- Set in the Passiria valley, the Quellenhof See Lodge is an adults-only five-star hotel with only 26 suites and villas.
- The grounds hold a man-made bathing lake of 4500 sqm, one of the largest in Europe inside a hotel.
- The BalanceSPA has a 25-metre heated outdoor pool, a Finnish sauna, a hammam and holistic treatments.
- The kitchen is built around a Balance cuisine drawn from the region, with breakfast served daily from 7:30 to 10:30.
Tucked into the Passiria valley, a few kilometres from Merano, the five-star Quellenhof See Lodge stands out as one of the finest wellness retreats in Italy. Ringed by mountains and bordered by a clear lake, the house brings together contemporary design, nature and calm. It is a pause out of time, reserved for adults, where the word lodge earns its keep.
Rooms and suites: space and privacy
With only 26 suites and villas, the Quellenhof See Lodge offers a rare sense of exclusivity.
Each one, whether a See Suite with a terrace over the water or a Villa Lago with its own pool, shows an elegant architecture of wood, stone and glass. The natural tones echo the forest around, while the tall windows let in the alpine light.
Some suites have a private sauna, an outdoor whirlpool or direct access to the bathing lake. The rooms carry every modern comfort: a king-size bed, a well-stocked minibar, a coffee machine and a marble bathroom with a rain shower and Quellenhof spa products.
The bathing lake and the BalanceSPA
The beating heart of the place is the man-made lake of 4500 square metres, which invites a purely natural swim in clear water, surrounded by a spectacular panorama of the South Tyrolean mountains. It is one of the largest bathing lakes in Europe built into a hotel.
The BalanceSPA carries the calm spirit of the See Lodge: signature treatments, holistic massages, a Finnish sauna, a hammam and a Private Spa Suite for couples. An indoor pool connects to a 25-metre heated outdoor pool, which works in any season.
The more active will appreciate the well-equipped gym and the yoga classes on the roof terrace.
Dining: a kitchen in balance
Food sits at the centre of the experience at the Quellenhof See Lodge.
The main restaurant serves a Balance cuisine, refined, light and drawn from the local landscape. The chef favours regional produce and herbs from the garden, with plating worthy of a starred table.
In the evening, guests are served a tasting menu that marries Mediterranean influences with alpine chic, in a panoramic room open onto the lake.
In the morning, breakfast is a full buffet with organic produce, house pastries, South Tyrolean cheeses, juices pressed to order and dishes cooked to order. Served from 7:30 to 10:30, it can also be taken on the terrace by the water.
What to do around the See Lodge
The area around San Martino in Passiria is full of things to do for anyone who loves nature and the outdoors. From the hotel, walking trails and cycle paths wind between the forests, waterfalls and alpine pastures typical of South Tyrol.
Guests can hire e-bikes on site or join guided excursions run by the hotel.
Nearby there are several 18-hole golf courses, mountain bike routes, horse riding and paragliding for those after a thrill. In winter, the ski areas of Merano 2000 and Plan de Corones are a short drive away.
On the cultural side, Merano offers its thermal baths, its historic lanes and its craft markets, while Bolzano, a little further south, is the place for alpine living and Italian cooking.
Back at the See Lodge, the day can carry on with a sunrise yoga class, a walk in the mountains, a meditation session by the lake or a glass of champagne on the floating terrace.
Practical information and contacts
- Name: Quellenhof See Lodge
- Address: Via Passiria 47, 39010 San Martino in Passiria (BZ), Italy
- Getting there by car: A22 motorway to Bolzano Sud, then follow Merano and the Passiria valley
- By train: Merano station, 15 km away, with a private transfer on request
- By air: Innsbruck 150 km, Verona 190 km, Munich 280 km, shuttle service bookable in advance
- Check-in: from 15:00 · Check-out: until 11:00
- Breakfast: 7:30 to 10:30
- Rates: from about 480 euros a night for two, breakfast included, depending on season and suite
- Villas with a private pool can reach 1200 euros a night in high season
- To book, you can follow this link
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