Located 5 minutes’ walk from Gondola One ski elevator in Vail, Sonnenalp features 3 restaurants and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has a spa center and a ski pass sales point, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. Select rooms feature a living room and a fireplace convenience. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. After a day of skiing or hiking, guests can enjoy a cocktail at King’s Club bar complete with live entertainment. Swiss Chalet offers European cuisine and Bully Ranch offers American fare. Vail Sonnenalp offers a private 18-hole golf course. Guests can relax and rejuvenate in the sauna. Yoga and Pilates classes are available on site. This resort has ski storage space and bike hire is available. You can also play tennis at this resort, and the area is popular for skiing and golfing. Riva Bahn - 6 is 2625 feet from Sonnenalp, while Adventure Ridge is 2953 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional Airport, 29 mi from the property.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • Gondola One - 1,600 feet
  • Gopher Hill Lift -12 - 2,500 feet
  • Riva Bahn -6 - 2,750 feet
  • Born Free Express -8 - 2,800 feet
  • Eagle Bahn Gondola -19 - 2,900 feet
  • Avanti Express -2 - 4,800 feet
  • Pride Express -26 - 4,900 feet

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Vail, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Skiing


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Vail
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leanne
    United States of America United States of America
    Best breakfast ever...gluten free options were great!
  • Tracy
    United States of America United States of America
    Very clean Beautiful room Great spa Close to everything
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was beautiful and decorated with the charm of Bavarian styling with an edge of Western art on the walls in our room. The service was highly exceptional. We were their royal guests.
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was good but pricey. The selection was good and the food tasty it was just expensive.
  • D
    Drew
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and staff were extremely helpful and friendly! Will recommend this to anyone else looking for a place to stay when in Vail.
  • Keely
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutely loved everything. They even give you homemade cookies every night. The location is perfection and definitely one of the nicest hotels in vail, if not the nicest. Upgraded us upon arrival. The ski concierge is unbelievable and so...
  • J
    John
    United States of America United States of America
    The Sonnenalp was stunningly beautiful inside and out. Our room was like a suite!
  • Jackie
    United States of America United States of America
    Proximity to the Village was great, could walk everywhere. The spa was fantastic and having restaurants on-site was a bonus.
  • Susanna
    United States of America United States of America
    Anna at check-in was FABULOUS extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She’s an asset to your property for certain. Breakfast in Ludwig’s was a real treat - excellent! Loved our stay!
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the location. Architecturally the hotel is extraordinary. The authenticity is 100 percent. This is as close to Bavaria as one can get.

Area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Ludwig's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Bully Ranch Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Swiss Chalet Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Resort facilities at Sonnenalp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Ski

  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $50 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoorFree!

  • Open all year

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year

Spa

  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Sonnenalp takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Sonnenalp

  • Room options at Sonnenalp include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Quad
    • Apartment

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

  • Yes, Sonnenalp is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Buffet

  • Sonnenalp is 2,450 feet from the center of Vail. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sonnenalp is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

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

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Kids' club
    • Solarium
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Sonnenalp has 3 restaurants:

    • Ludwig's Restaurant
    • Swiss Chalet Restaurant
    • Bully Ranch Restaurant