The 10 Best Hotels in the Dolomites for 2026

Why the Dolomites are Europe's most extraordinary hotel destination

The Dolomites offer something that no other European mountain destination can match: a combination of UNESCO World Heritage landscape, South Tyrolean culinary culture, and a hotel scene that has invested in design and wellness with extraordinary ambition. The best Dolomites hotels are not merely places to sleep between hikes — they are destinations in themselves, with spas, restaurants, and architectural visions that rival anything in the Alps. These ten properties represent the finest the region has to offer in 2026.

Forestis Dolomites — Where the forest meets the sky

Forestis is the most architecturally ambitious hotel in the Dolomites — a forest sanctuary where the boundary between interior and landscape dissolves completely.

Perched at 1,800 metres above sea level in the Val di Funes, Forestis Dolomites is a statement of intent: a hotel that treats the forest not as a backdrop but as the fundamental material of the experience. The spa, with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls and outdoor infinity pool, offers views of the Odle peaks that are among the most dramatic in the Alps. The 63 rooms and suites are designed with a monastic simplicity — natural wood, stone, and linen — that forces the landscape to become the decoration. The restaurant sources almost entirely from South Tyrolean producers, and the wine cellar is exceptional. Adults only.

COMO Alpina Dolomites — Refined mountain luxury in the Alpe di Siusi

COMO Alpina brings the brand's signature wellness philosophy to the most beautiful plateau in the Alps — and the result is extraordinary.

The Alpe di Siusi is Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow — a 56-square-kilometre plateau of wildflower meadows and Dolomite peaks that is accessible only by cable car. COMO Alpina Dolomites sits at its heart, offering the COMO brand's signature blend of wellness, design, and exceptional food. The COMO Shambhala spa draws on the brand's expertise in holistic wellness, with treatments that incorporate local alpine botanicals and thermal therapies. In summer, the plateau offers some of the finest hiking in the Alps; in winter, the ski area of Seiser Alm is directly accessible. The restaurant's focus on South Tyrolean ingredients — speck, mountain cheese, local wines — is executed with COMO's characteristic refinement.

Sensoria Dolomites — A new vision of mountain wellness

Sensoria Dolomites is the most ambitious wellness hotel to open in the Italian Alps in a decade — a complete reimagining of what mountain spa hospitality can be.

Opened in 2022, Sensoria Dolomites has quickly established itself as one of the most significant new hotels in the Alps. The 2,000-square-metre spa — designed around the four elements of earth, water, fire, and air — incorporates an infinity pool with panoramic views, a series of thermal baths, and treatment rooms that use local herbs, minerals, and mountain spring water. The 38 suites are designed with a Scandinavian-influenced minimalism that lets the Dolomite landscape dominate. The restaurant focuses on Trentino's extraordinary food culture, with a tasting menu that changes with the seasons and showcases the region's cheeses, cured meats, and mountain herbs. Adults only.

Miramonti Boutique Hotel — Intimate luxury above Merano

Miramonti is the most intimate luxury hotel in the South Tyrol — a 21-room boutique property where every detail has been considered with exceptional care.

Perched at 1,363 metres above Merano, Miramonti Boutique Hotel is a study in considered luxury. The 21 rooms and suites are individually designed, combining South Tyrolean craftsmanship with contemporary art and bespoke furniture. The outdoor infinity pool, with its 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks, is one of the most photographed spots in the Dolomites. The spa offers a curated selection of treatments using local alpine ingredients, and the restaurant — with its panoramic terrace — serves South Tyrolean cuisine with genuine ambition. The hotel is adults-only, and the atmosphere is one of quiet, unhurried luxury.

Anders Mountain Suites — Minimalist luxury in the heart of the Dolomites

Anders Mountain Suites is the most architecturally refined small hotel in the Dolomites — a property where minimalist design and maximum mountain drama combine to extraordinary effect.

In the Val Gardena village of Ortisei, Anders Mountain Suites occupies a position of rare privilege: a south-facing hillside with unobstructed views of the Sassolungo and Sella massifs. The hotel's 14 suites are designed with a rigorous minimalism that lets the landscape do the talking — floor-to-ceiling glazing, natural larch wood, and a palette drawn from the mountain itself. The spa, the heated outdoor pool, and the ski-in/ski-out access to the Sellaronda circuit make it equally compelling in winter and summer. The breakfast, served with local South Tyrolean produce, is one of the finest in the region.

Hotel Saltus — Alpine wellness above Bolzano

Hotel Saltus is the most thoughtfully designed wellness hotel in the Dolomites — a BigSEE Award-winning property where larch wood, porphyry rock, and clay create a building that feels grown from the landscape.

