We booked this hotel as an overnight stop on our way through Austria and loved it so much we tried to book an extra night, sadly they were full. From start to finish we had an excellent experience. The hotel is up a long winding road 5 minutes drive from Zell am See centre. (not a walk for the faint hearted). We booked a family room, which was a suite. Two good size bedrooms, (one double one twin), an open plan living area with sofa, a dining table and a small kitchen (although there was no crockery, cutlery pans etc). A good size shower room with its own sauna. Everything was very modern, and very clean. The views from the balcony over Zell am See and the lake are stunning. The family who run the hotel are very welcoming helpful and efficient.
We had read good reviews on the food so ate in the restaurant. It was real fine dining, beautifully presented, imaginative dishes, well cooked with great service.
Breakfast was equally good, fresh ingredients, rather than the slightly stale buffets some hotels offer. We asked some questions about local activities and not only did they ring up and check details for us they also organised discount cards.
If you are lucky enough to find the hotel and/or restaurant has space I suggest you book it. It is excellent.

We stayed over it this hotel on our way to Italy, and decided to dine in the hotel since it is uphill. That proved to be an excellent decision because we were swept away by the quality of the food that was offered. The dishes were excellenty prepared and arranged with great creativity. This restaurant can compete with the best, and it is not overly expensive.

When you visit Zell am See, I recommend you stay at Der Sonnberg, and if anything you should dine there.

I travelled with my wife, my to-be two year old son and my parents. Stayed for a night.
WOW!

1/ Drove from Salzburg to Zell Am See. Took a bit of time in reaching the hotel as this one's located right at the top of the hill with fantastic views of Lake Zeller, Zell Am See town and the mountains in the backdrop.

2/ We stayed in the double bedroom Suite No. 6 that offered panoramic views of lake and the mountains from the huge balcony.

3/ The suite/apartment was very well done, very tastefully designed: right from the sofa to the bed to everything.

4/ We were very received by the lady owner - who guided us to the room, ensured we were well settled.

5/ In the evening, post closure of the restaurant, she ensured we got hot pizzas for dinner from the kitchen, which was considerate. She also allowed my wife to cook an Indian dish made of rice for my young son.

6/ The breakfast area is superb, again very well presented. And the breakfast's amazing. I had one of the best scrambled eggs (believe it or not!).

7/ The male owner of the hotel then handed us the KAPRUN CARDS that allows free entry into a lot of rides/cable cars and Lake Zeller cruise. He gave 5 cards with our names on each one of them. We used these cards for Lake Zeller Cruise (Awesome 45 mins) and Kitzsteinhorn Cable Car. Both were free due to the Kaprun Card. He also explained us the location to park our car.

8/ Car park is free next to the hotel and the wi-fi is free with very fast internet speed.

9/ A Sauna Bath was there in the main bathroom - very good.

Overall, our stay was brilliant and I would highly recommend the place to stay if one wants to stay in a quiet location with fabulous service of the owners.