Hotel Garni Walter
Ortisei · Italy · 3 Stars

Hotel Garni Walter

Family-run hotel in Ortisei, just steps from the Alpe di Siusi ski lifts, with free parking, ski storage, and a buffet breakfast featuring homemade products.

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9.1 Score
739 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Ortisei
Nearby Panificio Hofer Bakery · 150 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Breakfast Continental

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Hotel Garni Walter

Hotel Garni Walter is a 3-star property located in Ortisei, in Val Gardena, just 100 meters from the Alpe di Siusi ski slopes and 200 meters from the town centre.

Suited to families, couples, and sports enthusiasts, the hotel offers seven room types ranging from the 17 m² Standard Double Room to the spacious 37 m² studio-style units with fully equipped kitchen and living area, ideal for longer stays. Many rooms feature a balcony with mountain views, carpeted floors, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

The buffet breakfast, served every morning, includes cold cuts, cheeses, bread, boiled eggs, cereals, and homemade cakes. The property also has a sun terrace, a garden with sun loungers, a ski storage room with boot warmers, and a free garage for bicycles and motorcycles. Outdoor parking is free, while the covered garage involves a small daily surcharge.

Bolzano is 35 km away, while the bus stop is just 200 meters from the hotel, convenient for those visiting Val Gardena without a car.

Hotel Garni Walter
★ 9.1 · Excellent · 739 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Garni Walter

Family-run hotel in Ortisei, just steps from the Alpe di Siusi ski lifts, with free parking, ski storage, and a buffet breakfast featuring homemade products.

Room types

Hotel Garni Walter offers seven room and suite types, all featuring wooden alpine-style furnishings, carpeted floors, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The simpler options, such as the 17 m² Standard Double Room, are designed for those seeking essential accommodation close to the slopes, while the Superior with Balcony and the Junior Suite add mountain views and a larger living space.

For groups and families, the Triple Room, the Family Room for two adults and two children, and the two 37 m² Studios with Balcony are available, the latter equipped with a fully equipped kitchen and sofa bed, perfect for longer, self-catering stays.

Standard Double Room — Hotel Garni Walter
Standard Double Room
17 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Ground floor, Wooden furnishings

A modern alpine-style room located on the ground floor, facing the hotel’s car park. It is the most compact room type in the property, with 17 m², wooden furnishings, flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with hairdryer.

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Superior Double Room with Balcony — Hotel Garni Walter
Superior Double Room with Balcony
18 m² · Private bathroom

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

Compared to the Standard room, this 18 m² room adds a private balcony with mountain views, in addition to the same wooden furnishings, TV, and bathroom with hairdryer.

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Triple Room — Hotel Garni Walter
Triple Room
24 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Garden view, Mountain view

Designed for three people, this 24 m² room combines a double bed with a sofa bed; some units have a balcony with garden or mountain views.

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Studio with Balcony (2 Adults) — Hotel Garni Walter
Studio with Balcony (2 Adults)
37 m² · Private bathroom

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

A 37 m² suite, the largest in the property along with the 4-adult version, with a fully equipped kitchen, living area, and free garage parking included.

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Studio with Balcony (4 Adults) — Hotel Garni Walter
Studio with Balcony (4 Adults)
37 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Equipped kitchen, Living area, Mountain view

Same 37 m² size as the studio for two, but with an additional sofa bed to accommodate up to 4 adults; equipped kitchen and free garage included.

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) — Hotel Garni Walter
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
28 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony, Mountain view, Capacity 4 people

A 28 m² room designed for families with children, with a balcony and mountain views in addition to wooden alpine-style furnishings and a bathroom with hairdryer.

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Junior Suite with Balcony — Hotel Garni Walter
Junior Suite with Balcony
24 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Living area, Private balcony, Mountain view

The only junior suite in the property: 24 m² with a separate living area and a private balcony with mountain views, more intimate than the studios but with more living space than the Standard room.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you want to ski conveniently: the Alpe di Siusi slopes are 100 meters from the hotel.
  • Yes, if you're looking for a family-run hotel with a staff score of 9.6.
  • Yes, if you're travelling with family: family rooms and studios with a kitchen for up to 4 people are available.
  • Yes, if you enjoy a buffet breakfast with cold cuts, cheeses, and homemade cakes.
  • Yes, if you want to stay close to the centre of Ortisei, just 200 meters from the hotel.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets: they are not allowed on the property.
  • Maybe not, if you want the covered garage included: garage parking involves a surcharge of €9 per day.
  • Maybe not, if fast WiFi is a priority: the free WiFi category received only 6.6 out of 10 from guests.
  • Maybe not, if you prefer to pay by card: the property accepts cash only.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Garni Walter offers free outdoor parking, free WiFi throughout the property, and non-smoking rooms with flat-screen TV. Guests arriving with skis can count on a ski storage room with boot warmers, convenient for reaching the Alpe di Siusi lifts a few dozen meters away on foot.

Common areas include a sun terrace with chairs and tables, a garden with sun loungers and umbrellas, an elevator to reach the upper floors, and daily housekeeping. Rooms come with a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, and bed linen provided.

The property, entirely non-smoking, also has a safe, luggage storage, and heating, designed to make every type of stay comfortable, both summer and winter.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • Skiing
  • Ski storage
  • Bathtub or shower

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe
  • Entirely non-smoking property
  • Heating
  • Carpeting
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms available
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Parking

  • Parking

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Location & what to see

Hotel Garni Walter is located in the upper part of Ortisei, along Str. Palmer, just steps from the heart of the town and a few minutes’ walk from the Alpe di Siusi ski lifts. The area, typical of Val Gardena, blends wooden chalets, local craft shops, and small traditional restaurants, maintaining a quiet atmosphere despite its proximity to the centre.

Ortisei town centre is about 200 meters away, convenient for reaching shops, restaurants, and the base station of the Rasciesa funicular on foot, about 700 meters from the hotel. The nearest bus stop is 200 meters away, useful for those getting around Val Gardena without a car. The city of Bolzano is 35 km away, while Ponte Gardena Railway Station, the nearest rail link, is 14 km away. Bolzano Airport is about 28 km away, a convenient option for those arriving by plane.

Ortisei is the ideal base for experiencing Val Gardena in every season. In winter, the Alpe di Siusi lifts, right next to the hotel, provide access to the Dolomiti Superski area; the hotel has a ski storage room with boot warmers to make days on the snow more comfortable. In summer, the area becomes a starting point for hikes towards Monte Sciliar, about 2.2 km away, and towards Monte Pic-Val Gardena, 3.9 km away, as well as the trails of the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park. Nearby there are also small restaurants such as Cascade and Panificio Hofer, both about 100-150 meters away, convenient for a break after a day outdoors.

Panificio Hofer Bakery — Bakery and restaurant just steps from the hotel 150 m
Cascade — Restaurant a few steps from the hotel, ideal for a quick dinner 100 m
Mar Dolomit — Restaurant and wellness area in the centre of Ortisei 100 m
Rasciesa Funicular (base station) — Connection to the scenic trails of the Rasciesa plateau 700 m
Monte Sciliar — Dolomite massif, a destination for summer hikes and panoramic views 2.2 km
Bolzano Airport — Nearest airport, convenient for those arriving by air 28 km

What guests say about Hotel Garni Walter

9.1
Excellent · 739 reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
6.6

Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the cleanliness of the rooms, with a score of 9.4. The location also receives high marks (9.3), thanks to its proximity to the slopes. The value for money stands at 8.6, while the free WiFi, at 6.6, remains the weakest point noted by guests.

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