Stefan Hinteregger & Teresa Unterthiner.
With FORESTIS, Teresa and Stefan have fulfilled a long-cherished dream. Influenced by their international experience, they approach this place with a fresh perspective and a multi-faceted understanding of hospitality. Together with their team they are hosts who live and love mindfulness towards people and nature.
Development Strategy
Since the very beginning, the aim of the Lefay SPA Method has been to fully restore the balance between body, mind and spirit through the search for conscious health, taking care of the body in a responsible, natural and healthy way every day.
Brand positionning
The Italian reference brand in the international market of luxury wellness holidays through the creation of a collection of eco-resorts according to the Italian style and living and the new Lefay concept of luxury.
Lefay SPA Garda
History & Story
Lefay Resorts was born from the vision of Domenico Alcide Leali and Liliana Leali in 2006. They decided to launch an innovative brand in luxury wellness hospitality through the creation of high-end accommodation featuring unique locations, low environmental impact, cutting-edge wellness offers and the integrated management of services.
In 2008 the first property of the Collection, Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda was opened in Gargnano on the Western banks of Lake Garda. Since its opening, Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda has been recognised with major international awards and it continues to pursue its commitments to sustainability by achieving the major international certifications.
Main Facilities
An exclusive temple of wellness extending over 4,300 square metres, where body and soul are rejuvenated through the rediscovery of vital energy. An outdoor Infinity pool merges with the horizon. The hotel also features an additional pool with both indoor and outdoor areas and the « Source Roccolino » whirlpool, that stretch into the gardens overlooking the lake. The water area is completed by an indoor thalassotherapy pool « La Luna nel Lago » and the new Adults Only SPA whirlpool for deep relaxation. The Lefay SPA offers seven different types of saunas and six relaxation areas to remove the stresses of everyday life.
The Fitness area consists of a large gym overlooking the lake, equipped with Technogym’s latest equipment and a fitness studio especially for muscle toning activities and classes.
The activities which are integral to the Lefay SPA Method, are held amongst the age-old trees and Mediterranean shrubs. Directly overlooking the lake, the Resort’s large park comprises a running circuit, a fitness trail with eight stations to improve muscle elasticity and the therapeutic energy garden, consisting of five stations associated with ancient symbols and meanings.
Children Policy
The Adults Only SPA is allowed only to adults (from the age of 16 years).
SPA/WELLNESS HIGHLIGHTS
Wellness Department Manager
Fabrizio Castellani – SPA Director
Monica Mescoli – SPA Manager
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• 2021
World SPA & Wellness Awards: “Worldwide Health & Wellness Destination of the Year”
European Health & SPA Award: “Best SPA Destination”
• 2020
Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards: “World’s TOP 30 SPA Destinations”
European Health & SPA Award: “Best SPA Destination”
• 2019
European Health & SPA Award: “Best Destination SPA in Europe”
Condé Nast Traveller readers’ Choice Awards: “Top 30 SPA Destinations in the world”