Lake Garda is a popular destination for honeymooners, families, history buffs, outdoor enthusiasts and foodies. Accommodation around the lake is varied and caters to all tastes and budgets, from luxury stays in lakeside villas to mid-range options that are perfect for a few nights when first arriving at the lake and then catching boats to other towns, to unit-style choices such as Appartamento Riva Del Garda, Gardainn Martini or The Nest that provide complete independence with stunning lake views.
A sophisticated choice on the northwestern shore, the Hotel Lago di Garda doesn’t look its age – the rooms are decorated in bright colours with geometric throw pillows and oriental rugs, plus large floor to ceiling windows allow for delightful lake views. There’s a modern spa, and two excellent restaurants that make the most of local produce.
In the heart of Sirmione, this five star resort is a palatial lakeside retreat. Rooms are beautifully appointed, with antiques and beautiful fabrics, and the L’Orangerie restaurant has a terrific vantage point to enjoy dishes such as glazed mackerel with fennel, radish and pink grapefruit or halibut with pumpkin, artichoke and truffle.
A bike-themed hotel for keen cyclists, the Caravel Bike Hotel is just a five minute walk from the lake and not far from Riva del Garda or La Rocca di Riva – a medieval fortress – so you can start and end your days exploring on the bicycle. The hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast so you can fuel up for your cycling adventures, and the spa includes a hot tub, sauna and steam bath. lake garda hotel