About this hotel
General information
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery is a secluded wine estate deep in the Istrian countryside near the town of Bale. It began as a 19th-century farm, Stancija Meneghetti, set among vineyards and olive groves; after decades of quiet neglect it was rediscovered in the early 2000s and carefully restored as a winery with a boutique hotel. It is a member of Relais & Châteaux.
The winery dates from 2001: 40,000 vines, 700 olive trees of four varieties, and the estate’s own wines, olive oils, brandy and even cigars, blended with master blender Daniel Guerrera. Rooms, residences, villas and a standalone house are spread across grounds where the open-air sculpture exhibition Made for Outdoor stands among the trees and stone. Life follows the land and the seasons — dishes from the organic garden, tastings in the winery and spa rituals with the estate’s olive oil.
Location
The estate lies in south-western Istria near Bale, 20 km from Pula; the recommended approach is via Bale on the E751. It makes an easy base for Rovinj’s old town, the Roman arena in Pula, Cape Kamenjak and Brijuni National Park.
Spa
Meneghetti Spa works with Istrian botanicals: cold-pressed olive oil from the estate, grape extracts from its own vineyards, lavender, sage, rosemary and immortelle. Facilities include a heated indoor family pool open to children at set times, a separate tranquillity pool, a garden spa with an outdoor Finnish sauna and cold plunge, an adults-only zone with sauna, steam and relaxation rooms, an aromatic steam room, a Finnish bio sauna, a lounge with heated waterbeds and herbal infusions, and a light-filled gym.
Sports & leisure
The estate has a private tennis court among the vines, a golf driving range, an outdoor activity zone and complimentary bikes. Guests can tour the vineyards and cellar with a tasting, sample four estate olive oils, picnic among the vines or dine privately beneath old oaks, and take a chauffeured Bentley drive. The concierge arranges truffle hunts, visits to Rovinj, Motovun and Grožnjan, trips to Brijuni, kayaking at Kamenjak and sunset sails in the company of dolphins.
For children
Families can use the spa’s heated indoor pool during dedicated children’s hours, and the residences and villas are designed with families in mind.
Restaurants & bars
Dining on the estate draws on its own wines, the organic garden and seasonal produce from land and sea.
- Meneghetti Restaurant & Bar — the main restaurant, led by chef Ante Miletić: contemporary Istrian cooking in a garden-to-table spirit, featured in the Michelin Guide and recognised by Gault&Millau
- Oliveto Restaurant & Lounge Bar — seasonal open-air Mediterranean dining among the olives, overlooking the pool and vineyards
- Meneghetti Beach Club — beach restaurant and bar serving Adriatic seafood and cocktails
- Wine Lounge — the winery’s tasting room for the estate’s wines, olive oils and distillates
Swimming
In the warmer months guests have access to the Meneghetti Beach Club, the estate’s seaside outpost with a restaurant, bar and natural beach below; sun loungers, excluding cabanas, are complimentary for hotel guests.
Rooms
The rooms and suites occupy the historic Stancija Meneghetti, with rough stone, natural materials and views of courtyards, vineyards or the pool. Contemporary residences add a private garden or pool, while the villas and Casa del Bosco have private gardens with pools.
Every room has air conditioning and heating, a TV, a safe, a hairdryer, a writing desk, free Wi-Fi and a non-alcoholic minibar replenished daily.
Classic Room
A calm room in soft tones with a double bed, a seating area and a bathroom with walk-in shower; for two.
Vintage Room
A larger room with historic details, a double bed, a seating area and a walk-in shower; for two plus one.
Superior Room
A room with a double bed, a seating area, a walk-in shower and a courtyard view; for two.
Executive Suite
A suite with a separate living area, a balcony or loggia and a bathroom with shower or bathtub; for two plus one.
Vintage Suite
A suite with a separate seating area, a light-filled loggia and a bathroom with shower or bathtub; for two plus one.
Estate Garden Residence
A contemporary residence with a separate living area, a double bed and a private garden; for two adults and two children.
Vineyard Garden Residence
A residence with a separate living area and a private garden looking over the vineyards; for two adults and two children.
Estate Pool Residence
A secluded residence with a separate living area and a private pool; for two adults and two children.
Estate Pool Residence - Loggia
A residence with a private pool and a loggia extending the living space outdoors; for two adults and two children.
Colossal Garden or Pool Residence
The most generous residence, with separate living and dining areas and a private garden or pool; for four adults and two children.
Estate Pool Villa - La Bassa
A villa with a separate living area, a private garden and pool; for two adults and two children.
Estate Pool Villa - La Alta
A compact, fully private villa with contemporary interiors, a garden and pool; for two adults and two children.
Il Capo Meneghetti Pool Villa
The estate’s largest villa: three bedrooms and three bathrooms, spacious living and dining areas, a private garden and pool; for six adults and four children.
Casa Del Bosco
The estate’s most secluded address — a standalone house among greenery with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living and dining areas, a garden and pool; for four guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.