Best for
Choose this central Ortisei base if you want Dolomites outings alongside village life, rather than spending the whole stay at a remote retreat.
Best for
Choose this central Ortisei base if you want Dolomites outings alongside village life, rather than spending the whole stay at a remote retreat.
What makes it special
Family hospitality rooted in 1923 makes Gardena Grödnerhof a good match when you prefer an Alpine house with a personal history.
Room to consider
Compare room and suite floor plans before booking, prioritising space for time indoors rather than assuming a larger area means separate living rooms.
Insider tip
Ask about the hotel's guided summer hikes before planning independent routes, so you can choose outings with local guidance that suit your interests.
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Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa is a family-run Dolomites hotel in the center of Ortisei, with a private garden just off the village's pedestrian streets. Mountain lifts, shops, and cafés are close at hand, yet the grounds provide space to sit outside away from the shopping streets. A member of Relais & Châteaux, the hotel has 60 rooms and suites, a substantial spa, and a culinary identity that extends from South Tyrolean breakfast produce to dinner at Anna Stuben.
The family story began when Antonio and Anna Demetz turned a private home into a hotel in 1923. Their grandson Hugo Bernardi and his wife Cinzia carry on that tradition. Alpine character remains part of the experience, but the hotel is not confined to a rustic style: contemporary dining rooms and spa spaces sit alongside details such as the Tyrolean stove in the Gardena Suite.
This category does not allow an extra bed.
This room looks toward the garden or village, with pale panels and a gray padded headboard giving the interior a soft alpine character. A small sofa and low table sit beside the bed, while the desk stands close to the window. Broad curtains and wall lights continue the light, simple setting.
The bathroom combines a bathtub with an overhead shower. A basin and large mirror line the vanity, with a toilet and bidet alongside.
This room looks toward the garden or village, with pale panels and a gray padded headboard giving the interior a soft alpine character. A small...
Garden or village outlooks bring the setting of Ortisei into these rooms. Pale carved panels frame a tall padded headboard, while a sofa or armchairs form a sitting area beside the bed. The sitting area also includes a desk.
The bathroom has a bathtub and a separate shower, with two basins beneath the mirror. The toilet and bidet sit in a separate area. Some rooms connect to another room in the same category, and the seating and bathroom arrangement can vary between layouts.
Garden or village outlooks bring the setting of Ortisei into these rooms. Pale carved panels frame a tall padded headboard, while a sofa or armchairs...
The room combines a sitting area and dining space with a garden outlook. A pair of pale seats and a low round table stand beside the bed, while a second table sits near the curtains. Continuous dark panels frame the broad white padded headboard, and pendant lights add a softer note beside the seating.
A desk forms part of the room layout. The bathroom has a bathtub, a separate shower and two basins, with a wide mirror above the vanity. The toilet and bidet are separate, and some rooms have a connecting door to another room in the same category.
The room combines a sitting area and dining space with a garden outlook. A pair of pale seats and a low round table stand beside...
A separate single bedroom makes this layout distinct from the other Superior rooms. The main bedroom includes a sitting area beside a broad window, with a tall dark padded headboard and ceiling beams. The smaller bedroom has its own desk, and the two rooms sit on different sides of the entrance and bathroom area.
The bathroom includes a bathtub, a separate shower and double vanities. Its wide mirror runs above a dark counter, with the toilet and bidet in a separate area. The main bedroom opens to the balcony.
A separate single bedroom makes this layout distinct from the other Superior rooms. The main bedroom includes a sitting area beside a broad window, with...
An entrance hall leads into distinct bedroom and living areas, both looking toward the village. Pale carved panels and a tall gray headboard shape the bedroom, while the lounge has sofas, an armchair and a desk. The outdoor space runs along the length of the suite, with doors from both rooms.
The bathroom pairs a bathtub with a separate shower and double vanities. A broad mirror sits above the dark counter, and the toilet and bidet are separate.
An entrance hall leads into distinct bedroom and living areas, both looking toward the village. Pale carved panels and a tall gray headboard shape the...
The first-floor suite has separate bedroom, living and dining areas, with a large balcony facing the garden. Deep blue sofas and armchairs gather around a pale low table beside the fireplace. Matching high-backed chairs surround the dining table, and the bedroom has a blue padded headboard and a bench at the foot of the bed.
A walk-in closet sits alongside the sleeping area. In the bathroom, two basins extend beneath a long mirror, with a toilet and bidet among the facilities. Paneled cabinetry and a beamed ceiling give the living room a traditional alpine finish.
The first-floor suite has separate bedroom, living and dining areas, with a large balcony facing the garden. Deep blue sofas and armchairs gather around a...
An entrance foyer opens into a bedroom and a separate lounge with dining space. On the fourth floor, sloping beams and pale carved panels frame the interior. A Tyrolean stove stands beside the sitting area. A corner dining bench and table occupy the other side of the lounge.
