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Piccola Vela

Lake Garda · Italy

Viale T. Dal Molin, 36View location

9.4/10Excellent335 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.2/109.2
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Piccola Vela

Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy Italian cuisine at Piccola Vela, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

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With a stay at Hotel Piccola Vela in Desenzano del Garda, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 15-minute drive of Scaliger Castle and Port of Maratona. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gardaland and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Desenzano Castle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desk chairs.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 8 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 18 Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • The seasonal pool will be open from March to November.
    • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
    • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    French

Nearby attractions

Port of Maratona 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Desenzano Castle 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda 1 km / 0.6 mi
Desenzanino Beach 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Montecroce Farm and Oil-Mill 2 km / 1.2 mi
Provenza Cantine 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Lonato Fortress 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Claudio Lana Professional Surf Center 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Terme Virgilio 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Spiaggia Brema 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
House of the Podesta 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Lonato Town Hall 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Civic Tower 6 km / 3.7 mi
Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista 6.1 km / 3.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 37
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
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  • Multilingual staff
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • TV lounge
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Cycling / mountain biking
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

B1

Breakfast For One Guest

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DB

Buffet Breakfast

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Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM CAPACITY 4FAMILY ROOM • CAPACITY 4FAM.C4

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    FAMILY ROOM CAPACITY 4

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    CAPACITY 4

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    Room code: FAM.C4

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONYDOUBLE • DELUXE WITH BALCONYDBL.BL-DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: DBL.BL-DX

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH BALCONYDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH BALCONYDBL.BL-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH BALCONY

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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: DBL.BL-SU

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  • DOUBLE WITH TERRACEDOUBLE • WITH TERRACEDBL.TR

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    DOUBLE WITH TERRACE

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    DOUBLE
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    WITH TERRACE

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    Room code: DBL.TR

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  • TWIN SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB-SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    TWIN
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    SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TWN.DB-SU

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  • Room WITH TERRACERoom • WITH TERRACEROO.TR

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    Room WITH TERRACE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    WITH TERRACE

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    Room code: ROO.TR

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM

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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: DBL.OM

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  • Room COMFORTRoom • COMFORTROO.OM

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    Room COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: ROO.OM

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  • JUNIOR SUITE WITH BALCONYJUNIOR SUITE • WITH BALCONYJSU.BL

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    JUNIOR SUITE WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    JUNIOR SUITE
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    WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: JSU.BL

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2B

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  • Room SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWRoom • SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWROO.GV-SU

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    Room SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.GV-SU

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  • JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEWJUNIOR SUITE • GARDEN VIEWJSU.GV

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    JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    JUNIOR SUITE
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: JSU.GV

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  • TWIN WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB

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    TWIN WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TWN.DB

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: FAM.BK

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  • Room DELUXE WITH BALCONYRoom • DELUXE WITH BALCONYROO.BL-DX

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    Room DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    DELUXE WITH BALCONY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.BL-DX

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • DOUBLE TWO BEDSDOUBLE • TWO BEDSDBL.2B

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    DOUBLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2B

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  • DOUBLE LAKE VIEWDOUBLE • LAKE VIEWDBL.LK

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    DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    LAKE VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.LK

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GV-SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Piccola Vela

9.4
Excellent
335 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Elisa
The hotel was a short walk from the main part of town with lots of shops , restaurants and the marina .
The front of the hotel had a very beautiful Olive Garden with a pool in the center . So a little buggy especially with the heat wave .
The pool was beautiful and very relaxing .
The back of the hotel had a jacuzzi in the garden as well .
The food was good and the staff were friendly.
I think they are in the middle of redecorating the rooms .
Some rooms are more updated .
Some are partially updated.

