Hotel Ertl & Restaurant EL Venado
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About this property
Hotel ERTL – Your retreat in the heart of Spittal an der Drau Welcome to Hotel ERTL – a place to arrive, breathe deeply, and feel good. Our central location directly on the Drau Cycle Path makes us the ideal starting point for exploring the city and nature. Our rooms are modern and functionally furnished – with comfortable beds, workstations, and fast Wi-Fi – so you can relax or work in a focused manner. A bright seminar room is available for meetings or workshops. Families appreciate the short distances to leisure activities, plenty of space to relax – and an environment where all generations feel welcome. Outside, the garden with pool invites you to linger, and you can enjoy the sun on the terrace – and parking is convenient and free right next to the hotel. At EL VENADO, you can expect cuisine that combines Alpine down-to-earthness with a South American spirit. We serve game from our own hunt, regional classics with a twist, and flavors that tell stories – in an ambiance that radiates warmth. Whether you stay for one night or a few days, every stay with us begins with genuine hospitality. Special Highlights • Garden with pool & sun terrace • Located directly on the Drava Cycle Path • Central city location • Free parking at the hotel • EL VENADO Restaurant with Alpine & South American cuisine • Seminar room for meetings & workshops Lake Millstatt with its many leisure opportunities is 4 km away. The Goldeck cable car and the Drautalperle public outdoor pool are about a 5-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michael
United Kingdom
“Great location. Comfortable. Restaurant fantastic.” - Bogdana
Switzerland
“The building of the property is quite old, it has a very rich history that is presented as you walk towards the room. The building was removed but the old accents are kept. Staff was very nice. The garden is very beautiful and the pool quite large.” - Brian
United Kingdom
“Had everything a pool good restaurant,parking on site.” - Marco
Italy
“Historical building fully renovated The room furniture was new.” - Andrii
Ukraine
“Good location and pets friendly 🙏🐕 This is an old hotel with history, a lot of historic photos on walls. Not a fancy one so don’t expect anything crazy. Just good friendly place, good people, pets allowed!” - Nancy
United Kingdom
“Great sized room for the 4 of us. Loved the swimming pool, and the offer of extra towels by the pool and bar service. The hotel is close to town for restaurants and shops. The breakfast was really good.” - Domenico
Italy
“Breakfast was excellent and super abundant, closeness to the city center a plus, the swimming pool very clean and enjoyable, availability of extra towels, very kind personnel.” - Dee
Netherlands
“Really nice hotel with very friendly staff, great restaurant and nice pool. Ideal for stay over when traveling to the south of Europe” - Beatrice
United Kingdom
“Our family room was super spacious and modern, with a good en suite bathroom. It was quiet and comfortable. There was a good storage room downstairs where we could leave our bikes securely. The hotel is well located for the Drau cycle path and the...” - Emma
United Kingdom
“An absolutely wonderful hotel - we had a mountain view room which was such a stunning view! LOVED the pool, was our favourite part chilling in the garden and enjoying swimming with the mountain view - wonderful. Room was comfy and very clean!...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- El Venado "Alpenherz und Andenfeuer"
- CuisineMexican • Seafood • Steakhouse • Tex-Mex • Local • Latin American • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Restaurant #2
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note that you need a code to enter the hotel when arriving on a Sunday. If your arrival date is a Sunday, please contact the hotel after booking.
If you arrive with children, please inform the property in advance about their number and age.