Garden and village outlooks face in different directions from the suite. The bathroom includes a bathtub and separate shower, with double vanities. The toilet and bidet are separate. Broad mirrors and pale cabinetry continue the traditional character of the living rooms.
An entrance foyer opens into a bedroom and a separate lounge with dining space. On the fourth floor, sloping beams and pale carved panels frame...
A separate lounge and dining room anchors this chalet suite. A pale sofa sits beside a rounded table and padded dining chairs. Dark paneling continues into the bedroom, where a padded headboard sits between low bedside shelves. A walk-in closet extends the bedroom layout, and balconies on opposite sides open to village and mountain outlooks.
Double vanities sit beneath a long mirror in the bathroom. Dark veined finishes surround the bathtub and separate shower. The toilet and bidet occupy a separate area. An underground passage connects the chalet to the main hotel.
A separate lounge and dining room anchors this chalet suite. A pale sofa sits beside a rounded table and padded dining chairs. Dark paneling continues...
On the second or third floor of the chalet, the suite brings the bedrooms together around a separate lounge and dining area. Pale padded headboards brighten the bedrooms. Tall dining chairs and a gray sofa give the lounge a simple, modern character. Broad glazed doors open along the side of the lounge.
The bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, with a bathtub in one and a shower in the other. A heated underground passage connects the chalet to the main building.
On the second or third floor of the chalet, the suite brings the bedrooms together around a separate lounge and dining area. Pale padded headboards...
The central lounge and dining area separates the bedrooms in this chalet layout. A pale sofa and low table sit beside a long dining table, with high-backed chairs and broad glazed doors along the outer wall. White padded headboards and dark curtains give both sleeping rooms a simple, coordinated finish.
One en-suite bathroom has a bathtub, a shower and double vanities, while the other has a shower. A forest image forms a backdrop to one bathing area, beside raised square basins and a large mirror. The main hotel is linked to the chalet by a heated underground passage.
The central lounge and dining area separates the bedrooms in this chalet layout. A pale sofa and low table sit beside a long dining table,...
A private garden extends this first-floor suite beyond its wide living-room doors. Pale seating gathers around a low table, with a dining table and high-backed chairs in a separate part of the lounge. The bedrooms have broad white padded headboards and their own bathrooms.
The bathrooms include a bathtub and enclosed showers. Large mirrors sit above raised square basins, and a forest image adds color to one bathroom. The chalet connects to the main hotel through a heated underground passage.
A private garden extends this first-floor suite beyond its wide living-room doors. Pale seating gathers around a low table, with a dining table and high-backed...
Set on the fourth floor of the chalet, the suite opens to village and mountain outlooks. Sloping ceiling beams and a broad padded headboard give the bedrooms a light alpine setting. In the separate living room, seating gathers around a low table beside full-height glazed doors, and a dining table sits near the windows.
One en-suite bathroom has a bathtub, a shower and double vanities; the other has a shower and a single basin. Wide mirrors and raised square basins add a clean-lined finish to the bathroom layout. A heated underground passage links the chalet to the main hotel.
Set on the fourth floor of the chalet, the suite opens to village and mountain outlooks. Sloping ceiling beams and a broad padded headboard give...
Comfort Rooms measure approximately 30 to 34 square meters and have a balcony facing either the garden or village. A sitting area and desk share the bedroom, while the bathroom has a bathtub with a shower. This category already gives you outdoor space; moving up through the room types changes the interior layout and outlook as well as the floor area.
The approximately 50-square-meter Superior Deluxe Room has a garden-facing balcony, a king bed, and sitting and dining areas. Its bathroom separates the bathtub from the shower and has twin basins, with the toilet and bidet in a separate compartment. Some rooms in this category connect to another Superior Deluxe, a useful arrangement for families who want two bedrooms and two bathrooms without sharing a single suite.
In the 75-square-meter Gardena Suite, the bedroom balcony looks toward the garden, while the living room has a Tyrolean stove and a balcony facing the village. The two rooms give the accommodation a more residential feel. A private sauna is incorporated into the bathroom alongside a bathtub, shower, and double vanity. The suite's appeal lies as much in those distinct spaces as in its size.
The Chalet categories extend the choice to larger layouts. A Chalet Alpe Suite measures about 75 square meters, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room with a dining area. It occupies the second or third floor and has balconies off the accommodation. The fourth-floor Chalet Attico Suite expands to about 100 square meters, retaining two bedrooms and two bathrooms alongside a spacious living and dining room. These are suite categories, with shared living space for family or friends.
Anna Stuben gives the hotel a distinct fine-dining address. Chef Reimund Brunner works primarily with regional ingredients, and tasting menus are accompanied by a wine selection guided by sommelier Egon Perathoner. The kitchen's roots are in South Tyrol, with room for ingredients and ideas from further afield. The dining room has round tables, large windows, and a summer terrace overlooking the village center. Reservations make dinner here a planned part of the stay.
