Sepetná: The Resort That Gives the Beskids Its Character
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Sepetná: The Resort
That Gives the Beskids
Its Character
At the foot of Lysá hora stands Sepetná – a resort that truly embodies the idea of a “mountain
hotel”. Sepetná Resort means a century of tradion linking the Sepetná Mountain Hotel, Hotel
Sluníčko, Sepetná Bungalows and the Sepetná Relax Centre with its swimming pool, water slide,
sauna, bowling and sports hall. Add to that stylish rooms, apartments, bungalows and cuisine that
captures the avours of the Beskids themselves. And not only that – Sepetná is also a heaven for
families with children, corporate events and conferences, school trips, inducon courses or sports
training camps. Comfortable facilies, acvity programmes, nature on your doorstep. This is where
memories, friendships and team spirit are made.
Sepetná is not just an accommodaon – it’s an experience, a brand, a desnaon. A resort that
blends tradion with vision, homely ease with corporate professionalism, and mountain nature with
comfort. We spoke about what it takes to lead such a place with its director, Lubomír Hapl.
Mr. Hapl, Sepetná has more than a hundred years
of history. What, in your view, defines
its identity today?
Sepetná is now much more than a hotel. It is a living
organism that connects tradition with innovation.
Our history reaches back to 1910, which is both
a responsibility and a privilege. Its current identity rests
on three key values: respect for nature, an emphasis
on experience, and a human approach. We are not
an anonymous resort – we are a place where guests feel
welcome, where memories are created and where every
detail matters. Whether it’s a family holiday, a school
trip or a corporate conference, we always strive to offer
more than accommodation. We offer an atmosphere.
How do you manage to bring such diverse target
groups – families with children, schools, sports teams
and corporate clients – under one roof?
It’s a challenge, but at the same time it’s our greatest
strength. We offer a wide range of services and spaces
that allow us to stay flexible. For families, we provide
comfortable facilities, a children’s playground, a pool
with a water slide, a summer outdoor pool and activity
programs. For schools, we prepare induction courses,
guided trips, sports activities and evening programs.
Sports teams appreciate our accommodation capacity,
regeneration options in the Relax Centre and tailored
meal plans. And corporate clients have access
to conference halls with an exceptional capacity of up
to 200 people, full technical equipment, customised
catering and opportunities for teambuilding in nature.
The key is to listen to the needs of each group
and connect them with what Sepetná can offer.
What do you see as the resort’s biggest draw?
The greatest draw is the sheer range of services. Guests
appreciate that they don’t have to go anywhere –
everything is right here. The Relax Centre with its
pool, whirlpool, sauna and massages, and in summer
the outdoor pool at Hotel Sluníčko, are popular with
families as well as regular guests. The sports hall,
badminton, climbing wall and outdoor playgrounds
appeal to schools and sports groups. In summer we add
e-bikes, scooters and guided trips. Sepetná is a resort
that moves with the rhythm of the seasons – and guests
value that.
In recent years, interest in induction trips and school
outings has been growing. How is Sepetná
responding to this?
Very proactively. We work with schools not only
from our region and we offer packages that combine
We’re not an anonymous resort –
we’re a place where guests feel
at home and every detail counts.