The best spa hotels in Merano

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Merano easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Hotel Pienzenau Am Schlosspark Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Merano's Hotel Pienzenau offers a gourmet restaurant and a wellness area with an indoor swimming pool. The garden with gazebo is complete with a heated swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. All rooms at Hotel Pienzenau Am Schlosspark come with a private balcony and an LCD TV with more than 100 satellite channels. Each elegant room is decorated with attention to detail and has carpeted or wooden floors. The rose-themed hotel is located in Merano Alta, famous for its villas and 2 km from the historic centre and the Terme Merano spa. On-site parking is free. The restaurant serves local specialities with a Mediterranean flare and a selected list of wines. Gourmet dietary or gluten-free menus are prepared on request. A generous buffet breakfast is served daily, and can be enjoyed on the sun terrace in summer. Guest review score 9.0

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• 2 Relais & Chateaux Hotel Castel Fragsburg Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Castel Fragsburg enjoys panoramic mountain views from its verandas and decks. Immersed in the nature on the sunny mountainside, it offers a wellness centre and gourmet cuisine. This former hunting castle features a unique, luxurious atmosphere. It is one of the smallest, yet most exclusive hotels in the Alps. The property boasts a large garden with a heated outdoor pool and the Spa Castellum Natura wellness centre. Here guests can enjoy various treatments and massages,a sauna, a Turkish Bath, a panoramic lodge with a wooden bath tub and many other amenities. The gourmet restaurant serves traditional and Mediterranean cuisine featuring local produce. It overlooks the valley of Merano. Relais & Chateaux Hotel Castel Fragsburg is only 15 minutes by car from the centre of Merano. Bolzano and the A22 motorway are about 30 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 3 Villa Eden a member of Leading Hotels of the World Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set in a large quiet park in a residential area, Villa Eden boasts a high quality spa offering medical and wellness treatments. The complex has free indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and rooms overlooking the South Tyrolean Alps and local vineyards. The Longevity Medical & SPA Centre has been operating for more than 40 years, offering medical diagnose tests, check-ups, as well as detox, anti-aging, antistress, remise en forme treatments. Guests can book detox treatments and personal wellness programmes. Facilities include an indoor pool, outdoor seasonal pool, outdoor sauna (active all-year round), hot tub, infra-red cabins, and a fitness studio with Technogym machines. Rooms have an elegant feel. Each includes a satellite TV with Sky channels, carpeted floors and a balcony. The bathroom comes with hairdryer and bathrobes and slippers. Wi-Fi is free. Breakfast is a varied buffet, and the à la carte restaurant serves carefully selected specialities. The rustic reading room features a fireplace. With free on-site parking, Villa Eden is situated 25 km from Bolzano. Free excursions to the surrounding areas are available. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 4 Hotel Ansitz Plantitscherhof Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. With panoramic mountain views, Ansitz Plantitscherhof is 15 minutes' walk from Merano centre. It offers gourmet cuisine, excellent wellness facilities and a rooftop terrace with hot tub. Rooms at Hotel Ansitz Plantitscherhof are modern and comfortable with toiletries and a flat-screen TV offering over 100 satellite channels. Most rooms have a balcony. At the spa, you can relax in the indoor swimming pool, hot tubs, steam baths and saunas. A range of relaxing massages and beauty treatments are also available. A varied buffet breakfast is served in the dining hall with spectacular views across Merano and the Passer River. The restaurant offers dishes made from home-grown produce and a list of fine wines. Just 10 minutes' walk from the Botanical Gardens, the hotel can organise guided mountain walks and Nordic walking tours. Bikes are free to rent on site and the Merano 2000 ski slopes are 10 minutes' drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 5 Hotel Therme Meran - Terme Merano Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set right next to the spa in Merano centre, this luxury 4-star hotel offers panoramic mountain views and free WiFi. It features free parking, a heated infinity pool and 2 wellness centres with spa area and 2 swimming pools. Hotel Therme Meran offers contemporary interiors, which are a new twist on the traditional Alpine style common of South Tyrol. Each room is extra-large and comfortable with an LCD TV, minibar and a modern bathroom. Breakfast is served buffet style and until late. The Olivi restaurant has a terrace and serves traditional and modern dishes. Drinks and snacks are available from the elegant bar Palm Lounge, and the bistro La Piazza is at guests' disposal. The Therme Meran- Terme Merano Hotel provides bathrobes and towels for the wellness centre. The panoramic spa comes with 2 saunas, 3 hot tubs, swimming pools, gym, and a studio for beauty treatments. Merano Terme spa is directly connected by an underground tunnel and the hotel is easily reached from the A22 motorway via the SS38 national road. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 209 EUR.

