Stayed in a 2 bed/bath apartment with full kitchen and living room for 2 nights, with a party total…read moreof 3, and it was fantastic. The views are just insanely stunning overlooking the entire Val Gardena valley, the town of Ortisei, and even the gondolas going up to Alpe di Siusi. We would be woken up in the mornings with church bells ringing and it was just kind of a magical level. Pros: - The mother/son hosts were so kind and welcoming. Very informative, without ever being too much in your business. - The entire hotel and rooms were immaculate, which is kind of saying something since I was expecting the black matte bathrooms and kitchens to be impossible to keep clean haha. - fantastic indoor/outdoor pool and sauna - just continuing the beautiful views while having a swim? Fantastic. - Kitchens were VERY well stocked with kitchen tools, and even a Nespresso maker. It was kind of wild going from our last hotel which barely provided salt, to this kitchen that had an immersion blender??? Just really thoughtful all around. - Comfortable patios and lounge chairs right outside our rooms so you could keep enjoying the view. Cons: - No AC. So your only way to get any air was to leave your door to the patio open, so I ended up with a (very welcome) visitor in my bed...a neighborhood cat lol. (he strolled right in as if he owned the place) - !@#$%^& steep walk up to the hotel from the center of town - Helpful tip from our host was to get the 3353 bus from the center of town (2euro ticket) which drops you off just a little beyond the hotel, so all you need is a short walk slightly downhill rather than a very steep walk up) Really enjoyed our stay here and recommend fully!!

Stayed in the deluxe apartment type E in May 2017. It was a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with…read morefull kitchen, living room and patio. WOW, the VIEW! The apartment was spotlessly clean and seemed newly renovated. The hosts were just lovely and very helpful. It is located in a residential area, just an easy stroll to downtown Ortisei. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and would love to stay here again someday!

Gayle and I had a wonderful stay of 3 nights here. Cavallino d'Oro is right on the Main Square…read more(Piazza Kraus) and features a welcoming Tirolean character and superb service by Stefan, Suzanne, and their very attentive staff. This is one of those review situations where Gayle and I could add a 6th Star. It's easy to be charmed by Castelrotto/Kastelruth, which has an appealing village character, mountains in the background, a traffic free center, centuries of history, friendly and engaging locals, and small town family feel. That last point further emphasized at the nearby central bus stop that was across the street from a school. In the morning when we were heading out, parents were walking their kids to school, while in the late afternoon when we returned, our public SAD bus dropped us off and immediately loaded up with lots of happy children as a school bus to take that group home. The center of Village action is Piazza Kraus, that includes a cool bell tower (with Chapel), a Catholic Church that seems plain on the outside, but is amazingly appointed and spiritual on the inside, and the Cavallino d'Oro. There were many highlights during our stay including: - A nicely appointed room, with lots of space to move around or hang out, a good strong hot shower, and comfortable beds. - An exceptionally good restaurant. We had Dinner there one night on their half-board plan, which was not only "Kick Ass", but a great value for the money. The breakfasts were also excellent and the Dining Room itself almost begs you to stay a little bit longer (especially at our table that had the alpine view). - A comfortable lounge area where Gayle and I would sit in comfortable chairs, with a drink from the bar, and hang out. A good Wi-Fi signal is available throughout the Hotel, but it almost seemed like a shame to use it in such relaxing and romantic circumstances. - Free laundry machines in the basement. Unfortunately, we didn't get the chance to use the steam room and sauna just across the hall. - Great Advice. The Hotel has lots of available literature on tourist choices in the area and Hotel staff were very accommodating with various inquiries. I witnessed one teenage guest who had a question about leather bags being sold as part of the Thursday morning market on the Square. The person at the front desk accompanied her out to several of the booths and helped her decide on a choice. I was interested in buying a cow bell, which I thought was the perfect and authentic Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm momento. Stefan was quick to suggest the local Coop, which had a wide variety of these genuine items. I'm not sure when Gayle and I would have the next chance to visit the South Tyrol of Italy. Maybe we should come during the Winter Holidays featuring the Castelrotto Christmas Market, the appearance of Krampus, or a performance by the Kastelruther Spatzen folk music group? If that happens (God willing), we'll surely be staying at the Cavallino d'Oro.

This is a really lovely place to stay!…read more * The rooms are beautiful (we stayed in a "superior suite" with its own little garden for two nights, and then moved to a smaller room on the third floor after that (as the amazing suite was already booked...) * The baths are big enough for two people to soak in after a long day hiking/climbing mountains * The food is simple, but really good quality. Our breakfast *and* dinner was included in the price. The dinner consisted of lovely three or four course meals every evening. They get you to choose what you'd like to eat for dinner at breakfast, so it stops them wasting food as they know what they'll need to cook. * The wine they suggest to go with the daily menu was lovely, and cheap as chips. * There is a sauna and steam room that you can book for a bit of private relaxation (free) * They even have a washing machine and dryer that you can use for free (which is perfect if you've already been travelling for a while before you get here...) * All the staff seem to be multilingual. I was impressed by their speedy switching from German to Italian, but everyone had excellent English too. * The wifi works well, although it is a little slow. I would be happy to stay here again.

