Hotel Gardenia al Lago

This villa was bought as the Arosio family summer home in 1925. It still retains the charm of a family owned hotel, but updated to the 21st century. The original piano room is a treat. Rooms are delightful, filled with frescoes, antique furniture and Edwardian bathrooms to match. Most, though not all, have views over the Lake. There is a small beach for easy access to the lake or swim directly from the hotel, platform and ladder. The restaurant situated on the first floor with enchanting views over the lake is busy and vibrant with guests happily lingering over their coffee and digestif while the sun goes down and the lights begin to twinkle. Olive and lemon trees surround the property, giving a sense of privacy in the afternoon sun. Not to be missed is the weekly guided walk that they organise. This takes you through the historic town of Gargnano and ends up in their own Limonaia (lemon garden) - the Fondo Crocefisso - where they grow a selection of lemons, vines and olives and where you can smell and taste their wonderful home-grown produce. A quiet, friendly and charming hotel, ideal for a few days or even a week long holiday exploring Lake Garda and surrounding region. Sister hotel to Hotel du Lac.

 

Written by Hugh Graham-Watson

• Sit-out Terrace
• Overlooking the Lake
• Spa
• Wellness tretments
• Rooms with balcony/terrace
• Cots available
• Walking distance restaurants
• Massage
• Library

• Good wine list
• Restaurant
• Garden
• Bar
• Wifi
• Views
• Parking

• Sights nearby
• Boat trips to Bogliaco, Palazzo Bettoni, Gargnano, Palazzo Feltrinelli, Villa Feltrinelli, and the Santella dei Pescatori.
• Great walks
• Hundreds of paths; slope up to San Valentino Hermitage; Santelle tour; D.H. Lawerence tracks
• Sailing
• Historic Gargano's Sailing Club; Garda Yachting Charter
• Golf
• 8 golf clubs in the region with special discounts
• Wine tasting
• Weekly wine tasting in the original stone cellar
• Other Activities
• Rock climbing, archery, paragliding, canyoning
• Mountain biking

• Local markets
• Kayaking
• Tennis
• Riding
• Cycling
• Watersports
• Diving

Why do your guests love staying with you? Because it's right on the shores of Lake Garda, with the mountain peaks of the Parco Alto Garda Bresciano nature reserve as its backdrop and the warm welcome given by the Arosio family, who have owned and run the hotel personally for three generations.

What is there to do in the area? Boat excursions on the Lake, walks in the Alto Garda natural park and visits to nearby historic towns. Plus lemon groves, Wine tastings and marmalade tastings. For sport lovers there is golf, tennis and windsurfing etc Relax at the "Lido dei Limoni”, only 200 m from the hotel. Rent kayaks and explore. Wellness treatments

What kind of breakfast do you offer? Sit in our garden by the Lake and enjoy the first rays of morning sun as you eat your rich buffet breakfast.

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. In the “Rivalago” Restaurant of “Hotel Gardenia al Lago”, Chefs Claudio Bertasio and Massimo Gobbi's cuisine pampers the guests with some culinary treats, inspired by the traditional local cuisine and enhanced by the excellent quality of local products such as citrus fruits, capers and extra-virgin olive oil produced directly by the owners. Candlelit dinners are served either inside a veranda with a superb view of the Lake or on a summer terrace opening on the banks of the lake, an idyllic spot shaded by olive trees and laurels.The historic stone cellar offers a selection of excellent wines from local and national producers, and, every week, it hosts wine-tasting events for unforgettable taste experiences. Closing day: Wednesday. On the other days our restaurant is open from 12.00 to 14.00 and from 19.00 to 21.30 hours.

Which are your most popular room types, and why? The most popular are the “Benaco”, the “Panorama” and the “Belvedere” Rooms. These are the spacious rooms that overlook the lake and offer an exceptionally comfortable romantic refuge and a view beyond compare. All these rooms have their own balcony from which guests can enjoy romantic glimpses over the blue of the lake and the green of the mountains.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? We don't have particular facilities for children. Here is our price list: Children in parent’s room: € 10,00 per day. With child cot € 15,00 per day. From 3 to 6 years 50% less, from 6 to 12 years 30% less.