Meneghetti Wine Hotel
What's included?
The price reflects the approximate lowest cost for an exclusive 1-night rental of the entire venue, typically during the off-season. Please note that prices are subject to change at the venue’s discretion. We recommend contacting the venue directly to confirm up-to-date pricing.
- SLEEPS: 130
- CAPACITY: 130
PRICE FROM
What's included?
The price reflects the approximate lowest cost for an exclusive 1-night rental of the entire venue, typically during the off-season. Please note that prices are subject to change at the venue’s discretion. We recommend contacting the venue directly to confirm up-to-date pricing.
SLEEPS
130
CAPACITY
130
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery is a boutique hotel and expansive estate tucked into the heart of Istria’s vineyard-covered countryside. A Relais & Châteaux member, this luxurious property blends rustic Croatian character with contemporary comforts and offers couples the chance to host their destination wedding on a full or partial exclusivity basis. With 58 rooms, suites, private residences and villas, multiple reception spaces, an acclaimed winery, olive oil production, sculpture park, spa, and private beach club, Meneghetti is a paradise for couples seeking to host a relaxed, multi-day celebration that immerses guests in a world of understated luxury and authentic Balkan hospitality.
About Meneghetti Wine Hotel
Founded in the Austro-Hungarian era as a working farm and gathering place, Meneghetti has been carefully restored to balance tradition with modern design. Stone farmhouses with red pantile roofs and wooden shutters sit alongside elegant, contemporary interiors. The estate is surrounded by vast vineyards and centuries-old olive groves, offering privacy, space and a setting steeped in heritage and charm.
This is not just any boutique hotel; it’s a fully-fledged self contained estate with:
- 58 accommodation units: from classic rooms and suites to private villas and residences, many with gardens and pools, allowing entire wedding parties to stay on site in comfort.
- A working winery and tasting room: producing award-winning wines available to enjoy during your stay or take home.
- On-site olive oil production: with tastings and estate-made oils featured across the dining offering.
- A sculpture park: featuring contemporary works integrated into the landscape, adding an artistic dimension to every stroll.
- Meneghetti Spa: with indoor pool, sauna, treatments and therapies using estate-grown botanicals.
- Private beach club: offering elegant coastal relaxation just a short shuttle ride away.
- Extensive leisure facilities: tennis court, golf driving range, gym, walking and cycling trails.
Ceremonies
Meneghetti’s experienced events team works closely with couples to help them craft a celebration that feels personal and seamless from the outset. Licensed for civil ceremonies and also often used for just symbolic unions, the estate gives couples a choice of beautiful ceremony locations, each with its own atmosphere and backdrop:
- Oaks & Vineyards: A scenic outdoor space beneath ancient oak trees, surrounded by vines; ideal for romantic and larger gatherings.
- Poolside lawn: A relaxed and photogenic setting with vineyard views, perfect for a contemporary outdoor ceremony.
- Restaurant terraces: Intimate spaces with views over olive groves, ideal for smaller or private ceremonies.
Receptions & Celebrations
Beyond the ceremony itself, weddings at Meneghetti are typically relaxed, multi-day gatherings where couples and their guests enjoy exclusive use of a range of versatile spaces across the estate. Each setting lends itself naturally to different stages of the celebration.
The estate accommodates up to 130 guests for outdoor events and around 60 guests indoors, with exclusive hire required for guest lists exceeding 50 to ensure privacy and exclusive access to all facilities.
The Sculpture Garden: A distinctive and artistic space surrounded by large-scale contemporary works, ideal for welcome drinks on arrival or relaxed cocktail hours where guests can mingle while enjoying the peaceful grounds.
The Pool Terrace and Lawn: Perfect for al fresco celebrations, this area works beautifully for informal welcome receptions, cocktail hours, outdoor dining, or as a setting for dancing beneath the stars.
Meneghetti Restaurant and Terraces: Offering an elegant indoor dining space with adjoining terraces, ideal for intimate receptions or dinners with vineyard and olive grove views.
Private Villas and Residences: These can serve as gathering points for pre-wedding preparations or smaller group dinners and drinks.
Throughout a multi-day celebration, guests can also take advantage of the estate’s extensive leisure facilities, including spa treatments, wine and olive oil tastings, cycling trails, and the private beach club, ensuring that time at Meneghetti feels like a complete and immersive experience.
Accommodation
Meneghetti’s extensive and diverse accommodation offering allows wedding parties to fully inhabit the estate for a multi-day celebration, with ample options for couples, families, and groups of friends to settle in comfortably. The property comprises 58 individually appointed accommodations, providing flexibility and privacy for each guest.
- Classic Rooms and Suites: Elegant and understated, with vineyard or olive grove views, ideal for couples or individual guests seeking a peaceful retreat.