I returned to Kabis once again as part of a large family group (about 25 people). They were…read moreremarkably patient with us, especially given that there were several of us with similar/same names and a bunch of last minute changes. (I joked that next time we should provide them with a family tree... I was joking, but I think I might actually do that!) As an orientation, Kabis has three buildings: 1. The main building: This has the lobby, restaurant/bar, a small kid's playroom (new!), the dining area, and (also new!) the hotel's only elevator). 2. The nearby building: All hotel rooms; connected to the main one by covered -- but outdoor -- walkway/shallow stairs 3. A fully separated building across the street: All hotel rooms, except for a Wellness Spa on the lower level (see below for description). Also has a sun terrace outside. Walking into the the main building, the transformation is immediately apparent: They've done some major renovations. The entire main house is transformed: Everything is where it was, but the place was gutted and rebuilt to blend modern (clean lines, hard wood floors) with old (a few key pieces of art and furniture). Our room (#17) was in the main house: a double room, no balcony, on the third/top floor. We heard a little bit of street noise, but minimal church bells. The room was again, a nice mix of modern and old -- bare hardwood floors, white walls, simple wooden furniture, with a lovely new bathroom. Those rooms in the other two buildings tended to be in the older style, and while perfectly serviceable, do feel somewhat outdated. (That said, the balcony rooms are still worth having -- can't beat those views!) I'd bet that they're planning to update those in the next few years. New amenities: "Wellness Spa" aka a whirlpool for post-hiking soaks, an infra-red sauna, and a steamroom. (I didn't use any of these, but I walked through the area and it was lovely and modern.) If you think you'll be using these frequently, you may want to request staying in that same building (they're housed in the across-the-street house, and you can get to them without going outside). There's also a beautiful and idyllic sun terrace directly outside that house, overlooking the valley. Food: Continued to be very good. Dinners sometimes felt like a little much with so many courses, but we persevered. True vegetarians will have to ask about ingredients, but those in our group did just fine -- they couldn't eat every single course, but between the large salad bar and a vegetarian main course (and of course, dessert) every night, they didn't hurt for calories. Kid-friendliness: Last time I traveled here, I had zero kids. This time, I had two -- a baby and a toddler. Kabis staff were very helpful in all respects: Our room had two pack and plays (travel beds/cot, as I believe the staff called them over email) upon arrival, and there was always a high-chair for the baby (and never any complaints about the mess he made on the floor below it). There is a simple playground on the grounds, which has a slide, a swing set (including an infant swing), a sandbox, and a sort of merry-go-round thing. (If you're hiking in the dolomites, this kind of simple playground was pretty common at the Alms.) Other: -Our stay included a 7-day ticket for using the public transportation -Staff was very helpful in pointing out routes/directions for hikes from the hotel -Short walk to village, which has the public bus stop, tourist office (sells a great hiking map), post office, bakery, market, bank, and restaurant (Viel Nois) Recommendations for improvement: -The small kids' playroom in the main building is a wonderful addition! However, the room itself is quite loud/echo-y. I'd recommend a few carpets to dampen the sound. The old-fashioned toys are lovely, but the addition of a simple play-kitchen (such as from IKEA) and a wooden train set would make the space more entertaining for the little ones. -The hotel does offer wifi, as it did when I last visited in 2011. However, the coverage is very spotty -- we had wifi on one side of our room, but not the other, and none at all over on the sun terrace or on the front patio. I'm fully in support of an analog vacation, but consistent, high-quality wifi would have helped me enjoy my time more (I was traveling without a data plan and used the wifi to find my family members and also set up a simple baby monitor using two phones).

This was our favorite hotel in Europe! It felt quaint like a bed and breakfast while still feeling…read morecomfortable and luxurious with very nice bathrooms and comfortable rooms. The amenities were great after a long day of hiking, and the food was just wonderful! Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay only a few minutes away from ortesi

