This summer, the 5* family run Rosa Alpina Hotel and Spa set in San Cassiano in the Dolomites makes for a beautiful and picturesque escape. Swap the formulaic beach summer retreat for a breath-taking beautiful vacation.
Designed in classic Alpine architecture, the hotel Rosa Alpina blends contemporary styles with traditional touches. The hotel is home to 47 spacious rooms and 15 suites. Owned by the Pizzinini family since 1940 and set in the sunny mountains, Rosa Alpina offers families a variety of activities in the magnificent Dolomites. The Rosa Alpina offers tranquillity in every form, from the beautiful scenery to the luxury spa treatments, the Rosa Alpina makes for a great romantic get away for summer family vacation. Families can enjoy fossil hunting, mountain BBQs, lakeside picnics, cooking coursers, orienteering, swimming in the lakes, rock climbing hand gliding, paragliding, archery, horse riding, indoor and outdoor tennis, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and meadow walks. With guided excursions, fitness trails available for all levels, and a 9-hole golf course just 15 minutes from the hotel 1,700 metres above sea level you will be guaranteed you won’t be short of things to do. If you need to unwind after a day’s excursion, then the Daniela Steiner spa is the place to unwind. Guests can indulge in relaxing treatments or enjoy the indoor swimming pool, Turkish steam bath, Finnish sauna, Jacuzzi and fitness centre. The Rosa Alpina offer a kids club with bilingual babysitters where kids can enjoy activities such as painting, football, farm visits and fossil hunting whilst you unwind at the spa or have some well-deserved ‘me time’.
When you have worked up an appetite for dinner, the hotel hosts four restaurants to choose from, including the two star Michelin restaurant St Hubertus by head chef Norbert Niederkofler for Mediterranean delights. Or for more informal dining, the Rosa Alpina Restaurant Wine Bar and Grill offers pizzas, grilled meat and vegetables. The Rosa Alpina Fodue restaurant offers hearty traditional mountain food, a particular favourite amongst children and Limonaia where the breakfast buffet is served hosts regional and traditional dishes by the chef in the evening.
For more information visit www.rosalpina.it.
Doubles from £142 (€175) per person per night, children in room at extra charge from €35 per night.