The 20 Best Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda (2025)

Lake Garda has long been Italy’s northern escape hatch — where Venetian elegance meets alpine drama, and every lakeside town feels like its own world. On its shores, you’ll find everything from aristocratic villas wrapped in cypress-scented gardens to bold modernist retreats made for couples or design lovers. The lake caters effortlessly to families too, with grand old villas near theme parks, hotels with kids' pools, and even rustic farmhouses full of charm. Foodies are spoiled with Michelin-starred dining rooms set in Liberty-style palaces, while romantics can toast sunset from their balcony or unwind in a spa made for two. Whether you're seeking history, indulgence, scenery or serenity, the best luxury hotels on Lake Garda showcase the region’s remarkable diversity — and make it all too easy to stay longer than planned.

For the views

• The Villa Giulia is a handsome Victorian villa right on the water’s edge at Gargnano. Rooms are light and airy, and there are some lovely original decorations. All set in beautiful, fragrant gardens. A peaceful villa with spectacular views.
• The Locanda San Vigilio is an elegant boutique hotel owned and run by an Italian count. It’s been a hotel for 500 years and is immaculately decorated. It even has an Emporium where you can buy beautiful things. The location is perfect too, right on the lake at Garda.
• Hotel Villa del Sogno is a majestic villa sitting among manicured gardens with dazzling lake views from every angle. Think sweeping lawns, alfresco dining, and old-world charm — an idyllic base for lovers, golfers, and watersport seekers alike.
• Situated by historic Castello Scaligero, the Grand Hotel Terme is an elegant hideaway that stuns with lake-facing balconies, thermal spa bliss, and dreamy candlelit dinners. A romantic blend of vintage charm and panoramic serenity, made for slow mornings and scenic discoveries.
• Perched above Lake Garda, Lefay Resort & Spa is a design-led spa resort pairing sleek suites with private hot tubs and jaw-dropping vistas. Meditation gardens, vineyard air, and serene silence — it's soul-soothing scenery at its finest.
• Infinity pools and floor-to-ceiling windows frame jaw-dropping views of Lake Garda at Cape of Senses. Inside, it's all warm woods and soft linens. Outside, spa gardens, yoga terraces, and lakeside dining create a soothing, scenic paradise.
• Monastero Arx Vivendi, a 17th-century monastery turned minimalist haven, is nestled in lush gardens near Lake Garda. Expect vaulted ceilings, serene saunas, and sweeping alpine views — perfect for total disconnect and tranquil strolls through ancient olive groves and along stone paths.

For a historic stay

• The Villa Feltrinelli is a beautiful aristocratic villa conversion boasting authentically restored interiors, antiques, beautiful fabrics and paintings. The Michelin-starred restaurant seals the deal.
• The Villa Cortine Palace is a grand, old-fashioned villa hotel in a spectacular 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.

For foodies

• Villa Fiordaliso is a grand 19th-century Liberty-style villa with beautiful interiors and a gourmet restaurant. The five traditionally styled rooms are timeless, and all boast stunning lake views. Gourmet, Michelin-recommended dining makes this ideal for a spoiling treat for two.
• The Lido Palace is a five-star resort set in a stunning Liberty villa that has been converted into a sleek hotel with contemporary designer flair and an extensive spa. Of the two excellent restaurants, the more formal Zafiro offers a sophisticated fine dining experience.

For families

• Bella Riva in Gardone Riviera is a beautifully positioned hotel with a contemporary design. It has an excellent restaurant, bar, and pool and also has great watersports facilities, making it ideal for active families.
• Locanda San Verolo has been converted from an 18th-century farmhouse, and now has 12 rustic chic bedrooms, two heavenly pools — one for adults and one for children — and fragrant gardens. With plenty of activities, a laidback feel, and pets welcome too, this is well suited to all the family.
• Hotel Laurin, set in a frescoed 20th-century villa, offers elegant style with a family-friendly atmosphere. Kids can splash in the pool or explore nearby theme parks, while parents relax in the gardens or enjoy lake-view dining. A perfect mix of grown-up glamour and child-friendly fun.

For couples

• Grand Hotel Fasano is a 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.
• Vivere Suites is a sleek collection of ground-floor suites with private gardens and kitchenettes close to Lake Garda. Expect contemporary rooms, an excellent spa and pool, yoga, cycling and good restaurants nearby. A grown-up property and great spot for both total relaxation and outdoor activities.
• Intimate, artistic, and utterly unique, Antica Dimora Desenzano is a five-suite haven blending 18th-century charm with playful decor and lake views. Perfect for couples who love creativity, privacy, and character in their retreat.
• EALA is asleek, stylish sanctuary where every suite has a lake-view terrace. With gourmet dining, a private beach, and a world-class spa, this is the ultimate adult-only getaway for couples who love luxury.
• Pavillon Suite is a romantic hideaway mixing imperial elegance and sleek modern flair. Vaulted ceilings, lakeside suites, and an avant-garde restaurant set the scene for an unforgettable couples' escape in a historic lakeside town.

For great value

• The Villa Cordevigo is a palatial 18th-century villa surrounded by formal gardens and parkland just ten kilometres from Lake Garda. Charming rooms are decorated in Venetian style, with period furniture and original fireplaces. Plus, there’s a traditional Italian restaurant. You get a lot for your money here.

Still not sure?

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