Borghetto sul Mincio is one of Italy’s most picturesque destinations, thanks to its ancient fortifications, the mills overlooking the river, and its imposing 13th-century Scaliger Castle, the perfect spot for a romantic break.

Right in the heart of the village, a hamlet of Valeggio sul Mincio, Corte Regia Relais & Spa, formerly known as Curtis Regia, is a charming hotel housed in an ancient complex where the Gastald once stood, the toll collector responsible for overseeing the river and land traffic that crossed here, the institutional “mother” of the ancient mill village.

These walls tell of 1200 years of conquests, victories, and trade; they tell of stories of love and dreams come true.

The village’s construction dates back to the 19th century, when the Lombards occupied these areas and the Mincio River was an important transport route for the trade of goods.

The resort’s infinity pool, with partially heated water, is truly marvelous. Its location allows guests to enjoy the magical sensation of being immersed in the Mincio River, which envelops the property and its solarium areas with plenty of panoramic loungers, restaurant, and café.

There are 29 rooms, some enhanced with exclusive features such as a private sauna or hot tub, where every architectural detail—from the coffered ceilings to the original stonework—has been carefully crafted to tell a story rooted in the 9th century.

The hotel also features a wellness area where guests can enjoy all the benefits of a sauna, heated hot tub, and Turkish bath with scenic waterfalls and sound effects designed to deeply regenerate. In the outdoor garden overlooking the Mincio, there is a jacuzzi, fed directly by river water, and a Finnish sauna for total immersion in nature.

The riverside terrace, thanks to the Relais’s dream location, is the ideal setting for watching shooting stars, a natural phenomenon that peaks in August each year, particularly during the famous Night of San Lorenzo, August 10th.

For the occasion, the terrace is equipped with a telescope, allowing you to be enchanted by the magic of a summer night, when the sky fills with stars and wishes come true.

Here, you can reserve one of the many panoramic tables to enjoy an aperitif or lunch, perhaps featuring one of the many local specialties, such as Valeggio’s famous tortellini.

And the magic continues the next morning, when breakfast is served along the river, and the lapping of the water invites you to relax.

Corte Regia Relais & Spa is certainly one of the most romantic hotels in the Veneto region.

The Secret

The splendid conservative restoration of the structure has maintained all of its historical features, such as the floors, which have been restored to their original state, along with the original channels used to channel the water from the river that flows through the building.

Useful Info

Corte Regia Relais & Spa
Via Giotto 2 – Fraz. Borghetto
37067 Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona
Tel. +39 045 450025

Rooms from around 200 euro with breakfast
“Toast under the Stars” offer for August 2025 which includes accommodation, buffet breakfast, a bottle of Lugana DOC, chaise longues along the river and suggestions for stargazing.