Alpenhotel Plaza Val Gardena

Alpenhotel Plaza is located in the sunny centre of the village of Santa Cristina, surrounded by the unique natural mountain world of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dolomites.

With direct views of the imposing Sassolungo mountain, and located just a short distance from the starting points of the Sellaronda and the Val Gardena Ronda ski circuits, Alpenhotel Plaza enjoys an excellent location.

Enjoy a relaxing or active holiday in the cosy yet elegant alpine ambience of our family-run hotel. The modest number of bedrooms, junior suites and family rooms guarantee an exclusive and tranquil stay.

If you like keeping active, Val Gardena is the perfect destination. In winter, the surrounding ski area offers fantastic opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, or snowshoeing. The summer activity range includes guided hikes and mountain bike tours, as well as various activities for children, and much more.

After an eventful and active day, you have the opportunity to relax in our “Eghes da Mont” wellness and spa area, or to be pampered in the “Sasc” beauty area. Of course, younger guests are also welcome and can let off steam to their heart’s content in our lovingly designed children’s playroom. Alpenhotel Plaza is a real feel-good hotel in Val Gardena.

A homely alpine atmosphere
Alpenhotel Plaza impresses with its sunny location amidst the peace and tranquillity of the Dolomites. The perfect location of our hotel ensures an uncomplicated and stress-free start to the day, both for those who wish to take it easy, as well as for all sports enthusiasts.

Enjoy our excellent cuisine and don’t forget to relax both body and soul, and recharge your batteries after a long day. Would you like to be pampered in the spa area or simply read your book in front of our large fireplace with a cup of tea? Or would you like to sunbathe on our lawn next to the pool in summer? You will certainly find the ideal place for you to relax.

Our hotel is a typical family-run business: each member of the Schenk family, as well as our friendly staff, works diligently and with dedication.

Therefore, it is very important to us not to lose sight of the homely atmosphere, while maintaining our high standards: we are elegant yet cosy, modern but place great attention to every detail. Let us spoil you, feel at home and become a part of our family during your stay in Val Gardena.

Location
Santa Cristina is a true gem of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dolomites and the ideal holiday destination for those seeking tranquillity, such as active holidaymakers, couples, and families. With nearly 2000 inhabitants, Santa Cristina is the smallest alpine village of Val Gardena.

It lies at an altitude of 1,428 m. The neighbouring villages of Ortisei and Selva are only a few kilometres away. Alpenhotel Plaza is located right in the town centre. This provides an excellent connection to the bus and lift facilities. You can be on the slopes in just 200m.

Those who aren’t fans of alpine sports can also take a leisurely stroll through the village street, a reduced-traffic area, which is just a minute’s walk from our home. You will find everything from sportswear to genuine South Tyrolean woodcarvings in the small shops that line the streets here.

Rooms & Suites
The cosy and well-equipped rooms of the 4-star superior Alpenhotel Plaza in Santa Cristina guarantee a truly soothing holiday experience to all our guests.

Chalet
A stay in a chalet at Alpenhotel Plaza in the Dolomites leaves nothing to be desired. The completely new chalet space is located on the 3rd floor with a huge panoramic window and balcony with views towards Sassolungo and the village square, and offers over 60 m² of comfort across two floors.

Junior Suite
The new, exclusively equipped junior suites at Alpenhotel Plaza have been furnished with great attention to detail and with local materials. The spacious rooms impress with their spaciousness, alpine charm and cosy atmosphere. They are between 35 and 40 m² in size and each have a balcony, some with wonderful views of the Sassolungo.

Double Rooms
Enter and immediately feel at home. Our hotel’s double rooms are elegant and equipped with every comfort. They are between 26 and 29 m² in size and each feature a balcony or terrace with direct access onto the garden.

Dining
Every day, the kitchen of this 4-star superior hotel in Val Gardena conjures up delicious dishes from Italian and South Tyrolean traditional cuisine. We recommend trying a wine from our extensive wine list. We combine gourmet cuisine and indulgence through the skilful and stylish preparation of our quality regional products.

B & B or ¾ board
At the Alpenhotel Plaza you have the choice between the two dining options: Book our delicious and sumptuous South Tyrolean breakfast or opt for the ¾ board, adding a sweet and salty afternoon snack buffet and the dinner in our beautiful dining room, where you can choose between 4 to 6 courses. For the athletes and figure-conscious, a healthy selection is also offered.

