Grand Hotel Fasano & Villa Principe

Italy , Lake Garda
GARDONE RIVIERA , Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, 190
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Dino

Best of best

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Nella

The hotel is top notch. Upon arrival we were greeted with a welcome drink and an upgraded room. The staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable. The outdoor lounging areas were delightful - pool & spa area very clean and up to date. My daughter in law enjoyed a massage while there. She said it was fabulous! If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely stay there!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Fernando

The spa is the best experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Donna

Fabulous hotel. Amazing spa!!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Cherie

Beautiful resort

Everything was lovely, except for our 5 hour boat ride we arranged with the hotel. The boat was having engine issues and was very slow. Because of this we visited no villages and stopped only at a village for lunch. Very disappointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Micah

This hotel was amazing. The rooms, the service, the view, worth every penny. The customer service is unmatched, whether it’s needing transportation, dinner recommendations, laundry service, they exceeded my expectations!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Jennifer

A beautiful hotel, excellent staff and a fantastic location. The spa is the best i have experienced.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Ileya

My husband and I had an amazing stay here. The food was great, the staff was friendly, they offered us lots of snacks and plenty of water in our rooms, daily housekeeping, just all in all a great experience. We got married at Isola del Garda, just a 30 minute boat ride from the dock behind the hotel which was convenient. The asthetic of the property was very elegant, old money luxury. We loved the heated outdoor pool for when the sun was out, and we enjoyed the indoor spa and heated pool for when it rained. The only complaints I have is that the area isn't very walkable, and the taxis are insanely high priced. We had the hotel call us a taxi to go about 16 minutes up the street and back & paid 75€. Insane. Public transportation is the only thing that makes sense in Italy unless you're on a splurge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Claudia

We liked everything since we step in. We loved the room and all the amenities.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2024

Phillip

Simply exquisite property with exceptionally superb service. We will be returning.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Andy

Unique expérience

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2024

Serkant

Great location, excellent view and dining options. I still think the hotel is significantly overpriced when compared to similar quality hotels in the Lake Garda area.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Oct 2024

Michael

The Grand Hotel Fasano is a nice hotel, with great views over the Lake and attentive staff.
This was overshadowed by events.
On day 5, the hotel was overwhelmed by American wedding parties – maybe 80 people. The peace of the hotel was shattered as the parties asserted their presence and demands.
Other guests came 2nd as bars were overrun, the terrace hosted noisy late-night parties and the kitchen was challenged. I noted at the time that my scallops tasted odd and my trout was only just warm when served.
By 11 pm I was very sick with diarrhea and vomiting all night. I suspected food poisoning. The noise from the wedding parties on the terrace below added to the misery.
My wife spoke to Hotel Guest Relations -HGR. They had no sympathy, noting that it was likely a bug (but other guests spoke about being ill); the hotel had served scallops for years and they had been ‘caught out’ by the wedding parties who booked individually; their behavior could not be controlled.
I remained ill. We spoke again with HGR as my condition was not being taken seriously. A doctor visiting other guests that morning, also saw me. The hotel agreed, without admission, to pay for the doctor.
On leaving, HGR suggested that I ‘brought the bug to the hotel with me’, noting that the diagnosis on my prescription (confidentiality?) was ‘acute gastroenteritis’. I explained the doc could not be sure of my sickness without a blood test but the results would not be ready before we left.
Unlikely to return.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Ruo Ting

Can’t imagine a finer lakeside property. My family and I had the best 3 nights and had a very hard time saying goodbye. We will definitely be back!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Linda

Beautiful property, staff exceptional

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2024

david

The hotel is excellent but is a 20 minute walk to the local area where you catch the boats

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Nahomie

Simply Perfect

Amazing hotel and staff! Everyone is nice and attentive to guests. Clean rooms, hotel smells so good. Amazing view of the lake. Will definitely stay here again when I return to Lake Garda

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

keith

Spring

Wonderful

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2023

Katharine

Wonderful hotel. Excellent amenities, restaurants, staff and service.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

mylene

Relaxing stay

Amazing and relaxing stay at GHF. Weather was divine.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2023

Osvaldo

Phenomenal resort, the only observation is that they should consider replacing the grass on the lake side of the property with pebbles as it gets close to unwakable after it rains and with duck poop all over

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2023

James

The restaurants

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2023

Isadora

Perfect in every way, scenic location, superb service.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2023

William

The staff was terrific; property nice and room/balcony overlooking the lake nice. The indoor spa area was relaxing and unique. Breakfast was a great start to each of the four days we were there. The only thing we didn't like was double the price for the weekend nights, but I suppose that's to be expected.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2023

Ellen

The staff is wonderful and the setting is sublime.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2022

Justin

This property exceeded our expectations in every way!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2022

Sarah

Excellent

One of the best hotels I have ever visited.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2021

Mario

Beautiful hotel
Great service stunning view
Amazing garden
I will be back

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2021

Tony

A very special hotel!!

