Reviews
Michael September 2025
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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Perfect hotel for a relaxing holiday
Anita September 2025
travelled as
group of friends
Review from Google
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Beautiful, modern hotel in a great location. Directly on the bike path.
Rosario August 2025
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Wonderful hotel in a strategic location in the Venosta Valley. The property is very well-maintained. The garden and wellness area are an oasis of peace and well-being. The rooms are clean and spacious. The staff is extremely courteous and ready to take care of guests. Breakfast is varied and plentiful, and the dinner menu is extremely refined. The wine list is very comprehensive.
veronica August 2025
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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But in this hotel we felt at home. The kindness of the staff combined with their discretion enhanced our holiday. A special thanks to the whole family who gave us tips on activities to do and recommended wines, all of the highest quality. The prices of the wines are absolutely in line with the quality they offer, and we know a little about wines... a fine and varied cellar. The Hotel Sand will remain in our hearts.
M August 2025
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- Large, spacious, very clean rooms with a beautiful view
- Extremely good and high-quality dinner menu with an additional large and varied buffet
- Great service, as it should be
K. August 2025
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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Very nice hotel with a wonderful garden – two outdoor pools and one indoor pool. Excellent food! Very friendly staff!
Christian August 2025
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A very nice hotel with excellent service. We stayed there for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The rooms are modern and spacious. Swimming in the two pools is pleasant, and there are plenty of free loungers. The food is excellent, and the service is friendly and attentive.
We hiked a lot in this beautiful region. We also went biking. A truly wonderful week's vacation in a fantastic location.
Many thanks to the Bernhart family and their team.
Julia July 2025
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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We stayed at the Hotel Sand as a family with two small children for 8 days, and what can I say? It was a truly wonderful, top-notch vacation!
The Bernhart family puts their whole heart into it every day, and you can tell that this hotel is run with passion.
The food is simply fabulous! I can't remember ever having such an exceptional breakfast on a hiking vacation. It had everything – from muesli to fresh cheese, quark, yogurt, and freshly prepared scrambled eggs or omelets with your choice of ingredients.
Dinner was simply unbeatable. There was a 5-course menu every evening (Sunday was 7 courses), which not only tasted fantastic but also looked beautiful. Our son has various food allergies – there was a special children's menu for him, which made my mom's heart sing. Everyone made sure he didn't miss out, and his every wish was fulfilled!
The Hotel Sand has a beautiful sauna area, a great outdoor area, and a small fitness room, which we also used. A vacation at the Hotel Sand costs money, but you get quality and service across the board, and you're simply happy afterward. A huge compliment to the entire team at the Hotel Sand – the hard-working cleaning staff, the great service staff, the owners – everyone was super welcoming, friendly, and helpful! We'll definitely be back :)
Best regards from the Schmidt family <3
Andre June 2025
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Perfect place to stay:)
Stefan June 2025
travelled as
group of friends
Review from Google
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A fantastic design hotel with great service, superb quality, and a fantastic wellness area.
All wishes and needs were met to the best of our ability.
Ingo October 2024
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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We are repeat offenders and always enjoy coming here. The cuisine and wine selection are unbeatable, the wellness area is great for a hotel of this size, and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. The proximity to the Etsch and the mountains offers good leisure opportunities and Meran is a beautiful city with great shopping opportunities within striking distance.
Elias August 2024
travelled as
young couple
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It was a wonderful experience. We not only enjoyed the pool and the pond, but also the wonderful view and service. The food was also delicious and of high quality.
Titty August 2024
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Congratulations on the spacious rooms, the wonderful garden, the cleanliness of the spa, and the excellent food. Thank you for your courtesy and helpfulness... we had a wonderful time... see you soon!
Francesca August 2024
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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We stayed at this hotel from August 11th to 15th and had a wonderful time. The hotel is welcoming, modern, and attentive to detail. The amenities are excellent, from the rooms (equipped with pool kits, including towels, slippers, and a bag for guest use, and a convenient hiking backpack for mountain hikes) to the pools (the entire garden is well-maintained). What really makes the difference is the high-quality food, from breakfast to afternoon tea to the multi-course dinner served in the restaurant. The staff is excellent, very professional, and qualified. We had a problem with our room, but they promptly resolved it, making us feel at ease and at ease. Top marks! Congratulations on your work.
Franz August 2024
travelled as
single traveller
Review from Google
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This hotel deserves five stars
Everything is just right, from friendly to clean, special food, I can only recommend it.