Restaurant and Pizzeria Plaza
Our Restaurant and Pizzeria Plaza can also be found on-site. The restaurant has direct access to the hotel, so if you are looking for an alternative to the dining room or want lunch at the property, you will find a traditional menu full of delicious options.

Here you will find everything from dumplings to home-made pasta. A special feature of the restaurant is its real stone oven – visit our pizza chef for some really good stone-baked pizza!

Wine Cellar
The 4-star superior Alpenhotel Plaza has a well-stocked wine cellar with selected national and international white and red wines, prosecco and champagne. If you are passionate about great wine, you will love the wines we have on offer.

Weddings
Rely on our years of experience in wedding planning and celebrate your wedding at Alpenhotel Plaza in the heart of the Dolomites. It is sure to be a very special experience. For over fifteen years, we have been planning and organising weddings at our hotel for guests and locals alike.

Have a special request? Arrival by coach, classic car or helicopter? Getting married in the community church, the parish church, or a chapel on a mountain pasture? Wedding buffet or lavish menu? Photographer and videographer? Flowers? Wedding cake? Music?

No problem, almost everything is possible and comes at the best prices thanks to our numerous contacts, large network, and extensive experience.

The Wellness Oasis 
Relax your soul at the 4-star superior Alpenhotel Plaza with wellness area in Val Gardena. What could be better than going to the sauna or for a swim after a long and eventful day? Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the relaxation area with a cup of tea on our loungers and waterbeds, and leave all your everyday worries and stress behind.

Experience alpine wellness of the most exclusive kind in our large wellness area with 4 swimming pools and a variety of saunas and steam rooms. Our wellness area facilities:

• Large indoor pool, connected to the outdoor pool
• Heated hot tub in the garden with stunning mountain views
• Indoor adventure pool with waterfall and jacuzzi features, 30 °C water temperature
• Unique Dolomite relaxation grotto with fresh water directly from the Puez-Odle area of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dolomites
• Steam room
• Organic ‘Brechlbad’ sauna with pine needles
• Finnish sauna
• Infrared cabin
• Full relaxation room with loungers and waterbeds overlooking the pool
• Relaxation area with tea provided in the sauna area
• In-house ‘Sasc’ beauty and massage area

Please note that access to the “nude relaxation area” in the lower part of the spa is not permitted for children under 18 years of age. Thank you for your understanding. The upper pool area with indoor and outdoor pool, the heated hot tub in the garden and the relaxation room are of course also intended for recreational use by our younger guests.

The ‘Sasc’ beauty area at Alpenhotel Plaza
Regenerate your body and mind with a soothing spa or beauty treatment at our 4-star superior hotel in Santa Cristina. In addition to the large ‘Eghes da Mont” spa area, Alpenhotel Plaza has its own beauty area where you can let yourself be pampered during your stay with us.

We offer a range of beauty treatments, relaxing baths and massages, which you can book at our spa reception. When choosing our care and beauty products, we place great emphasis on sustainability and natural ingredients. The “VITALIS Dr. Joseph” brand is our chosen partner.

This is an internationally successful brand that originates in South Tyrol and which focuses on natural cosmetics. Take a look at our ‘Sasc’ beauty brochure for a complete overview of all treatments and prices. Treatments booked before arrival receive a 5% discount.

Summer in the Dolomites
You will never be bored during your stay at the 4-star superior Alpenhotel Plaza, thanks to the range of sports and leisure activities on offer in Santa Cristina and Val Gardena. The unspoilt nature of Val Gardena, with its mountains, pastures, meadows and forests, is a paradise waiting to be discovered during the summer months.

The hiking world of the Dolomites
Pack your rucksack, apply sun cream, lace up your boots and hike to the most magical places of the Dolomites – UNESCO World Heritage Site. We provide you with a state-of-the-art rucksack for the entire holiday.

The mountains can be explored along well maintained trails. Lift facilities provide access to higher elevations. Rustic mountain huts and shelters invite you to take a comfortable rest. On hot summer days, hiking to higher altitudes is a welcome refreshment!

