Hotel details
This award-winning, adults-only resort, located in the Dolomites about two hours from Verona, offers a holistic spa approach and is ideal for outdoor activities, exercise, very good food and relaxation.
Where you are going...
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort is nestled in the heart of South Tyrol, Italy, in the charming village of Naturno, close to Merano and set against the backdrop of a protected nature park in the Dolomites. The area offers stunning views of alpine meadows, glaciers, snow-covered peaks, rolling hills, and valleys. Both Innsbruck and Verona airports are about two hours away, making it a perfect base for a city getaway to Venice, Verona, or Innsbruck.
Why you’ll love it...
Imagine an adults-only retreat set in a stunning mountain landscape, featuring a lavish holistic spa and a range of daily activities like yoga, sound healing, and fitness classes. The hotel specializes in traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathy, and boasts a mineral water spring. Its impressive four-story sauna tower spans 5500 m², offering a variety of saunas, baths, and relaxation areas. Everywhere you look, you’ll see breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, rolling fields, blooming Mediterranean flowers, and apple orchards. Preidlhof’s thermal water, rich in sulfate, fluoride, bromine, iodine, and traces of lithium, is perfect for soothing skin issues and relieving muscle and joint pain. The cuisine is exceptional, with Italian chefs creating refined South Tyrolean dishes using a farm-to-table approach, ensuring that healthy eating and indulgence go hand in hand.
Wellness, Spa and Health
At the adults-only Preidlhof, you'll find a holistic approach to wellness under the guidance of Dr. Alexander Angerer, who specializes in traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathy. The resort features its own mineral water spring. The indoor thermal pool is located on the lower level. The "sauna tower" is a standout feature, with each floor offering a unique experience, including various saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, and an infinity pool on the rooftop with panoramic mountain views. Relaxation areas include water beds, loungers, and even swings. The spa also includes an outdoor pool and a fitness center, focusing on preventive healthcare, inner balance, mindfulness, and self-care. Treatments and mindfulness techniques are provided by skilled therapists. The resort offers programs for healthy aging, life coaching, and a range of fitness, outdoor, and relaxation activities.
Daily holistic and fitness classes such as yin yoga, yoga nidra, fitness sessions, sound healing, Pilates, and Nordic walking are available. The hotel also hosts workshops and various activities. For details on the wellness programs included, check the comprehensive section on their offerings.
Holistic Activities and Sports
- Forest bathing
- Yoga
- Meditation
- TRX
- Full body work-out
- Stretching
- Aqua Gym
- Pranayama
- Sound healing
- Circuit-training
- Hiking
- Golf
- Mountain biking
- Skiiing
What’s on the Menu
At Preidlhof, the chefs believe that healthy eating and pure enjoyment are perfectly compatible. Food lovers will find themselves in their element here, with a focus on refined South Tyrolean cuisine prepared from farm-fresh ingredients. They use wine from their own vineyards, jam from their orchards, honey from their bees, and herbs from their garden. Each day starts with a lavish breakfast buffet, including a juice bar for fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies, prosecco, gluten-free and lactose-free options, and a live cooking station for custom egg dishes.
Full board includes a high-quality dinner (drinks not included), with choices between a regular menu (meat, fish, or vegetarian) and a wellness menu featuring mainly plant-based dishes that are free from gluten, lactose, soy, eggs, and sugar. Guests on wellness programs enjoy their meals at a dedicated wellness restaurant. Every meal at Preidlhof is crafted from the freshest ingredients, aiming to enhance mindful eating and flavor appreciation. The sensory menu draws inspiration from Mediterranean cuisine, focusing on both taste and health. Between courses, you can access a salad bar, sushi station, cheese selections, and antipasti options. Dinner features a succession of exceptional culinary creations, complemented by the attentive service that characterizes the hotel. Additionally, the restaurant offers mindful eating workshops for those keen to explore the art of conscious dining.
We love
- Preidlhof offers a special relaxation package to improve your sleep, which includes an MP3 player, an essential oil diffuser, a pillow menu, a sleep mask, earplugs, and a dream catcher. You can request this package at the reception
- The dining experience at Preidlhof is outstanding. There's a regular restaurant and a separate dining area for guests on health or wellness programs, featuring menus that cater to gluten-free, soy-free, no-added-sugar, and lactose-free diets
- The resort's impressive four-story "spa tower" provides a range of relaxation options, including panoramic saunas, rooftop infinity pools, jacuzzis, plunge pools, and comfy loungers with stunning mountain views
- The indoor thermal pool, located on the lower level, might be a bit hard to find, but it’s a wonderful spot with mineral-rich water that's beneficial for your skin