Collina di Verona Borgo San Mattia

Hotel Description

You know, pulling up to Collina di Verona Borgo San Mattia after weaving through those twisty roads off Via Santa Giuliana – it’s like you’ve suddenly traded Verona’s bustling cobblestone chaos for something out of a postcard. I remember arriving in the late afternoon last spring, the sun dipping low over the hills, and honestly, the air just smelled different up there – all fresh earth and blooming vines, with that faint whiff of olive trees that hits you right as you step out of the car. It’s perched on this hillside, about a 10-minute drive from the city center if traffic’s light (which it isn’t always, especially around the Arena during opera season), but that short hop makes all the difference. Parking was a breeze – they’ve got plenty of spots in their gravel lot, no squeezing into tiny urban garages like down in the old town. Check-in felt more like chatting with an old friend; the staff were these warm locals who tossed in tips about hiking trails nearby, like the one leading down to the Adige River valley – stuff you won’t find in guidebooks.

What really hooked me was how this place blends that rustic agriturismo vibe with just enough polish to feel like a proper 4-star escape. The rooms? Mine had these exposed stone walls and wooden beams that made it cozy without being kitschy – think soft linens that actually feel lived-in, and a balcony overlooking their own vineyards (yeah, they produce wine here, and you can taste it at dinner). Breakfast was a highlight – fresh pastries, local cheeses, and eggs from their chickens, served on this terrace where you hear nothing but birds and the occasional distant church bell from San Mattia village below. It’s not all perfect, mind you; the Wi-Fi can be spotty in the evenings when everyone’s streaming, and if you’re light-sensitive, those hilltop sunrises pour right in (pack an eye mask). But dinners? Oh man, their on-site restaurant does these simple pasta dishes with ingredients straight from the garden – I had a risotto with Amarone reduction that paired perfectly with a glass of their Valpolicella. And wandering the grounds in the quiet hours after dusk, with fireflies flickering and the city lights twinkling far off – it’s that kind of peace you crave after a day dodging tourists at Juliet’s balcony or the Ponte Pietra.

Look, if you’re heading to Verona and want more than just the standard hotel grind, this spot’s a gem – especially in shoulder seasons like early fall when the grape harvest buzzes but crowds thin out. It’s got that 8.9 rating for a reason: authentic, unpretentious, and close enough to zip into town for gelato on Via Mazzini without feeling trapped in the tourist bubble. I’d go back in a heartbeat – well, maybe with better walking shoes for those hillside paths, but that’s on me.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $187. Superior Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for 1 – 1 guests
• Estimated price from: $317. Junior Suite with 1 large double bed for 1 – 1 guests

Reviews

• Molly from United States – 4 July 2024 (9/10)

  Amazing views of Verona, onsite restaurant and bar, tour of the winery and wine tasting. Daily breakfast had a lot of variety and farm fresh foods.
  
  What could be improved: lots of vegetations = bee sting
  service at the restaurant was slow after our wine tasting (we did have a reservation) but it took an hour to get our food and a good 30 minutes for them to take our order.

• Susan from United Kingdom – 30 March 2025 (8/10)

  Absolutley stunning properties beautiful setting and view of verona.
  
  Really comfortable bedroom. Shared kitchen and living space nice had what you needed.
  
  Had a lot of banging over our stay, which was not from the property, but presume was some groundwork or heavy machinery somewhere from 8am tip 10pm ish… presume that is not there most of the time as detracted from the lovely peaceful location.
  
  Was some miss communication on booking.com re pool being available, as winter, it is not as not heated (totally understandable) acknowledged and will be altered for future guests' knowledge. Will definitely be back though to experience the pool!
  
  Just a couple of tweaks that might be helpful…
  
  Guests to be greeted when you go for breakfast for the first time of where to sit and where things are would be nice… other mornings, you know. Missing a few labels on condiments and cake etc as didn't know what they were or what was in them (thinking of those with alergies).
  
  Pictures in room didn't match the surroundings.. I.e. beach pictures. Would be nice if had vineyard pictures or verona pictures to match the setting.
  
  Bedside tables were unstable if not positioned correctly as spilt coffee when I put it onto the table due to this.
  
  Oh and a couple more vegetarian options and soft drink options on the restaurant menu would be nice as quite limited. But the staff were so helpful and considerate couldn't do enough for us!
  
  Thank you for a lovely stay and we will be back to see you in the future.

• Asp from United Kingdom – 22 February 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Checkin procedure is a guess game especially if checking in at night. A map some signs, locker or smartlock would make things a lot better. You have to go take the keys from a place then go to and try to find another place where you are actually staying.

• Francesca from Italy – 16 February 2025 (8/10)

  It was very clean and staff was nice
  
  What could be improved: The double bed was made with two separate materasses (not very comfortable)
  
  Garage was full of staff and not very comfortable for parking the car

• Esra from Turkey – 11 April 2024 (10/10)

  We stayed two bedroom house which has spectacular amazing vineyard view. Breakfast and dinner were perfect and delicious. Absolutaly planning to come again
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to say

• Muhammet from Turkey – 19 March 2024 (10/10)

  Perfect location, friendly staff and really rich breakfast

• Keawkyo from Thailand – 16 March 2025 (7/10)

  This hotel's location is a major plus. The views of Verona are amazing. I really enjoyed just looking out and taking it all in. It was so peaceful and relaxing.
  
  Wow, breakfast was a real treat! So many different things to choose from, I didn't know where to start. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful.
  
  What could be improved: The room could really use a deeper clean. Daily cleaning felt rushed and not very thorough. They even forgot to restock the complimentary water bottles on the second day. That's not great service.

• Diederik from Netherlands – 19 August 2024 (3/10)

  great location, close to the city if you have a car. nice breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: much too expensive for what they give you. the whole “this is wholesome, this is ecological” vibe is old and tired. the rooms beed paint, the laissez faire, bric-et-brac atmosphere is annoying. we rented the family apartment. old furniture, very very old shower and bathroom. nice, okay, but not for this price. it is simply too expensive. and too big. many many visitors. feels too much like a factory.

• K from Poland – 7 May 2024 (5/10)

  What could be improved: I am a bit disappointed by this stay. Lady at check in in the evening was unpleasnt. Breakfast was poor, there were no vegetables, even a tomato. I booked this stay, because this day my biyfriend had birthday and I thought it will be unfogottable stay. I wrote about his birthday. I wasn't exepecting much, but there was nothing.. even small cake with candle.. when I got birhday in Montenegro there were a lot of suprises from hotel and it was very kind. Even our room hadn't got nice view. When I wanted to see the view from terrace some lady come out and started shouting that this is privet terrace.. really strange. Such a shame, because place is really beuatiful.

• Pina from Italy – 26 March 2025 (9/10)

  Tutto…top il ristorante
  La colazione eccezionale
  
  What could be improved: Nulla

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