The best hotels in Riva del Garda

What are the best hotels in Riva del Garda?

Riva del Garda sits at the northern tip of Lake Garda, where dramatic mountains rise above the water and colourful old streets lead to a lively waterfront full of cafes, bars and restaurants. It’s a great spot for an active holiday, with hiking, mountain biking, sailing and windsurfing all on the doorstep, plus beaches for a lazy afternoon by the lake. For somewhere really special to stay, Lido Palace is our favourite. This five-star hotel has a gorgeous lakeside setting, stylish contemporary rooms, an award-winning spa and a Michelin-recommended restaurant. It’s a pretty hard place to beat for a little lakeside luxury.

Scroll down the page for our full selection of recommended hotels in Riva del Garda or, for a look at different areas, read our guide to the best places to stay in Lake Garda.

The Best Places to Stay in Riva del Garda

For a Special Occasion

• Lido Palace offers five stars worth of wonder between the shores of the lake and the foot of the mountains — this is really one of the planet's most idyllic settings. Behind the beautiful, Liberty-style facade are 42 sleek, contemporary rooms, an award winning spa and a Michelin recommended restaurant. Expect lots of glass — some of the rooms and suites have all-glass walls — all the mod cons, huge beds and stand alone bathtubs.

For Families

• If you’re looking for a larger resort-type experience, complete with onsite sports facilities and a full spa, then Du Lac et du Parc Grand Resort this might just be for you. It has more than 160 rooms, suites and private bungalows and villas — which provide up to four bedrooms and self-catering facilities. All the accommodation offers plenty of space and light, against simple decor. And the resort occupies around seven hectares along the shore of Lake Garda. The onsite facilities are many, but include three restaurants and a sailing club.
• Active & Family Gioiosa is a much smaller pick, tucked away behind olive groves in the hills overlooking Riva del Garda. The title gives away the hotel’s mission, they offer packages for active families, so arrange canyoning, hiking, mountain biking and all sorts of water sports. But you can also just use the hotel as a super comfortable, contemporary base, with lush gardens and a great pool. The restaurant is very family friendly too.

Prefer a Self-catering Apartment or villa?

• Sometimes a villa or apartment is the best option if you're travelling in a larger group, so if you decide that you'd prefer a self catering option, check out our online booking partner, booking.com for some inspiration.

Travel Information

• Riva del Garda is at the northerly tip of Lake Garda, so positioned between several international airports: Verona-Villafranca, Brescia-Montichiari and Milan’s Linate and Malpensa. Verona-Villafranca is closest by car, around an hour away, but it’s three hours by public transport. Brescia-Montichiari is closest by public transport, at just over two hours, but it’s around an hour and a quarter by car. Milan is about two hours' drive, or four and a half by public transport.
• If you want to hire a car — which we strongly advise if you’re staying on Lake Garda and want to explore as much as possible — we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
• Riva del Garda, is very popular in the summer, so if you want to visit at this time of year you’d be advised to book your hotel/s and restaurants early. However it is charming well into autumn and winter too, and spring is also very beautiful. May and June are a good compromise if you’re still hoping for warmth and sunshine, with temperatures reaching about 25°C (unsurprisingly it's a popular time for walking holidays) and September is similar.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay on Lake Garda,
• Consider including other local centres, such as Gargnano and Gardone Riviera,
• Or Malcesine and Torri del Benaco to the east, and the Sirmione peninsula at the very southern tip,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.