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The 10 Best Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda

Villa Feltrinelli

Lake Garda offers a breathtaking variety of near-perfect views: from the chalet chic, wind swept towns of the north, under their sheer amphitheatre cliffs; past the Belle Epoque villas of the riviera stretch; to the beautifully converted farmhouses and spa towns of the Mediterranean-feeling south. The best luxury hotels on Lake Garda can be found dotted all over the lake’s shores; a collection of beauties offering perfection for everyone - whatever your taste.

Villa Cortine Palace

Our Guru’s recommendations for the 10 best luxury hotels on Lake Garda include traditional villas with decorations to impress the Tzars, contemporary offerings chic enough for James Bond, who’s been known to swing by in this or that sports car, to five-stars-but-pared-back properties which let the lake views speak for themselves.

The 10 Best Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda

The Best Luxury Hotel Views on Lake Garda

The Villa Giulia is a handsome Victorian villa right on the water’s edge at Gargnano. It has 23 light, airy bedrooms and some lovely original decorations. Between the villa and the lake are beautiful, fragrant gardens. A peaceful villa with spectacular views.

The Locanda San Vigilio is an elegant, 14 room hotel owned and run by an Italian count! It’s been a hotel for 500 years and it’s immaculately decorated with antiques and beautiful objets. The hotel even has it’s own Emporium where you can buy beautiful things. Right on the lake at Garda.

Locanda San Vigilio

The Best Traditional Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda

The Villa Feltrinelli is another beautiful aristocratic villa conversion, with 21 rooms boasting authentically restored interiors, antiques, beautiful fabrics and paintings. There’s also a Michelin starred restaurant.

The Villa Cortine Palace in Sirmione is a grand, old fashioned villa hotel, with 54 rooms and an absolutely splendid setting. The rooms are Art Deco in style with some beautiful frescoes and antiques, plus there’s a private jetty, a lovely swimming pool and neoclassical landscaped gardens all around.

Villa Cortine Palace

The Most Romantic Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda

Gardone Riviera’s Villa Fiordaliso is a grand, 19th Century Liberty-style villa with beautiful, historic interiors and a gourmet restaurant. There are just five rooms, which are traditional but timeless, and all with beautiful views of the lake. There’s also Michelin starred dining and lovely gardens and terraces.

The LIdo Palace is a five star resort perfectly positioned in Riva del Garda, between lovely Lake Garda and the mountains. The stunning Liberty villa has ben converted into a 42 room hotel with contemporary designer flair. There’s a fabulous spa, extensive grounds and a gourmet restaurant.

Lido Palace

The Best Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda for Families

The Bella Riva in Gardone Riviera is a beautifully positioned hotel with 23 contemporary rooms and suites. There’s also an excellent restaurant, bar and a good pool. And the hotel has great watersports facilities, which means it’s ideal for families.

Bella Riva

The Locanda San Verolo has been converted from an 18th Century farm house, and now has 12 rustic chic bedrooms, two heavenly pools - one for adults and one for children - and fragrant gardens. There’s a great restaurant and you’re just outside the beautiful medieval town of San Verolo.

The Best Value Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda

Originally built for the imperial family, the Grand Hotel Fasano in Gardone Riviera is an historic grand hotel in a privileged lakeside position. The architecture is romantic with fairytale turrets and lovely details, but its private terraces, pebbly beach, spa and tennis courts mean it works for families too. The 76 rooms start from around £100 per night.

The Villa Cordevigo is a palatial 18th Century villa surrounded by formal gardens and parkland just ten kilometres from Lake Garda and about five kilometres from Bardolino. The 23 rooms are decorated in the Venetian style, with period furniture and original fireplaces. And there’s a traditional Italian restaurant.

Villa Cordevigo

Still not sure which of our Guru’s recommendations for the best luxury hotels on Lake Garda might be perfect for you?

The Best Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda

  • Villa Feltrinelli Gargnano 21 rooms from $1056

    Foodies  -  The elegant restaurant serves up superlative Italian cuisine in an undeniably romantic setting & has two Michelin stars
    Romantic Break  -  The ultimate treat for yourself and a loved one
    Great walks  -  Plenty of scenic walking routes nearby
    Restaurant  -  Two Michelin starred restaurant
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    Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection, Fodors

    Ultimate luxury lakeside hotel in an historic house. Like staying in a private home, full of aristocratic heritage, with restored interiors and antiques, beautiful fabrics and paintings. Gourmet dining, a perfect honeymoon escape for those that can afford it. See More

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  • Grand Hotel Fasano Gardone Riviera 76 rooms from $267

    Total relaxation  -  A gorgeous former hunting lodge located in a secluded spot besides the lake, the perfect place to come and unwind
    Romantic Break  -  With pools to lounge by, elegant rooms and a romantic terrace restaurant, this is a great choice for lovers
    Lakeside  -  On the edge of Lake Garda.
    Romantic  -  You couldn't stay in a more fairytale setting on the lake's edge.
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    An historic grand hotel originally built for the imperial family. Its privileged lakeside position and romantic architecture make it the ideal spot for a honeymoon or romantic holiday. Fairytale turrets, terraces, private pebble beach, spa, tennis court and sumptuous rooms. Heavenly. See More

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  • Villa Cordevigo Cavaion Veronese, Lake Garda 23 rooms from $206

