Engel Ayurveda Hotel
Dolomites, Italy
Overview
**The hotel will be closed until 01 June 2023 for refurbishment**
When to go
What we love
- Authentic Ayurveda provided by an experienced team led by Dr Vaidya Swami Nath Mishra
- The variety of packages will suit guests with different needs - from Ayurvedic relaxation, stress and burnout prevention to detox, fasting or Panchakarma
- Amazing backdrop of the Dolomites and 560 km of hiking trails on your doorstep
Who should go
- All those who need their Ayurvedic fix but don't want to fly all the way to India or Sri Lanka
- Anyone who is interested in Ayurveda but never experienced before - hotel is great for newbies as all is explain in detail and you will be guided throughout your stay by the team of experts
- Travellers looking for a small and quiet place in nature away from daily stresses
Offers
- Free Ayurvedic facial (60 minutes, worth €95) OR Free return airport transfer to/from Bolzano airport (worth €100)
- Guest Pass - free and unlimited use of all public transport throughout South Tyrol (valid for 7 nights, will be expended for clients who booked on longer stays)
Wellness
The wellness focus of the hotel is strongly based on Ayurveda, adapting fundamental principles of this Indian form of healing. Th healing power of South Tyrol's natural environment combined with this ancient concept delivers packages that focus on your physical as well as mental wellbeing via carefully selected bespoke treatments, exercises and Ayurvedic diet. Engel's team is led by Dr Vaidya Swami Nath Mishra who will conduct your arrival consultation including pulse diagnostics and builds your treatment agenda together with diet plan. All therapists are fully trained and experienced in Ayurvedic treatments.There are are variety of packages here - relaxing Rasayana cure, Ayurvedic Slimming, Ayurvedic Immune boost and the ultimate traditional detox - the Panchakarma. Those who've been recently feeling stressed can undergo Manasanthy cure (designed for stress release) or Burnout Prevention. There is also a very specific Liver detox programme for those who are overwhelming their bodies with unhealthy foods, alcohol or stress.
For those who want to detoxify, there is a Base Fasting programme which involves removing excess acids, metabolites and inflammatory substances by alkaline diet, detox and cleansing treatments. There is also a Buchinger Fasting programme which detoxifies the body through intensive colonic cleansing, targeted fasting with liquid food such as tea, diluted juices and vegetable broth, exercise and special applications.
The spa area of the hotel spreads over 2500 SqM. Spa facilities include Ayurvedic treatment rooms, panoramic indoor pool, infinity outdoor pool (heated to 34 degrees, 20 meters), water hot tub, panoramic event sauna, bio sauna, Kneipp pool, aromatic brine steam bath, infrared sauna and ice mist channel. You will also find 7 quiet areas for relaxation, tea lounge, sun terrace and garden. Sauna and steam room are nude areas.
The hotel has a gym with the latest Technogym equipment. There is a weekly programme of group activities which also includes 4 guided hikes and tours around Dolomite a week. Personal training can be organised upon request.
Nature lovers will adore this place as outdoor pursuits are plentiful - walks, hikes, bike rides, climbing, guided tours, horse riding and skiing - all these activities are at your doorstep.
- Vast selection of authentic Ayurvedic treatments
- Consultation with Ayurvedic doctor
- Range of facial treatments
- Peat treatment
- Natural brushing
- Orange peel treatment
- Salt bath
- Alkaline bath
- Foot treatment
- Pine bark bath - compress
Activities
- Gym
- Weekly group activities
- Spa
- Swimming
- Walking in Eggen Valley
- Guided herb walk
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- Climbing
- Horse riding
- Skiing
- Snowshoe excursions
Typical Group Classes
- Qi Gong
- Stretching
- Hatha Yoga
- Meditation
- Nordic walking
- Aqua fit
- Body tonic
- HIIT
- Guided walks arouund Dolomites
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
For Ayurvedic stays there are 2 accommodation options to chose from.
There rooms are 25 SqM and have small south facing balcony.
There is a large bed and comfy seating corner.
Bathrooms has a shower and separate toilet.
Facilities include telephone, satellite TV with Sky programmes, radio, minibar, safe, hairdryer and bathroom toiletries with hotel's own fragrance.
There is a large bed and comfy seating corner as well as walking wardrobe.
Large bathroom has a bathtub, shower, bidet and a separate toilet.
Facilities include telephone, satellite TV with Sky programmes, radio, minibar, safe, hairdryer and bathroom toiletries with hotel's own fragrance.
What’s on the menu
Location
Nearest airport
Nearest airport in newly-open Bolzano airport which is about away 30 minutes away. Flights available from Gatwick with SkyAlps between mid-December - Mid-March.You can also fly to Verona (transfer takes about 2 hours) and Milan Bergamo (transfer takes about 2h40).
Another option is flying to Innsbruck (Austria) where transfer takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
There are plenty of low cost flights to Verona or Innsbruck from all major UK airports.
Families, Children & Infants
Hotel is kids friendly but Ayurvedic programmes are only for adutls. Childcare is provided 6 days a week between 14.00 and 22.00 for kids from 3 years of age & 7 days a week from 09.00 to 22.00 during school holidays.Reviews
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