DAS GERSTL ALPINE RETREAT, Malles Venosta

DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat features rooms and suites with mountain views. Options include the Ortler superior double room (38 sqm + 7 sqm balcony) with a bathtub, and the Ortler suite (42 sqm + 7 sqm balcony) with 360° views of the Ortler Alps. The Zirben suite (68 sqm + 8 sqm balcony) includes a separate children's bedroom. The Zirben Garten suite (68 sqm + 8 sqm terrace) offers direct access to the sun terrace and a separate children's bedroom. Select suites, like the Marienberg suite (65 sqm + 20 sqm terrace), feature smoked oak wood fittings. The Valvel suite (75 sqm + 12 sqm terrace) includes a whirlpool and sauna. The Piz Rasass suite offers a whirlpool, sauna, and steam bath, while the Uina suite (49 sqm + 26 sqm terrace & 40 sqm garden) features natural oak wood and light oak floorboards. Suites provide amenities such as soundproof walls, mini-bars, and flat-screen TVs. Some suites also include terraces, whirlpools, and steam baths.

DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat offers a rich breakfast buffet from 7:30 to 11:00, featuring local products, egg dishes, pancakes, homemade juices, and champagne. Afternoon options include homemade cakes and strudel from 14:00 to 17:00. Guests can enjoy a 5 or 6-course gourmet evening menu with South Tyrolean dishes and Mediterranean creations. The hotel emphasizes locally-sourced ingredients, with produce from within 30 km labelled under the r30 Dahoam guarantee. The bar offers cocktails and local after-dinner drinks. The afternoon terrace fills with people returning from hikes and bike tours, looking to enjoy a cake or dishes from the bistro menu. Wagyu salami is available at the breakfast buffet, and Wagyu steak is served in the restaurant.

DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat offers a versatile water world, featuring an indoor pool made from Laaser Marmor, and an 18-meter heated outdoor infinity pool. Guests can access the wellness and spa facilities, with treatments like the apple-marble exfoliation using Vinschgau apples and oils. The Venosta Spa offers treatments with mountain herbs, minerals, and spring water. The property includes a fitness area of 100 sqm with mountain and valley views. Guests can relax in the panoramic sauna or natural swimming pond. Bike rides along the Etsch River to Meran are available.

DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat is located in Malles Venosta, 95 km from Bolzano. The hotel is near the Marienberg Monastery, accessible by walking. Guests can visit historical castles and museums. The property offers views of the valley and surrounding mountains, positioning it as a panoramic hotel in South Tyrol. The hotel offers a shuttle service to the Watles ski resort and the Schlinig cross-country skiing center.

DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat offers a welcome aperitif on the panoramic terrace with regional snacks and introductions to the Gerstl family and team. The property provides a weekly program with guided hikes and e-bike tours. Guests can rent Fiat convertibles. The hotel has charging stations for electric vehicles. The property provides rental equipment such as backpacks, hiking maps, and poles. The Gerstl Post, spa treatments, and weekly programs are available on the hotel's app.