Allowing the mountains to inspire you, recharging your batteries and gathering new energy are best done while hiking. Whether in spring, summer, autumn or winter, Val Gardena hosts a fascinating landscape and promises a wide choice of hiking and walking trails. Rediscover the world. Switch off and spend hours surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Conquer the “Pale Mountains” with us
Being active and relaxing at the same time is what makes a summer holiday to the Dolomites truly perfect. We organise a variety of summer activities from mid-June to mid-October, with something for every age group.

Biking
In Val Gardena you have many opportunities to book guided MTB or e-bike tours. At Alpenhotel Plaza we have an extra in-house programme for our bikers and offer a variety of MTB and E-MTB tours (some at an additional cost) in addition to our general programme.

Winter in the Dolomites
During your well-deserved winter holiday at Alpenhotel Plaza, you’ll have the choice between many sporting opportunities such as skiing, cross-country skiing or tobogganing.

Winter in Val Gardena is a unique experience. The winter landscape stretches out before your eyes, almost like a fairy tale: hundreds of kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes equipped with the most modern lifts.

Enjoy fantastic panoramic slopes, natural toboggan runs, snow parks and secluded hiking trails, all surrounded by the magnificent mountains of the Dolomites. Winter in Val Gardena offers a selection of alpine sports and other activities, such as:

• Skiing
• Cross-country skiing
• Snowboarding
• Freestyle skiing
• Tobogganing
• Guided ski tours

Those who are already fit on skis and snowboards can try the world-famous Sellaronda or the Val Gardena Ronda, for an unforgettable day!

Sellaronda
It takes 26 km to circle the huge Sella group massif. The route starts 200 m from our hotel with the Sassolungo cable car. We’ll take you there with our hotel shuttle service. Upon arrival at Ciampinoi, you can decide on the green or the orange route, clockwise or anti-clockwise.

You can extend these routes from Corvara to Santa Croce in the direction of La Villa, or in Arabba to the Porta Vescovo run or the Marmolada, from Colfosco to the Val Stella Alpina, or from Canazei to Buffaure. The Sellaronda is the ultimate skiing paradise in the Dolomites. It is best to plan 3-4 hours to complete the Sellaronda.

Val Gardena Ronda
Not as well-known as the Sellaronda, but also not as crowded, the Val Gardena Ronda circuit is also just 200 metres from our hotel. We can take you to the Val Gardena Ronda Express station Seceda towards Col Raiser in our hotel shuttle. From there, join the “Longia” 10 km slope towards Ortisei.

After 5 minutes you will reach the Alpe di Siusi lift. From there you have several possible routes before reaching the Saltria. Take the chairlift down to Zallinger, from where you can take a bus to Monte Pana. Return to Santa Cristina via the Monte Pana lift, where we will pick you up and bring you back to the hotel.

Santa Cristina Ski School
If you are still a ski novice, you have the opportunity to book a group course or a private ski instructor for yourself and your family at the Santa Cristina ski school. Here you will also find information about children’s ski lessons, individual lessons and guided tours if desired. In addition, the ski school offers a nursery which can accommodate the little ones for a few hours.

Cross-country Skiing 
There is a new cross-country centre at Monte Pana, Santa Cristina’s closest mountain. The tracks are completely new with a modern design to offer a variety of possibilities for both leisure skiers, as well as cross-country professionals.

A total 30 km of ski-runs challenge visitors with demanding ascents, fast descents but also with leisurely routes. The panorama from Monte Pana is romantic and exciting. It is located at the foot of the Sassolungo.

Family sledding trips among the fabulous Dolomites
The range of sledding slopes in Val Gardena are sure to provide endless fun for the whole family. In Val Gardena there are many opportunities to glide across snowy meadows or through forests. Attention: for safety reasons, sledding is prohibited on ski slopes!

Night sledding in Val Gardena?
Also possible! You will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the Alpe di Siusi by minibus. From there, you will be driven by snowcat to an alpine cabin. Dinner will be served there in a cosy atmosphere.

Armed with a sled and a headlamp, you’ll then speed down 4 km of slopes – tons of fun guaranteed! After that you will be driven back to the hotel. Advance reservations before arrival are recommended.

Website: www.alpenhotelplaza.com

Rooms: 27

Price: from 246 EUR per night