What an excellent hotel!!!
The service 1st class and the facilities to die for.
The staff could not do enough for you especially the concierge and the bar and restaurant staff.
I ate in the fish restaurant and the Michelin star one and they were both amazing!!
This hotel is special and I will be returning again and again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful setting and location. Right on the lake - easy walk into the fabulous town centre.
Excellent facilities - bar, pool, spa all first class.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2018

Evelyn

Beautiful Older Hotel in Beautiful Lake Garda

This is a very special older hotel. The outside grounds are incredablely beautiful and the hotel is situated right on Lake Garda. Although well maintaned, there are some limitations such as regulation of room temperature. It was almost November when we were there, but it was still very warm and it was very difficult to get a room that was not too hot for us. This could have been a result of an older system and the air conditioning had been turned off for the session.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2018

Gary

Lovely hotel, great views.
Restaurants expensive

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2017

Timothy

Lovely hotel but lakeside is a must due to traffic noise and night-time lighting.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2017

Lynn

A luxurious hotel on Lake Garda

We did not know what to expect until we drove up to this magnificent hotel in the grand style. From the first encounter with the doorman, the amenable and helpful front desk, the amazing servers in the first class restaurant and the person who cleaned our room, we were made to feel special. We especially enjoyed learning the history of the hotel which dated back decades. Although we could have remained in our room enjoying the view, there were fascinating places within walking distance: the Botanical gardens and the house of the poet d'Allesio. We will definitely return and stay longer.

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2017

John

Really amazing experience

Honestly thought the hotel was perfect, my only complaint - you can get a omelette for free at breakfast but if you want to add a topping it's 6 euros extra. I thought that was shocking really as you'd be paying 6 euros for some cheese or mushrooms.

Other than that. Amazing

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing hotel with amazing staff and location.

Absolutely worth a visit, would definitely go back there in a heartbeat.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

The setting was amazing, loved everything about the hotel, including the friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Only negative point was meal service
As well tried to rent a canoe, but perdon was nowhere to be found

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel but!!!

Great hotel in beautiful setting, unfortunately the service in the hotel was at best very slowly and at times non existant. The hotel was not cheap which is expected in a 5 star hotel but €6.50 for a bottle of water than could be bought in a supermarket for 25 cents is a little over the top!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2015

David

We will return to this hotel!

The hotel is beautifully located on Lake Garda. The facilities (indoor & outdoor pool, spa , sauna, gym, hot tubs, etc.) are very well maintained and the dining is very good. Best breakfast of any hotel we have stayed at in recent memory. The staff is very well trained and consistently helpful. The prices are quite reasonable. getting around via car was easy in September, but in the July-August high season, it would be much slower. Going through d'Annuniza's home (within walking distance) is easily a half day visit, while driving to Mantua and visiting the Palazzo del Te and seeing Giuilio Romano's masterpieces is a priceless trip. There are many wonderful nearby restaurants to visit, while the nearby town of Salo will not disappoint the shoppers in your party.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2015

Tim

Lakeside luxury

It was the best hotel we've stayed in, for attention to every detail

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Nice Hotel

Lovely hotel which is beautifully maintained. Nice restaurant, but a little austere. Excellent service throughout. However, bed was not very comfortable and gave me back ache.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2015

Kieran

Beautiful lake-side hotel

A lovely stay at a beautiful lake-side hotel. Staff were friendly, attentive and professional. The quality of food at breakfast and the various restaurants was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Grand Hotel Fasano and had a very relaxing stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Beautiful Hotel on Lake Garda

Very relaxed and great location, the Spa is A++, the food excellent, within 1 mile are dozens of other great restaurants. The Lake is clear everyone swims in it as well as the 3 pools.
Only 130 people at the hotel so its quiet

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

A tru five star hotel!

Found this Hotel by chance, but it was a very pleasant surprise! Location is fantastic and the Hotel fits right into it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2015

Georgia

Great location and hotel.

