4-star resort in San Vigilio di Marebbe with direct slope access, spa centre, pools and mini club, amid the Val Badia Dolomites.
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Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort is a 4-star hotel in San Vigilio di Marebbe, in Val Badia, with direct access to the ski slopes and a ski pass sales point. The property caters to guests seeking an active stay between mountains and wellness, suitable both for families with children thanks to the mini club and for couples, who rate the location 9.5.
The rooms, from the 22 sqm Budget Double Room to the 55 sqm Deluxe Family Suite, offer solutions for every group size, up to 5 people, with a terrace in various room types. All feature a private bathroom and bed configurations designed for larger families.
The resort places strong emphasis on wellness: an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, hot tub and a spacious spa centre with treatments available on request. There’s also a fitness centre, billiards and table tennis, free bicycles and an evening entertainment programme. At mealtimes, a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, plus a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and international cuisine. The area is known for hiking and skiing, with Alpe di Fanes just a few hundred metres away.
The resort’s room types range from compact solutions designed for two people to suites designed for larger families. The Budget Double Room, at 22 sqm, is the most contained option with an extra-large double bed and terrace. Moving up in size are the 37 sqm Deluxe Double Room and the 44 sqm King Superior Room, both with a dual bed configuration and a private terrace, suited to those seeking more space without giving up comfort.
The Deluxe Family Suite, the largest at 55 sqm, is designed for groups of up to 5 people thanks to two extra-large double beds and a sofa bed in the living area. All rooms have a private bathroom and terrace, while the main differences relate to the size, maximum capacity and bed combination, offering solutions suited both to couples and to larger families looking for extra space.
The resort’s largest suite, with 55 sqm of space and a separate living area with a sofa bed, designed for larger families or groups of up to 5 people. It has its own terrace and two extra-large double beds.
The resort’s most compact room type, designed for two people, with 22 sqm and a private terrace. Ideal for those seeking an essential solution without giving up an outdoor view.
Larger than the Budget Double Room, with 37 sqm and an additional sofa bed allowing up to 3 guests. Features a private terrace.
At 44 sqm, this is the second-largest room type after the family suite, with two double beds of different sizes making it suited to families with children or small groups. Features a terrace.
The resort offers an extensive range of wellness facilities: outdoor pool, indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, hot tub and a spa centre with massages, body treatments and beauty services available on request. Those looking for physical activity will find a fitness centre, yoga and aerobics classes, as well as billiards, table tennis and archery.
For families, there is a mini club, indoor and outdoor play areas, a children’s pool and a babysitting service, while the entertainment staff organise evening entertainment and walking or cycling tours. Private parking is free and bicycles are included at no extra cost.
At mealtimes, in addition to the restaurant and bar, menus for special diets can be requested and breakfast can also be served in the room. A shuttle service is available on request, as is luggage storage and a concierge service to organise excursions and local activities.
Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort is located in San Vigilio di Marebbe, in Val Badia, in a mountain area where Alpe di Fanes can be reached in a few minutes on foot, just 500 metres from the property. The village is a reference point both for winter, with direct access to the ski slopes right from the hotel, and for summer, when the area’s hiking trails take centre stage.
The village centre offers several venues just steps away: the Tabarel restaurant is about 200 metres away, while the Mutsch Cafe Conditorei and Fana Ladina are both just over 300 metres away. For those travelling by public transport, the San Lorenzo di Sebato and Brunico train stations are about 9-10 km away, while Bolzano airport is about 52 km away, also reachable by shuttle for a fee on request.
Among the area’s cultural attractions is the MMM Corones museum, less than 5 km away, dedicated to the history of mountaineering. Nearby are also sites such as Porta Orientale and the KronAction adventure park, both about 10-14 km away, ideal for a half-day trip. In summer the area is a destination for hikers heading to Dolomite peaks such as Muntejela de Senes, while in winter the local ski area is among the most popular in Alta Val Badia.
Reviews particularly praise the staff and comfort, both with a perfect score, followed by nearly perfect cleanliness and services. Value for money and location also receive very high ratings, confirming an overall exceptional experience according to guests.
Yes, the Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort offers direct access to the ski slopes and has a ski pass sales point within the property.
Yes, the Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort allows pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Yes, breakfast is included at the Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort and is served buffet-style, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
The minimum age required for check-in at the Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort is 18 years.
Yes, the Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort has a spa centre with an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and hot tub, with treatments available on request.
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Yes, the Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort is suitable for families thanks to the mini club, children’s pool, play areas and babysitting service available on request.
