Golf Hotel Hebelhof Bad Bellingen – successfully sold

Case Study: Golf Hotel Hebelhof, Bad Bellingen – Successfully brokered by Absolut Gastronomie Immobilien

The 4-star Golfhotel Hebelhof in Bad Bellingen (Hertingen), nestled within the Drei Thermen Golfresort in the Markgräflerland region, is one of the most distinctive hotels in the area. With 30 hotel rooms, 48 apartments, a wellness area with an indoor pool, sauna complex and fitness area, as well as an in-house restaurant, the hotel offered its guests a comprehensive experience combining golf, wellness and culinary delights – in the heart of the border region of Germany, Switzerland and France.

The starting point: A difficult mandate

In the summer of 2025, we took over the sales mandate for the Hebelhof under extremely difficult circumstances. The long-time owner and operator, Mr. Wolters, had passed away – a tragic event that brought the entire hotel operation to a standstill. Even before this, the hotel's dining options had been limited: the restaurant had been closed for some time, and only the accommodation area remained open.

To make matters worse, the regional press reported on the sale and the circumstances surrounding it – the necessity of the sale was thus publicly known, which naturally weakened the seller's negotiating position. In addition, the property was in need of some renovation. All in all, a mandate that would have posed too great a challenge for many real estate agents.

Our approach: Specialized multi-channel marketing

As a specialist real estate agency for restaurants and hotels, we know that such properties require a different approach than traditional residential properties. Hebelhof needed a buyer who would not only see the property itself, but also recognize the potential of the location, the golf resort, and the region.

We relied on a broad marketing strategy across multiple channels simultaneously:

• Real estate portals: Professional listings on ImmobilienScout24, Immowelt and classifieds – with optimized property descriptions and high-quality images

• Social Media: Targeted placement on Facebook and LinkedIn to reach both private investors and institutional buyers.

• Direct approach: Personal contact with hotel investors, hotel chains and private hoteliers known to us from our network

The result: Buyers found within a few weeks

Through our specialized marketing, we were able to identify and bring together the right buyer within a few weeks: a private hotelier who already successfully operates another hotel in the region and immediately recognized the potential of the Hebelhof.

The sale was only delayed by a necessary subdivision of the land parcel in the land register – a challenge we professionally resolved together with the notary and all parties involved. After that, the transfer of ownership proceeded smoothly. The buyer paid the full real estate agent's commission.

Facts at a glance

• Property: Golf Hotel Hebelhof, 4 stars

• Location: Bad Bellingen (Hertingen), Markgräflerland, Baden-Württemberg

• Facilities: 30 hotel rooms, 48 apartments, wellness area, indoor pool, restaurant

• Transaction type: Sale

• Challenge: Business closure after death, public reporting, renovation backlog

• Marketing time until finding a buyer: A few weeks

• Buyer: Private hotelier with an existing hotel in the region

• Commission: Fully paid by the buyer

What makes this sale special

This sale demonstrates why a specialized restaurant and hotel broker makes the difference: Where a generalist broker would have capitulated to the complexity of a closed hotel operation, public attention and the land registry challenges, we were able to achieve a successful conclusion thanks to our industry expertise, our network of hotel investors and our experience with special situations.

The Hebelhof golf hotel is now in the hands of an experienced hotelier who will lead the hotel into the future with a new concept and fresh energy.

Do you want to sell your hotel or restaurant?

Even if the initial situation seems difficult – we will find a solution. Absolut Gastronomie Immobilien is the specialist real estate agent for restaurant and hotel properties in Southern Germany. With over 30 years of industry experience, a strong investor network, and modern marketing expertise, we will support you from the initial consultation to the closing at the notary's office.

Contact us for a free and confidential initial consultation: Heiko Genzlinger, Managing Partner – Phone: +49 172 629 58 61 – Email: hg@absolut-gastronomie-immobilien.de