I would recommend if you are planning on visiting Lake garda Desenzano .
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Juliet
Wonderful hotel. Beautiful gardens, amazing staff and fantastic breakfast! We loved our stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Keith
Our stay felt like home from home. So welcoming and excellent service.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Paul
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was excellent, the restaurant served succulent food and the garden was lovely. We had a great holiday!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Matthew
Excellent relaxing hotel, would stay again for sure.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
alessandro
Great property! Would love screens on windows so you can open when AC isnt functioning.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Cory
Great breakfast, very nice staff. Nice location and clean rooms.
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2026
Maryana
Was breakfast very good and fresh, Hot top was cold
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Ian
Lovely hotel moments walk to Lake Garda. Excellent staff who were attentive and very helpful with lots of good restaurant recommendations and ideas on places to visit. Would recommend 100%
Business
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Simon
Lovely hotel. We had a lake view room which was a beautiful way to wake up each morning. Staff were attentive and helpful in suggesting great restaurants in town as well as advice on trains, since we using it as a base to tour Veneto.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Stacey
Very clean and very helpful and friendly staff, good location
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
John
This was our piccola casa away from our casa for 4 days. Impeccable service and attention to detail. This is what hotels should be. We felt at home from the moment we entered. Indeed the family that owns the hotel are always on the property. When we come back to Desenzano di Garda we will be back here.? This is the place to call home while you explore all the other enchanting towns around beautiful Lago di Garda!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Miss Louisa

Beautiful hotel

We loved the hotel, it is beautifully kept and super clean. The staff were excellent, superb English. We had an issue when we arrived having lost a bag, and Benjamin was very helpful. There are loads of lovely areas to sii8t, both inside and out, beautiful gardens front and back (front a little noisy from the road which is a shame) The roof terrace is a lovely and quiet sun trap with a lake view. the lemon garden and library are wonderfully quaint. The breakfast was superb, and we had dinner one night next to the pool, and the food was excellent. It is fancy and maybe a little more than elsewhere, but I couldn't fault it. The seared tuna was outstanding. The location is great, about a 10 min max walk to the town and the ferry terminal. It's a 20 minute walk from the train station downhill...or 10 euros in a taxi. Our room was comfortable, the bed was good and a very smart new bathroom. The balcony caught the evening sun until late
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Kim

Perfect

Can't fault the hotel. Great location, food and service.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2025
Deepti
Cute hotel, great service and gave my room as requested. Breakfast was fantastic. Only reason for cutting a star is because there was smoking smell in my bathroom and the hall lights were not working. highly recommended in Desanzano.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Juliet
Perfect hotel in every way!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Matthew

Fantastic hotel!

Incredible stay at this family owned horel. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We ate there one evening (which is not something we usually do at hotels) and the food and service was outstanding. We enjoyed our trip so much so that if we were to come to Lake Garda again, we would definite stay there again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Angeliki
Great outdoor spaces, really comfortable bed, modern bathroom, delicious breakfast and very friendly and professional staff.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2025
Katie
We have just returned from a holiday here with our two young children, the hotel was nothing short of outstanding! We would absolutely return. The staff were so welcoming. We would recommend this hotel to anybody wanting to visit Lake Garda.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2025
Benjamin

Great 5 night stay.

We had a great time here on a 5 night stay in May. The team did everything they could to make us feel comfortable and at home.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

We'll be back!

Wonderful hotel, lovely staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Renata
This is a gem! Would highly recommend. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Great location. Rooms slightly dated but overall nicely appointed. Great value. Excellent food and quaint gardens. We would stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Laurie
Paolo and Giacomo were excellent. Gave us excellent advice on places to eat and visit. I would highly recommend pico la Vella. The breakfast was amazing
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Ian
Hotel in excellent condition with friendly attentive staff. Short walk to lake 10 mins walk to ferry terminal. Hotel full of typical Italian charm serving great breakfast with top restaurant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Lisa
Wow! A mini paradise that is close to everything you need, the hotel itself and grounds are wonderfully peaceful and idyllic. Staff are exceptional and we loved the themed days - the fruit at the tropical breakfast was a personal favourite. 11/10
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Megan

Great location!

