3-star hotel in Scena, near Merano, with a seasonal outdoor pool, garden and Tyrolean restaurant: a great base for hiking and skiing in South Tyrol.
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Hotel Rastlhof is a 3-star hotel in Scena, South Tyrol, just a few kilometres from Merano and the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.
The property offers guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden with a sun terrace, a common room and free private parking. There is also a playground for children and the possibility to play table tennis, while the surrounding area is well known for hiking and skiing.
The rooms, all with balcony, feature a desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, safe and wardrobe; some overlook the pool, others the town or the surrounding mountains.
The restaurant serves Italian, Austrian and German dishes, with vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options available on request, while evenings are enlivened by an entertainment programme. An in-house excursion desk helps guests plan their days around the local trails and the attractions of Merano, making the hotel a practical choice for families and couples looking for outdoor activities.
The rooms at Hotel Rastlhof share a similar layout but differ mainly in size and the type of view offered. All available room types are spacious double rooms with balcony, equipped with a desk, a seating area with flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, designed to offer space and comfort during the stay. Each room has a sofa bed in addition to the double bed, allowing it to accommodate up to three people.
The main differences concern the square metres, which range between 20 and 26 sqm, and the outlook: some rooms look onto the pool, others onto the surrounding mountains or the town, offering different perspectives on the landscape of Scena. The units also come with a safe and wardrobe, useful features for those staying a few days to explore and visit Merano.
Spacious 26 sqm room with balcony and pool view, ideal for those who want to look directly onto the hotel’s relaxation area. Features a desk, seating area with flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
The most compact room type in the property, at 20 sqm, with a balcony overlooking the garden and the mountains. Includes a desk, seating area with flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
Spacious 26 sqm room with a panoramic balcony overlooking the mountains and town, without the pool view but more oriented towards the surrounding landscape. Seating area with flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
A 26 sqm room, matching the previous one in size, with a balcony and views over the mountains and town, designed for those seeking space and a panoramic outlook without giving up essential comforts.
Hotel Rastlhof offers guests a garden with sun terrace, picnic area and outdoor fireplace, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool with umbrellas, sun loungers and pool towels. There are also spaces dedicated to families, such as an indoor and outdoor playground, a games room and a children’s buffet, along with practical services like safety gates and strollers.
More active guests can enjoy hiking, cycling, skiing and table tennis, while evenings are enlivened by shows and live music. An excursion desk is available to help plan outings in the Merano area.
When it comes to dining, the hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and a coffee shop, with special diet menus available on request. Daily housekeeping is provided, and there is a lift, safe and a common room with TV area for relaxing.
Hotel Rastlhof is located in Scena, a small hilltop town just minutes from Merano, in a rural area of lower South Tyrol surrounded by vineyards and apple orchards, offering a good base for those seeking contact with nature without giving up proximity to an urban centre.
Ristorante Georgenhof is just 500 metres away, while Merano Railway Station is about 4.4 km away, convenient for those wishing to travel by train to the rest of the region. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, one of South Tyrol’s most visited attractions, are about 3.1 km away, as are the Touriseum, a museum dedicated to the history of South Tyrolean tourism, and Parco Maia. Bolzano Airport is about 26 km away.
The area is especially known for hiking: the Texelgruppe Nature Park, a protected alpine area, is 2.3 km away and offers trails for every season, from spring walks among blossoming apple orchards to summer hikes at higher altitudes. In winter, the proximity to the ski slopes also makes the area appealing for those seeking snow activities. In the centre of Merano, the Princely Castle, Kurhaus Palace and Sissi’s Gardens are all worth a visit, reachable in just a few minutes by car.
Guests particularly appreciate the staff, rated 9.1, and the location, praised with 9.2 and described as fantastic by recent guests. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good marks, while services and value for money remain more modest but still solid.
Yes, Hotel Rastlhof has a seasonal outdoor pool, with umbrellas, sun loungers and pool towels available to guests.
Yes, Hotel Rastlhof welcomes pets on request; a supplement may apply depending on the type of animal.
No, at Hotel Rastlhof the Italian buffet breakfast is not included in the room price and is available as a separate option.
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Hotel Rastlhof is located in Scena, about 3-4 km from Merano’s main attractions such as the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle and the Touriseum, and 4.4 km from the railway station.
Yes, all rooms at Hotel Rastlhof have a balcony, with views varying between the pool, mountains or town depending on the room type chosen.
No, Hotel Rastlhof does not allow the organisation of parties, events or bachelor/bachelorette parties on the premises.
