Placing you just steps from Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Area, The Crystal VAYA Unique has ski-in/ski-out access, allowing you more time for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Guests can indulge in massages at the spa, and The Crystal serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Skiers will appreciate access to ski passes and storage.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Festkoglbahn - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Festkogl Ski Lift - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Roßbergbahn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Rosskar Ski Lift - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Kranebitten Airport (INN) - 99 min drive
Restaurants
home of quattro - 28 min drive
Zirben Alm - 4 min drive
Hohe Mut Alm - 24 min drive
Heide Alm - 25 min drive
SnOwbeach Tiefenbach - 23 min drive
About this property
The Crystal VAYA Unique
Placing you just steps from Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Area, The Crystal VAYA Unique has ski-in/ski-out access, allowing you more time for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Guests can indulge in massages at the spa, and The Crystal serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Skiers will appreciate access to ski passes and storage.
At a glance
Hotel size
99 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting
Supervised childcare
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 16 per night)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Supervised childcare
What to do
Ice skating
Sledding
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Ski storage
Snow sports gear
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2008
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Health club
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Ski
Ski-in/ski-out access
Ski passes
Downhill skiing
Snowboarding
Ski storage
Snowshoeing
Ski lifts nearby
Ski runs nearby
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Crystal VAYA Unique Wellness. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Dining
The Crystal - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 21 for adults and EUR 21 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50 (subject to availability)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 16 per night
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Crystal Hotel Soelden
Crystal Soelden
The Crystal VAYA Unique Hotel
The Crystal VAYA Unique Soelden
The Crystal VAYA Unique Hotel Soelden
Frequently asked questions
Does The Crystal VAYA Unique offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Crystal VAYA Unique does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Crystal VAYA Unique?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Crystal VAYA Unique?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Crystal VAYA Unique?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 16 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Crystal VAYA Unique?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 50 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Crystal VAYA Unique and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Crystal VAYA Unique also has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near The Crystal VAYA Unique?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Crystal.
What's the area around The Crystal VAYA Unique like?
The Crystal VAYA Unique is a short 1-minute walk from Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Ski Area and 2 minutes' walk from Festkoglbahn.
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Reviews
The Crystal VAYA Unique Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The hotel's pool, hot tub, and sauna facilities were wonderful and provided a great apres-ski experience. (5 reviews)
The spa area was wonderful, with multiple pools, saunas, and a great selection of amenities for guests to enjoy. (6 reviews)
Breakfast was varied, delicious, and had a wide selection with many healthy options. (5 reviews)
Amazing stay - the modern room, location next to ski lift, ski depot,spa, staff (Daniel, Rita, reception, gm), food (amazing dinner and great breakfast)- everything was top! Thank you we had the best stay!
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Fantastic staff, great ski-in/out location, delicious food. Simply a wonderful experience.
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6/10 Good
Apr 12, 2026
Not quite a 4-star experience. A beautiful property and nice rooms, but let down by poor housekeeping and disappointing evening meals in particular for children. Lacking the Austrian charm that we would expect and enjoy on a skiing holiday.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Highly recommend!
We very much enjoyed our stay here. Staff at the reception, bar and restaurant were outstanding. The breakfast and dinner were both generous and had a wide selection. The ski storage area and the easy access to the lift were fantastic. The only two things that could be improved are the wine selection in the bar and raising the temperature a bit in the outside warm pool
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8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
Room was good, pool was excellent and breakfast was also great. The waitress we had at dinner each night was also fantastic. Good location next to one of the ski lifts.
Downsides were the temperate of the room, it seems even though there is a thermostat it takes several days to get to temperature and ironically it was just way too hot, until about day 4 of our stay. Also not impressed with being charged so much for tap water, the restaurant in town charged half as much, and when it’s half board it’s a bit surprising really.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
The hotel itself is wonderful. The room was clean, spacious, modern and comfortable with a beautiful view of the snowy mountains. The staff were attentive and friendly.
My only recommendations would be for the indoor pool to be warmer and for more variety for children’s dinners.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
The Crystal is THE PLACE TO STAY
This hotel was perfect for our family ski trip!! The apres-ski facilities were wonderful -- pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. (The water temperature in the hot tub needed to be warmer though.) The breakfast and evening meals far exceeded our expectations -- wonderful table service, great variety, and lots of healthy vegetarian and vegan options. Every member of staff was superb -- polite, professional, friendly, and fun!
