Hotel Montarto
Ski-adjacent four-star with two distinct restaurants
About this hotel
Montarto sits next to the slopes rather than directly on them, and covers that gap with a free transfer service included for every guest rather than charged as an extra. The hotel's rooms have all been renovated to face outward rather than into a courtyard, each with a safe and hairdryer as standard. Two restaurants split the dining rather than one, with La Perdiu Blanca running international dishes and La Borda Lobato serving avant-garde mountain-style cooking, a more ambitious pairing than most four-star hotels in this valley attempt. The spa runs on a paid basis and includes a hot tub, sauna and massage treatments, while the indoor pool and gym are free to use, and a pub rounds out the evening options beyond the main bar.
- Spa with hot tub and sauna
- Free transfer to the ski slopes
- Two restaurants, international and mountain-style
- Pub and bar on site
Our take
This suits guests who want a genuine choice at dinner without booking a separate restaurant off-site, since Montarto's two kitchens cover different registers under one roof. The free slope transfer removes any anxiety about walking distance that a next-to-the-slopes position might otherwise raise. Anyone who specifically wants ski-to-door access rather than a short transfer should compare Eurostars Royal Tanau or Hotel AC Baqueira Ski Resort instead, both closer to a lift by a fixed number of metres.
- ✓Book a table at La Borda Lobato at least once for its avant-garde mountain cuisine, distinct from the more standard international menu next door.
- ✓Use the included free pool and gym before paying for the spa's hot tub and massage treatments, which run as a separate cost.
- ✓Confirm the slope transfer schedule at check-in, since it runs on a set timetable rather than on demand.
Why we love it
- Free transfer to the slopes for all guests
- Two distinct restaurants under one roof
- Free indoor pool and gym
- Renovated rooms with hairdryer and safe
Why guests love itTwo restaurants under one roof turned out to matter more than expected across a week: La Borda Lobato's avant-garde mountain cooking is worth booking at least once, while La Perdiu Blanca's more familiar international menu covers the nights when a picky eater in the group just wants something recognisable. The free slope transfer ran on a predictable schedule rather than the vague shuttle-available language some hotels use, which made mornings easier than expected for a next-to-the-slopes property.