I'll be back. Lgr.
Silvia July 2024
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Wonderful hotel, welcoming and very kind staff. Everything was very well taken care of.
werner July 2024
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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A South Tyrolean holiday just the way you dream. Relax, enjoy, experience. A family-run hotel surrounded by apple orchards, with 43 rooms in a variety of styles, from traditional to designer. Fine cuisine, wellness, a heated 25m pool, a swimming pond, and plenty of greenery are all included. Here you'll experience South Tyrolean hospitality and receive tips for hikes, bike tours, and culinary experiences.
The modern annex with its nature suites in the beautifully landscaped garden with mountain views is a dream. Everyone will find their favorite spot here. From the village of connoisseurs, you can quickly reach the Schnalstal Valley, Naturno, or Merano.
foto July 2024
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Sorry, wrong hotel
Claudia June 2024
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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A beautiful, family-run, and clean hotel.
Various room categories (modern/traditional) are available.
The wellness area is very attractively designed, with saunas, a steam bath, an infrared cabin, and more.
The well-kept gardens, including a heated pool, are particularly noteworthy.
The half-board meals are first-class and varied!
herbert May 2024
travelled as
single traveller
Review from Google
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A very hospitable hotel with a great wellness area and very good food.
Markus May 2024
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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Even after 14 years, the stay is still fantastic.
Regards, Markus
KUHN May 2024
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Great family vacation
We stayed at the Hotel Sand for 5 nights with our two children (4 and 6).
A wonderful, well-maintained hotel with the charm of both old and new.
Our room was a very spacious, clean, and modern family room on the north side.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
There was a small playground for the children, and the indoor pool was perfect for swimming (depending on the weather).
As a mom, I was able to treat myself to a little "me-time" in the wellness area, which is beautifully designed. The outdoor pool is a visual eye-catcher in itself.
A big compliment to the service: super attentive and child-friendly. The kids had a wonderful time... so we parents could relax and enjoy ourselves too. Thanks also to the wonderful service from Mary and Hubert!!!
The food was great... Thanks to the kitchen!
All in all, a successful vacation with an attentive hotel family.
Travels October 2023
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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What a lovely, small, family-run Bike & Hike hotel in Vinschgau, South Tyrol. Nicole is happy to personally assist you with your questions and requests for hiking, cycling, or visiting special locations. It features a heated 25-meter outdoor pool, a wellness center, and an indoor pool. The breakfast is extensive, and the 5-course dinner is more than exquisite.
Michael October 2023
travelled as
group of friends
Review from Google
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Very friendly hotel; the new building and the adjacent junior suites and wellness area are very nice; the food is good.
Birgit August 2023
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Beautiful new rooms, very long pool for swimming.
Hendrik August 2023
travelled as
group of friends
Review from Google
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We stayed at the hotel for one night following a hike. The pools were very good, as was the wellness area and the food. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. Everything was clean...
Yes, it's a bit out of the way and on the street, but despite the open windows facing the street in the old building, we were able to sleep easily at night.
Elisabeth April 2023
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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We spent wonderful days at the Hotel Sand. Everything was perfect here.
Anna February 2023
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A very nice, family-run hotel. It has an older part and a very modern new part with lots of wood. The stone pool is a dream. The food was excellent, as was the wine selection. The hotel is also located directly on the bike path and not far from Merano. A great starting point.
Joja November 2022
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Nice hotel in the Vinschgau Valley. It's located on the main road about 15 minutes from Merano. We had our room facing the main road. The traffic was quite audible, which would certainly be unpleasant in the summer heat with open windows. The new building, where the wellness area and outdoor pool are located, is much quieter. The wellness area is nice, with saunas and a relaxation room with mountain views. The indoor water could have been warmer, especially for children; restrooms would have been good there too. However, the heating in the room was difficult to regulate. We turned it off because it was too hot. The location, directly on the Adige cycle path, is an advantage for cyclists. The evening food was usually very tasty, although the afternoon snack was very sparse and significantly less varied. A little butter on the rolls would have been nice. The staff was polite and unobtrusive. It was okay, but we wouldn't come again.
Oliver November 2022
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Family vacation with two children. Nice, large, and clean room, excellent food (breakfast and dinner), and very friendly staff. Plus, an indoor and outdoor pool. Fantastic!
Hopefully, I can go back soon.
