after the second attempt the meat was warmer but the potatoes were not cooked. Expected something better for the price.

Very nice stay. The rooms are okay, a bit old but clean and well maintained. The location is great for that 👍

I have been a guest many times and it is very nice to see how the modernization is taking place. The food, especially the breakfast, is lovingly prepared. The rooms are functionally furnished and yet very comfortable. Everything is within easy walking distance. My fellow travelers also like to come back.

I was here as a solo traveler and felt like I was in great hands - nothing was missing. Great service, great staff.

20240822 During my week-long business stay in Timmendorfer Strand, we also visited the "Gorch Fock" restaurant. Since we were a larger group, we had reserved well in advance, which was possible without any problems. The restaurant itself was clean and cozy, and the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Our drinks were served quickly and the wait for the food was also pleasantly short. The dishes were attractively prepared and of excellent quality - convincing in terms of both taste and presentation. As for the prices, they are certainly debatable, but in my opinion the price-performance ratio was reasonable. I can fully recommend the restaurant and would visit it again at any time.

We went there twice for dinner. Everything fine. Service and food quality excellent. But you should order an appetizer in advance if you are very hungry. We'll definitely come back. Thanks!

I was in the restaurant as a non-hotel guest and was amazed at how good the food tasted. In addition, you didn't have to wait long for food/drinks, it all went really quickly. I can only recommend it!

Das Essen war wirklich nichts besonderes, und unser Kellner kam eher genervt rüber. Meine "Finkenwerder" Scholle war total mager. Das arme Tier hätte noch viel länger in's Meer gehört um sich was anzuessen, statt so abgemagert auf einem Teller zu landen... Dazu gab es dreieinhalb Bratkartoffeln, die auch weder qualitativ noch quantitativ der Rede wert waren weder (kamen mir auch nichtmal wirklich gebraten vor). Dafür wurden in meinen Augen viel zu viel Speckwürfel drüber gekippt, vielleicht wollen sie damit die magere Scholle kaschieren ;-) Als Vorspeise hatte ich den gebratenen Ziegenkäse, der war ok, aber außer dem Käse selber waren auch nur winzige Cherry Tomaten Stücke und ein paar Salatblättchen dabei. Hat uns daher leider nicht wirklich gefallen, und ohne die Vorspeise wäre ich nur durch das 28 EUR "Schöllchen" auch nicht satt geworden. PS: Einrichtung ist natürlich auch immer sehr subjektiv, uns kam sie allerdings zu nüchtern und eher ungemütlich rüber.

Always delicious food, recommended. Have eaten there several times. Cheesecake at the end 👍 last time we just wanted to have a drink🍺🍷 and enjoy a Ceescake. There was But the service was unfriendly and made us feel like we weren't welcome 😕 🤔☹️

Very nice hotel near the beach and the town center is 500 meters away. Great breakfast buffet. Great room. We liked it very much.

We just enjoyed the great brunch and the excellent dinner.

We go on vacation to Niendorf Baltic Sea every year...👍and we also go to the restaurant in the Gorch Fock Hotel every year...The service is excellent and we are thrilled with the food. Everything is just right here...We have also stayed at the hotel several times. We love it 🤗

We have rarely met such a nice and great hotel. The people who work there are so nice and try hard to look after every guest. You feel comfortable from the first moment. The breakfast buffet leaves nothing to be desired. It is always freshly refilled. You can also have dinner. Very tasty and freshly prepared. We can only recommend the Hotel Gorch Fock and have already booked again for next year

Familiar, charming and clean hotel right near the beach, great food and friendly staff, all around best value for money, keep it up!

Actually a nice hotel with a good location and decent rooms and its own parking lot. But you have to reserve the parking space separately! Unfortunately there was a huge and uncomfortable pillow on the bed that made my night a torture (but unfortunately there are smaller ones not in the room but at the reception which doesn't help in the middle of the night). Very nice and good breakfast with a rich buffet. The place also looked very cozy and is definitely worth a visit.

Super delicious food and very nice staff. For the children we were given table mats with a picture to color in and pens. The restaurant is highly recommended all around :)

Very nice hotel. The beach is only separated by a bicycle road

This review is for the restaurant, it tasted very good, service was very friendly and it was a real Wiener Schnitzel and not a frozen product!

Very attentive staff. Price performance was OK. The food was very good and very well presented.

Were there for dinner. The food was good and the service was fine.

Rooms and hallways... A catastrophe. Carpets broken, doors dirty, even the frames of the pictures on the wall were partly falling apart. The room: Dirty, dirty, dirty... Wasn't cleaned either. Glasses dirty, in the bathroom and in hair from the previous guest, cobwebs, dead animals on the carpet, etc... I could write forever...

