Garni Pluner
Scena · Italy · 3 Stars

Garni Pluner

Garni Pluner is a 3-star hotel in Scena, above Merano, with a seasonal outdoor pool, free private parking and rooms and apartments with balcony and Alpine views.

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8.8 Score
97 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Scena
Nearby Touriseum · 1,6 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Breakfast Continental

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Garni Pluner

Garni Pluner is a 3-star hotel in Scena, a hillside hamlet above Merano, in South Tyrol, with a seasonal outdoor pool, garden and panoramic terrace.

The property offers both classic rooms and apartments with kitchenette, designed for short or extended stays. All accommodations feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, safe and desk; many offer a balcony with views of the pool, the mountains or the garden. Continental breakfast is served every morning, while guests can relax between a game of table tennis and walks in the area, known for hiking and cycling.

Private parking is free, as is WiFi throughout the property, which is also entirely allergy-free. The location just a few kilometres from Merano makes it easy to reach the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, the Touriseum and the historic centre with its arcaded streets. Garni Pluner is a good choice for families and couples seeking hillside tranquillity without giving up proximity to the city.

Garni Pluner
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 97 reviews

Plan your stay at Garni Pluner

Garni Pluner is a 3-star hotel in Scena, above Merano, with a seasonal outdoor pool, free private parking and rooms and apartments with balcony and Alpine views.

Room types

Garni Pluner offers five types of accommodation, from the more compact rooms to apartments with kitchenette designed for longer stays. Each accommodation is equipped with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and safe, while most rooms also offer a balcony with a view that changes from unit to unit: the pool, the garden, the surrounding mountains or the centre of Scena.

The Double Room with Balcony and the Single Room are the more compact options, ideal for those travelling as a couple or alone. The apartments, ranging from 30 to 43 square metres, add a kitchenette and coffee machine, and the largest option, with a separate living area and sofa bed, can accommodate up to three people.

Double Room with Balcony — Garni Pluner
Double Room with Balcony
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony, Pool view, Mountain view

Room with private balcony and pool view, the most scenic among Garni Pluner’s double accommodations. It features a flat-screen satellite TV and private bathroom, and is the room dedicated to couples who wish to look directly out over the pool.

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Single Room — Garni Pluner
Single Room
13 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view, Mountain view, Flat-screen TV

The most compact accommodation in the property, designed for solo travellers. It has parquet flooring, a seating area and a garden view with a mountain backdrop, plus a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.

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Apartment with Garden View — Garni Pluner
Apartment with Garden View
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Kitchenette, Balcony, Garden view

Apartment with kitchenette and separate bedroom, overlooking the property’s garden through its own balcony. Compared to the Double Room, it is larger and designed for longer stays thanks to the possibility of cooking independently.

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Apartment with Mountain View — Garni Pluner
Apartment with Mountain View
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Kitchenette, Pool view, Coffee machine

Same size as the apartment with garden view but with a balcony facing the pool and surrounding mountains, and a coffee machine for breakfast on your own. Ideal for those seeking a more scenic glimpse of the Alps.

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Apartment with City View — Garni Pluner
Apartment with City View
43 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Kitchenette, Balcony, City view

The largest apartment in the property, with a separate living area and sofa bed that can accommodate up to three people. The balcony faces the centre of Scena, while the kitchen also has a microwave in addition to the hob.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for a quiet hotel in the hills of Scena, just a few minutes from Merano and the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.
  • Yes, if you're travelling with family or friends and want an apartment with kitchenette, such as the one with city view that accommodates up to 3 guests.
  • Yes, if you enjoy swimming outdoors: the seasonal outdoor pool and garden are available to guests.
  • Yes, if you need free private parking for your car throughout your stay.
  • Yes, if you appreciate the continental breakfast served every morning and a staff rated 9.4 by guests.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're travelling with your pet: the property does not allow pets.
  • Maybe not, if you need a crib or an extra bed for young children: these are not available.
  • Maybe not, if you expect to arrive after 8:30 PM, the check-in cut-off time.
  • Maybe not, if you prefer a hotel with an on-site restaurant: Garni Pluner does not offer its own dining services.

Hotel facilities & services

Garni Pluner offers an outdoor pool, surrounded by a garden with outdoor furniture, a sun terrace and space for playing table tennis: an ideal setting for those who love active holidays between hiking and cycling around Merano.

All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and bed linen, as well as a wardrobe, desk and electrical outlet near the bed. Several accommodations offer views of the mountains or the garden, and a refrigerator is present in every unit.

Private parking is free and the property is entirely designed with allergy-free accommodations, parquet or tiled floors and central heating. WiFi connection is free throughout the property, while the rooms remain strictly non-smoking.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • View
  • Table tennis
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Safe
  • Allergy-free accommodations
  • Parquet or wood flooring
  • Marble or tiled floor
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Outdoor pool

Parking

  • Parking

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • View
  • Refrigerator
  • Electrical outlet near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Seating area
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Garni Pluner is located in Scena, a small hillside village overlooking the Merano basin from a sunny and quiet side, away from valley-floor traffic but just a few minutes’ drive from the city. The area is characterised by vineyards, apple orchards and traditional South Tyrolean houses, with a residential character that blends quiet living with proximity to amenities.

From Garni Pluner, the Touriseum, a museum dedicated to the history of Alpine tourism, is about 2.8 km away, while the famous Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are less than 3 km away. The Gardens of Sissi are reached in 3.7 km and Parco Maia, along the Passirio river, is at the same distance. Merano railway station is about 3.1 km away, convenient for those wishing to travel towards Bolzano or Val Venosta without a car; Bolzano airport is about 30 km away.

In summer, the hillside location is a good base for hiking on the trails above Scena and for cycling along the cycle paths of the Adige Valley, while in every season it is worth visiting the historic centre of Merano, with its arcaded streets, the Princes’ Castle and its markets. In winter, the proximity to the Merano spa offers a relaxing alternative after days outdoors.

Touriseum — Museum recounting the history of tourism in South Tyrol 1,6 km
Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle — Famous panoramic botanical gardens above Merano 1,7 km
Parco Maia — Large urban park along the Passirio river 1,7 km
Gardens of Sissi — Historic garden dedicated to Empress Elisabeth of Austria 2,1 km
Princes' Castle — Former residence of the Counts of Tyrol in the centre of Merano 2,2 km
Merano Railway Station — Train connections to Bolzano and Val Venosta 3,1 km

What guests say about Garni Pluner

8.8
Fabulous · 97 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
9
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
10

Guests of Garni Pluner especially praise the location, rated 9.5, and the helpfulness of the staff, with a score of 9.4. Cleanliness (9.3) and WiFi connection, rated a perfect 10, are also highly appreciated. Comfort and value for money remain solid, confirming an overall very positive assessment of the property.

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