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
Great hotel, room was very modern, clean and comfortable with beautiful Mountain views. Great location, near ski lifts and ski bus across the road. Breakfast was excellent, wide range of options, 6 courses at dinner was excellent. Afternoon snack was delicious too and great for when you come off the slopes. Loved the spa especially the outdoor pool and jacuzzi. Dressing gown slippers and towels provided.
Will definitely be back.
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6/10 Good
Apr 22, 2025
Review: VAYA Obergurgl
I’ve stayed at VAYA Obergurgl a couple of times now, and while the hotel remains completely sufficient for what you need—clean, comfortable, and well-located—I can’t help but feel the quality has dipped, particularly when it comes to the dining experience. The food just doesn’t quite meet the standard it once did, which is a bit disappointing. Still a solid option, but not quite as polished as it used to be.
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8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2025
This is our second time coming to this hotel. We found it quite lovely, however we could see some downgrades from last year in terms of food. The cafe was closed the entire time. The spa has a bit of a smell and the pillows and duvet are not the best. I think they can improve on that. The staff is friendly and everyone speaks English, that was great. The room is spacious and has lots of storage. They have an amazing ski depot which is wonderful and the ski in and out is fantastic. Overall the experience was pleasant but unfortunately I don’t think I would be a regular guest.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
I really wanted to give this hotel 5 stars but felt it wouldn’t be fair. Here is a detailed review: hotel reception and facilities all get 5 stars. The restaurant has good selection of food options and quality is high but they charge 4.5 euros for tap water so 4 stars for the restaurant. I understand that this happens in Austria but in such up market hotel I expected better. They were generous with fruits and we found apple everywhere. The cafe was brilliant after ski. Peter who served us twice was fantastic. We ordered ham and cheese toast and beer and it was amazing. He is friendly and helpful. 5 stars go to the cafe for sure. Spa was amazing and choices of saunas and swimming pools and also sauna program by Rita was amazing so 5 stars there. They also have nibbles at the spa which is great. We didn’t try the massage service but prices seemed reasonable. The ski hire and storage were well organized and super convenient so definitely 5 stars. Sheki at ski hire was super knowledgeable and helpful. Rooms were also good and comfortable but one issue and that is what super hot. So it gets 4 stars. Room cleaning was prompt and amazing and two issues we had was fixed immediately so 5 stars there. Overall a pleasant hotel which we loved and enjoyed our time
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8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2026
We have just finished a 5-day stay in a suite at Vaya The Crystal. We visited the hotel two years ago and were so impressed that we decided to return, this time with our child. Unfortunately, our recent experience did not live up to the high standards we remembered.
The issues began upon arrival. We were directed to use the hotel’s underground parking garage, which was so steep that our car’s undercarriage scraped against the concrete. While the hotel helped us find an alternative spot afterward, we were left with a scratch under the car, which was a very poor start to our holiday.
When we arrived at our suite, we were met with a foul smell coming from the bathroom drains. It took a full 24 hours before the smell dissipated enough for us to feel comfortable in the room. Furthermore, basic amenities were missing: there were no slippers provided, and the complimentary bottle of water, which we had enjoyed during our previous visit, was no longer available.
On a positive note, the breakfast was excellent, and the spa facilities met our expectations, as did the room itself once the initial issues were resolved.
However, considering Vaya The Crystal is a 4.5-star hotel, one expects the basics to be handled with care—from functional room amenities to safe parking facilities. We had high hopes for another fantastic stay, but this time, the overall quality simply did not reflect the hotel's status or price point.
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6/10 Good
Jul 26, 2026
The food in the restaurant was okay, but not well-coordinated. The staff in the restaurant was helpful but sometimes with character that impacted the cozy environment to relax.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Big rooms great service
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
If you want to spend the money, this place is fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
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8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2025
We had a wonderful stay at the Crystal VAYA, the hotel was lovely. However, at the dinner services we were shocked that we were charged €4.50 for every 750 ml bottle of tap water! To add insult to injury the dining room had a cold water tap that was switched off for the evening service forcing the overpriced tap water to be the only option for guests.
Completely unacceptable particularly when already being charged a lot of money for half board.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2026
Super séjour.
Parfait en famille, entre amis ou amoureux.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2026
Otrolig pool, jätte fint rum! Helnöjda.
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8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2026
Dejligt hotel
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2026
Lækkert hotel - vi har besøgt stedet 2 år i træk fordi stedet har alt.