About this property
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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Spa
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- Heating
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Bernadine
Switzerland
“The friendliness of the staff and the quality of food” - Malte
Germany
“The hotel is led by such a wonderful and polite couple. We really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely come back!!” - Jerneja
Slovenia
“Superb location, design & architecture, locally sourced food (& basically everything), unbelievable staff!” - Dror
Switzerland
“Very nice and welcoming place, great hosts, very warm atmosphere. 10 minute walk from the center.” - David
Australia
“Great location. Not too far from the Center, within walking distance. Relaxing and calm, with lots of green around the house, which has lots of character but has been modernised in a nice way. Amazing breakfast and super friendly staff. We...” - Viktoriia
Italy
“Elegant, beautifully furnished interiors. Very welcoming, also for the young children. Great breakfast and afternoon snacks!” - Nadia
Ukraine
“Extremely nice staff! Extraordinary villa with comfort and luxurious rooms!” - Darren
United Kingdom
“We were greeted by the most amazing host, after a long journey. The property was simply fantastic, award winning in every way. The interior design was like something out of a design brochure, with very clever and classy injects. The...” - Andrzej
Poland
“Villa Helvetia has the most friendly staff I met so far. Everyone was nice and helpful. Hotel location is very good, within a few minutes walk from the center. Breakfasts are very good and room was very spacious and comfortable.” - Yanina
Russia
“Our stay at the hotel fell right in time for the hotels birthday: 130 years. The wines, food and consert were exquisite. We are planning to only stay at this hotel whenever we are coming through the area and will recommend it to all our friends.”
Hotel area info
House rules
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.




The fine print
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.
License number: 021051-00000725, IT021051B46LSMOKZB