Herbarium Hotel Spa

There are so many lovely corners here, and the whole place is huge. It’s a beautiful spot for a wedding, and I’d absolutely recommend staying here.

The grounds beside the lake are beautiful and spacious, with boats and bikes to rent and plenty of spots to unwind. We stayed in a large, nicely decorated deluxe twin room with a balcony. The spa and pool were excellent, and there’s a wide choice of activities to book, including walking alpacas around the grounds. You can even buy alpaca squad merchandise. The gardens supply fresh herbs for the kitchen, and we were given a free packet of seeds to take home. All the buildings connect through underground tunnels, handy in cold weather, and our room had a pillow menu. The staff greeted us warmly. Our restaurant waiter was friendly and professional, and made great cocktails. Breakfast was delicious and one of the best I’ve had in Poland. Room service runs from 10pm to 6am daily. We ordered the 80pln meat and cheese platter, and it was huge. A few details kept the stay from being outstanding. Dinner at the restaurant cost almost 500pln, but the food was nothing special. The menu didn’t mention allergens, and my partner had an allergic reaction to sunflower seed in the tomato salad. Our waiter also forgot a beer we’d ordered, though he later made up for it with a free round of cocktails, which was really kind. We had paid an extra 300pln for a sofa bed, but it hadn’t been made up and nobody told us at check-in that we had to request it by a certain time. By the time we asked, it was too late, so we made it ourselves. The beach bar shut every day at 5.30pm and was often unattended, so we had to call reception several times to send the waitress down. The main bar closed at 10pm, and the dark terrace and grounds could use some lighting. Later bar hours, at least until 11pm or midnight, would have been better. Pepsi-branded umbrellas also felt tacky for a hotel of this standard. Still, we had a really good experience and would love to return if they improve a few things.

We stayed a little longer the next day just so we could have the food again. “Delicious” barely covers it. The place is so peaceful, with huge gardens around a lake, plus an indoor pool and saunas. I’d definitely come back 😁

The staff were so kind and helpful. They even sent a package of belongings I’d left behind before I realized anything was missing. The rooms are cosy, the food was very tasty, and the chefs understood guests’ limitations and requests. There’s lovely outdoor space for long walks, too. A great trip, and I hope to return one day.