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Hotel Gardenia al Lago

Name: Hotel Gardenia al Lago
Address: Brescia, Italy
Price range: €154 - €274 per night
Rating: 9.6666666666667

Villa di Gargnano, Lake Garda, Brescia
Hotel
+39 0365 71195
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From
€154 - €274
per night

A very peaceful, family-run hotel on the shores of Lake Garda with rose and jasmine-scented gardens for summer dinners by candlelight

25 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Pets welcome

The Experience

Green lawns reach to the water’s edge: lounge here, drinking in the views, and drop down the ladder to the sparkling water, said to be the purest in Italy. There’s also a small beach 100 yards away. The hotel stands, a feast of colour and design, against the steep, wooded foothills of Monte Baldo. It’s a small, restful, civilised place with that light 1920s charm. Bedrooms, some with balconies or terraces, have antiques, exquisite floor tiles, muslin billowing at French windows and Edwardian-style bathrooms.

Breakfasts include home-baked breads and cake, the restaurant prides itself on their homemade pasta and traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist.
Book a treatment in the spa, enjoy a wine tasting, visit the small shop selling their own olive oil, limoncello and jams. Hop on a boat, stroll the many walking trails, hire bikes or simply laze with a book seeking inspiration from the ever-changing light on the water.

We think you'll love

Having a romantic, candle-lit dinner on the terrace overlooking the lake and pretending you're Audrey Hepburn
Exploring the area by boat, or walking the lovely trails
Booking a session in the spa, strolling the Lemon Grove walk, tasting wines

You should know

Parking is limited. The hotel can issue you a pass for free street parking during your stay
The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €154
Surcharges: €10 per dog per stay

25 Doubles: From €154

Information

Booking information

Check in: 2pm-6pm, please get in touch for late check in.
Check out: 11am
Closed: Mid-October to week before Easter.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property: This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Lunch and dinner à la carte, around €40. Half board available on request.

Reviews

What a delightful place - the food is delicious, generous and memorable (best porcini risotto ever!) Being on the lake with a beach (and beach bar) just a short walk away all add to the experience. Take the ferry to the top of the lake (it was a highlight of the trip) along with a visit to Andrea's limonaia...Giorgio, Andrea and Francesca couldn't have done more to make the stay any better - thank you all.

Sally, Bristol Sep 2022

You will be spoilt rotten here. Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment. Swim in the lake or relax in the stunning gardens. It's a very chilled out way of life. Have a romantic dinner with great food and wine before sleeping in a dream bed. Don't forget to go on the guided Lemon Grove tour and of course buy some Limoncello to take home as a reminder of a fabulous stay at Hotel Gardenia al Lago.

Jane, Sawday's Inspector May 2022

We spent a week in this charming hotel, having spent a few days at their sister hotel, the Hotel du Lac, in 2017. The atmosphere, attentive service, food and position on the lake are all delightful in both hotels. The staff are particularly welcoming and helpful, we loved the weekly wine tasting and the guided walk is an exceptional highlight. We missed it on our second visit and were absolutely delighted to be offered a personal tour of the family's lemon grove instead.

Clare, London Aug 2019

A truly delightful and charming hotel. We travelled as a group of four friends and we cannot recommend this hotel highly enough - the rooms, the food, the ambiance, the family and the staff were all outstanding. Hotel service at its best !!

Samantha, Sudbury Jun 2018

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Location

The neighbourhood

Gargnano is a quiet little town with a bank, post office, independent shops and a harbour where you'll find bars and cafés. The beach is a five-minute walk from the hotel and here you can sun yourself on a bed with a brolly – there’s a special agreement for hotel guests - hire a kayak or paddle board, have a light lunch, an aperitivo or after-dinner cocktail. Ferries to other lakeside towns are regular, including bustling Salò.

Local points of interest from Giorgio & Andrea Arosio

The most characteristic cultivation of our area was definitely the citrus grove. Since the XV Century monumental stone greenhouses were built around citrus trees planted in the ground. The citrus groves reached the peak in the middle of XIX Century.
We like to promote knowledge of the natural beauty here on Lake Garda and support the conservation of its territory. One example of this is the restoration of our lemon greenhouse where every week we organize a walking to deepen the tradition of citrus.
Did you know we produce our own extra vergin olive oil, lemon liqueur and bitter orange and lemon marmalades. Every week in our Hotel's historic cellar we organize wine tastings with wines from the Lake Garda area and various Italian regions.
Did you know D.H. Lawrence lived here from September 1912 to April 1913 and wrote some chapters of Thwilight in Italy. In our Hotel you can visit an exhibition about Lawrence's stay in Gargnano. You can also follow an easy walk on D.H. Lawrence's tracks.
Gargnano is in the center of Alto Garda Natural Park. From here you can make interesting walks to discover the natural beauties with unforgetable views on Lake Garda.
Our "Lido dei Limoni" Beach & Bar is located only 200 metres far from our Hotel. Our guests will enjoy an exclusive agreement for the rental of beach chairs, sun beds and beach umbrellas. Here it is also possible to rent kayaks and Sup.

Introducing

Giorgio & Andrea Arosio

The Arosio family bought this villa in 1925 as their summer home to escape the heat of Lodi (south of Milan) where they were very successful piano makers. In 1957 they opened their home to a few travellers looking for rooms to rent whilst visiting the lake. It was a great success and in 1965 the hotel opened its doors for business. All the family are deeply rooted in looking after guests.

Hotel Gardenia al Lago

Pets welcome

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The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

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The neighbourhood

Giorgio & Andrea Arosio

Hotel Gardenia al Lago

Pets welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Giorgio & Andrea Arosio

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