4-star wellness hotel on the hills of Scena, with views of Merano and Schenna Castle, an 800 m² wellness area and a restaurant serving South Tyrolean cuisine.
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Hotel Starkenberg is a 4-star wellness hotel in Scena, South Tyrol, set in a panoramic location at 600 meters above sea level with views of Merano, the surrounding mountains and Schenna Castle.
Just a 4-minute walk from the center of Scena, the hotel combines tranquility with easy access to amenities: the bus stop for Merano is 150 meters away, and guided excursions are organized every week. The heart of the property is the 800 m² wellness area, open all year round, featuring a sauna circuit, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, relaxation areas, an indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views.
The rooms, furnished with quality wooden floors, all feature a private balcony with mountain views and a flat-screen TV. The buffet breakfast, rich in homemade cakes, fresh fruit, regional cured meats and cheeses, is complemented by an afternoon cake buffet included in the stay. The restaurant, also open to outside guests, offers refined South Tyrolean cuisine that blends alpine tradition with Mediterranean influences. The property is ideal for couples, hikers and those seeking relaxation and scenery, so much so that couples have rated the location 9.4.
The rooms at Hotel Starkenberg range from the 20 m² Single Room, designed for solo travelers, to the 85 m² Deluxe Suite with a private sauna and two separate bedrooms. All room types share a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, while most offer a balcony with garden, pool or mountain views, and several rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a bathtub.
The Comfort Double Room and the Deluxe Double Room with Castle View stand out for their views of the garden and the castle, while the Family Room, soundproofed and with a bathtub, is designed for stays with children thanks to its 55 m² and capacity for up to four beds. The Double Room with Balcony, on the other hand, offers a side view of the street, in a cozier setting that still includes a sitting area and desk.
The most compact of the property’s rooms, designed for solo travelers. It features a balcony with mountain views, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and parquet or carpet flooring.
Larger than the Single Room, this double room opens onto garden, pool and mountain views thanks to its private balcony. It comes with a bathtub, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
The most spacious room type at the property, with a private sauna as its distinguishing feature. Made up of a living room, two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms with walk-in showers, it offers air conditioning and garden views across 85 m².
Designed for families, this soundproofed 55 m² room offers up to four beds, a bathtub with walk-in shower, a sitting area and a quiet view of the street.
Double room with balcony and side street view, featuring a desk and a sitting area with a flat-screen TV, ideal for those looking for a practical and cozy space.
One of the most requested rooms, offering garden and castle views from its private balcony, air conditioning, a minibar, and a bathroom with a floor-level shower.
Hotel Starkenberg offers guests an extensive wellness area with sauna, Turkish bath, hammam, whirlpool tub, outdoor pool and a rich program of massages and body and facial treatments. There is also a gym, useful for those who want to keep up their workout routine even on vacation, along with a series of yoga classes.
On the dining side, the on-site restaurant is complemented by a bar and a snack bar, with the option of breakfast in the room and menus designed for special diets upon request. Outside, a garden, sun terrace and picnic area complete the common spaces, while sports lovers can enjoy a tennis court, archery and mini golf.
For families, there are buffets and meals for children, an indoor play area and family rooms, while free parking, WiFi connection and an electric vehicle charging station provide practical conveniences for those arriving by car.
Hotel Starkenberg is located on the hills of Scena, in an elevated position at around 600 meters above sea level overlooking the Merano basin, offering uninterrupted views of Schenna Castle and the surrounding mountains. The center of the village can be reached on foot in about 4 minutes, a short walk that lets guests enjoy the scenery without giving up village amenities.
The bus stop for Merano is just 150 meters from the hotel, while the historic center of the spa town is about 3 km away and is also connected by Merano’s railway station, 3.6 km away. Bolzano Airport is 27 km away. Several restaurants can be found in the immediate surroundings, including Anny-Eisdiele 100 meters away and Petermann 200 meters away, ideal for dinner without straying too far.
Merano offers numerous attractions easily reached within a few minutes: the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, the Touriseum, the Princely Castle and Sissi’s Gardens are all within 3.5 km. In winter, the area is a starting point for excursions and skiing in nearby resorts, while in summer scenic walks and guided excursions organized weekly by the hotel take precedence, along with its proximity to the Texel Group Nature Park for trekking enthusiasts.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.7, and cleanliness, at 9.6. Comfort and location are also highly appreciated, with couples rating them 9.4. Value for money remains the lowest-scoring category, though still solid at 8.6.
Yes, Hotel Starkenberg accepts pets upon request; a surcharge may apply, so it’s advisable to check at the time of booking.
Yes, Hotel Starkenberg has an 800 m² wellness area open all year round, featuring a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, an indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views.
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Yes, Hotel Starkenberg includes a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, plus an afternoon cake buffet included in the price.
Hotel Starkenberg is about 3 km from the center of Merano, with the bus stop just 150 meters from the property and frequent connections to the city.
Yes, Hotel Starkenberg offers family rooms such as the 55 m² Family Room, along with dedicated meals and buffets for children and an indoor play area.
Yes, Hotel Starkenberg offers free private parking, which also includes an electric vehicle charging station.
