Castello Di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery - Montalcino
42.98744, 11.53385Overview
5-star hilltop castle resort built on a natural thermal spring in Montalcino
Hotel Highlights and Signature Amenities
Castello Di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery Montalcino is the only castle in the world built directly on a natural thermal spring. The property offers two swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor - both fed by the 250-meter-deep thermal aquifer. Guests arriving by air can use the on-site helipad, and the hotel also provides a shuttle service to nearby towns including Montalcino and Siena.
Rooms and Suites
Each room at Castello di Velona offers views over Brunello vineyards or the Val d'Orcia countryside. The accommodations in the new wing include a private terrace and an in-room spa bath with thermal water. All rooms are air conditioned and feature a marble bathroom, a log fire, and satellite TV channels.
Dining and Wine Experiences
The hotel operates 3 restaurants including Settimo Senso for fine dining and Dolce Vita for poolside lunches. Guests can join personalized wine tastings in the internal cloister led by a Master Sommelier, featuring the hotel's own Brunello di Montalcino. The Dine Around program grants access to nearby Michelin-starred restaurants outside the property.
Spa and Wellness
Castello di Velona's spa center includes a sauna, steam room, hammam, hot tub, and a solarium, all drawing on the natural thermal waters. Treatment rooms offer full-body massages, body scrubs, facials, and couples massage. A dedicated fitness center, yoga classes, and a spa lounge/relaxation area are available for guests.
Activities and Nearby Attractions
Guests can book cooking classes focused on Tuscan cuisine and participate in bike tours, hiking, or horse riding through the surrounding countryside. The concierge arranges tours to Sant'Antimo Abbey (2 km), Pienza, and Siena (30-minute drive). The property also offers walking tours and lessons about local culture and wine production.
- Castle: Restored 11th-century fortress atop a natural thermal spring
- Wellness: Thermal pools fed by a 250-meter-deep aquifer, plus spa with hammam and fitness center
- Dining: 3 restaurants, own Brunello wine and olive oil, plus Dine Around program with local Michelin-starred restaurants
- Activities: Wine tastings led by Master Sommelier, cooking classes, guided e-bike tours, and horseback riding
- Rooms: Suites with private terraces, marble bathrooms, and in-room thermal baths in the new wing
- Location: Overlooking Val d'Orcia UNESCO site, 2 km from Sant'Antimo Abbey, 30 minutes to Siena
Licence number: 052014ALB0013,IT052037A1P2C8JKY2
Rooms and availability
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:9 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private pool
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private pool
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Hot spring bath
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about Castello Di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery
| 💵 Lowest room price | 427 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 8.4 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 127.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Sant'Egidio, PEG |
Location
- City landmarks
- Restaurants
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