Great service, attentive staff. A/C was a bit faint and stationed by the door, felt more like a unit. A smidge dated, but great otherwise. Didn’t like that the bathroom had a double sided mirror by the window, which seemed odd, so I covered it. The flusher for the toilet was odd and a bit hard to suppress. Great location walkable to town!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Mark
Lovely hotel, very well positioned for walking into the town. The staff were lovely and helpful. Breakfast great. Could not fault it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
E
Great hotel. The staff are absolutely lovely and will go out of their way to take care of you.
Cannot recommend this hotel enough
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Great hotel, amazing staff

Amazing staff were super accommodating when we had an issue with our room, went out of their way to help resolve the issue. The rooftop with jacuzzi is incredible, has beautiful views of lake Garda. Loved the stay, rooms aren’t sound proof but was able to sleep well with ear plugs
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2024
Natalie
Great friendly staff that are always available and nothing is too much trouble. Really enjoyed how the hotel has various different outside areas to unwind in so you are not always on top of other guests, gave a real exclusive feel
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Ignacio
Amazing place, everything was perfect.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2023
Tracey
The hotel & staff were excellent. Hotel is well positioned for train and ferry links with a god variety of eating options within a short walk. Down side, the hotel is situated on a fairly busy road which can be noisy during the day. Overall a good hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2023
Laura
service experience was top notch. views & access to the old town was perfect. pool was never too crowded. rooms are charming.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2023
Toni
Small “family owned style” with great on site meals.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2023
becky
The reception staff was very professional and kind, especially Adam.
Good location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2023
Louise
Lovely hotel, staff are super friendly and helpful.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2023
Jennifer
I stayed for two nights here as part of a week long trip through Italy. The town itself is beautiful and charming. The hotel was very nice, with large rooms, big bathrooms, and a nice private balcony. The breakfast spread was great and there are multiple areas you can sit in, including outside. I happened to be there when it was terrible weather - multiple days of rain and cooler than average weather. Therefore, I was unable to actually use any of the amenities. The pools and hot tub were not open. The rooftop terrace has an amazing view of the lake and surrounding mountains, however, I couldn’t enjoy it due to the weather. This is of course not the hotel’s fault but I was disappointed that I couldn’t enjoy the many amenities since they were a main reason that I chose this property. It is within reasonable walking distance of restaurants and stores and the train station is about a 20 minute walk. My one complaint is that there was a lot of street noise even with the windows closed. However, I enjoyed my stay and hope that I can return sometime to use the pools!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2023
Verified traveler

Great spot for tour around Garda Lake

We stayed only two nights but we really enjoyed the location and style of a hotel. Great service and very nice people around. The room was comfortable and clean. Only disadvantages were weak internet connection in the room and the elevator which should be renewed immediately.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2023
Alexis
Really lovely outdoor spaces to relax on the property as well as great dining / lounge.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2022
Alberto
We had a great stay at Piccola Vela, the hotel was excellent; we loved the property, the room, the breakfast. We had a great time cycling with the hotel´s bikes to Sirmione for lunch, and the staff was very accomodating to help us have a great time during out stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2022
Rana
Francesco was able to accommodate our stay, he provided us with many tips. Francesco was very professional and knowledgeable. Great location only 10 minutes walk to city center and ferry station. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2022
John
Excellent facility and staff! Very clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2022
Stephanie

Classy hotel

Lovely stay, at a wonderful hotel. Very relaxed and sophisticated. Great view of the lake from our room.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2022
Jim
Everything about the Piccola Vela is delightful. The staff are, without fail, friendly and welcoming. So, relax and enjoy this lovely hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2022
Emily

Great place to stay

This hotel is lovely. They have two pools with many chairs. We didn't have an issue getting seats. I don't think they were full, but based on the number, it seems likely that people could secure a chair for a few hours when they wanted. The rooms were nice - spacious. The bathrooms were nice (shower is on small side). The breakfast was part continental style with eggs/bacon to order. Overall, nice breakfast. My only complain was the bed was very firm.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2020
Verified traveler

All good except no wifi in my room.

