Cape of Senses, Lake Garda’s new luxury five-star, adult only spa hideaway, is due to open its doors to guests on July 8. Situated 200 metres above Lake Garda on the east side, the retreat will offer spectacular views of the lake and mountains and year-round relaxation and regeneration, encouraging guests to slow down and reconnect with their senses in a tranquil setting.
Combining simplistic elegance with traditional Italian flare, the family-owned property will feature 55 suites which compromises of six suite options, where guests can expect spacious rooms with sophisticated design and modern details. Designed by architects and interior designers, Hugo Demetz and Alessia Demetz, the aesthetics include floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering stunning Mediterranean views, complimented by soft colour palettes, warm lighting and contemporary furnishings. Key features will range from private pools, jacuzzis and free-standing bathtubs to wellbeing rooms, sunbathing and lounge areas and rooftop terraces to gazebos for watching the sunset and sleeping under the stars.
Guests will be invited to unwind at the outdoor, private heated infinity pool and Jacuzzi with full 180-degree views overlooking the lake, or venture inside to the connected indoor pool. While the 2,000sqm Senses Spa will offer a holistic spa concept with an extensive range of facilities including pools, a sauna, a fitness area, treatment rooms and relaxation rooms. A variety of treatments will use natural, sustainably-sourced products that are designed to engage the senses while encourage long-lasting wellbeing. In-between treatments, guests will also be able to enjoy the spa library or take a stroll in the spa garden which includes a yoga platform.
There will be a choice of two restaurants, where guests will experience fine dining and locally sourced Mediterranean cuisine at either the lake-view Al Tramonto or traditional Osteria La Pergola restaurants. Alternatively, guests will also be able to enjoy breakfast at the rooftop garden or in the comfort of their own private suites.
A lounge bar and bistro area will also serve light refreshments while post dining, guests will be able to take a leisurely walk around the hotel’s gardens, taking in the aromatic scents of the Italian lemons and olive trees.
The lake hideaway will also offer an extensive range of year-round, on-site activities and local experiences, available to book through the hotel’s concierge service. Guests can choose from a private dinner on a lake jetty or vineyard picnic to a private sailing tour or cooking school with locals. Local tours to Verona (25 minutes away), Torri del Benaco, Garda, Venice and Milan will also be available, plus activities including hiking tours, golf, yoga and meditation.
Alina Deutsch, general manager at Cape of Senses, said: “We are delighted about the imminent opening of Cape of Senses, Lake Garda. With our out-of-this-world views, incredible sunsets and spa hideaway sensory concept, we look forward to welcoming guests for the first time this summer and providing them with a blissful, Italian experience.”
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Prices from €470 per night for two people, including breakfast.
Address: Località le Sorte, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR, Italy
Phone: +39 045 430 1430
Website: capeofsenses.com/en/
All imagery credit: Cape of Senses