The Gardena Restaurant has a contemporary Alpine interior and a broader menu encompassing Italian, Mediterranean, regional, and vegetarian cooking. Breakfast brings the surrounding countryside to the table through milk from South Tyrolean mountain dairies, local honey, and homemade cakes and jams. At dinner, the kitchen continues to draw on regional produce. The hotel's wine cellar ranges beyond South Tyrol to other Italian regions and international producers, with wine-tasting sessions available.
At 4 Sajons, seasonal produce and local ingredients guide the cooking. It adds another restaurant to the hotel's dining choice without requiring a trip into town. The Lounge Bar is the place for an aperitif or a drink after dinner, serving classic cocktails as well as house creations and spirits. Dining can remain within the hotel over several evenings, while Ortisei's restaurants and cafés remain close by.
The Gardena Spa combines an indoor swimming pool with a cold-water pool and a large outdoor whirlpool. Its modern Alpine spaces include views across Ortisei, bringing the village into the setting even on a day spent indoors. Water is only part of the layout: a Finnish sauna, aromatic steam bath, and biosauna lead into dedicated resting areas. A separate women-only spa contains its own steam bath and biosauna.
Relaxation rooms have loungers, warm water beds, and floating beds, giving the spa several places to pause between the pools and heat rooms. Massages and beauty treatments are also available, including Ayurvedic oil massage. The indoor pool and resting areas remain an alternative to a mountain outing when the weather draws guests back to the hotel.
The fitness room has instructor support, and the activity program includes water exercise, stretching, and yoga. Large windows overlook the garden, with a panoramic terrace also used for yoga. Guided jogging and Nordic walking take exercise outdoors.
The Kids Club provides supervised activities for children aged three and older during scheduled afternoon and evening sessions, six days a week. Its spaces include an arts-and-crafts corner, a climbing wall, a play kitchen, and a children's cinema. An assisted children's dinner can be requested, and babysitting is available separately by arrangement. Families can combine that support with connecting rooms or a chalet suite that keeps bedrooms separate from the shared living space.
The Alpe di Siusi cable car is approximately 200 meters from the hotel. A nearby passage with escalators and moving walkways leads toward the Seceda cable car, connecting village life with the mountain areas above. In winter, Val Gardena forms part of Dolomiti Superski, with access onward to the Sella Ronda circuit. This is a village-based ski stay: reaching the lifts is part of the morning, and the return brings you back into Ortisei.
Summer opens up walking routes, mountain biking, and high-level trails across Val Gardena. The hotel arranges guided hikes and can suggest independent excursions, with walking poles, backpacks, and maps available to borrow. Cable cars also make it possible to reach the higher landscapes without beginning every outing with a long ascent. Routes range from gentler walks to demanding trails and via ferrata, while a shorter day can leave time for the garden or village.
For arrival, Bolzano is the nearest airport listed by the hotel, approximately 43 kilometers away; Innsbruck is about 111 kilometers away. Rail travelers can continue by road from Bressanone or Bolzano stations, roughly 25 and 36 kilometers from the property respectively. The address is Via Vidalong 3, Ortisei.
At Anna Stuben, regional ingredients and sommelier-led wine recommendations turn dinner into a chance to explore South Tyrol through food and wine.
Even when clouds obscure the mountains, the indoor pool and spa relaxation areas leave room for an unhurried day at the hotel.
Breakfast can start with freshly cooked eggs and homemade pastries, letting you settle into the morning before heading out into the Dolomites.
Via Vidalong 3, 39040 Oltretorrente BZ, Italy
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Yes. Gardena Grodnerhof Hotel and Spa is worth it for travelers who want a refined Dolomites stay with serious wellness, strong dining, and easy access to Ortisei. It is best for guests who want Alpine comfort, polished service, mountain activities, and a central Val Gardena base in both summer and winter.
Gardena Grodnerhof Hotel and Spa is located at Via Vidalong 3 in Ortisei, Val Gardena, in South Tyrol, Italy. The hotel sits in the center of Ortisei, surrounded by the Dolomites and close to cable cars, shops, walks, and mountain access.
Gardena Grodnerhof Hotel and Spa has about 60 rooms and suites. The exact count can vary by source and category mix. Room types range from elegant rooms to larger suites and chalet-style options, making the hotel useful for couples, families, and longer mountain stays.
Gardena Grodnerhof Hotel and Spa combines a central Ortisei location, Dolomites scenery, award-winning dining, a large spa, and warm family-style hospitality. The hotel feels polished but still Alpine, with natural materials, refined interiors, and a strong sense of South Tyrol.
Yes. Gardena Grodnerhof Hotel and Spa is part of Relais & Chateaux, which fits its focus on hospitality, cuisine, comfort, and sense of place. This is useful for travelers who prefer independently styled luxury hotels over large international chains.
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