Caravan Park Sexten

After years, we finally managed to stay at this campsite during our vacation time. The campsite itself is okay. We had booked a larger pitch, which was also very nicely located. The sanitary facilities were acceptable and mostly clean. We really enjoyed the swimming pool, and the restaurant we visited (tavern) was also decent. The camping shop was well stocked and not excessively expensive. What we didn’t like: a few minor details that would personally earn the 5th star for us. The swimming pool was only bookable in advance - and very expensive. If you stay a little too long, every started half hour is charged at €3. The pitches were sufficiently large for us, but they could have been better maintained. The sanitary facilities as well. In conclusion: we will return because of the location, but the rest didn’t really convince us.

Pros

Short stay on the way back from Greece. Pitch/Rental accommodation: Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Top organized campsite.

Cons

We had a dog with us. However, this was not taken into account for the free bus tickets. Pitch/Rental accommodation: The pool supervision (dip pool and swimming area) allowed or tolerated parents bringing their very young children (diapers, Pampers) into these pools. We find this unhygienic and would have preferred such behavior from intolerant parents to be stopped. Especially since a very nice area for small children has been created. With our children, it would never have occurred to us to do such a thing earlier.

We were very dissatisfied, the pictures on the website are not current. The entire facility has deteriorated over the years. The lower part of the swings is moldy. This is harmful to health, especially for small children.

Very beautiful campsite, everything gives a very good impression, especially the sanitary facilities, although we must honestly say that we had booked a private bathroom. You do not expect such good, high-quality gastronomic services at a campsite. Also, the shopping possibilities for necessities are available and sufficient. The only drawback for us was that you are actually too far from the village of Sexten. Sure, public transportation runs regularly, but a short evening stroll in a beautiful village like Sexten is not possible here.

The location of the site with a view of the mountains is very beautiful, the swimming pool on the site is also nicely done, however, you have to choose either a 1.5-hour or a 3-hour ticket. There is an 11-ticket which is personal and thus cannot be shared between 2 people, making it pointless for short stays. Unfortunately, there are no other offers, here it only counts to get the guests to reach into their wallets. What is supposed to be worth 5 stars here is a mystery to us, since €45 per day without electricity and everything else costs extra, it is far from 5 stars. The cassette emptying is either possible for €2 via the machine or through a small pipe in the ground where you have to be careful not to get splashed while emptying. The disposal is an absolute no-go and by far the worst I have seen in all this time. You were only informed about construction noise after booking. 1 star.

We were there for the second time - both in October - at this campsite. It is noticeable that the occupancy has risen from around 60% to now 100% in the same period. It is very crowded, and you can feel it in all areas (swimming pool, sauna, restaurants, ...). There is basically nothing to add to the previous reviews, they are all largely correct. I would like to add two things. To be charged €5 for a sauna towel is quite cheeky. When I wanted to use the same sauna towel again the next day - I had taken it the day before - I was charged another €5 again. That is rude! A note regarding the sauna infusions. These are accompanied by music from a Bluetooth speaker. The sauna mistress does this quite nicely with soft classical music. That is relaxing! The young sauna master, on the other hand, completely overdoes it. Extremely loud, awful music with heavy bass. That is not relaxation! That is not sauna!

The site is beautifully located in the Dolomites and has a good starting point for numerous hikes and/or bike tours. A bus line regularly goes to Sexten as well as various cable cars and starting points for hikes (bus tickets are free at the reception). There is a small supermarket on the site with an excellent offer of local products. Additionally, there is an on-site restaurant with a fairly upscale dining option and a pizzeria. The absolute highlight is the alpine sauna landscape with many different saunas, great infusions, etc. Yes, it’s not cheap - but not more expensive than at home in Germany either. We had a very nice pitch right by the forest and stream. The sanitary facilities were adequate and spotlessly clean. The price-performance ratio was completely okay (with the exception of the bike rental).

Great campsite with comprehensive offerings.