Wellness Hotel Sotelia **** Superior

Zdraviliska Cesta 24, 3254 Podcetrtek

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Highlights

Adults-only wellness hotel in an elegant setting
Direct access to Terme Olimia spa
Free entry to the modern Orhidelia wellness center
Free entry to the Termalija Relax wellness center, the Aqualuna thermal park, and the Termalija sauna complex
Free entry to the sister spa Tuhelj in Croatia
High-quality spa and beauty treatments
Comprehensive health, therapy, and activity program
Ideal starting point for relaxation and nature experiences

Facilities

air condition
sauna
restaurant
garage
indoor pool
outdoor pool
fitness
Wi-Fi

Location

Altitude: 169m
Highway: A2/Podčetrtek/16km
Train station: Atomske Toplice-Hotel/300m
Airport: Maribor/47km

The Wellness Hotel Sotelia **** Superior is located in the renowned spa town of Podčetrtek, nestled in the idyllic Sotla River valley, harmoniously surrounded by rolling green hills and lush vegetation. This modern hotel is directly connected to the Terme Olimia spa and offers ideal conditions for a relaxing wellness holiday. The town center of Podčetrtek, with its cafes, shops, and attractions, is within easy walking distance. The surrounding vineyards, forests, and cycling paths invite you to enjoy long walks, hikes, and bike rides. Popular destinations include the Olimje Monastery with its historic pharmacy, the Jelenov Greben deer farm, and numerous wineries in the Kozjansko region.

Facilities

The architecturally exceptional adults-only Wellness Hotel Sotelia blends modern design with the surrounding nature and is one of Slovenia's most renowned wellness hotels.
For culinary delights, the Basilica buffet restaurant offers a diverse breakfast and dinner buffet with healthy, regional, and international specialties as part of the half-board option. For more refined dining experiences, the à la carte Gratiola restaurant is recommended, serving creative dishes in a stylish ambiance. The elegant Barago bar invites guests to enjoy coffee specialties, aperitifs, cocktails, and light snacks throughout the day and evening. Weather permitting, you can also enjoy your meals, coffee specialties, or drinks on the sunny terrace. Wine lovers will appreciate the hotel's own Virstain wine cellar, where selected Slovenian and international wines can be tasted. Thanks to connections to neighboring hotels and wellness centers, additional restaurants and bars are easily accessible. A stylish lobby with reception, a souvenir shop, and several conference rooms complete the offerings. Free parking, an electric vehicle charging station (for a fee), an elevator, and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel are available. Payable on site: Dog on request: EUR 25,- per night. Tourist tax: EUR 3,- per person/night.

Rooms

The 145 modernly furnished rooms and suites feature a bathroom with bathtub or shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi, and balcony, as well as coffee and tea making facilities and a kettle. The spacious rooms impress with natural materials, warm colors, and a stylish ambiance for relaxing holidays. A spa bag with a complimentary bathrobe and bath towel is provided for the duration of your stay.
DU (2-4): Superior double room facing the forest, approx. 33 m², with a pull-out sofa bed.
EU (1-1): Superior single room facing the forest, 25-29 m².

Meals

Half board: rich breakfast buffet and varied evening buffet with regional and international specialties as part of the special Olimia buffet. Vegetarian dishes are available daily. Gluten-free and lactose-free dishes are available upon request and advance notice.

Activities

Modernly equipped fitness room, varied activity program including gymnastics, water aerobics, "Good Morning" exercises, Nordic walking, and guided hikes according to the weekly program; relaxation programs for your well-being, including Qi Gong, Tai Chi, the six healing sound vibrations, the Olimia Sun Salutation, and laughter yoga; daily cultural and entertainment program; and naked swimming every Friday and Saturday at the Termalija Wellness Center.
For a fee: Table tennis, badminton, darts, and billiards; sports park with tennis, basketball, and beach volleyball; and bicycle rental.

Additional Costs

Obligatory supplement payable on spot: local tax EUR 3,- ppn.

Thermal Bath

The Wellness Hotel Sotelia is connected to the Wellness Orhidelia and the Family Wellness Termalija via an underground walkway. The Aqualuna Thermal Park (open June-September, weather permitting) is approximately 800 meters from the hotel. Guests have access to the Termalija Relax Wellness Center, the award-winning Wellness Orhidelia (admission for guests aged 15 and over), the Aqualuna Thermal Park (open seasonally), and the Terme Tuhelj spa in Croatia. Admission to the bathing and sauna facilities is included in the room rate for the entire day from arrival to departure.
The exclusive Wellness Orhidelia is one of Slovenia's most beautiful wellness facilities and offers indoor and outdoor pools, various saunas, steam rooms, experience showers, Kneipp treatments, stylish relaxation areas, and a nudist terrace spread across several levels.
Termalija Relax delights with its spacious indoor and outdoor pools, underwater massage jets, whirlpools, waterfall, water jets, Roman baths, and an aqua area with a slide, water bar, and children's pool.
The Aqualuna thermal park, with approximately 3,000 m² of water surface, offers a relaxation pool with massage jets, a wave pool, 11 slides, the Aquajungle, and a children's pool with a small water slide.
In the Termalija sauna world, a diverse sauna experience awaits you with Finnish saunas, steam and aroma saunas, infrared cabins, herbal and salt saunas, Kneipp pools, an ice fountain, and relaxation rooms with waterbeds.

Spa Treatments

For a fee: A wide selection of high-quality treatments awaits you at the in-house Spa Armonia and the Wellness Orhidelia. These include classic massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic massages, the in-house Olimia massage for harmonizing body and mind, and the Vitae massage, which combines elements of Shiatsu and Tuina. In addition, high-quality cosmetic treatments with renowned skincare products, manicures and pedicures, soothing body rituals, and couples' treatments are offered.

Health Treatments

For a fee: The Terme Olimia health center specializes in the treatment of osteoarthritis, spinal problems—including in children—and osteoporosis. The therapeutic techniques, combined in the holistic "Olimia approach," are designed to correct faulty movement patterns and muscular imbalances resulting from a modern sedentary lifestyle. Services offered include physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, massages, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy, medicinal baths, and preventative and wellness programs. The natural effect of the thermal water particularly supports musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatic diseases, and regeneration after injuries and operations.