This is a great 4 star hotel with wine being the main theme. the hotel, services, design, food was outstanding. the only reason I gave only 4 stars is the unfortunate location. I used to come to Badacsony when I was a kid and the center looks exactly the same (really awful). this is not the fault of the hotel, but in summer the noise can be quite disturbing (june-August) and the whole area is not very nice (old crumbling buildings, kiosks etc). This is not the hotels fault, and I hope that something will be done about this because deserves better.
Now to all the positives:
design is excellent, interesting.
Food: we had half board and everything was great (maybe at peak time one more waiter would be needed)
Wine: great selection, reasonable prices
programmes: I really liked that there was something every day. quite famous Hungarian singers, winetour etc. I think this was a really big plus
Kids: we went with our 3 year old son and everything was available for him and all the staff really nice (playroom next to the restaurant is great for parents:)
Spa: different saunas, big enough swimming pool.
Room: we rented a family room with huge balcony and it was just lovely
Service:friendly, helpful
Overall: outside of the main summer season I would definately return as this was a great hotel. If you like wine and great food and lovely atmosphere you will love this place.