Short version: this hotel was an excellent choice and we're already planning next years trip, I can…read moreonly recommend it. Longer version: Spent there the last week of January 2016 with my in-laws. Seven adults (incuding grandparents), and five kids (ages 2 to 6) made the party. By sections: a) The hotel: very pretty location in the middle of the mountain, great views (I believe all rooms had at least a comfortable balcony, if not a terrace) and quite close to the Ortisei town center and ski lifts (a 5 minute drive). There's a large parking just under the ski lift that takes you up to Alpe Di Siusi-Saiser Alm that costs max. 6€/day. A bus stops just in front of the hotel but I never used it and therefore can't give any details. b) The rooms: simply decorated but nice, clean and with comfortable beds. Automatic shutters and very clean and modern showers (only complaint here is that our room didn't have a bath, which I love to use after a day skiing... I didn't ask though if other rooms had). Our room was divided into two separate rooms (one for the kids) connected by a sliding door, definitely a great distribution. c) Eating: Much, much better than I could have ever expected. The hotel is family-run and the owners themselves work everyday in the hotel (she being an experienced cook), and it does make a huge difference. I've had reasonably bad experiences in the past with complicated food and seeing as we weren't precisely an easy group (three different nationalities, one person allergic to fish&seafood, and the 5 very small kids) I was worried eating would be a problem. I was however completely wrong. Breakfast offer is large and nice but dinners were specially good, usually three courses plus dessert and in every single case "non-conflictive" food even for the small kids, a great job. Also, seeing as we had quite some small kids we were a bit separated from the rest of guests which made life easier for everyone. d) Service: The waiters are nice and correct but, not suprisingly, not -by far- as nice as the owners and their family. We had the opportunity to spend some time talking to the wife and had a great time, she puts her heart into her daily work (which she loves, by the way) and you can perfectly see it, it's always a great experience -and not that usual- to come across people that love what they do. e) Rates: Great price/quality relationship. Wine and drinks (full bar, by the way, with plenty of references) fairly priced. All in all a great place to stay and definitely worth repeating, can only recommend.

From the owner: Il Niggl Easygoing Mounthotel si trova a 1.200 m s.l.m., lontano da stress e rumori, e offre…read moreun’atmosfera familiare, tranquillità e puro relax. Immerso nelle Dolomiti, l’hotel regala una vista mozzafiato sulle montagne circostanti. La natura intorno invita a numerose attività sia in estate che in inverno. Le camere accoglienti, con una splendida vista sul paesaggio montano, assicurano momenti di pace dopo una giornata ricca di avventure. La sala da pranzo confortevole, dotata di una veranda coperta, accoglie gli ospiti la mattina con un ricco buffet per la colazione, mentre la sera viene servito un menu a cinque portate con specialità locali e italiane. In inverno, al rientro dalle piste, gli ospiti possono gustare uno spuntino pomeridiano. L'area benessere include, tra l’altro, una sauna finlandese e una zona relax con vista panoramica. La terrazza panoramica con prato offre momenti di relax in un ambiente incantevole. Gli ospiti beneficiano di sconti alle QC Terme Dolomiti e dell’uso gratuito dei mezzi pubblici in Alto Adige. Inoltre, l'hotel rappresenta un punto di partenza ideale per gli amanti della mountain bike, delle moto e degli sport invernali.

Amazing! If I had to choose one word to describe it, it would be amazing. The food and location…read morewere some of the top reasons I loved it so much. The pool was the most interactive and intricate pool I have ever seen and been into. There were jets and even a whirlpool. It was perfect for playing and relaxing. We went on a guided hike and the hotel gave us a great rec. for the guide. The rooms were cozy and comfortable and I would REALLY recommend the spa.

The hotel is in the most beautiful place in Italy for sure. How can you go wrong going there? The…read morehiking, the food, the people are all so wonderful in Val Gardena. The staff here speak about 5 languages minimum. They are very nice and kind, the breakfast is healthy and included and yummy. The hikes in the area are the best. The hotel rooms are nice, but they are outdated in decor. In the summer the room are very, very hot...don't think about taking a nap, there is no air conditioning, and my daughter had jet lagged and was in the room. When we returned from hiking all day, it is really hot in there. We all agree, a five star hotel should have air conditioning even in the mountains in Southern California, and even here at the beach, we need air conditioning in the summer. The spa is really nice, the extras are great, the outdoor pool is so nice, and fun to sit in as well. The prices are fair for what you get. I think this is a four star hotel....not a five star hotel..so be prepared, and enjoy yourself knowing what your are getting...great service, expensive for what it is, nice amenities and a hot room, in the day in the summer.

Beautiful hotel! Rooms are super clean and comfortable (Housekeeping is available twice a day)…read more Service is exceptional with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Hotel is also within walking distance to restaurants. Will be back!

Great place. They completely remodeled in 2018 and it is very nice. Both heated pools are wonderful…read moreand so is outdoor hot tub. Family-owned place and the entire staff is fantastic. Excellent food. Highly recommend the place. My family and I are considering staying longer it is so good.

For what it is, this hotel offers some of the most fantastic views of Bolzano. It is simple and…read morerustic, yet has met every need of mine. The breakfast is good and it seems that the cafe is a favorite of the locals at night. If you expect fancy, don't even bother. However, if you appreciate the more simple things in life, this may be the place for you. Also, the woman who runs the hotel has a brother who's winery is next door and Georg Mumelter makes some of the greatest wines in the Alto Adige.