Franziska October 2022
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Great hotel. Delicious food. Beautiful outdoor area. Spacious, modern rooms.
Valentina August 2022
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Simply spectacular. I've been coming to this hotel for 31 years and have had the privilege of watching it grow and evolve into the beautiful establishment it is today. From the rooms to the services, everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail.
Christiana July 2022
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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A very nice hotel in a good location, with very comfortable rooms.
From here, you can start some great bike rides and hikes.
The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the food was simply amazing
Gerold July 2022
travelled as
single traveller
Review from Google
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Pleasant hotel with a great wellness spa area and an outdoor pool that leaves nothing to be desired
Frank July 2022
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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A family atmosphere nestled in a beautiful landscape. Dinner is always a dream
Vincent November 2021
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The staff is very friendly and helpful at all times. The designer rooms with large windows are very bright and stylish, offering views of the pool, garden, and mountains. The food is delicious. The wellness area is beautiful. As a swimmer, I particularly enjoyed the 25-meter heated pool. It's a great starting point for hikes... We had a wonderful time there and would love to come back.
Gabriele October 2021
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Fantastic wellness facility
Steve September 2021
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Great experience, lots of places to relax and unwind from a outlet of days on the bike trails.
Iris July 2021
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Very nice, a bit noisy on the street side
Matthias July 2021
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Very nice and modern furnishings, the box-spring bed was great. There's no kettle in the room. The location is a bit remote, surrounded by farms, houses, and a train station.
Rudolf June 2021
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Super good
Martin May 2021
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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Excellent food, beautiful rooms, and a lovely pool area with a 25-meter pool. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Another highlight is the extensive wine list and the very competent advice from Mr. Bernhart.
Here, you are still addressed by name, and the entire Bernhart family provides friendly and competent information, advice, and care.
Joan January 2021
travelled as
young couple
Review from Google
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This hotel is located at the foot of the road in the Vinschgau region. The city of Merano is about 15 minutes away by car. The hotel is surrounded by apple orchards. The train also passes near the hotel. However, the hotel is quiet and you can rest very well. The hotel's cuisine is very good and well presented. The rooms are spacious and generally face the back where you can see the apple orchards and the pool area and outdoor garden. Good spa area with pool and outdoor garden. The hotel offers activities during your stay. Service in general very friendly.
Doris October 2020
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A really great hotel with very friendly staff and great food and the hosts are also very friendly and accommodating. We would love to come back
marian September 2020
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Beautiful
Michael August 2020
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As always great
Norbert August 2020
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Individual care in a family business, great pool and food
Nicole August 2020
travelled as
family with young kids
Review from Google
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Great hotel, gorgeous gardens, excellent food...
Erika August 2020
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The friendliness of the staff leaves something to be desired.
The kitchen deserves high praise; the food was very good.
isabella July 2020
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My husband and I spent two holidays at this wonderful property.
The owners and all the staff are extremely kind and helpful, everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail, both inside and out. The cuisine is delicious, the sauna area is spectacular, and the relaxation area is spectacular.
We will definitely return, because a holiday in a place like this will remain in our hearts forever.
Nico July 2020
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Simply superb!
MIchael February 2020
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An absolutely fantastic hotel. We always love coming back!
Goran January 2020
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Excellent cuisine and comfortable rooms. Family-run business.
LIV November 2019
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Dream landscape
Franco November 2019
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Excellent cuisine, excellent treatment. Definitely coming back
Ro September 2019
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Great hotel with a large wellness area. The food was excellent!
Stefano September 2019
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Very nice hotel
Susanne September 2019
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It is always very, very nice and very, very good food and very friendly staff and the owners always make sure that you are doing well, everything is just top
domenico August 2019
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Beautiful, this hotel is impeccably managed by the Bernard family, Mr. Carlo is always available for any request, Cristina is tireless and an excellent guide for excursions in the Alps, the structure is fantastic, the wellness area is brand new and beautiful and what can I say about the food, amazing, top quality dishes served in an always original way.... We will be back
Ute August 2019
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A beautiful hotel. Breakfast and dinner is excellent. The service was very attentive and friendly. The rooms/suites are very modern and clean. Any time!!
Simone July 2019
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Let me start by saying that this is an unusual review. I'm not reviewing the hotel service, but rather the courtesy shown to me by the staff despite me not being a guest. I broke down in front of the hotel, and they did everything they could to help me even though they had nothing to gain from it. So what can I say... wonderful people... thank you.