At 1,100 metres above Bolzano on the Salto plateau, Hotel Saltus occupies a position of extraordinary natural privilege — between the Dolomites and the Salto/Salten high plateau, with views that stretch across the entire South Tyrolean landscape. The hotel's design, which won the prestigious BigSEE Award, uses local larch wood, porphyry rock, and clay to create interiors that feel simultaneously contemporary and deeply rooted in place. The Forest Spa, with its panoramic rooftop Sky Pools, yoga programme, and forest bathing sessions, offers a wellness experience of genuine depth. The Saltino Bistro and Cocktail Bar serve South Tyrolean cuisine and natural wines that match the hotel's commitment to local provenance.

Odles Lodge — Four exclusive chalets in the Dolomite forest

Odles Lodge is the most private accommodation in the Dolomites — four hand-crafted chalets in a forest clearing above Brixen, where the only sound is the wind in the Swiss stone pines.

In a forest clearing above the town of Brixen, Odles Lodge consists of four luxuriously furnished chalets crafted from local spruce and Swiss stone pine. Each chalet — ranging from 55 to 85 square metres — provides an open-plan living and sleeping area with a private spa including pool, stone pine sauna, and steam bath. The lodges are designed for complete self-sufficiency: daily mountain breakfast is delivered to the door, and the fridge is stocked on arrival. For guests who want additional dining and spa facilities, the nearby FORESTIS hideaway is accessible on foot. The combination of total privacy, extraordinary craftsmanship, and Dolomite forest setting makes Odles Lodge one of the most distinctive properties in the Alps.

San Luis Retreat — Lakeside lodges in a 40-hectare alpine park

San Luis Retreat is the most nature-immersed property in the Dolomites — a 40-hectare alpine park centred on a private lake, where wooden chalets and treehouses create a world entirely apart from ordinary life.

Near the village of Avelengo above Merano, San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges is integrated into a 40-hectare alpine park centred on a serene 5,800 square metre lake. Guests stay in distinctive wooden chalets — either lakeside or nestled within the forest — or in enchanting multi-level treehouses. Each accommodation, from the 75 square metre Loft Chalet Suite A to the expansive 150 square metre Large Family Chalet C, exemplifies a stripped-back design that blends natural elements with meticulous attention to detail. The central Clubhouse provides all hotel services, ensuring a harmonious balance of luxury and nature. For families and couples seeking unparalleled serenity in the Dolomites, San Luis offers an experience with no equivalent in the Alps.

Tenne Lodges — Michelin-recognised luxury on the Ratschings ski circuit

Tenne Lodges is the Dolomites' most complete ski hotel — a Michelin Guide-recognised property with direct access to the Ratschings-Jaufen circuit and a wellness programme of genuine depth.

Situated directly beside the Ratschings-Jaufen ski and hiking area in South Tyrol, Tenne Lodges combines sophisticated design with a deep connection to the alpine landscape. Guests choose from Mountain, Superior Family, Wellness, and Grand Lodges, or opt for the secluded Tenne Chalets located 2.5 kilometres away in the forest. The hotel's infinity pool, gourmet fusion dining, and comprehensive wellness programme have earned recognition from the Michelin Guide Italy 2026 and Falstaff Gault Millau. The combination of ski-in/ski-out access, architectural ambition, and culinary seriousness makes Tenne Lodges one of the most complete mountain hotel experiences in the Alps.

Familyhotel Sonnwies — The world's finest family mountain hotel

Familyhotel Sonnwies is the benchmark for luxury family hotels in the mountains — a multi-award-winning property where parents can access a world-class spa while children thrive on an organic farm, ski slopes, and a 20,000 square metre playground.

At 1,150 metres above sea level in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites, Familyhotel Sonnwies has been recognised by every major family travel authority as the finest luxury family hotel in the mountains. The hotel's organic farm — with over 30 animals — gives children an authentic connection to alpine life, while the five pools, water slides, and 20,000 square metre natural playground ensure that every age group is genuinely engaged. In winter, an on-site ski lift, ski school, and equipment rental make the hotel a complete mountain resort. The five-course evening menu, drawing on regional and international cuisine and complemented by fine wines, ensures that parents eat as well as the children play.

Our verdict

The Dolomites hotel scene has matured into one of the most sophisticated in Europe. The combination of UNESCO World Natural Heritage landscape, South Tyrolean culinary culture, and a generation of hotels that have invested in design and wellness with extraordinary ambition makes this one of the world's great hotel destinations. Whether you come for the skiing, the hiking, the wellness, or simply the views, the Dolomites will exceed your expectations — and its best hotels will make you want to return.