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Hotel Marselis

Property class: 4

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A coastal hotel with a modern design, featuring a long building with multiple balconies overlooking the sea.
A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a glass of wine, and a view of the sea through a large window.
A coastal walkway with a wooden deck, a grassy slope, and a view of the sea and distant structures.
A woman reading a book on a lounge chair by the sea.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $162
$130 nightly
$162 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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Strandvejen 25, Aarhus, DK-8000
  • Place, Infinite Bridge
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Marselisborg Palace
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tivoli Friheden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Aarhus (AAR)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room (No special view)

A hotel room with a double bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a grey armchair, a wooden floor, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Double Room (No special view)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with pillows, a desk with a lamp, and a television on a wooden dresser.

Economy Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a potted plant.

Standard Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A room with a view of the ocean through a large window, a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, two chairs, a laptop, a lamp, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(356 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Aarhus

Located in Aarhus (Aarhus C), Hotel Marselis is a 5-minute walk from Infinite Bridge and 6 minutes by foot from Marselisborg Deer Park. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Marselisborg Palace and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tivoli Friheden.

What's nearby

  • Infinite Bridge - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marselisborg Deer Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marselisborg Palace - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marselisborg Marina - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tivoli Friheden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Skolebakken Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Østbanetorvet Station - 6 min drive
  • Aarhus (AAR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shatle Streetfood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bella Napoli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Helnan Marselis Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lige om Hjørnet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Højbjerg Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Marselis

Hotel Marselis offers 153 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 153 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and bike cleaning.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant Marselis serving guests of Hotel Marselis. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Aarhus? This hotel has 7577 square feet (704 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 11 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Restaurant Marselis - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (DKK 100 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Marselis

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 7,577 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 29 to August 30:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for DKK 300.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for DKK 125.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: DKK 100 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: DKK 125.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: DKK 300.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Denmark. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Helnan
Helnan Marselis
Helnan Marselis Aarhus
Helnan Marselis Hotel
Helnan Marselis Hotel Aarhus
Marselis Hotel Aarhus
Marselis Hotel
Marselis Aarhus
Hotel Helnan Marselis
Marselis
Helnan Marselis Hotel Hotel
Helnan Marselis Hotel Aarhus
Helnan Marselis Hotel Hotel Aarhus

Hotel Marselis Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 2097 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 758 out of 2097 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 322 out of 2097 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 2097 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 2097 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beach front with amazing views from the rooms. The only downside is the lack of air conditioning in the rooms, the rooms can get very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok hotel, go
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and overall a great stay. Thank you, I will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location within a Bay. A long lovely beach with a promenade. You wake up to the sound of ocean waves hvitting the beach. Amazing. Recommended highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with for almost a week with two small kids. I would say our overall stay was good. The pros: Staff was helpful and friendly. Specially our server Matt
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Alting ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall stay was great. Staff very helpful. Breakfast could have been better. Scrambled egg was watery and hash browns not crispy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel and great staff. I would stay again. This hotel is a little off the beaten path and could use a small convenience store. Another item which would be a benefit to the hotel would be a small fridge and coffee tea kettle in room. No suppers served on weekends. There is a coffee pot and tea station in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The location with beach access and sea views are the star of this hotel. Food and drinks were basic. Sea view rooms become saunas unless you leave both interior and exterior doors open to allow for an air flow opportunity. This hotel does not have laundry facilities as listed, but rather a room with irons set up. Staff seemed to be 'busy' and overwhelmed, every request for service was met with as sense of inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully located and has great potential, but the room was quite worn and in need of some updating. The reception staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. Unfortunately, there were no towels available at the pool, and the staff there were not particularly helpful when we asked about them. The restaurant was the biggest disappointment. Despite the restaurant only being about half full, we had to wait more than two hours for a table because, according to the staff, they were understaffed. Once seated, we had to wait a long time for our food. Although the food tasted good, it was not served hot, and the adults’ main courses were forgotten altogether. Even after reminding the staff, we had to wait a considerable amount of time before they arrived. The breakfast, however, was good and offered a nice variety. Overall, while the hotel has a lot of potential and the reception staff were excellent, the restaurant experience and some service issues significantly affected our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Hotel Marselis and left feeling thoroughly let down. Given the high price point, I had high expectations for quality, comfort, and service. Unfortunately, almost every aspect of the stay fell far short of what one should reasonably expect at this price level. First Impressions and Check-In My stay started poorly. The on-site parking was shockingly overpriced, especially when free street parking was available right next to the property. The receptionist was noticeably unfriendly and unhelpful, setting a sour tone right from the beginning. Room Quality and Comfort The room itself was a big letdown. It was worn, dated, and felt generally unclean. The most alarming discovery was a cockroach on the bathroom floor – not exactly what you want to see when paying premium rates. The entire hotel had a tired, dirty feel that no amount of high pricing could justify. Ventilation was practically non-existent. The room became uncomfortably hot during the night, with no effective air conditioning or fresh air circulation. Because it was a ground-floor room with a veranda, I was forced to leave the door open for some airflow. However, the veranda door was broken and could not be properly locked from the inside, meaning anyone could have walked straight into the room during the night. This was a serious safety concern that ruined any chance of a restful sleep. The bathroom also suffered from the same lack of ventilation, making it stuffy and unpleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Det var okay det hele til prisen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alt var godt både morgenmad
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trivelige ansatte. Bra bilparkering. Gode senger. Rolig og grønn beliggenhet rett ved sjøen, men allikevel bynært. God frokost. God mat på restauranten - men dessverre er denne stengt i helgene ! - (så da ble det en tilkjørt pizza med Wolt) ...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Generelt et fint hotel lige ved skoven/vandet i Aarhus. Alt er i orden inkl. personalet, værelser og morgenmad. Som thedrikker bliver man dog skuffet: Fredsted brevthe og mangel på thevand ved stationen ved ind/udgang.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rigtig fint hotel med fabelagtig udsigt. Lidt slidt badeværelse. Fin restaurant. Manglede i den grad smart-tv, som jeg mener, er forventeligt på et hotel af den standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfekt läge, härligt med stranden precis utanför dörren och promenadavstånd till centrala Aarhus. Välstädat. Kräver dock lite kärlek i form av underhåll (främst balkongerna). Bra frukost. Hjälpsam personal. Vi var två vuxna och en tonåring och vi kan absolut tänka oss att bo här igen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beliggende og udsigten fra værelset er enestående. Dampbad virkede ikke. Sauna slukket meget af tiden og kunne ikke aktiveres. Morgenmad var udemærket, men der er plads til forbedring. Badevenlig strand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helt fantastisk udsigt og morgenmaden var i toppe og meget lækker Desværre kan det samme ikke siges om værelset der var ikke ret rent. Håndklæde varme virket ikke badekar var bundprop utæt og skydedøren til altan var så stram at vi måtte være 2 til at åbne og lukke den Der er fri kaffe/the/vand fra 6-22 men de er meget dårlige til at fylde op og personale ikke ret venlige. Omklædningsrum ved pool ret beskidt og ikke særlig indbydne generalt ret slidt hotel især møbler dog virkelig gode senge Jeg var lidt skuffet og overrasket når man betaler næsten 1900kr for 1 overnatning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026