Top 10 Ski Lodges and Resorts for Your Winter Getaway

Carving fresh tracks in the French Alps. Plunging into Japan’s renowned powder snow. Sipping from magnums of high-altitude wines sourced from Italy and Switzerland while lounging in a Mies van der Rohe chair. Let’s be honest: Skiing has never been about minimalism, especially when it comes to the luxurious experiences offered at ski lodges worldwide.

Today’s premier ski resorts and their lodges invite you to enjoy exhilarating days on the slopes followed by indulgent relaxation après-ski. A fresh array of winter activities—including electric mobile rides, enhanced night skiing, and evening sleigh rides—complement wellness and après-ski offerings such as Wyda (silent Celtic yoga), stargazing, sake tastings, and on-site food markets.

As part of Dinogo’s Hotels We Love series, we’ve curated a list of the finest ski lodges to book this year, ranging from rustic châteaus in Canada to chic hideaways in Switzerland and Japan’s latest slopeside retreats. Here are our selections for the top ski lodges, presented in no particular order—gear up, secure your lift passes, and prepare to hit the slopes.

1. Six Senses Crans-Montana

In February 2023, Six Senses opened its doors, featuring a 45-room ski-in, ski-out complex located above the main gondola in Crans-Montana, within Switzerland’s French-speaking Canton Valais. The chalet-style, terraced lodgings boast stunning views of either the Matterhorn or Mont Blanc, along with exclusive early morning access to the slopes.

The property’s expansive 21,500-square-foot spa is a standout feature. It includes nine treatment rooms, an innovative Stretch Pod, a yoga studio, three thermal pools, steam rooms, and a hammam, all designed to ensure a delightful recovery after skiing. Notably, the Biohack Recovery Lounge utilizes advanced technology to enhance the body’s natural healing processes. Imagine using NormaTec compression boots for sore legs, Hypervolt percussion massagers, and soothing back wraps to alleviate muscle tension after a day on the slopes. Starting from $1,360

2. The Omnia

This sleek and minimalistic 30-room Design Hotels property offers an ambiance reminiscent of a James Bond film, nestled into the mountains with a subtle cave-like entrance. The timber structure of the Omnia is tucked away in a serene corner of Zermatt, providing convenient access to the ski lifts and some of the finest views of the Matterhorn in town.

Inside, you'll find furnishings by renowned designers like Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen. The recently updated spa boasts an indoor pool, a thermal bath for tired post-ski legs, and various saunas and steam rooms. The restaurant stands out with its deliciously wholesome vegetable-centric offerings, such as Walliser dumplings with forest mushrooms and dashi, and grilled cauliflower with miso Hollandaise and walnuts. Be sure to explore the excellent wine selection, featuring numerous high-altitude varietals from Italy and Switzerland. In July 2023, a new lift with glass-bottom gondolas opened, transporting visitors from Zermatt to Italy over a glacier. Starting at $400

3. The Alpina Gstaad

Perched on a hillside just a short stroll from the almost surreal resort town of Gstaad, the Alpina Gstaad opened its doors in 2012 as the first luxury hotel to grace the area in a century. The French and Swiss owners, locals to Gstaad, spent 15 years constructing the six-story hotel on a five-acre site, adhering to the town’s rigorous building regulations. Upon entering, the lobby captivates with contemporary artwork, soaring ceilings, a sleek central staircase, and reclaimed wood sourced from Switzerland, France, and Austria.

The hotel features 58 timber-lined rooms, suites, and new residences, designed by Chaletbau Matti in collaboration with local artisans, blending contemporary and traditional styles. Abstract art pieces and marble-and-timber bathrooms equipped with spacious soaking tubs harmoniously contrast with intricately carved wooden ceilings, hanging lights crafted from embroidered leather cowbell straps, and hand-painted wooden cabinets inspired by time-honored Swiss Alpine designs. Gas fireplaces provide an added layer of warmth on chilly nights. For a complete review, check out Dinogo’s full article here. Starting at $1,600

4. Four Seasons Vail Residences

The Four Seasons Resort Vail boasts an outstanding location right by the slopes, but its extensive and stylish 24 on-site private retreats—perfect for extended stays to explore Vail’s 195 trails and 5,317 acres of skiable terrain—offer a fantastic upgrade for families or groups of friends seeking extra space.

Expect uniquely designed rooms adorned with modern touches like lasso-shaped chandeliers, as well as balconies featuring private whirlpools, stunning mountain vistas, firepits, and barbecues. Fully equipped kitchens allow you to prepare your own meals, with or without a private chef's assistance.

