The 7 Best Wine Hotels in Valpolicella Country

Valpolicella is a viticultural region in the province of Verona. It is here that the grapes are grown for the red wine of the same name. Set just east of Lake Garda the area is in the foothills of the Alps and in itself is a stunning part of north Italy. Several hotels in the area are well suited for those on a wine focussed getaway including working wineries, charming country houses, and hotels with fabulous regional restaurants (and wine cellars). Our hotel experts have scanned the area to bring you a collection of the best wine hotels in Valpolicella Country, so whether you are planning to just book one hotel and travel from there or to drive through the area stopping at various hotels along the way — why not browse through our collection to start planning your trip?

For a rural escape

• Dimora del Bugiardo is a charming country house hotel set in a peaceful garden overlooking Valpolicella vineyards. Rustic-chic rooms are spacious with original stone walls and quaint furnishings. The restaurant serves local wines and regional cuisine. An ideal base for wine lovers.
• Locanda San Verolo is a beautifully converted 18th-century farm set outside the medieval village of San Verolo. The popular restaurant serves regional cuisine and has a good collection of wines. Rustic chic bedrooms are packed with character while heavenly pools and fragrant gardens seal the deal.
• I Tamasotti is a peaceful country house hotel. Traditional rooms have stone floors, balconies and cream furnishings. An excellent regional restaurant serves dishes using locally sourced produce. Pick this for an intimate, romantic and quiet stay.
  
  

For traditional style

• Relais Villa San Matteo is an elegant guesthouse set within a 19th-century villa in a mature park in Valpolicella. The two generously sized guestrooms have original frescoes, complemented by select antiques, and oriental rugs. A peaceful hideaway.
• Villa Cordevigo is an 18th-century palatial villa set just 10km from Lake Garda, with formal Italian gardens and parkland. Rooms are decorated in a Venetian style with period furniture, high ceilings and original stone fireplaces. The restaurant favours traditional dishes with local produce. A stunning Italian estate.
• Corte Guastalla is all about traditional Verona interiors. Antiques complement the wooden-beamed ceilings and parquet floors, but the rooms are fresh and contemporary. Situated between Lake Garda and Verona it offers a gorgeous base from which to explore the surrounding vineyards and more.

For a winery

• Contemporary luxuries, rustic Italian design, and eco-development meet in Tenuta Le Cave located within its own vineyard. Each room has an individual style influenced by the local region. A chic stay that produces very good organic and biodynamic wines.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse through all our recommendations for the best hotels in the Veneto region.
• Expand your search to include our collection of the best hotels in Prosecco Country.
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

  • Dimora del Bugiardo San Pietro in Cariano, Veneto 16 rooms from CA$113

    
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    Restaurant  -  The Locanda del Bugiardo is located a short wallk from the Agriturismo. It serves traditional Veronese dishes.

    Great walks  -  Good walking routes nearby

    Sights nearby  -  Arena di Verona

    Views  -  Great views from hotel

    

    Countryside accommodation with peaceful garden and shaded veranda terrace overlooking Valpolicella vineyards. Air conditioned rustic-chic bedrooms are roomy with original stone walls and smart furnishings. The restaurant serves local wines and Italian dishes. Ideal for wine lovers & local exploring. See More

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  • Relais Villa San Matteo San Pietro in Cariano, Veneto 2 rooms from CA$249

    
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    Romantic Break  -  With just two guestrooms and beautifully restored period interiors, book this hotel for a peaceful and luxurious romantic break

    Local exploring  -  With Lake Garda and Verona under half an hour's drive away, book this hotel as a base for local exploring in the Veneto region

    Hideaway  -  Set in beautiful parkland outside of the city centre, book this hotel for a tranquil hideaway with easy access to nature

    Great walks  -  See the 100-year old park where the hotel is situated on a walk; the park is home to magnolia, cypress and Lebanese cedar trees

    

    Recommended by  -  Great Small Hotels

    This elegant guesthouse is nestled within a 19th-century villa in a mature park in Valpolicella, just outside of Verona city centre. The generously sized guestrooms have original frescoes, complemented by selected antiques and oriental rugs. Relax in the peaceful hotel gardens after sightseeing. See More

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  • Tenuta Le Cave Verona, Veneto 13 rooms from CA$196

    
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    Good wine list  -  Located in its own vineyard, Tenuta le Cave offers an array of its own and other local wines

    Full of character  -  The Horse Suite is decorated all things equine, with an old jumping frame for the bed and saddles for the bedside tables

    Spa  -  Including a salt cave, Turkish baths, a sauna, treatment rooms and a relaxation room

    Sights nearby  -  Historic and beautiful Milan, Verona and Venice are not too far to visit

    

    Contemporary luxuries, rustic Italian design and eco-development meet in this Manor House located in a vineyard in the northern Italian hills. Each room has an individual style influenced by the local region. Drink in the hotel's own wine and stunning views of the valley on your private patio. See More

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  • Locanda San Verolo Costermano, Lake Garda 12 rooms from CA$285

    
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    Hideaway  -  A tranquil rural setting close to Lake Garda and all its attractions, a great choice for those who want a quiet base

    Wine tasting  -  The popular in house restaurant boasts an impressive wine cellar and friendly waiters happily advise on pairings

    Families  -  A family friendly hotel with babysitting services offered

    Great walks  -  Explore the the medieval village of San Verolo and surrounding countryside

    

    A beautifully converted 18th-century farm, outside the medieval village of San Verolo. The restaurant heaves with happy customers every evening, testimony to the incredible food. Rustic chic bedrooms with vibrant walls and crisp white sheets. Heavenly pools and fragrant gardens seal the deal. See More

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  • I Tamasotti Mezzane, Veneto 6 rooms from CA$161

    
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    Hideaway  -  Only 6 rooms, surrounded by vineyards, this is a peaceful break, with beautiful Verona a short drive, and plenty of cycle routes

    Great walks  -  Around nearby Lake Garda

    Sights nearby  -  Less than 20km to Verona

    Restrictions on children  -  Children over 5 welcome

    

    Peaceful country house hotel. Traditional rooms have stone floors, balconies and cream furnishings. Outdoor terrace and gardens. Excellent regional cuisine from locally sourced produce. Intimate, romantic and quiet. See More

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  • Villa Cordevigo Cavaion Veronese, Lake Garda 23 rooms from CA$271

    
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    Total relaxation  -  With quiet surrounds, a lovely pool and a traditional Italian restaurant, there's no need to leave!

    Country Escape  -  An idyllic rural property surrounded by ancient cypress trees and vineyards

    Child friendly  -  Although child friendly, it caters mainly to adult clientele

    Lakeside  -  Close to Lake Garda

    

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    An 18th century palatial villa just 10km from Lake Garda, with formal Italian gardens and parkland. Rooms are decorated in a Venetian style with period furniture, high ceilings and original stone fire places. The restaurant favours traditional dishes with local produce. A stunning Italian estate. See More

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  • Corte Guastalla Sona, Lake Garda 6 rooms from CA$219

    
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    Country Escape  -  Set in beautiful gardens, surrounded by pretty Italian countryside filled with vineyards, this is a charming country escape

    Active Holiday  -  With golf, hiking, watersports and sailing nearby there's plenty to do for everyone

    Sights nearby  -  Lake Garda and Verona are both only 12km away - the largest Italian lake and the city of art - a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool

    

    Corte Guastalla is all about traditional Verona interiors. Antiques complement the wooden-beamed ceilings and parquet floors, but the rooms are fresh and contemporary. Situated between Lake Garda and Verona it offers a gorgeous base from which to explore city or countryside. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Tuesday, 7th June 2022