Very good hotel with friendly staff, superb breakfast, and good pool. Too bad Wifi does not exist in the room.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2020
Paolo
Hotel splendido in una cornice di assoluta tranquillità, struttura pulita e personale cordiale e disponibile
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2019
Beatrice
It was tone of the best hotels I have stayed in whilst in Italy. The best and most comfortable bed. The view I had of Lake Garda exceeded my expectations. The breakfast buffet was abundant and fresh with a great variety of savoury and sweet . The waiting staff were friendly, always smiling and very respectful. This beautiful boutique hotel is a must if you are visiting
Lake Garda. It provides a5 star service.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2019
Alistair

Wonderful hotel

Loverly, friendly hotel in great location. Beautiful garden area and room with terrace highly recommended. Perfect for a relaxing break.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2019
Daniel

Amazing hotel & staff!

Hotel was amazing! Top notch rooms with a comfortable bed and view of Lake Garda from my balcony. Perfect location right across the street from the lake. Breakfast and dinner was outstanding! Nino, one of the waiters, has been working there for 30 years and loves his job and is extremely good at it! Best service, hands down! Will be coming back here again!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2019
Karen
Staff excellent, helpful. We changed rooms and had a side lake view, very nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2019
Dao
Loved this place! Very romantic and the staff was great.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2019
Colette

Convenient and very comfortable base for 4 nights

Relaxing trip and convenient location, walking distance to the centre of town and easy for exploring the lake. No car hire required - we did everything by train or boat

Breakfast good, outdoor areas ok. Bar quiet best for a night cap.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2019
Craig
Fantastic location, beautiful setting, even better staff
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2019
Gabriela
Breakfast was really nice with lots of options, the lemon garden was really nice to relax, there are two swimming pools, and one jacuzzi. The hotel is close to the lake and the city center. Staff is really friendly and respectful. I would definitely go back to this hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Nothing was too much trouble. The staff were all very friendly. The hotel was
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Perfect location just five minute stroll into the town centre , bus and boat stations in the centre of town . Stunning setting , beautiful grounds , pool was perfect had it to ourselves quite often . The hotel was spotlessly clean , staff were very friendly and spoke many languages . Very informative too. We arrived at night and the staff arranged for a meal for us on the terrace . Beautiful view of the pool and lake and a very tasty meal . The hotel provides a beach bag and towels for the pool which is a lovely touch . Lovely rooftop area with stunning views of the lake , didn’t use the jacuzzi as the weather was too hot . The continental breakfast was very good . We will be back so much more to see and do . We loved our stay at Piccolo Vela .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
A lovely hotel just a few minutes walk into the town centre we were upgraded to a lake view room with balcony as there are room refurbs going on at the moment.Staff really nice and informative of the local area, we took advantage of the free bicycle rentals and cycled to Sirmione for the day. Top tip...try out the hot tub on the roof terrace to watch the sun go down over Lake Garda...absolutely stunning.
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2018
James

Beautiful view!

Our overall stay was wonderful and comfortable. We had trouble with no electricity and a fan continuously running the first night of our stay. The hotel management was quick to respond and get everything fixed completely. The front desk even made a follow up call an hour or so later to make sure all was ok! We had a wonderful room with a spacious porch with a view of Lake Garda
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2018
gary

Excellent place to stay.

Superb hotel. Service is excellent and the pool/garden area is very relaxing. Breakfast was fantastic with a huge choice of food. Great location for the main town and train station.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2018
Caroline
Fabulous stay in a very cute, super friendly hotel. We travelled with friends, including 2 teenage boys, and from the cheerful welcome to the calling us a cab very early to save us the hilly albeit short trek to the station nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was vast, fresh and never ending in an idyllic setting. The pool was refreshing with plenty of sun beds and seating areas for all. The other guests were tolerant of our teenagers playing volleyball, splashing around and in the early evening there was a great vibe as we sipped pre dinner cocktails on the roof terrace. By night we even ventured to the rooftop jacuzzi. Would highly recommend (although I don’t really want to as I don’t want to share it!) 😊. Thanks Hotel Piccola Vela 😘
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2018
Steven

