Stay at Castello Di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery in Montalcino

The 5-star Castello Di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery occupies an 11th-century fortress on a hill above Val d'Orcia. It is the only castle in the world built directly above a natural thermal spring, giving the resort its thermal spa and outdoor thermal pools. The terraces look across the Brunello di Montalcino vineyards and the Val d'Orcia countryside.

Half of the guest rooms include private natural thermal baths, fed by the same spring beneath the castle. Rooms in the newer wing add a patio and an in-room spa bath, while all accommodations have a log fire. Every room overlooks the Tuscan vineyards and the Val d'Orcia landscape.

The Settimo Senso Restaurant serves regional Tuscan dishes prepared with the property's own olive oil and Brunello di Montalcino wines. Private wine tastings take place in the internal cloister, led by the in-house Master Sommelier. The Dine Around program provides access to nearby Michelin-starred restaurants, including Silene.

The Olispa at Castello di Velona offers a hammam, sauna, steam room, and an indoor thermal pool connected to an outdoor thermal pool. Treatments include full-body massages, body scrubs, facials, and couples massage, with a relaxation lounge overlooking the valley. Guests also have access to hot spring baths, a solarium, and yoga classes.

Sant'Antimo Abbey is 2 km from the hotel, while Siena is a 30-minute drive and Pienza lies among the UNESCO-protected Val d'Orcia towns. Guests can book cooking classes focused on Tuscan cuisine, bike tours, walking tours, and e-bike rental through the concierge. The hotel has a helipad for helicopter arrivals, an electric vehicle charging station, meeting and banquet facilities, and family services including babysitting and kids' meals.

Castle: 11th-century fortress built over a natural thermal spring

Rooms: Private natural thermal baths in half of the guest rooms

Dining: Settimo Senso Restaurant and wine tastings in the cloister

Wellness: Olispa with indoor and outdoor thermal pools

Access: On-site helipad and e-bike rental