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• 6 Hotel Palma Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Palma is in the centre of Merano. Guests have free access to the wellness centre and indoor pool at the hotel next door, under the same management. Rooms at the Palma Hotel feature a furnished balcony facing south and overlooking the garden and swimming pool. Each room features an LCD TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bathrobes are available from reception. Breakfast is served buffet style at the Bavaria Hotel next door. It includes different types of bread, cold meats, cheese and eggs. The Bavaria also has a restaurant that provides Italian and local dishes at lunch and dinner. Free outdoor parking is provided and Merano Train Station is around 1.5 km away. Wellness facilities at the partner hotel 50 metres away include a hot tub and Turkish bath. Wi-Fi and an internet point are also available at the partner hotel's reception area. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 7 Classic Hotel Meranerhof Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Set in green English gardens, Merano's 4-star Classic Hotel Meranerhof features elegant interiors. The promenade and old town are 5 minutes’ walk away and the thermal baths are just across the road. Rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, offering views over the mountains or the hotel gardens. All have free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV, while some boast a balcony. The spa centre features a free indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath and gym. Beauty and massage treatments are also available on request. Meranerhof Hotel rents out bikes. The restaurant serves five-course gourmet meals. Special dinners are organised each week and barbecues, Italian buffets, and local speciality evenings, are arranged regularly. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 8 City Hotel Merano Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Offering a free wellness and fitness centre, the 4-star City Hotel Merano features stylish suites and rooms with free Wi-Fi. This modern hotel is located in Merano centre, 300 metres from the train station. All air-conditioned units come with a seating area with satellite flat-screen TV, plus a balcony. Each has heated floors, extra large beds and a private bathroom with toiletries and bathrobes. A buffet breakfast of sweet and savoury products is served daily and includes cold meats and cheese, eggs and cereals. In the afternoon, guests can relax in the spa’s hot tub, sauna or Turkish bath. Massages are also available. Hotel Merano is 200 metres from a bus stop providing links with the Merano 2000 ski resort, 15 km away. The centre of Bolzano is 25 minutes by car. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 85 EUR.

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• 9 Hotel Adria Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Featuring a free wellness centre with indoor pool, Hotel Adria includes a restaurant and free gym. This elegant hotel lies in a residential part of Merano, 1 km from the town centre. Rooms at the Adria have classic-style furnishings, satellite TV and a minibar. Each includes a private bathroom with soft bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms boast a balcony. At the spa, you can relax in the Turkish bath, hot tub and salt steam bath. You can book massages and sessions in the solarium at reception. A mix of Mediterranean and local dishes are served at the restaurant, where you can choose from a large selection of fine wines. A buffet breakfast is provided each morning. With free parking, the hotel is 3 km from the Meran 2000 ski slopes. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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• 10 Hotel Castel Rundegg (Adults Only) Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Hotel Castel Rundegg offers a variety of wellness and leisure facilities, including an indoor pool. Set in the spa town of Merano, the castle dates back to the 12th century and it is set a 10-minute walk from the city centre. All rooms come with a minibar and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Castel Rundegg Health & Beauty Farm includes a heated swimming pool, gym, Turkish bath and Finnish sauna. In the garden, you can enjoy a drink on the terrace and sunbathing on the sun loungers provided. The restaurant offers local specialties, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 11 Hotel Aurora Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. Family-run Hotel Aurora is in the heart of the spa town of Merano. Set on the river's promenade, opposite the thermal baths, it offers a restaurant serving regional, national and international cuisine. Rooms offer either a vintage ambiance or a design style. All come with air-conditioning, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Upon request and at extra costs, staff can provide a shuttle service to/from the airports of Bolzano, Verona, Bergamo, Milan, Venice, Treviso, Innsbruck and Munich. A 5-minute drive takes you to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle. A guarded garage is available at the thermal baths, on the other side of the river, at a discounted rate for guests. Free public parking can be found by Merano Train Station. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 59 EUR.

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• 12 Hotel Juliane Merano, Italy

  

  Hotel. A 15-minute walk from the centre of Meran, Hotel Juliane offers a beautiful garden with Mangolia trees, indoor and outdoor pools, and a well equipped wellness centre. It features spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the peaceful garden or book a massage and beauty treatments. The pool has a sunbathing area. A wellness centre with gym, indoor pool, sauna, and Turkish bath is also available. The Juliane offers a free car park. Juliane Hotel's elegant restaurant serves a mix of international and regional dishes using local products, which in summer can be enjoyed on the terrace. Gala dinners and BBQ-themed evenings are also organised. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!