Skiing in the Dolomites is incomparable, not only because of the mind-boggling scenery and top-tier ski infrastructure, but also because of the outstanding ski hotels that offer a level of comfort and amenities that few destinations can match.
A typical ski hotel in the Dolomites offers on-site dining, ski rooms with personal ski lockers, complimentary spas with multiple saunas, and sometimes in-house ski gear rental.
Across the Dolomites, you’ll find many properties labeled as ski-in ski-out, though most are more accurately described as ski-to-door. You can ski down to them, as they’re typically set in the valleys at the end of a piste, often beside a ski lift. True ski-in/ski-out hotels , especially those you can genuinely ski out from, are far rarer than ski-to-door options, a nuance worth noting to avoid mismatched expectations.
If you’re fantasizing about skiing in and out of your hotel, check out Hotel Passo Sella Dolomiti Mountain Resort at Passo Sella along the Sellaronda Circuit and Mountain View Corones in the Kronplatz ski resort.
It’s also worth noting that many excellent hotels fall into neither category, yet still offer complimentary ski shuttles, often making the experience almost as convenient.
In this guide, I’ll highlight the best ski hotels by resort, giving you a clear picture of your options when planning a trip to Alta Badia, Val Gardena, and beyond. More coming soon.
- Hotels with in-house ski gear rental: 4-star Lagació Hotel Mountain Residence in Alta Badia, 4-star Sporthotel Sonne and 5-star COMO Alpina Dolomites on Alpe di Siusi (Val Gardena), 5-star Hotel Granbaita Dolomites and 5-star Alpenroyal Hotel in Val Gardena, 5-star Hotel Tofana Cortina in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Hotel Alpenrose in Carezza
- Adults-only ski hotels: Hotel Arkadia in Alta Badia and SILENA, your soulful hotel in Gitschberg-Jochtal, Olympic SPA Hotel in Val di Fassa
- Family-friendly ski hotels: Familienhotel Familiamus in Gitchberg-Jochtal, Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort in Kronplatz, and Post Alpina: Family Mountain Chalets in 3 Zinnen Ski Resort
- Vegan ski hotel: Hotel Paradiso Pure.Living on Alpe di Siusi (Val Gardena)
Best Dolomites Ski Hotels: Quick Overview
| Ski Resort | Hotel |
| Cortina d’Ampezzo | Hotel Tofana Cortina |
| Kronplatz – Plan de Corones | Hotel Olangerhof and Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort |
| Alta Badia | Hotel Arkadia and Romantik Hotel Cappella |
| Val Gardena | Freina Mountain Lifestyle Hotel and Hotel Passo Sella Dolomiti Mountain Resort |
| Alpe di Siusi | ICARO Hotel and COMO Alpina Dolomites |
| Val di Fassa | X Alp Hotel |
| Carezza | Hotel Alpenrose and Sporthotel Passo Carezza |
| Arabba / Marmolada | Chalet Barbara |
| 3 Zinnen | Berghotel – Sexten, Hotel Alpenblick and Rotwandwiesen Chalets |
| Val di Fiemme / Obereggen | Sporthotel Obereggen |
| San Martino di Castrozza – Passo Rolle | Hotel Colbricon Beauty & Relax |
| Gitschberg Jochtal | SILENA, your soulful hotel – adults only |
| Brixen (Plose) | My Arbor |
| Alpe Lusia San Pellegrino | Hotel Costabella |
| Civetta | Hotel Orso Grigio |
Alta Badia Ski Hotels
Alta Badia, in Upper Val Badia, comprises the villages of Colfosco, Corvara, San Cassiano, La Villa, Badia, and La Val. With the exception of La Val, all are essentially ski villages. Widely regarded as one of the Dolomites’ finest ski regions, Alta Badia’s reputation is reflected in the quality of its family-run boutique hotels.
