The Viljandi Spa Hotel stands as a modern landmark in the heart of Viljandi, offering a blend of relaxation, wellness, and nature. The hotel’s design is clear and simple, providing views in all directions. It is more than just a place for accommodation; it’s an experience that integrates the spa with the natural beauty of Viljandi. This project holds special meaning for us at KOKO, as many of our team members are from Viljandi. The long-awaited spa hotel complex is composed of two donut-shaped structures, which together form a figure eight.
The hotel section is designed for accommodation and leisure, while the spa is dedicated to relaxation and wellness. These two functions are integrated yet distinct in their design, allowing guests to enjoy both seamlessly.
The hotel features comfortable guest rooms, dining areas, and spaces for social gatherings. The rooms are oriented to provide views of nearby Viljandi Lake, enhancing the connection between the building and its natural surroundings.
The adjacent spa complex offers a full range of wellness services, including saunas, pools, and treatment rooms. It’s designed with relaxation in mind, using natural materials and soft lighting to create a calming environment. The spa connects effortlessly with outdoor areas, allowing guests to enjoy both indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces.
The spa is divided into three sections: a water park, a swimming pool, and a sauna center. The water park includes three pools and several slides. The spa’s design is based on versatility, featuring 14 saunas, each inspired by the architectural and design language of different cultures. Among them are seven themed ritual saunas, complete with contrast pools and a cold water pool.
The overall form of the building is characterized by clean, horizontal lines and large windows, which allow the structure to “breathe” with the landscape. Materials such as wood, stone, and glass were chosen to reflect the natural surroundings and create a harmonious balance between the building and nature.
One of the standout features is the use of terraces and outdoor spaces, designed to maximize views of Viljandi Lake and the surrounding greenery. These terraces not only provide stunning vistas but also extend the indoor wellness areas, further blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces.
There are around 150 spacious hotel rooms, all with balconies. Their design combines modern materials with nods to Art Deco, the style popular during Viljandi’s golden age a century ago. The hotel restaurant is styled in luxurious, velvety tones reminiscent of dark August nights. The lakeside restaurant will offer Asian fusion cuisine.
The breakfast buffet restaurant can be divided into an à la carte and lounge area in the afternoons. The hotel will also include a large family restaurant with a Mediterranean menu, where the atmosphere is inspired by the Scandinavian modernist style of the 1970s.
Throughout the building, the red brick used in the facade carries over to the interior, creating a strong sense of place. Due to the large scale of the building, a variety of materials are used depending on the function of each section. These materials include clinker tiles, grainstone-epoxy, natural stone, carpet, wood, veneer, clay plaster, lime plaster, and more.