5 star hotel with beautiful grounds. Our room was not 5 star though. It was old and dated. It was a bit of a let down as it didn't compare to the rest of the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel

Fantastic hotel, staff and service. Could not fault it in any way. Will be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Lake Garde

Hotel was fantastic however the arrangements via Hotel.com was rubbish. Email stated that all ways paid for but then had to pay at the Hotel. 30 mins on the phone internationally but with little response to check if I hadn't been charged twice. Really rubbish communications!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2014

julie

Relaxing hotel with style

Beautiful hotel with wonderful views of the lake. Stayed for 4 days and it was our anniversary, would highly recommend the rooms overlooking the lake room 114. Spa is so relaxing and they have an in door and out door pool connected with a tunnel with lights which was very nice and unusual. The hotel has a sister restaurant but need a taxi to reach it which was hard to find, was well worth the visit, romantic, charming views to the lake, and the food from pizza, steak and fish was excellent. Fantastic for a relaxing romantic get away. Taxis are very few on this side and hard to find so book well in advance especially when returning to airport. The management and chef were very accommodating. Only fault may be they could open another restaurant within the hotel like their sister hotel as they have the views and clients wouldn't have to leave the hotel. I highly recommend for newly weds, couples of all ages and even families but you do need a car to get around. Can't wait for my return next year ( we are a couple in our early 50 s). 15 minute walk to jetty to visit other parts of the lake.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Fantastic place

We stayed here for 3 nights for part of our honeymoon. It definitely is 5 star. The room was fantastic and I would recommend booking a room with a lake view if possible. The view from our balcony was amazing. There was plenty of choice at breakfast and the staff were very friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Amazing trip

The hotel was fantastic, one

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2014

Friederike

THE best place ever!!!

I loved this place: great location, service, food, view...totally amazing!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2014

Richard

Fantastic Stay

My wife and I spent 3 nights at the hotel and paid for a standard double room with a view of Lake Garda and what a view it is was.

The staff were very helpful and assisted us when we needed a change of pillows (feather ones were supplied which my wife is allergic to) and when we needed help in finding a restaurant they even called the restaurant directly to get directions.

The facilities (spa/pool/sun bathing area) were first class and extremely clean and we managed to book up a couple of treatments at the spa for the following day.

The breakfast was superb with a mixture of a hot food menu and vast selection of fruit, breads, meats and cheeses available and all over looking the lake.

I can not comment on the other food as we ate out at the restaurants around Lake Garda and these were more value for money than eating in the hotel.

We drove from the UK via Switzerland which took about 12-13 hours and was a bit of a killer ( I would recommend a stop over somewhere) however the views of the mountains and valleys on route were amazing.

I would certainly recommend a car hire so you can see as much of Lake Garda as possible though there are buses (only saw 1 for the 3 days) and taxis available. There is also about 6 or 7 locations were boats go from one side of the lake to the other.

Make sure you take in the cable car at Malcesine and then go to the main village which is beautiful which restaurants and some great shops.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2014

lynette

Fantastic hotel close to the Lake

We loved this hotel and would like to visit it again

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2014

Tom

Great Hotel some deficiences

A very enjoyable stay overall, though certain aspects could be improved.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2013

Craig

Doesn't get any better

Wow. What a spot. Like living a dream. This hotel was wonderful from the room, restaurants, setting and service. Ideal for a romantic occasion or for just some rest and relaxation.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

Grand Hotel Fasano, Lake Garda

Fabulous location, brilliant food - one of the best breakfasts ever & staff could not have been more helpful. A very special place indeed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Relaxing stay with amazing views

Set in an excellent location with superb views of the lake if you have a lake view room. The hotel is very geared up for German clientele so much so some staff do not even speak Italian. The Magnolia restaurant is OK quality but nothing outstanding. Gardens and spa area both superb. Very relaxing stay and wouldnot hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2013

Verified traveler

Standard rooms not really 5 Star

This was our first trip to Lake Garda and chose the hotel based on reviews.

As we were travelling as a family, we specifically asked for interconnected rooms which we didn't get. Both rooms also came with single beds - Fine for the kids but less pleasant for us.

The rooms were newly renovated with good decor. But they were extremely small. As a 5 star hotel, I would have also expected easy chairs in the room. We had one ottoman and a hard chair! Views were non-existent and the position was outside the service area of the hotel. So noisy in the morning. There were no kettle or ironing facilities either.

There is no Air Conditioning in the room so the rooms were warm even in the cool spring weather we had on our visit.

Almost all the staff were brilliant - very polite and helpful. However, there was one obnoxious senior waiter that took offence that we didn't know the correct names in Italian for items we were ordering and had great pleasure in always correcting us! I should put it down to culture/character. However, it was so annoying that my wife refused to go to the lounge to sit and order any refreshments.

