La Perla
Old-money Alpine lodge meets Ladin cultural home. Traditional wooden interiors, Swiss pine floors, hand-painted furniture, and original Stuben (woodfire rooms) from the 1700s. Warm, unhurried, and genuinely family-run — the Costa family is visibly present and still greets guests personally.
The weekly welcome cocktail hosted by the Costa family in the lounge is a real tradition — don't be in your room when it happens.
Why It Matters
One of Italy's most celebrated ski-and-stay hotels. Family-run since 1956, with an active Costa family presence, a Michelin-starred restaurant (La Stüa de Michil), a wine cellar awarded Three Stars by The World of Fine Wine, and ski-in/ski-out access to the vast Dolomiti Superski circuit. It also claims the distinction of being the only Alpine resort hotel with its own motorcycle museum.
La Perla is a classic South Tyrolean mountain lodge run by the Costa family since 1956. It sits right on the edge of Corvara village in the Alta Badia valley, with the Sassongher peak looming directly overhead and the Col Alt ski lift 50 metres from the front door. There is no posturing here — no mood lighting, no Instagram-bait lobby art. What you get instead is 56 rooms decorated with the family's own ceramic cups, typewriters, hand-painted headboards, and salvaged 17th-century Stuben ceilings, plus a Michelin-starred restaurant, 30,000-bottle wine cellar, and staff who greet returning guests by name.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Comfort
The original rooms of the house, some with ceilings belonging to authentic 17th-century Stuben. 30 sqm with a balcony. Arguably the most historically characterful rooms in the hotel.
30 sqm
Comfort Dolomites
30 sqm with a balcony looking out over the Dolomites. South Tyrolean furnishing and textiles. A solid entry-level choice that doesn't feel compromised — sunlit and well-proportioned.
30 sqmRomantik
40–45 sqm rooms with Swiss pine floors and wall panels — the scent is part of the experience. Each is individually decorated. Some have balconies, some don't, but all feel warm and personally considered.
43 sqmRomantik Dolomites
40–45 sqm with a direct view over the Sassongher, Sass Ciampac, and the Gruppo Sella from the balcony. A warm, romantic colour palette matched with spacious, elegantly simple interiors.
43 sqmSingola
Single rooms for solo travelers. Smaller than the doubles, as guests who've stayed confirm, but the food and setting make up for it.
Suite Alpina
60 sqm split across a daytime area (fold-out bed, shower bathroom) and a night-time area (bathtub). Balcony with Dolomites views. Located on the recently renovated top floor and can host up to four guests.
60 sqmSuite Dolomites La Perla
The flagship suite on the top floor. Two separate double rooms, two full bathrooms (one with a bathtub, one with a shower, both convertible to Turkish bath), and two private balconies with panoramic Dolomites views. Sleeps up to six. Everything about it is considered — it's an homage to beauty, harmony, and quiet.
120 sqmSuite Ernesto
A tribute to founder Ernesto Costa, whose life and pioneering spirit shaped the hotel. The 75 sqm suite features an elegant living room, an intimate bedroom, and a private sauna. Natural wood, warm textiles, and local details throughout.
75 sqmSuite Panorama
56 sqm on the renovated top floor with a separate night-time area, daytime area with fold-out bed, bathtub and shower bathroom, and a balcony. Up to four guests.
56 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Costa family's bar just steps from the hotel fills up with skiers from across Corvara from 5PM in winter. Draft beers, spritz, and a proper local crowd — not a manufactured hotel bar scene.
Hands-on cooking classes inspired by Ladin flavours. Intimate sessions where seasonal ingredients, local stories, and kitchen technique come together. Available as a standalone experience or as part of package offers.
Ernesto Costa's birthplace — a 15th-century stone farmhouse a stone's throw from the hotel. Inside: original Stuben, old stoves, handmade Ladin toys, antique skis and boots, kitchen utensils, and historic textiles. The hotel also uses it for private wine tastings and traditional dinners.
The only Alpine resort hotel with its own motorcycle museum — a collection of antique bikes that reflects the Costa family's personal passions. Unusual and genuinely interesting.
The hotel's celebrated underground wine cellar holds over 30,000 bottles from Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and France. The wine list has been awarded a Three Star rating by The World of Fine Wine. Guided visits and formal tastings are available. The Sassicaia collection alone is worth the descent.
Ski-in/ski-out via the Col Alt lift, which sits 50m from the front door and was historically the first ski lift built in Italy. The hotel plugs directly into the Dolomiti Superski Val Badia circuit — 500km of alpine slopes in the immediate area, 1,200km across the full 12-resort network. The Sellaronda loop (26km, clockwise or anti-clockwise) starts here.
The hotel offers guided spring and summer alpine walks through the surrounding landscape. Trails start directly from the property. Guided walks are included in certain packages (e.g. Spring Awakening).
A garden tree house that sleeps two and serves champagne aperitifs from 6PM. Spectacular mountain views. Ask the hotel to reserve it when you book.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Three Star Wine List (The World of Fine Wine). Italy, Switzerland, Austria, France. Notable Sassicaia collection.
Pets are allowed; charges may apply.
Col Alt lift is 50 metres from the front door, with direct return to the hotel.
Available for a surcharge. Must be requested at least 48 hours before arrival.
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