Great hotel... Everything clean and good Dinner in the evening for the price and service... unbeatable All employees are friendly and open to your wishes. Breakfast was delicious and the coffee was great Unfortunately there weren't enough parking spaces and we had to hike for 10 minutes to find our car. Kind regards, please come back

Nice restaurant on the street right by the sea. We sat on the covered terrace with 20 people at the closing dinner of a seminar. I had the grill plate with fried potatoes hidden under the meat. I thought I wouldn't be able to manage a starter as the dish I chose cost €35. Unfortunately that was wrong. When I finished, I was still hungry. I didn't even particularly like the Cap Denmark ice cream. The day before we were at Café Fritz and their ice cream was top notch with stars. I really enjoyed the food, but it was far too little and far too expensive. Personally, I would eat somewhere else.

Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and really enjoyed the stay. The rooms are clean and were cleaned daily. The hotel is located in close proximity to the beach and the center is easily accessible on foot. The breakfast is very rich and in the evening you can end the evening with very good food in the hotel's own restaurant. Would definitely book this hotel again.

Sehr gutes Essen, wenn auch nicht günstig. Nettes Ambiente im Aussenbereich, nur die Musik war unpassend für das Lokal/die Gegend. Aufmerksame und freundliche Kellner. Gerne wieder!

The Gorch Fock Restaurant absolutely convinced me. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was excellent. The food was very good, from the starters to the dessert everything was perfectly prepared and extremely tasty. I can fully recommend the Gorch Fock Restaurant – a must for anyone who appreciates good food and excellent service.

The quality of the service depends solely on the head waiter, the food was good except for the grill, but nothing more. The price ratio wasn't right. When it comes to dessert, only the ice cream is good, crème brulee and cheesecake don't deserve the name. The ambience, on the other hand, is first class.

Das Essen hat uns gar nicht überzeugt. Die Schollenfilets waren sehr klein, ich glaube nicht, dass die frisch waren, sondern, dass es sich um TK-Ware gehandelt hat. Dazu sehr fettig. Auch die Bratkartoffeln waren sehr fettig, zu dick geschnitten und überhaupt nicht knusprig. Es war auch kaum gewürzt, es fehlte Salz, das stand aber zum Glück auf dem Tisch. Von der Portion bin ich so gerade eben satt geworden. Damit gewinnt man keinen Blumentopf. Die Auszeichnungen an der Tür sind auch alle schon 10 - 15 Jahre alt, wahrscheinlich war das mal ein großartiges Restaurant mit einem anderen Koch... Das Frühstücksbuffet ist dafür aber sehr gut, da gibt's nichts zu meckern und das Personal ist auch sehr freundlich.

This is a review of the restaurant. Went there as a group. I can recommend it. There is an indoor and outdoor area. Service friendly. Food was served almost at the same time. All dishes tasty. Side dishes a tad too few. My grilled steak was a little more medium rare than ordered. But perfect for my colleagues. Everything was consistently delicious. Gladly again.

The food is great but the service, which service? The staff is hectic and asks if everything is OK. I then had to ask for napkins or drinks myself at the bar. The only friendliness I found was Alex, who made the drinks. Zaid is rather difficult. You get processed and even if you're willing to leave money there, it's lost on you... I wouldn't go there anymore.

Ambiente und der Service sind okay. Aber dass ein Original Wiener Schnitzel schon nach gut 5 Minuten nach der Bestellung auf dem Tisch steht , lässt darauf schließen, dass hier TK zum Einsatz kommt.. was auch die Panade beim Schnitzel zeigte , die nicht flockig,locker war, sondern fest an dem Fleisch klebte. Die Portion Bratkartoffeln war übersichtlich. Zumindest das Gericht würden wir nicht wieder bestellen.

I can't rate the hotel, but I can rate the restaurant. The food tastes very good and I think the prices are absolutely okay. A very clear recommendation from me.

We only went to the restaurant, that was ok.

Leider war mein Hühnchen so trocken und totgebraten, dass man es nicht genießen konnte. Für meinen Geschmack auch zuwenig Soße und eine eher kleine Portion. Richtig satt war ich nicht. Der Service war sehr freundlich und mir wurde Schnaps oder Kaffee als Entschädigung für das trockene Fleisch angeboten. Ich kann das Restaurant nicht empfehlen und werde nicht mehr hingehen.

We only went to the restaurant and the food and personal service were great!

The ambience is stylish and the dinner and breakfast were completely fine for the price range. This is how I imagine a vacation on the Baltic Sea... I'd love to come back 🤩

Rooms are a bit old but completely sufficient. Carpet could be swapped for laminate. Staff super friendly. Restaurant staff and food great, location to the beach great.

We spent one night here and overall we had a rather positive impression. The rooms weren't entirely modern but the staff was super friendly and accommodating. We are also allowed to check in earlier. The location is also very good as you only have to cross the street once to get to the beach.

Restaurant ok, service doesn't work at all, you have to wait a long time until someone comes, even though they passed by our table 5 times, they weren't interested

Great food, very friendly staff!

Very good location, right on the water. Breakfast is good, the selection is okay. In the evening in the restaurant, I had to draw the waiter's attention to my empty glass. That shouldn't be the case, especially if you're sitting right at the bar.