The high plateau of Pralongiá, rising between La Villa, San Cassiano, and Corvara, forms the core ski area of Alta Badia. Additional ski zones include La Crusc above Badia, Gardenacia above La Villa, the Edelweiss Valley (Val Stella) above Colfosco, Boé ski area above Corvara.
Corvara is the most sought-after place to stay, thanks to its position directly on the Sella Ronda ski circuit and its immediate access to Pralongiá, the heart of the Alta Badia ski area. Adults-only Hotel Arkadia lies between the Borest, Boè, Costes da l’Ega valley stations, making it one of the most convenient places to stay for tackling the Sella Ronda clockwise and counter-clockwise routes and accessing the Col Alto – Arlara area of Pralongiá. On the Col Alt – Arlara Slopes, you’ll find Berghotel Ladinia, 5-star Hotel La Perla, and 4-star Sporthotel Panorama.
Colfosco is another excellent base, also located on the Sella Ronda and set just below the sunny Edelweiss Valley. Consider the 3-star Hotel Jägerhof (ski-to-door), the 3-star Crëp Sella (ski-to-door), and the 5-star Romantik Hotel Cappella (ski-in/ski-out).
San Cassiano lies between Passo Falzarego and La Villa and is ideal for skiers looking to explore Pralongiá and tackle the iconic Hidden Valley run from Lagazuoi to Armentarola, finishing with the traditional horse tow. 4-star Surega Idyllic Farmhouse, located above the Piz Sorega valley station, is the only true ski-in/ski-out accommodation. 4-star Hotel Ciasa Salares is located at the start/end of the Hidden Valley Run in Armentarola. Lagació Hotel Mountain Residence (4-star aparthotel) and Hotel Fanes (5-star hotel) shuttle their guests to the Piz Sorega lift.
La Villa’s central position makes it a convenient base for exploring the ski areas of Pralongiá (Piz La Ila), Gardenacia, and La Crusc. Take a look at 3-star Hotel Gran Risa (ski-to-door) and 4-star Hotel Christiania (ski-to-door).
Set beneath the scenic La Crusc ski area, Badia is the furthest village from the Sella Ronda circuit but generally offers the most affordable accommodation options. Newly-renovated Hotel La Müda is a ski-to-door hotel at the Pradüc lift, the connection between La Crusc and Sponata-Gardenacia Ski areas.
Alta Badia Hotels with Private Ski Shuttle Service | Hotel Rezia (3-star hotel in La Villa), Hotel Cristallo (4-star hotel between Badia and La Villa), Badia Hill (4-star hotel in Badia / read our Badia Hill review), and Hotel Kolfuschgerhof (4-star hotel in Colfosco).
Val Gardena – Alpe di Siusi Ski Hotels
Val Gardena encompasses the villages of Ortisei, Santa Cristina, and Selva. Read our Val Gardena Ski Guide for an introduction to this ski resort.
Selva is arguably the best ski base in Val Gardena, boasting the highest concentration of ski-to-door accommodations. Located at Passo Sella, the ski-in/ski-out Hotel Passo Sella Dolomiti Mountain Resort offers direct access to the Sellaronda green and orange routes.
At the Plan de Gralba ski base along the Sellaronda Green route between Passo Sella and Selva, 3-star Hotel Fil Da Mont, Hotel Plan de Gralba – das Berghotel, and Hotel Wolf all enjoy ski-to-door access.
Near the Dantercepies ski lift, the starting point of the orange Sellaronda ski circuit, you’ll find Garni Hotel Bel Vert, 3-star Hotel Scoiattol, and 4-star Hotel Continental Dolomites. The 4-star Stella Hotel is located at the Costabella ski lift, another starting point of the orange Sella Ronda.
The 4-star Freina Mountain Lifestyle Hotel and 3-star Giardin Boutique Hotel B&B are located at the base of the Freina – Ciampinoi ski slopes. And 3-star Hotel Chalet Dlaces and 4-star Hotel Pozzamanigoni in the La Selva hamlet offer ski-in ski-out access to the Saslong slopes.
