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Elegance, Comfort, and Relaxation!
The Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa is a luxurious haven of tranquility set within approximately 30 hectares of gardens in Emilia Romagna. Whether travelling solo or as a couple, Palazzo di Varignana offers the perfect setting for a rejuvenating getaway. In addition to relaxing spa services, the resort also provides holistic health retreats led by Dr. Anna Maria Acquaviva, aimed at harmonizing body, mind, and soul. For those seeking not only peace but also cultural experiences or shopping excursions, the nearby city of Bologna presents an ideal destination.
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Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa in Detail
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Nestled in an idyllic landscape, the Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa awaits you, a place where rural charm, nature, and 18th-century art blend into a harmonious unity. This historic palace not only provides a timeless backdrop for your stay but also transforms your holiday into a transformative journey. Discover new ways of living that help you return to better physical condition and achieve a more balanced mental well-being. Here, you can reduce stress and recharge, attaining perfect harmony between body, mind, and soul.
Location & Surroundings
The Palazzo di Varignana Resort & SPA is located about a half-hour drive (approx. 23 km) southeast of Bologna in the picturesque Emilia-Romagna. The nearest town, Castel San Pietro Terme, is about a 10-minute drive away.
Dining & Leisure
At Palazzo di Varignana, there are a total of 5 restaurants:
- Newly opened "Gingko Longevity Restaurant": The Longevity menu, designed by Dr. Annamaria Acquaviva, a nutritionist and scientific director of the resort, focuses on food combinations that enhance physical and mental performance, promoting beauty and well-being.
- Panoramic pool restaurant "Aurevo"
- Traditional trattoria "Le Marzoline"
- Gourmet cuisine "Il Grifone"
- Authentic vintage carriage "Treno Reale" from 1921 takes guests on a unique culinary journey.
Breakfast is served at the "Aurevo Restaurant". For those booked on half board or full board, a 3-course meal (including 1 glass of wine, water, and coffee) is also served at "Aurevo" for lunch/dinner.
The Lounge Bar and the wine cellar are open all year round. During the summer months from May to September, the Pool Bar and the Green Bar are also open. Opening hours are in accordance with the outdoor area's operating hours.
Own production of food items (e.g., wine, oil), food shop.
Wellness & Spa
7 outdoor pools including an infinity pool with fresh and saltwater swimming areas, micromassage, and a Crystal Pool with a glass dome roof. VARSANA SPA (approx. 2,500 sqm) features a steam bath, indoor pool with water jets and cascades, Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, Jacuzzi, sound bath, ice cascade, Kneipp facility, fitness centre, and outdoor wellness trails. The exclusive ARS VIVENDI offers a Hammam and Asia Spa for an additional fee.
The health retreats offered at the hotel are based on the "Acquaviva Method", developed by physician and author Dr. Annamaria Acquaviva. This holistic and scientifically backed method for achieving complete well-being is described in her book "Health Revolution: The Five Pillars of Health". The retreats provide tailored longevity menus to enhance physical and mental performance, as well as promote beauty and well-being. Dr. Acquaviva serves as an inspirer, coach, dietician, dietary advisor, and pharmacist. She guides participants through a "transformation" to achieve health, better sleep, harmony, mental energy, weight loss, and an improved self-image.
When asked about her method, she replies that it's not about anything fancy, but about applying science to the individual. It involves a tailored approach for each person, based on the best practices she has developed over the years.
The fundamental key to health and longevity is to live according to the following five pillars:
- Personalised nutrition
- Inner balance and harmony
- Physical activity
- Sleep and rest
- Dietary and cosmetic supplements
Pool Area
In the summer, guests can enjoy a 1170 sqm outdoor pool area featuring 7 open-air pools, including a saltwater pool and a children's pool. The VARSANA Spa also offers an indoor pool.
Free Time
Guided tours through the fascinating park (for a fee). Tennis, squash, and paddle courts, cycling and hiking trails.
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Hotel rooms at a glance
150 elegant rooms and suites with shower/WC, bathrobe, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, safe, and Wi-Fi. Superior and Deluxe (approx. 25-35 sqm) feature a balcony/terrace and private garden, Deluxe Prestige and Deluxe Executive (approx. 30 sqm), Junior Suite (approx. 35-45 sqm) additionally with separate living/sleeping area, Executive Suite (approx. 60 sqm). SGL are DB rooms for single use.
Customer ratings for Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa
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4.8 Outstanding
100% recommend the hotel to others
October 2024
as a couple | 70 to 79 years | 4 - 8 days
Nikolaus W.
June 2022
as a couple | 4 - 8 days
The Palazzo is a beautiful resort with very friendly staff, very well maintained, beautiful location and landscape, many pools, also decentralized, a nice indoor pool, nice and well equipped rooms, 2 restaurants with a good offer and service, nearby a great trattoria (Terantica).
Nathalie G.
August 2019
as a couple | Younger than 30 years | 4 - 8 days
A completely successful hotel concept. The extensive grounds offer everything your heart desires. Beautiful pool area esp. The infinity pools and the hotel's own maze is a special feature.