APLEND Villa Dr Szontagh Est 1876 Overview
First Impressions
Walking up to APLEND Villa Dr Szontagh Est 1876 feels like stepping into a piece of Slovak history — and honestly, that’s exactly what you’re doing. This four-star villa has been welcoming guests since 1876, which you can actually feel in the carefully preserved architecture and the way locals nod approvingly when you mention where you’re staying. The building sits in Nový Smokovec with this understated elegance that doesn’t try too hard, if you know what I mean.
Location & Mountain Access
Here’s what I love about the spot — you’re right in the heart of the High Tatras without being stuck in some tourist trap. Smokovec is actually three connected villages, and this villa sits perfectly positioned where you can walk to the funicular that takes you up to Hrebienok in about ten minutes. The train station is literally a few minutes away on foot, which means easy connections to other mountain towns or even Bratislava if you’re planning day trips.
The Rooms
My room had this perfect balance of historical charm and modern comfort — think original hardwood floors but with updated bathrooms that actually have decent water pressure. The windows are these tall, old-fashioned affairs that open wide to let in that crisp mountain air (trust me, you’ll want to keep them open). Each unit comes with a kitchenette, which is honestly a game-changer when you want morning coffee without getting fully dressed or need to store those Slovak cheeses you’ll inevitably buy at the local market.
Dining & Atmosphere
The on-site restaurant serves up solid Slovak mountain cuisine — I mean, where else are you going to try proper bryndzové halušky made by people who’ve been perfecting it for generations? The dining room has this cozy, almost family-gathering feel, especially in the evenings when other guests start sharing hiking stories over local beer. There’s also a lovely terrace where you can sit with coffee and actually see the peaks you’ll be climbing later.
Why Guests Love It
Look, with a 9.3 rating, this place clearly gets something right, and I think it’s the authenticity factor. You’re not staying in some generic mountain hotel — you’re in a piece of Tatra history that happens to have been beautifully maintained. The staff knows the trails, can recommend which cable car to take based on weather conditions, and won’t oversell you on activities you don’t need. Plus, there’s parking right on site, which anyone who’s driven these mountain roads will appreciate. It’s the kind of place where you feel like a temporary local rather than just another tourist passing through.
APLEND Villa Dr Szontagh Est 1876 Rooms
Choose from 6 accommodation options
Double Room with Balcony
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
Suite with Balcony
Presidential Suite
Family Suite
Facilities & Amenities
Everything you need for a comfortable stay
Ski 1
- Ski storage
Bedroom 2
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
General 5
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen 1
- Refrigerator
Bathroom 8
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Outdoors 3
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Services 4
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
Activities 6
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Games room
- Skiing Off-site
Living Area 1
- Desk
Accessibility 1
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room Amenities 1
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken 5
- Czech
- German
- English
- Polish
- Slovak
Safety & security 5
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 5
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
Reception services 1
- Invoice provided
Great for your stay 10
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- View
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tour desk
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). 1
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay 2
- Landmark view
- View
Guest Reviews
The hotel was fine. The room was spacious, and the bed was quite comfortable. It is a very quiet location and a beautiful hotel. What could be improved: We arrived at the property and it turned out to be a difficult process to check in and that...
The was a fine hotel in a lovely mountain setting. The room was large and beds were comfortable. Location was very quiet. Breakfast was very good, and parking was right at the door. What could be improved: Reception was in a restaurant across...
The hotel is a historic property, yet the rooms are modern and renovated. The bed is comfortable, the sheets are clean and of good quality, and the rooms are spacious and tidy. Breakfast, which included some typical Slovak items, was a pleasant...
Our stay here was outstanding. Check in was easy with a receptionist who was very friendly, efficient and helpful. The property was in a perfect location which was quiet and tranquil yet still conveniently close to everything you could need. The...
Beautiful house , large and stylish rooms , with amazing view from the balcony. Loved the chess and billiard room . The staff was far but our requests were answered promptly. Additions requested to the breakfast were accepted and elevated our...
I loved the location, the place, the atmosphere. We had a wonderful time!
Very pleasant villa, old-fashioned but with renovated, high-quality interior. The room was quite spacious and very clean, the bed was great. The breakfast was very nice.
Tha apartment was big, bright nicely furnished, good location.
What could be improved: The breakfast was delicious but the same every morning
Nice and clean apartment for families. Comfortable beds, terrace. The breakfast was very good and I was happy that they reflected to Easter, we could find Easter meals. The biliard room is very good, you can play there chess too. The location is...
The place is located right under the Slavkovsky peak. The area is beautiful for walks. I liked how clean the room was as well as the balcony that was oriented to the East, with the view of both - a Catholic and a Lutheran church. The bed was very...
APLEND Villa Dr Szontagh Est 1876 Location
Novy Smokovec 39, 06201 Smokovce, Slovakia
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