NEW!!!!OPENING END OF MAY 2023!!!!!New Design Suites & Breakfast in a 129-year-old villa only a 5-minute walk from Downtown Merano! Villa Helvetia in Merano's villa district offers mountain views, a park, an outdoor Jacuzzi and an outdoor sauna (Finnish and organic), a lounge area in the Wintergarten, a terrace, and an Honesty Bar for a fee. Wi-Fi, private parking at the bed & breakfast, and a small afternoon buffet are free. Superior suites have one room with a king-size bed, allergy-free mattresses and linen provided, air-conditioning, wood floors, a desk, digital-sat TV, a self-filling mini-bar, an espresso maker, a kettle, various teas, a telephone, a radio, a laptop safe, a separate toilet with bidet, a shower, complimentary amenities, flip-flops, a hairdryer, and a spa bag and bathrobes and sauna towels to borrow. The deluxe suites have two rooms, a king-size bed in a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed, allergy-free mattresses and linen are provided, air conditioning, a wooden floor, a desk, digital satellite TV, a mini-bar for self-filling, an espresso machine, a kettle, a selection of teas, telephone, radio, a laptop safe, a separate toilet with bidet, a shower, complimentary amenities, flip-flops, a hairdryer and a wellness bag and bathrobes and sauna towels to borrow. A breakfast with regional à la carte dishes and continental and Italian dishes is served every morning. At Villa Helvetia, you can trampoline or play table tennis, or go hiking, mountain biking, or skiing in the surroundings. Maia Bassa Train Station is 0.3 mi from the accommodations and Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens can be reached within 1.7 mi. The nearest airport is Bolzano Airport, 15 mi from Villa Helvetia. The accommodations offers an airport shuttle service for a fee. You will be spoiled with a breakfast of quality South Tyrolean products, Italian specialties, and homemade vegan delicacies here. In the evening, the excellent restaurants in the area tempt you with crispy pizzas, hearty South Tyrolean dishes, and light Mediterranean dishes. Maia Bassa train station is 0.6 mi away. The free ski bus to the Merano 2000 slopes stops 656 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Merano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Merano
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  • Beat
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Gepflegte uns sehr geschgmacksvoll eingerichtete Villa mit sehr harmonischen Farben. Alles sehr sauber. Gute und ruhige Lage in schönem Villenviertel, 10 Gehminuten bis ins Zentrum von Meran. Sehr zuvorkommende und äusserst herzliche Gastgeber und...
  • Christina
    Germany Germany
    Unser Aufenthalt in der Villa Helvetia war ein Traum - die Umgebung, die Stadtnähe, das Hotel, das wunderschöne Zimmer mit der edlen Ausstattung (nicht nur das Bett!!!) und das mehr als freundliche Personal. Hier ist man wirklich Gast. Vom Ehepaar...
  • Martina
    Austria Austria
    Ein Geschenk dieses Kleinod in Meran, von der Familie Prunner voll Liebe geführt, gefunden zu haben und eine wundervolle, vor allem seeeeehr ruhige Zeit dort verbringen zu können. Wir haben uns so willkommen gefühlt🥰 Verwöhnung für alle Sinne...

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Amenities of Villa Helvetia
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Italian

House rules

Villa Helvetia takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 50 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 42. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi Cash Villa Helvetia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that cash payments of EUR 5000 or above are not permitted under current Italian law.

A surcharge of EUR 30 applies for arrivals after check-in hours from 8.00-pm. until 0.00 a.m. per every hour begun. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property in advance. The latest possible check-in, even if paying the surcharge, is 00:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Villa Helvetia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Villa Helvetia

  • Villa Helvetia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Back massage
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Spa facilities
    • Movie nights
    • Hand massage
    • Bike tours
    • Manicure
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Foot massage
    • Archery
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Walking tours
    • Massage chair
    • Beauty services
    • Neck massage
    • Steam room
    • Full-body massage
    • Pedicure
    • Head massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages

  • Villa Helvetia is 2,800 feet from the center of Merano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Helvetia on this page.

  • Check-in at Villa Helvetia is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Villa Helvetia include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • The prices at Villa Helvetia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Villa Helvetia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet