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Family-run Lake Garda hotel stay with a rooftop Jacuzzi
Piccola Vela Hotel, Desenzano del Garda, Italy
Time-limited
9.4
Excellent
884 reviews
Property details
Excellent Overall Ranking
Top 6% in city
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Top 1% in city
Excellent Lake Hotel
Top 1% in city
Excellent Hotel Grounds
Top 8% in city
Excellent Amenities
Top 8% in city
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- Lake Garda living: A family villa, Piccola Vela Hotel truly feels like a home-away-from-home nestled within the beautiful Italian landscape. This idyllic hotel is tucked away in gorgeous gardens that exude tranquillity and relaxation. Beautiful interiors complement this hotel’s picturesque lakeside location, as carefully designed rooms and modern furnishings create comfortable living areas, complete with a flair of classic Italian tradition and style.
- A taste of Italy: Expect elegant and sophisticated dining at the hotel’s Capovento Restaurant, and allow the varied menu to treat your tastebuds with delicious local recipes and traditional flavours. You can also stop by the Capovento Bistro for a seasonal menu with high-quality produce. Fancy a drink? Sip on a delicious cocktail or crisp Italian wine at the hotel’s cocktail bar.
- Poolside relaxation: If breathing in the refreshing lakeside air isn’t relaxing enough, spend your days at one of the hotel’s stunning pools and recharge under the shade of beautiful Italian vines and lemon trees. For extra-exclusive lakeside relaxation, admire Lake Garda in panoramic style from the hotel’s rooftop Jacuzzi and sun terrace or book in for a soothing treatment at the hotel’s impressive wellness area.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant and bar
- Two swimming pools and a Jacuzzi
- Wellness centre
- Bike rental
- 24-hour reception
- Garden and rooftop terrace
- Parking access
- No pets allowed
How to get there
The closest train station to the hotel is Desenzano del Garda Train Station, which is around a 20-minute walk, or five-minute drive, away. Slightly further afield, you'll find Lonato Railway Station, which is roughly a 13-minute drive away from the hotel. If you’re arriving by plane, the closest airports are Montichiari Airport and Verona Airport - both just over half-an-hour's drive away from the hotel.
Good to know
Please note, the outdoor heated swimming pool is seasonal. Additionally, the use of the Jacuzzi is by reservation only and can be booked with the concierge.
The hotel is a historic building with unique rooms, therefore not all accommodation will correspond directly with the photographs listed.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel.
- Lake Garda living: A family villa, Piccola Vela Hotel truly feels like a home-away-from-home nestled within the beautiful Italian landscape. This idyllic hotel is tucked away in gorgeous gardens that exude tranquillity and relaxation. Beautiful interiors complement this hotel’s picturesque lakeside location, as carefully designed rooms and modern furnishings create comfortable living areas, complete with a flair of classic Italian tradition and style.
- A taste of Italy: Expect elegant and sophisticated dining at the hotel’s Capovento Restaurant, and allow the varied menu to treat your tastebuds with delicious local recipes and traditional flavours. You can also stop by the Capovento Bistro for a seasonal menu with high-quality produce. Fancy a drink? Sip on a delicious cocktail or crisp Italian wine at the hotel’s cocktail bar.
- Poolside relaxation: If breathing in the refreshing lakeside air isn’t relaxing enough, spend your days at one of the hotel’s stunning pools and recharge under the shade of beautiful Italian vines and lemon trees. For extra-exclusive lakeside relaxation, admire Lake Garda in panoramic style from the hotel’s rooftop Jacuzzi and sun terrace or book in for a soothing treatment at the hotel’s impressive wellness area.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant and bar
- Two swimming pools and a Jacuzzi
- Wellness centre
- Bike rental
- 24-hour reception
- Garden and rooftop terrace
- Parking access
- No pets allowed
How to get there
The closest train station to the hotel is Desenzano del Garda Train Station, which is around a 20-minute walk, or five-minute drive, away. Slightly further afield, you'll find Lonato Railway Station, which is roughly a 13-minute drive away from the hotel. If you’re arriving by plane, the closest airports are Montichiari Airport and Verona Airport - both just over half-an-hour's drive away from the hotel.
Good to know
Please note, the outdoor heated swimming pool is seasonal. Additionally, the use of the Jacuzzi is by reservation only and can be booked with the concierge.
The hotel is a historic building with unique rooms, therefore not all accommodation will correspond directly with the photographs listed.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel.
Location and what's nearby
Viale T. Dal Molin, 36 25015 Desenzano del Garda (BS) Italy
If you’re interested in taking a day trip or exploring the surrounding lakeside towns, Desenzano del Garda is the perfect base for it. Just a 10-minute drive or short boat trip away is Sirmione: one of Lake Garda’s most popular holiday destinations. Sirmione is home to thermal springs, idyllic walks and, of course, stunning lake views.
In truth, you don’t need to know much about this Italian sanctuary to reap the rewards of its beauty: just wander around, admire the stunning landscape and allow yourself to become lost within the charming streets.