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Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA & Winery

Montalcino, Toscana, Italy · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA & Winery

The Castello di Velona, located on a hill overlooking the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a restored castle dating back to the 11th century. Located 1 h45 min. from Florence and just 8 km from Montalcino, dominates the Val d’Orcia, with its typical landscape of olive trees and vineyards, which produce the famous Brunello di Montalcino.Rooms & Suites Looking onto the unforgettable Val d’Orcia sunsets and the estate’s vineyards, the 45 bedrooms and suites of Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA & Winery, divided into two types, Castle and Sunset, are luxurious settings dedicated to wellness, nature, colors and the history of Tuscany tradition. Restaurant & Bar Surrounded by…

The Castle has a total of 45 suites designed according to two different concepts: Castle Rooms style (mainly with windows and wide spaces) and Contemporary Rooms style (all with a private furnished garden or terrace, bath with thermal water re-named UNESCO). A hot thermal spring feeds the indoor and outdoor pools and Jacuzzi. Enjoy Italian cuisine at the one-Michelin-starred Il Silene; try the spectacular La Dolce Vita for Mediterranean fare. Relax in The OLISPA with natural treatments and rituals. Taste the Brunello di Montalcino wine and extra-virgin olive oil produced by the resort, or visit the pecorino cheese farms in Pienza.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining
  • $100 USD equivalent credit applicable towards Food & Beverage, SPA treatment and Cooking Classes, to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

Enjoy one of the Best Wine destination, in a UNESCO site (Val d'Orcia), drinking a Brunello di Montalcino or relaxing in our Hot Natural Thermal Water Pools in a real Medieval XI century Castle!

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereLocalita La Velona, Montalcino, Toscana, Italy
CategoryCity Hotel
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms45
Room types9
Nearest airportPeretola (FLR) · 59 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleZen
Known forLandmarks, Local Immersion, Wellness

Rooms and suites

  • UNESCO View Terrace Suite — UNESCO View Terrace Suite. Contemporary Wing. Located within the Monumental part of the Castle walls, our Unesco View Terrace Suites offer absolute comfort…
  • UNESCO View Terrace Velona Suite — Elegant and spacious 80 sqm, spacious bedroom with king-sized bed and Simmons mattress, with a beautiful view of the vineyards of Brunello of Montalcino and on…
  • Pool Terrace Suite — Pool Terrace Suite in the ancient Towers 80 square meters With a large private terrace of 150 square meters, equipped with gazebo, large stone table and…
  • Family Suite — Arranged on two levels, The Family Suites, between 80 square meters. and 150 square meters, are the only types with two bedrooms, a large living area and a…
  • Classic Junior Suite — 48-58sqm Located in the historic area of the Castle, the majority in the towers, 2 separate rooms, typical Tuscan exposed beams, terracotta floors, most with…
  • UNESCO View Terrace Junior Suite — UNESCO View Terrace Located inside the Monumental part of the Castle walls, are characterized by contemporary design and offer absolute comfort, with King-size…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Tub · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service

What advisors say

86% of the 7 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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