The expansive spa provides treatments for altitude adjustment, in addition to steam rooms, saunas, indoor and outdoor pools, and hot tubs. A dedicated ski concierge is available to assist with back-country adventures, ice skating, snowmobiling, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, and more. Private retreats starting at $850

5. Aman Le Mélézin

Anticipate heated boot racks, attentive ski butlers, and a hammam adorned with vaulted ceilings and limestone walls at this 31-room ski-in, ski-out Aman, located just 2.5 hours from Geneva or Lyon by train. Nestled on the Bellecôte piste, it is part of Les Trois Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, offering around 25,916 acres of skiable terrain.

While this destination is perfect for post-ski relaxation, it also serves as a cozy Alpine haven where you can unwind, explore the bilingual library, or enjoy champagne by the wood-burning heaters on the terrace. A first tracks program gives you an early edge on the slopes, and 2023 introduced moon biking, an off-piste experience on lightweight electric snowbikes, providing a sustainable alternative to gas-powered snowmobiles. New offerings also include dusk horse-drawn sleigh rides to a chalet in Les Prés de la Croix, where guests can savor a traditional Savoyard fondue dinner. Starting from $3,000

6. Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono

Inaugurated in 2020, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono features 100 generously sized guest rooms—including 28 suites, each with a private onsen—spread across four buildings, all offering views of the Annupuri range. The spa, nestled by a stream and surrounded by birch trees, includes a pool and a tattoo-friendly onsen, which is quite rare in Japan, where tattoos often carry stigma.

Rooms are equipped with deep soaking tubs, oversized beds, expansive walk-in closets for bulky winter gear, and sofas that convert into extra beds for families or small groups. The resort boasts nearly a dozen dining options, including a deli, a sushi counter, a cozy charcoal-grill robata, and a French-Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, as well as a private karaoke dining room. On-site ski valet services pamper snow enthusiasts, while an early-bird first tracks program led by the general manager allows you to hit the slopes before they open. Starting from $250

7. Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel

Set to open in December 2023, Nekoma Mountain will blend two ski areas—Alts Bandai and Nekoma Snow Park & Resort—connected by a new lift, offering 13 lifts and 33 slopes. The ski-in, ski-out Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel is highly affordable and provides various room layouts suitable for families or groups.

With 149 rooms, the resort boasts a wide array of activities beyond the slopes, including morning food markets, interactive workshops for creating local Aizu crafts, night sky stargazing, and sake tastings in the friendly sake bar. Guests can enjoy a tiled onsen, spa, and pool, along with a casual creperie and café. The Aizu Yushoku Takazen restaurant specializes in delicious Aizu dishes, featuring local beef and miso dengaku—glazed vegetables from Tohoku. Starting from $90

8. Das Edelweiss

The new wing of this expansive Alpine resort offers a multitude of wellness experiences. Nestled at the base of the Grossarltal-Dorfgastein Ski Area, about an hour's train ride from Salzburg, it boasts 18 lifts, 494 acres, and over 25 miles of skiable terrain with wide, reliable snow-covered slopes.

Consider booking one of the 17 newly designed Family Suites, featuring rustic wood paneling and spacious terraces for added comfort with gear. The family wellness area includes more than a dozen pools, highlighted by a three-story waterslide and a designated children's section, while the tranquil adults-only spa offers relaxing lounges, infrared saunas, aromatic steam rooms, and several thermal baths with breathtaking views of the Alps. Starting from $395

9. Forestis

Originally a tuberculosis sanatorium for Austrian royalty, this stunning property in Italy’s German-speaking Südtirol opened in July 2020. The ski-in, ski-out establishment offers 62 wooden-lined suites positioned above the Palmschoss chairlift on Mount Plose, providing breathtaking views of the twisting slopes beneath the striking, honey-hued Dolomites.

At the core of the resort lies a sprawling 21,528-square-foot spa crafted from mountain pine, spruce, larch, and stone pine. It incorporates the Celtic Tree astrology system along with Celtic-inspired holistic treatments, featuring silent rooms for Wyda (Celtic yoga), saunas, and thermal baths. Guests can also partake in snowshoeing, off-piste adventures, and sledding experiences. Starting from $620

10. Fairmont Chateau Whistler

For those seeking a ski château, look no further than the enchanting Fairmont Chateau Whistler. This stunning 539-room property nestled among snow-covered evergreens is a pinnacle of ski resort luxury. With direct ski-in, ski-out access, it’s just a five-minute stroll to the Blackcomb gondola, granting you access to North America’s largest ski area, featuring 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, and three glaciers—ideal for advanced skiers aiming for summer skiing.

Though just a 15-minute walk from the lively Olympic Plaza, the resort offers everything you could desire on-site. Enjoy a spa that embraces ancient Indian Ayurveda techniques, multiple indoor and outdoor heated and thermal pools, eucalyptus steam rooms, and three diverse dining options, alongside cultural excursions to the local Indigenous Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. Starting from $230