Looking for a peaceful Lake Balaton accommodation? This affordable Hungary apartment complex is located near the Zalakaros spa, which is becoming one of the more popular tourist places in Hungary. The Quelle Smaragd apartments are in a large, modern building at the centre of the town of Zalakaros. The grounds include an elegant outdoor patio, communal grilling area, and a gazebo. The apartment managers can help arrange all the elements of a memorable Lake Balaton holiday, including horseback riding trips, fishing excursions, bike rental, and sailboat rental. These apartments are within walking distance (1 km/0.6 mile) of the town’s thermal spa complex (called the Gyogyfurdo in Hungarian or the Thermalbad in German). The spa facilities include a thermal water tub bath, a “fun bath” with a waterslide, effervescent bath, steam bath, Finnish sauna, and various massages and medical treatments. Admission to the spa facilities is not include in the rental rates for the Quelle Smaragd apartments. Zalakaros is approx. a 30 minute drive from Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvideki Nemzeti Park); a 45 minute drive from the Lake Balaton resort town of Keszthely, home of the Festetics Palace; and a 70 minute drive from the city of Zalaegerszeg.