Atop Monte Pana above Santa Cristina, 4-star Hotel Cendevaves and 4-star Monte Pana hotel are both ski in/ski-out.
Ski-to-door 3-star Hotel Jägerheim is located at the Col Raiser lift, the most convenient access point to the Seceda slopes, and the Gardena Ronda Express, the underground connection to Saslong.
There are a few ski-to-door accommodations above Ortisei including 3-star Hotel Ronce, 3-star Garni – Hotel August, 3-star Pra Palmer The Green B&B, and 4-star Rainell Dolomites Retreat.
To be enveloped in a winter wonderland, consider staying on the Alpe di Siusi Plateau, high above Val Gardena: Sporthotel Sonne (4-star hotel with on-site ski rental), ICARO Hotel (4-star hotel), COMO Alpina Dolomites (5-star hotel with on-site ski rental), and Hotel Paradiso Pure.Living (vegan hotel).
Val Gardena Hotels with Private Ski Shuttle Service | Dorfhotel Beludei (4-star hotel in Santa Cristina / read our Dorfhotel Beludei review) and Hotel Touring (4-star hotel in San Cristina – where we stayed during our first Val Gardena ski trip).
Learn More: Val Gardena Ski Resort
Kronplatz Ski Hotels
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones) is a ski mountain that rises between Bruneck (Brunico) and Olang (Valdaora) in Val Pusteria, and St. Vigil (San Vigilio / Al Plan) in Val Badia.
San Vigilio, nestled in Lower Val Badia, is the most atmospheric and scenic ski village in the Kronplatz ski resort. If you stay in San Vigilio, you can also access the Alta Badia Ski Resort (Piccolino Ski Lift + Ski Bus to Alta Badia).
Here you’ll find ski-in/ski-out Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort (read our Excelsior review). This hotel has an adults-only spa with an epic infinity pool overlooking San Vigilio as well as a family-friendly spa and pool area. Winter guests can book private ski lessons with the hotel in-house ski instructor and join guided winter and snowshoe hikes, which are offered twice per week.
Though not ski-in ski-out, AMA Stay (read our Ama Stay review) is a great hotel in San Vigilio, which has a beautifully-designed spa, flexible on-site dining, and underground parking.
More ski-to-door accommodations are located above Olang: 3-star Bio Alpine Hotel Gran Foda’, 4-star Hotel Olangerhof or 4-star Hotel Kristall.
Alternatively, you can stay in Reiscach, near Bruneck, another major ski resort base: 3-star Hotel B&B Bar Cafè Feldmessner, 4-star Hotel Rudolf, 5-star Falkensteiner Hotel Kronplatz, and 5-star Hotel Petrus. If you stay in Val Pusteria, take advantage of the Ski Pustertal Express, the direct train connection between the Kronplatz and 3Zinnen Ski Resorts.
3 Zinnen Ski Resort / Sexten Ski Hotels
The 3 Zinnen Ski Resort is located in Upper Puster Valley (Hochpustertal, Alta Pusteria), near the Austrian border. The heart of the resort spans the interconnected mountains of Helm (Monte Elmo), Stiergarten, and Rotwand (Croda Rossa).
Sexten is widely regarded as the premier base in the 3 Zinnen Ski Resort, offering the area’s finest ski-in/ski-out accommodations, including: 3-star Hotel Royal, 4-star Alpenwellness Hotel St. Veit, 4-star Berghtoel Sexten, 4-star Hotel Alpenblick, thermal spa hotel Bad Moos, and Aparthotel Gamz (located across the street from the Helmjet ski lift). For a ski-in/ski out experience, book Rotwandwiesen Chalets located on Rotwandwiesen near the Rotwand gondola mountain station.
Alternatively, Viershach (Versiaco) in the municipality of San Candido offers direct lift access to the resort for anyone traveling by train. Stay in one of these ski-to-door accommodations: JOAS natur.hotel.b&b, or 4-star Hotel Andermax, or 4-star Post Alpina: Family Mountain Chalets.
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