4-star hotel in Caldaro on the Wine Route, with an indoor pool, hot tub, and rooms with balcony and views of the surrounding mountains.
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DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO is a 4-star hotel in Caldaro, in the province of Bolzano, set in the wine-growing area along South Tyrol’s Wine Route, a few steps from Lake Caldaro.
The property features rooms and suites furnished in warm tones, all equipped with a balcony and views of the surrounding mountains, a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safe and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. The superior room types add a bathtub, minibar and coffee machine, while the Suite with Balcony offers a separate living area with a sofa bed.
Guests have access to an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sun terrace, along with services such as concierge, a tour desk, currency exchange and an airport shuttle on request. A buffet breakfast with continental, Italian and vegetarian options is served in the morning.
The location, among vineyards and hiking trails, is suited to both relaxing stays and activities such as cycling and hiking, with Bolzano and its museums reachable within a few minutes by car.
The rooms at DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO range from 20 to 35 square metres and share some distinctive features: a balcony or terrace with mountain views, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Economy Double Room, the most compact at 21 sqm, is designed for those looking for the essentials at a good value, while the Double Room with Balcony already offers 20 sqm with a large double bed.
The superior room types raise the level: the Junior Suite Deluxe and the two Suites with Balcony, ranging from 33 to 35 sqm, add a bathtub and, in the case of the suites, a separate living area with a sofa bed for a third guest. The Junior Suite with Balcony, the largest at 33 sqm, offers a dedicated seating area and an in-room coffee machine.
The largest of the junior suites, with a separate seating area, a southeast-facing balcony and mountain views. Equipped with a coffee machine, minibar and air conditioning, it is designed for those who want more space without giving up comfort.
A compact and functional room with a balcony and mountain views, air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. An essential solution for those seeking comfort without excess.
An air-conditioned suite with a bathroom featuring a separate bathtub and shower, a balcony with mountain views, minibar and satellite TV. Compared to the standard junior suite, it offers a more complete bathroom.
The most spacious suite in the property, with a separate living area featuring a sofa bed, a bathtub with toiletries and mountain views from the balcony. Ideal for a family or small group.
The second suite type, identical in size and layout to the previous one, with a separate bedroom, a living area with a sofa bed and a bathroom with a bathtub. Perfect for a stay of three.
The only room type with a private terrace instead of a balcony, overlooking the mountains. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and bathrobes, while the sofa bed adds flexibility for a third guest.
A variant of the junior suite with a bathroom featuring a bathtub and a sofa bed in the room, useful for those wanting more flexible space. Air conditioning and mountain views from the balcony.
The most affordable room type in the property, with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and toiletries. A balcony with mountain views and a minibar complete this simple yet well-equipped room.
DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO offers guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, sauna, hammam and a spa area with body, foot, neck and back massages, along with wellness packages on request. A sun terrace and pool towels complete the relaxation offer.
General services include a concierge service, a tour desk, currency exchange, luggage storage and an airport shuttle for a fee, useful for those arriving from Bolzano Airport. The property also has a lift, heating, keycard access and rooms designed for guests with disabilities.
Private parking is free and available on site. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, internet access and, in the superior room types, a minibar with wine and champagne on request.
DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO is located in the hamlet of Pfuss, on the hills surrounding Caldaro on the Wine Route, one of South Tyrol’s best-known wine villages. Terraced vineyards, farm estates and trails leading down to Lake Caldaro, the warmest swimmable lake in the Alps, alternate around the property, while behind it the road leads towards the Mendola Pass. The hillside location also offers open views over the Adige Valley, especially appreciated at sunset.
Caldaro’s town centre, with its traditional restaurants such as Gollerhof and Gasthof Schwarzer Adler, is a few minutes’ walk away, as is the Sudtiroler Weinmuseum wine museum, about 1.1 km away. Bolzano, with the Museion and the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology where Ötzi is kept, is about ten kilometres away, while Bolzano Airport is about 8 km away, with a shuttle organised by the property on request for a fee. The Messner Mountain Museum Firmian, housed in Firmian Castle, is also reachable in under 15 minutes by car.
The area is suited to active stays in every season: in spring and autumn you can walk the Caldaro High Route among vineyards and chestnut woods, while in summer the lake offers beaches and sports such as windsurfing. Autumn, the grape harvest season, is the ideal time for tastings in the local wineries, while those seeking the mountains can head up towards the Mendola Pass for more demanding hikes or, in winter, towards the slopes of the nearby ski area.
Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.6) and room comfort (9.6), as well as cleanliness (9.5). Free WiFi also receives excellent ratings (9.5). Value for money and location, although somewhat lower (8.8), remain at solid levels.
No, DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO does not allow pets.
Yes, a stay at DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO includes a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian and vegetarian options.
Yes, DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO offers free private parking directly on site.
DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO offers an indoor pool, a hot tub, sauna, hammam and massage treatments, some available for an extra charge.
The minimum check-in age at DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO is 18.
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DAS BADL – Smart Retreat AO is just a few minutes’ walk from Lake Caldaro, among the vineyards of the Wine Route.
