Relais Villa dei Gelsi & Spa

I truly cannot express how beautiful our stay was. From beginning to end, we were completely taken care of and it was such an incredible experience to add to our anniversary weekend. It’s quite rare to receive the type of service that we did and we truly are thankful for it. The property is gorgeous - just sublime. Very intentional and it feels like a dream when you are walking through. The property is located in a very quiet and peaceful area. The spa area is beautiful and we were able to utilise the services even after it had been closed. Our room was beautiful and very clean. Bed is super super comfy and we were really able to just relax and let go. I’d highly recommend the breakfast. Your food is basically made in front of you which adds a very personal touch. And it was very tasty! The staff were very knowledgeable of the city and were always more than willing to assist with any queries - at times going beyond with their help. Uber/Bolt doesn’t work in Italy and they assist with booking your taxis. Just a heads up to book in advance of when you need to go as taxi’s aren’t always readily available. We’re already planning our next trip to stay here. All in all, run and book. Cannot sing their praises enough!

Such a cute property, with amazing views and interior. Feels like home The staff is amazing, I was given very early check in. Unfortunately there was an issue with my Air con which they tried to fix but couldn’t. They offered free breakfast and drink. The hotel also covers two taxi charges to city centre throughout your stay which is a nice perk. Honestly not sure about the walk to city centre as the hotel is on a very steep hill with no sidewalks

We have just returned to the UK after five wonderful nights at the Villa dei Gelsi. It's a small but perfectly-formed hotel on a hill above Verona, superbly run by Fulya and her staff. It only has nine rooms and has been open just three years after being converted from a toy museum. As Fulya says, she likes to think of lots of happy children visiting the place in the past. It was certainly full of happy adults while we were there: the furnishings, the attention to detail, the unfailingly charming, attentive staff (thanks also to Yuko and Paolo), the fantastic breakfast buffet, the lovely pool, the amazing location - every aspect of our stay was perfect. We even enjoyed the stiff uphill walks back from the city ... they were necessary after some amazing dinners. We can't wait to go back.

Absolute perfection . The location is breathtaking with beautiful views over Verona from the peace and tranquility of this exquisite villa and fragrant gardens . We spent 4 nights here and wished we could have stayed longer . Parking is very easy and on arrival we were greeted with Aperol by the pool . Our room was stunning and spotless with high quality furnishings . The bathroom was exceptional and the shower powerful . There are indoor and outdoor pools and both are large . There is also a jacuzzi and sauna . Again all wonderfully maintained. The breakfasts were amongst the very best we have experienced with individually prepared dishes such as avocado and eggs . Light meals were available in the evenings . There is a very close excellent restaurant about a 5 minute walk from the back gate of the gardens . Another suggestion was ordering in a tasty pizza from a small local pizzeria which we did one evening . All our food was eaten was eaten sitting outside in the gorgeous gardens watching the sunset over Verona . Verona is about a 10 minute walk down the hill and we found a path on Apple Maps as a handy shortcut . We walked back more slowly as it was so warm but it was also easy to get a taxi from the main square in Verona if sightseeing leaves you exhausted . We can’t wait to return to this heavenly place and thoroughly recommend it . I must also thank all the staff who made us so welcome and were so knowledgeable and helpful . They were superb .,Thankyou so much for making our stay so special .

Excellent experience. You will feel like at home. This is a place that I highly recommend.

Just wow! We stayed at Villa dei Gelsi for 3 nights after a short break in Venice. What a contrast, from the wonderful madness and bustling canal- sides to a total oasis of serene indulgence. As soon as we arrived Fulia and her team were on-hand with the warmest of welcomes (and the coldest of Proseccos!). Nothing was too much trouble for these delightful ladies who were always professional, knowledgeable and had an uncanny knack of appearing with tempting snacks, cool drinks and engaging conversation at exactly the right time. Breakfast by the pool with locally-grown fresh produce, home-baked cakes and delicious cheeses was the perfect start to the day. Our room (Presidential Suite) was very spacious, airy and beautifully furnished. We are currently refurbishing our own house and several of the elegant touches at Villa dei Gelsi are likely to be replicated! It was a pleasure to return from sightseeing in the city centre and relax on the comfortable beds by the pool. We took taxis to and from the centre (a very short drive) and on one occasion we walked (downhill) which took us around 20 minutes. The local restaurant (San Mattia) was around 10 minutes walk from the rear entrance to the hotel and offered spectacular sunset views of Verona and the surrounding countryside. Our stay was everything we could have hoped for and more. Congratulations to the owners and staff, you've got this just right.