This was our second stay at VAYA Zell am See, and once again it couldn’t have been better. As a family who comes back to Schmittenhöhe every year for snowboarding trips, consistency really matters to us – and VAYA delivered again. The staff are genuinely warm and attentive. Reception were always friendly and helpful, and in the restaurant we were looked after wonderfully by Marius, who even remembered us from last year – such a lovely personal touch that made us feel very welcome. Our Grand Deluxe room with a front-facing balcony was modern, spacious, and very comfortable. The beds were excellent after long days on the mountain, and the shower was fantastic – exactly what you need after riding Panorama and the Schmittenhöhe slopes. Having your own table reserved for the whole stay is also a brilliant idea and makes dinners very relaxed. The ski lockers are great, and the location is perfect – just metres from the three lifts that take you straight to Panorama or up to the top of Schmittenhöhe. For snowboarders like us, that convenience is priceless. The only small suggestion would be to consider adding a simple children’s buffet. Our daughter is sometimes a bit fussy, and with only one plated option per day for kids it was occasionally hard to find something she liked. A small buffet with basics would make an already fantastic stay even better for families. Overall, we loved our stay again and will happily return next season. Thank you to the whole team at VAYA Zell am See for making our trips so memorable.