    Total relaxation  -  With quiet surrounds, a lovely pool and a traditional Italian restaurant, there's no need to leave!
    Country Escape  -  An idyllic rural property surrounded by ancient cypress trees and vineyards
    Child friendly  -  Although child friendly, it caters mainly to adult clientele
    Lakeside  -  Close to Lake Garda
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    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    An 18th century palatial villa just 10km from Lake Garda, with formal Italian gardens and parkland. Rooms are decorated in a Venetian style with period furniture, high ceilings and original stone fire places. The restaurant favours traditional dishes with local produce. A stunning Italian estate. See More

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  • Locanda San Verolo Costermano, Lake Garda 12 rooms from $217

    Hideaway  -  A tranquil rural setting close to Lake Garda and all its attractions, a great choice for those who want a quiet base
    Wine tasting  -  The popular in house restaurant boasts an impressive wine cellar and friendly waiters happily advise on pairings
    Families  -  A family friendly hotel with babysitting services offered
    Great walks  -  Explore the the medieval village of San Verolo and surrounding countryside
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    A beautifully converted 18th-century farm, outside the medieval village of San Verolo. The restaurant heaves with happy customers every evening, testimony to the incredible food. Rustic chic bedrooms with vibrant walls and crisp white sheets. Heavenly pools and fragrant gardens seal the deal. See More

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  • Bella Riva Gardone Riviera 23 rooms from $211

    Families  -  Baby cots are provided or extra beds for children plus babysitting services are available for parents in need of a break!
    Romantic Break  -  Pick a room with lake views enjoyed even from your bed, the ultimate romantic setting
    Lakeside  -  Direct access on to Lake Garda
    Views  -  Great views from hotel
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape

    Dreamily positioned with views over Lake Garda. Contemporary, but still classic, hotel with fabulous rooms and suites, excellent restaurant, bar and pool. Fantastic watersports and activities. A great choice for families, an outdoor holiday, or a romantic break. See More

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  • Villa Fiordaliso 25083 Gardone Riviera 5 rooms from $222

    Sights nearby  -  Vittoriale degli italiani the architecturally fascinating hillside estate in the town is only a 15 minute walk away.
    Great walks  -  Plenty of scenic walking routes on the property grounds and surrounding countryside.
    Sailing  -  Rent a boat and head out on the lake, the perfect way to explore the shore.
    Views  -  Stunning views over Lake Garda
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    Recommended by  -  Relais & Chateaux, Fodors

    Very romantic and grand late 19th century, Liberty-style villa with historic interiors and gourmet food. Timeless, traditional rooms with antiques, lakeside views, and lovely gardens and terrace. Intimate and refined. See More

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  • Locanda San Vigilio Garda 14 rooms from $300

    Writing a novel  -  This enchanting place has been inspiration for many great minds, from Churchill to Napoleon and Laurence Olivier
    Honeymoons  -  Private balconies overlooking the lake, palatial fourposters and romantic walks through fragrant gardens.
    Local markets  -  The hotel has its own Emporium where you can buy prints of drawings by Venetian artists, painted ceramics and fabrics.
    Tennis  -  Tennis club di Garna is 4 km from the property and equippment can be rented on site.
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    Recommended by  -  Great Small Hotels

    Elegant and intimate lakeside hotel, full of character, owned and run by an Italian count. A hotel for 500 years, the property is right on the waterside in a charming location, full of antiques and objets. A very special and relaxed place to stay. See More

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  • Villa Giulia, Gargnano Gargnano 23 rooms from $350

    Honeymoons  -  Hopelessly romantic old world feel- balconies overlooking the lake, Murano glass chandeliers and proseco under the stars.
    Foodies  -  Savour the masterpieces created from the regions bountiful produce, in a phenomanal setting overlooking the lake.
    Literary  -  DH Lawrence stayed on the lake for months at a time and would write the final version of Sons and Lovers here.
    Great walks  -  The beautifully maintained gardens are a feast for the senses with bougainvillea, climbing roses, olive and lemon trees.
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    Handsome Victorian villa right on the water's edge. Light and airy bedrooms with original decorative flourishes and antiques. Fragrant gardens sloping down to the lakeside. Its unassuming and sophisticated charm transports one to another time. See More

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  • Villa Cortine Palace Sirmione 54 rooms from $492

    Total relaxation  -  Allow yourself to be transported to a by gone era when palaces were home and servants tended to your every need.
    Honeymoons  -  A lovers paradise with private couples dining, indulgent suites and private balconies overlooking the lake.
    Great walks  -  Wander the huge five acre gardens that surround the property, with elegant landscaping and wonderful statues.
    Tennis  -  Be sure to bring your racket and check out the clay tennis court on site.
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    Grand and charmingly old-fashioned villa hotel with a splendid setting in pretty Sirmione. Lovely lakeside gardens, grand 30s style bedrooms, frescos and antiques. Private swimming jetty and lovely pool. Super romantic, if you like historic charm. See More

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  • Lido Palace Riva del Garda 42 rooms from $564

    Spa breaks  -  The spa includes an indoor-outdoor pool divided by a large glass pane, suanas, a salt room and excellent treatment menu
    Foodies  -  There are two restaurants, one a laid-back Mediterranean offering and then there's superb formal Il Re della Busa
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    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    Five Star luxury on the shores of Lake Garda and at the foot of mountains and nature reserve. Stunning liberty building is home to designer contemporary flair - rooms and suites have all glass walls, modern gadgets, huge beds, and stand alone bathtubs. Fabulous spa, gourmet restaurant and grounds. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Thursday, 21st November 2019