- Residences: Contemporary one- and two-bedroom residences, many featuring private gardens and pools, perfect for small families or groups who wish to enjoy extra space.
- Villas: Generously proportioned three-bedroom homes with private gardens, terraces, and pools, offering an intimate space for families or close friends to stay together and entertain.
Across the estate, accommodations are set amidst landscaped gardens and footpaths, creating a village-like feel that ensures guests can enjoy both proximity and privacy during their stay.
Guest facilities include a wide range of amenities that make a multi-day wedding celebration feel effortless and relaxed:
- Daily housekeeping and turndown service to keep rooms fresh
- Concierge available to assist with logistics, excursions, and guest requests
- Laundry and pressing services for convenience during longer stays
- Two outdoor pools with loungers, ideal for informal gatherings and relaxation
- Indoor spa pool, wellness centre, and fitness studio
- In-room amenities such as Nespresso machines, minibars, luxury bath products, and plush linens
This variety of accommodations and on-site amenities makes Meneghetti feel more like a private estate than a hotel, allowing couples and their guests to spread out and feel at home while enjoying the atmosphere of a destination wedding retreat.
Catering
Dining is a central part of the Meneghetti experience, woven into the atmosphere of a stay and providing plenty of options for couples planning a multi-day wedding celebration. Guests can expect a range of inviting venues and thoughtful menus that highlight the estate’s own wines, olive oils, and seasonal Istrian produce.
- Meneghetti Restaurant: An elegant indoor-outdoor dining space where estate-grown ingredients are transformed into refined interpretations of traditional Croatian cuisine.
- Oliveto Restaurant & Lounge Bar: Casual, poolside dining with relaxed seating and views of vineyards, ideal for daytime meals and laid-back gatherings.
- Lobby Bar: A stylish but informal space open throughout the day for coffee, aperitifs, and small plates.
Meneghetti’s culinary offering is designed to weave through every part of the stay, not just the main dinner, but throughout the entire wedding day and the days before and after. Couples can expect:
- Generous breakfasts served daily for resident guests, setting the tone each morning with estate-grown produce, freshly baked breads, local dairy and preserves, available indoors or outdoors on sunlit terraces.
- Light lunches and casual dining options on arrival day, by the pool or at Oliveto, ensuring guests can ease into the atmosphere and enjoy relaxed meals throughout their stay.
- Afternoon drinks and canapés in informal spaces like the sculpture garden or pool terrace before formal celebrations begin.
- The wedding feast itself: multi-course tasting menus paired with Meneghetti’s award-winning wines, designed to reflect Istrian culinary traditions and highlight the estate’s olive oils and seasonal produce.
- Poolside barbecues or informal evening meals for guests staying across multiple days, providing opportunities for relaxed socialising after the main celebration.
- The all-important next-day breakfast or brunch, often served al fresco, offering guests a chance to reflect and recover.
Drinks and bar service are central to the experience too, with the Lobby Bar, Oliveto Lounge and pop-up outdoor bars offering a wide selection of cocktails, wines and spirits throughout each day, ensuring that food and drink can seamlessly complement the flow of your wedding.
Activities
On Site:
- Wine tasting and olive oil tasting experiences hosted at the estate’s own winery and tasting room.
- Sculpture garden walks among curated works by contemporary artists, integrated into the landscape.
- Spa treatments and wellness rituals using estate-grown botanicals, with access to the indoor pool, sauna, and fitness facilities.
- Tennis court and golf driving range for casual recreation.
- Biking and walking trails winding through vineyards and olive groves, ideal for self-guided exploration.
- Children’s playground providing space for younger guests to enjoy their time on the estate.
Nearby:
- Visits to picturesque coastal towns including Bale, Rovinj, and Pula, ideal for day trips with historical and cultural highlights.
- Private Adriatic yacht excursions departing from nearby ports, perfect for pre- or post-wedding adventures.
- Guided food and wine tours of Istria, showcasing local gastronomy and artisanal producers.
- Exclusive access to Meneghetti’s beach club, with shuttle service and reserved areas for resident guests to relax by the sea.
Location
Proximity: Secluded countryside location, short drive to Bale and the Adriatic.
Nearest Airport: Pula International Airport (30 minutes)
Transfers: Private transfers available.
Parking: Free on-site parking with EV charging.
Disabled Access: Selected rooms and facilities accessible.
Child-Friendly: Yes; babysitting available.
Pet-Friendly: Yes; additional fee applies.
Additional Services: Concierge, wedding planning support, housekeeping, private chef hire, wellness treatments, tours, and activities.
Details
- EXCLUSIVITY
- CAPACITY: 130
- SLEEPS: 130
- BRIDAL CHANGING ROOM
- PARKING
- PET FRIENDLY
- POOL