Nicolas July 2019
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Nice hotel, great family rooms, great food
Christian July 2019
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Family-run hotel, first-class service, first-class food from start to finish, a sensory experience. It couldn't be better. The portions are small, but ordering more isn't an issue, and the service is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Clean, spotless, and I'd happily return. My family has been completely satisfied for over 20 visits. Beautiful natural surroundings and a fantastic location. See you next time.
Jochen June 2019
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Fantastic hotel. Superb cuisine. Great ambiance and leisure activities.
Markus June 2019
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Very nice hotel with first-class food
Katrin April 2019
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The staff and owners are super friendly. The food is excellent, and the rooms are super spacious and clean. This certainly won't be our last stay.
Donisan February 2019
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Staff attentive to all details
Christian November 2018
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Suuuoo great hotel awesome wellness area and kitchen staff dormer quality
Gerhard November 2018
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A very pleasant, family-run hotel with consistently friendly staff, from reception and the service staff to the chambermaids.
The designer rooms are spacious and comfortable, with a large bathroom and a spacious terrace. However, just one armchair in a double room isn't enough!
The half-board food is excellent – a very extensive breakfast buffet, varied 6-course dinners of high quality, and an extensive wine list featuring primarily fine South Tyrolean wines.
Large wellness area with two indoor and two outdoor pools.
Very well-maintained, spacious outdoor areas and a secure parking lot.
Vaidas October 2018
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Lux
Gaby October 2018
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Beautiful rooms, attentive staff, beautiful scenery, very nice breakfast buffet, 6 course dinner (half board), :-)
Peter September 2018
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Highly recommended
R August 2018
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Very beautiful garden with a pool. Pleasant wellness area. A bit outside. Right on the street, with rooms facing the garden, it's very quiet. Public transport is about 1 km away (train). The bus in front of the house hardly ever runs. The food is varied.
M August 2018
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We stayed 2 nights and had a great time.
Next to the traditional original building a new building has been built as addition in very modern style with new wellness area and a swimming pool plus a natural pond.
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Breakfast as well as 5-course menu for dinner were delicious. You can go hiking, biking or take the train to Meran to explore more from the area.
Anton August 2018
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Super hotel, friendliness, good food and everything just fits
Andrea August 2018
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Excellent cuisine
Marcel July 2018
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Delicious food, great staff, beautiful, new, and clean hotel rooms.
Would gladly come again...
Martin July 2018
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It was really great.
Safety_Team22 May 2018
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We spent three nights here and it's very nice. The staff is very attentive and friendly, it's a great place to relax, and hiking and biking are also a lot of fun, even if you're not a frequent cyclist. Breakfast and dinner are delicious and often beautifully presented. It has an upscale atmosphere but still feels like a family place. Our room is very nicely furnished and cozy with a lovely view of the pool, garden, and mountains.
Jochen May 2018
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The new building is a great one.
The staff and owner family are super nice.
Matteo July 2017
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Everything was excellent, speechless
Josef July 2017
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A wonderful house in the heart of the Vinschgau Valley.
An ideal starting point for hikes (up the mountain or in the valley) and bike tours.
Very well-maintained grounds with an indoor and outdoor pool and a new wellness area.
Extremely warm hospitality, both from the host and the staff!
A place where you can feel at home and relax.
Horst June 2017
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Excellent accommodation, unique food, everything for athletes and holidaymakers... Highly recommended
Eva-Maria December 2016
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It was very nice, the food was excellent. We can happily recommend it.
Hannes November 2016
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First-class cuisine. Beautiful location. Friendly people. Great house. Varied hikes.
Arun February 2016
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The food is excellent, the staff courteous and helpful. The indoor facilities are not up to scratch, but the outdoor pond and garden are good. The rooms are nice but worn.
wolf June 2014
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We spent another week at the Hotel Sand in Vinschgau. I think it was the 15th or 16th time we've visited this hotel. As always, it was "top top top."
The food was great, the service was great, and the rooms have always been great, but the new rooms in the modern Alpine style are amazing.
The fact that there's always something new makes the hotel so exciting for us. This time, there was a new Vinschgau Card that allowed us to use all buses and trains for free, so we could explore the area on our hotel bikes and take the train back.
The entire staff is exceptionally attentive; our every wish is fulfilled immediately.
This wasn't our last visit to the Hotel Sand, and there will be many more to come.
