Relais Roncolo 1888

We had an absolutely incredible stay at Relais Roncolo 1888, truly a highlight of our trip! From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, cared for, and genuinely special. Their warmth and attention to detail made all the difference. The property itself is stunning, warm and cozy while still feeling elegant, historic, and full of charm. It’s the perfect place to unwind and fully immerse yourself in the experience. The food at the restaurant was delicious, we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner there, and each meal was exceptional. One of the most memorable parts of our stay was the balsamic vinegar tasting—an absolute must-do! This is such a unique and special property that instantly allowed us to relax and enjoy our holiday. We can’t recommend it highly enough and would return in a heartbeat!

We had just one night at this wonderful place. The location is fantastic, the surroundings epic and the hospitality second to none. Special mention to Michael who went above and beyond with all his assistance and the Christo, who transformed our meal experience into a culinary journey. Both food and wine were superb.

BEAUTIFUL SETTING! The Relais is gorgeous, peaceful, magical. We were warmly welcomed in the middle of a torrential rain storm that swept through. Our two suites were beautifully furnished. The hotel staff were lovely. The pool was just the thing at the end of the day touring Parma. The wait staff at the restaurant could have been friendlier. They were off putted by the fact that we had two small children in our party. We wish we could have stayed longer.

We stayed one night and were due to arrive in time for an anniversary tasting meal with paired wines but the weather ( thunder storms over the Alps) and a technical issue on our flight meant we arrived after midnight. The hotel treated us to a bottle of champagne and a free balsamic vinegar bottle as a present and then extended our check out to after 4pm the following day. They were amazing! Breakfast was fabulous with so much choice and delicious food; the pool is wonderful and despite having only a light lunch, it was fantastic. The room was large with everything you need including a yoga mat. Make sure you do the balsamic vinegar tasting. The staff were so laid back and helpful we felt de-stressed instantly. We are planning on returning and staying a lot longer!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay there. Prior to arrival, I had been corresponding with Michael and Simone who both were very prompt and helpful in organizing tours, reservations and recommendations. Upon arrival, everything was executed flawlessly. As you can see on the map, the hotel is located in Venturini Baldini winery, however, instead of turning right into the winery, the hotel and restaurant is further up the hill with a gorgeous view overlooking the region. We reserved a Superior Villa but got upgraded to a Senior Suite Villa upon arrival, which was a nice surprise! The room was very spacious and well thought out. I appreciated that the windows had screens as there are a lot of mosquitoes and insects around and you could open the window and not be worried about it. I also appreciated the heated floor in the very spacious bathroom as well as the complimentary drinks and snacks. It was one of my favorite rooms during our time in Italy. Restaurant Limonaia is a short walk nearby. Breakfast (included) started at 7:30A and was an impressive assortment of breads, pastries, cold cuts, cheese, fruit, etc as well as cooked to order hot items (eggs, pancakes, etc). I highly recommend dinner at the restaurant, where the tasting menu was at a very affordable price (85 Euros) or you can order a la carte. The main part of the restaurant is in a covered patio with gorgeous views of the region below. Within the hotel grounds, the pool is a bit further up past the restaurant and parking area and you can stroll around the vineyards up on top of the hill and follow the road to the bottom to the winery and lake. Very pleasant, though the path at times can be a bit bumpy. There is also a gym near the villa that goes into what looks like a basement dungeon. There are also bicycles available to use as well next to the front desk/reception. Our friend was visiting us for the day from Milan and the staff was so accommodating to add him to the wine tasting and balsamic tasting. Both are highly recommended as they take you to the attic to see the different barrels to sample their balsamic vinegar and then down to the cellar to sample their Lambrusco in one of the wine storage areas. All the staff we encountered were pleasant and friendly and really made our stay very enjoyable. I particularly wanted to note that they were able to find us a last minute tour of a prosciutto producer, which we thoroughly enjoyed! My only regret is that 2 nights was too short! I definitely wanted to spend 3 or more nights there, but unfortunately my schedule didn’t allow for it. The other tip I would say would be to stay during the week if you are interested in doing tours of Parma cheese or prosciutto facilities. Unfortunately, majority of them only conduct tours during the weekday and the cheese tours are only in the early morning when they start making the cheese. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel!

We stayed here for a few days. My wife, son and I felt so welcome by Max and Michael and the rest of the staff. Rooms are good, the pool is great. Jogging from the road to the entrance couldn't be more beautiful in the morning. Their on location wine, olive oil and balsamic are so good we shipped ALOT back to the states. Highlights the location is just incredibly relaxing and peaceful the welcoming staff of GM Max, Manager Michael and Host Nadia plus so many more made this place special. after being out every day, we would get back around 5 and go to the pool with a bottle of cold sparkling rose and just chill they reloaded the mini fridge every single day with wine, sodas, juices and beers so no need to even worry about having something. Improvements Service at the pool could be better as you need to walk up to the outdoor bar area and order. The menu for lunch at the pool could be bigger. they just need to have the folks walk around the pool once in a while. These are small issues, but I assure you that Max, Michael and the team are running an incredible 5 star Luxury Boutique Hotel that we will surely come back to again. Thank you, Max, Michael, Lorenzo, Laura, Tinsi, Mike and team!

This countryside vineyard estate is hidden away amongst the hills of Roncolo, and is one of the most striking, picturesque, beautiful hotels I have ever stayed at. It is the perfect blend of modernity and traditional Italian styles. The hotel manager, Massimiliano, and his staff (Michael in particular) cannot do enough for you and are so polite, welcoming, and accommodating. There are a range of activities to do on the estate. We did wine tasting (accompanied with cheese and salami) and balsamic vinegar tasting. Staff were very knowledgable and the produce is divine. The estate is 3 levels, with the hotel on the second level. You are free to roam around the estate as you please and there are several designated walking routes which can take you up to the third level which gives you the most incredible view of several slanted valleys as far as the eye can see. The scenery is stunning. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough for a dose of serenity.

This is a very beautiful and relaxing place, ideal for exploring this very exciting and interesting region of Italy. It’s ideal for going on half day trips and then coming home and relaxing by the beautiful swimming swimming pool or in the extraordinary gardens. All the staff for a wonderful but particularly Laura and Michael and reception were anxious to make us stay very special and they succeeded in that! We loved it!

We enjoyed three nights at Roncolo 1888. The setting is idyllic on the hillside, very peaceful. Our room was comfortable and looked out onto the beautiful garden. We enjoyed the pool and walking in the hills. Breakfast was extensive as you would expect and we ate two nights in the restaurant which was also excellent. The other evening we went down to the winery and enjoyed food from the food trucks and the live music. Laura took us on the balsamic vinegar tour which was very interesting. All in all a fantastic stay made special by the friendly staff.