Hotel Piccola Vela: July 2018

Great stay at an excellent hotel with first-class facilities for a holiday coinciding with our 30th wedding anniversary. Would thoroughly recommend Piccola Vela to anyone looking to stay in Desenzano as it only a short walk to the town centre and ferry to explore the southern end of Lake Garda.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
Very nice hotel,everything we needed in Lake Garda. Perfect!
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel to relax and enjoy

We stayed in this hotel for a week. From the moment of our first day to our last day we found the staff very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was very comfortable and clean. Breakfast by the pool in the morning was glorious. The hotel is a 5 min walk from the centre of the town and 15 min walk from the train station. Would definitely recommend.
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2018
Val

Happy bunnies 😊

Just a nice, quiet hotel with a lovely garden close to but not in the centre of town offering good service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2018
Verified traveler

Very friendly staff, good location, great view

Stayed 3 nights and are very pleased with this first visit to Garda. Central location, very helpful staff, fantastic roof top terrace.
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2017
Chris

Good location, very helpful and friendly staff.

Stayed 9 nights at this charming little hotel with excellent facilities and staff. Breakfast was great as was the grounds and swimming pools. Great lake view from hotel balcony.
Only complaints where the small rooms as there was really no place to place our suit cases, especially if you wanted to unpack the contents. Also the internet connections in the rooms were spotty at the best. Besides that no complaints.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2017
Tim

Great quality hotel

Family room was quite small but just about big enough. Great hotel with great service. A wonderful relaxing stay in a beautiful area. An easy and safe 5-10 min walk into the town. Would definitely stay there again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2017
roberto
great hotel and location super friendly and helpful staff will revisit again when going back to lake garda
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2017
NickyB

Excellent Hotel Ideal Location

Recently came back from Hotel Piccolo Vela. Couldn't fault the hotel location or condition. 5-10 min walk to Desenzano centre for restaurants/shops/cafes with ferry stop for exploration of the Lake
Hotel staff were friendly and helpful and happy to provide local information
Would recommend and definitely revisit
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
A lovely hotel only a few minutes walk from the centre of Desenzano. The staff were excellent and very helpful. It was nice to have a pool and loungers to come back to after a busy day sightseeing. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2017
Verified traveler
Lovely hotel in a great location - has very pretty gardens and swimming pools. Breakfast and dining room were also lovely and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
4/10
Poor
22 May 2017
Verified traveler

recent stay

OK stay noisy fan during the night kept me awake but location good.Over priced for what it is a
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2017
Verified traveler

Close to town attactions

Nice hotel, Fantastic view from the front rooms, good parking, friendly staff, wonderful meals. Short walk to the Castle and Duomo.
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2016
jeff

Great hotel

a 30th wedding anniversary stay which was a super time and which was made special by staying at this hotel. Desenzano is a great place to base yourself and visit all the Lake Garda towns by ferry as well as direct trains to Verona and Venice. Great location close to town and ferry. Great staff, great breakfast and great place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2016
James

Holiday in Desanzano

Stayed here for a week, hotel was comfortable, pool and garden area were excellent. All staff were excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2016
Lucy
We had a great stay - here for 4 nights, nice breakfast & exceptional service
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2016
Daniel

Nice Area

Relaxing hotel near waterfront and restaurants
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2015
Not Provided

Danny & michal

Amazing hotel and very nice stuff, everything was excelent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2015
Verified traveler

Excellent Hotel

This is a really pleasant, comfortable and welcoming hotel. The gardens to the rear are particularly tranquil and the entire grounds are beautifully maintained. The garden to the front where the pool is located is a little noisy during the day but the proximity to the main road is a blessing especially if you want to walk into the main town area of an evening.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Comfortable and friendly.

