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San Lorenzo di Sebat

Castel Badia

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Step into history at Castel Badia, an 11th-century monastery turned alpine retreat in the heart of the Dolomites. The 29 rooms and suites blend exposed stone, reclaimed wood, and vaulted ceilings with contemporary comforts; breathe in pure air and sweeping vistas from your private balcony. Embrace renewal in the tranquil spa, enclosed in ancient stone walls and utilizing healing herbs in its time-honored rituals. The warm, wood-paneled Stube restaurant reinterprets South Tyrolean heritage through a contemporary lens. You’re minutes from Kronplatz ski resort and Lake Braies.

Frazione Castelbadia 38, 39030 San Lorenzo di Sebat, Italy
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Stays until Sep 30, 2026 · Book by Sep 27

About Castel Badia

Insider tip

Tour the castle’s ancient crypts and Romanesque chapel with a local historian, then join the property’s herbalist in the aromatic herb garden to learn about its medicinal traditions.

In the hotel’s own words

Nestled in the heart of Val Pusteria, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Dolomites, Castel Badia is a 29-room intimate alpine retreat where heritage, nature and understated luxury coexist in perfect harmony. After years of meticulous restoration, the hotel has just reopened, offering a fresh, refined experience while honoring its historic character. Easily accessible, Castel Badia is approximately 200 km (about 114 miles) from Venice Marco Polo Airport, making it an ideal alpine getaway for travelers seeking both adventure and serenity.

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Housed within a carefully restored thousand-year-old castle, the hotel blends Ladin culture, refined design, spirituality and a deep sense of place. Interiors are warm and authentic, inspired by local materials, soft alpine tones and a contemporary approach to mountain living.

Castel Badia invites guests to reconnect — with nature, with tradition, and with themselves. Days unfold between outdoor adventures and moments of quiet indulgence: from hiking and skiing in one of the world’s most iconic alpine landscapes, to wellness rituals designed to restore balance and energy.

The culinary experience celebrates the flavors of the region, reinterpreted with elegance and respect for local ingredients, while service is discreet, thoughtful and deeply personal.

More than a hotel, Castel Badia is a gateway to an authentic Italian mountain lifestyle — intimate, refined and profoundly connected to its surroundings all year round.

Always included in the room rates:

Daily Full breakfast (served in the Stube restaurant

In-room refreshments, including tea, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages

Access to comprehensive wellness facilities (steam bath, hammam, 2 indoor + 1 outdoor sauna, ice shower, treatment rooms, relaxation area and fully equipped gym)

3 heated swimming pools (2 infinity edge outdoors + 1 indoor)

Complimentary parking (indoor garage)

Supervised kids’ area

Scheduled shuttle service to the Kronplatz ski slopes and to the town of Brunico

Ski Depot in Hotel and private Ski Room at Kronplatz, by the cable car station

Kronplatz Guest Pass (free transportation on local transportation + special discounts in participating shops)

Free Green Fee at Golf Club Pustertal (during summer)

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • Hotel credit in local currency per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

8 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Bella
Located on the first or second floor, these rooms are ideal for guests seeking privacy and quiet. Contemporary design unfolds through carefully chosen materials, colours and details, creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere in harmony with views over the inner courtyard or the valley below.
409 ft²
2Splendida
Contemporary touches, local materials, and natural light softly filtering through the windows. Located on the first or second floor, these rooms offer all the space needed to feel at ease, with the privacy and intimacy of a retreat for two.
527 ft²
3Sublime
Located on the ground, first or second floor, these Junior Suites offer sweeping valley views. Contemporary design blends with subtle historical echoes, from the bedroom to the sitting and bar areas, inviting guests to reconnect with their own sense of time.
Members only
4Preziosa
Members only
5Stupenda
Located on the first floor, both suites offer a peaceful refuge in the Dolomites. A separate bedroom, a private living area and the option of one or two additional beds allow accommodation for up to four guests.
Members only
6Magnifica
Set across the first, second and third floors, each Magnifica Suite is unique. Some preserve original historic details, others express a fully contemporary mountain style. All enjoy wide panoramic views over the Dolomites and the valley of San Lorenzo di Sebato.
Members only
7Meravigliosa
Nestled within an ancient castle tower and arranged over two levels, the Meravigliosa is suspended between history and the present. Carefully preserved original architecture meets contemporary alpine furnishings, creating a space that belongs to no specific era and redefines the perception of time.
Members only
Villas
Size
8Chalet
Once a watchtower, later the monastery bakery from 1693, today an independent retreat spread across three levels. The ground floor opens onto a bright living area with lounge, dining table and fully equipped kitchen, leading to a private garden with outdoor whirlpool tub suspended above the valley.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the hotel credit in local currency come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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