This is a hotel to visit to mix with the privileged and wealthy - with just a hint of snobbery - Be aware - It may be something for you or not.

My final point is that if you are visiting Lake Garda for the first time, research the various towns on the Lake as they are culturally very different!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2013

Daniel

Stunningly beautiful!

This hotel is not cheap, but the service, decor and style, and the position right on the Lake, made it a wonderful treat. The room was not enormous, but had everything you could wish for, and an amazing terrace, so like having another room. It was a most fantastic introduction to the area! If you intend treating yourself or someone else, you won't regret it.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2011

Phil

Lake Garda hotel

An excellent hotel where the service was both efficient and friendly. Hope to go back some time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2010

Liz

Nice hotel but not quite 5 star

We have just returned from 5 nights at the Grand Fasano and as it has no reviews yet I thought this would be helpful to others.

If you are looking for a break away from it all and a complete chill out then this is for you. The hotel is right on the lake with its own private garden and jetties from which you can dive straight into Lake Garda. There is a lovely swimming pool and a jacuzzi. The public areas inside the hotel are very nice and you can have breakfast and other meals on the patio looking over the lake. Breakfast was a buffet with a good selection plus an egg chef. We like to see a bit of the area so did not eat dinner at the hotel. This is the only downside really - the location. Fasano is a tiny village with nothing there and Gardone is a 15-20 minute walk down the hill by the side of a busy road - not what we were expecting. When you get to Gardone itself there is not a lot of choice of restaurants (5 or 6). The best one is right by the ferry called Wimmer. There isn't really much to do other than stroll around Gardone (takes about half an hour) however there are ferries which take you all around the lake so that is what I would recommend you do.

Our room at the hotel had a fantastic balcony with a lake view (make sure you get lake side or you will overlook the busy road). However the room itself was a bit tired looking and could do with a lick of paint to cheer it up. I would give it 4 stars rather than 5 as a result of this.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Marco

Bellissima struttura neoclassica, affacciata su di un bellissimo parco con piante secolari direttamente sulla riva del lago. Tutto molto bello. La vera accoglienza italiana.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Fabiano

Espetacular!

Hotel lindíssiko e muito bem cuidado!
Café da manhã maravilhoso e vista paradisíaca, não dá vontade de sair do hotel.
Serviço pode qualificar um pouco melhor os garçons, mas diante do todo, é um simples detalhe.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Valeria

Hotel com uma vista incrível para o lago de Garda! Funcionários atenciosos. Amenidades no banheiro excelente. Experiência maravilhosa!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2024

Jaqueline

Muito bom mas um hotel desse nível precisa ter mais opções de alimentação e por toda noite se precisar solicitar no quarto em uma urgência, no jantar as opções eram , lasanha vegetariana e outra opção tbm vegetariana

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

André

Maravilhoso

Maravilhoso , porem jantar ate as 21:30 , depois nao tem serviço de quarto

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Moises

Very nice staff, beautifull place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Karla

Great Experience!

Everything was excellent—the service, breakfast, and the entire experience were truly amazing!

I would only suggest adding a full-length mirror in the room and improving the strength of the air conditioning.

Among the restaurants, Il Pescatore was exceptional! However, I was disappointed with the tasting menu at Il Fagiano restaurant—it did not meet expectations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Andrea

Un posto paradisiaco sul Lago di Garda. Una volta entrati nella struttura inizia il sogno: personale eccezionale, pulizia, spiaggia privata sul lago con servizio attento, possibilità di 3 ristoranti, uno per il pranzo e due per la cena. Spa meravigliosa. Costo adeguato ai servizi offerti.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2023

Junior Ennio

Nulla. Tutto perfetto

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

PERFEITO HOTEL

Maravilhosa!!! HOTEL MARAVILHOSO em todos os quesitos !! Recomendo de olhos fechados!! Atendimento impecável, desde o check in até o nosso momento da partida!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2023

Dennis

Very memorable stay, will definitely return.

Excellent! Starting from the valet service parking my car to the water bottles and pasta we received at check-out. Beautiful scenery, forthcoming staff, great breakfast and very nicely maintained hotel. All was very great.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2021

Nezhaj

La struttura non è una da 5 stelle.per ik resto abbastanza bene

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

If you are looking for a bit more quiet and replay luxurious Hotel without pretence, this is for you.

The quality of the food at the restaurants could be a bit better though.

Leisure Partner