Perfectly located just outside the town, 10 minute walk to the ferries, 20 minutes and uphill to the railway station. Easily accessed from Verona Airport but the closeness to the ferry ports and station mean you can venture further abroad. The hotel has two pools, gardens and two roof terraces. Room 30 has a sizeable balcony with a partial lake view. Even though the hotel wasopular and at breakfast seemed full dor the fest of the day lying around the pool was quiet and peaceful. Would happily return.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2015
Working Mum

Lovely friendly hotel

Stayed here for 5 nights in July with my husband and 2 children (11 and 13) in a family room (No. 49). Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel very clean and well cared for. Lovely gardens, especially the quiet rear garden with the lemon trees and vegetables/grapes being grown. Front garden contains the larger pool and although well landscaped is slightly noisy due to the main road, however that did not stop us from relaxing in and by the pool at any time as the road isn't that busy. Only had breakfast in the hotel but it was well presented, plentiful with a large selection of breads, fruit, meat, cheeses and pastries to choose from. Our room was at the back of the hotel - exceptionally quiet area which was great. The only slight issue was the hair drier - not very powerful but to be honest it was so hot I just let my hair dry naturally for a change. All in all we loved our stay here and would not hesitate in recommending this hotel to friends and family - in fact I already have.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2015
Fernando

Nice hotel in an amazing location.

Is an excellent hotel, from every perspective: Room size and facilities, hotel staff, breakfast, location, parking. Everything. Specially, a few minutes away from \"Sirmione\", the best place to visit in Garda.
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2015
AMCandFMC

Delightful, but erratic.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this hotel in Desanzano, and were pleased with the clean and reasonably sized room. Some things were a little erratic: sometimes coffee at breakfast was properly made, sometimes from a machine; aperitivo by the pool was delightful, but a bit hit and miss whether the barman remembered your order; blissfully quiet most of the time, but disturbing neighbours and late night piano playing on other occasions.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2015
Graham
We loved our stay at Piccola Vela. Beautiful gardens front and back. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. They Our rooms were spacious and the bathrooms were sparkling. As with another reviewer's views we would stay there again without hesitation.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2015
a&h

Lovely staff made the experience excellent!

Wonderful location to walk to the lake in 3 mins. Excellent family friendly hotel. Very accommodating. Travelled with a 3 yr and 1 yr old who was into everything.
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2014
Sandy

Fabulous service and location

We loved staying at Piccola Vela. The staff was very warm, helpful and accommodating. They had a lovely outside area in the back and a pool in the front. Our room was spacious enough for our belonging and the bathroom was well appointed. We also had a balcony with a view of Lake Garda. We would stay there again without any hesitation.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2014
carol

Perfect!

We stayed here on our recent trip to Lake Garda - would recommend it as a clean, well run with a very good location
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2014
George

Convenient Location

We stayed only two nights during our Northern Italy Lakes trip at this Albergo. The location is convenient to the Ferry Boat terminal and driving around. The breakfast was good, the room was comfortable and the service was good. The price we paid was a bit high for this type of accommodation. I recommend shopping around for the best deals.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2014
Mandy

Great location to Desenzano main town.

We enjoyed our stay in Desenzano and a great base to visit Verona and other villages within Lake Garda. The hotel we felt was not 4 star.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
sanaz
Väldigt trevlig och serviceinriktad personal, kändes personligt. Rent och snyggt. Bra läge.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Sarah
This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. From the moment you arrive, you immediately feel welcome and at home.

Everything is excellent – the service, the pool, the food, and the location. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.

I can highly recommend this hotel and would definitely love to stay here again
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Dick
Was geweldig prachtig hotel en tuin
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Susanne
Superschönes italienisches Hotel mit äußerst aufmerksamen Personal
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
kike
Personal súper amable … el mejor hotel de Italia sin duda.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2026
ALLAN
ótimo staff e excelente café da manhã
muito prestativos os funcionários da recepção
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
Mikael
X
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
Sebastien
Magnifique chambre avec jacuzzi.
Personnel accueillant serviable.
Je recommande vivement
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Uwe
Second time for us to spend our family holiday in this lovely hotel.
For sure not the last time….
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
Et veldig idyllisk og fint hotel med veldig god service. Alle som jobbet der var vennlige og serviceinnstilte. Et fint hotel for voksne med nydelige hager med basseng. Veldig god lunsj og middag. Frokosten kunne vært noe bedre.
Partner

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Piccola Vela
Viale T. Dal Molin, 36, Desenzano Del Garda, Italy

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