Lake Garda is huge, so much so that it acts as a border uniting the Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige regions of Italy. We could name-drop towns, beaches, and attractions, but despite its size, Lake Garda is surprisingly easy to get around—even without a railway network around the shore.
So, where to stay on Lake Garda?
Unless you’ve got a specific town in mind, we recommend finding a place to stay then hopping ferries and buses around the lake. And we just so happen to have a few hotels in Lake Garda in mind.
Image Credit and Location: Hotel La Fiorita, Limone sul Garda, Lombardy, Italy
The best hotels on Lake Garda
No matter the shoreline, the best hotels on Lake Garda welcome you with lakeside bliss.
Treat yourself to one of these luxury hotels on Lake Garda, only a short bus or ferry ride from the Peschiera del Garda train station.
Hotel Querceto Wellness & Spa - Garda Lake Collection
In our opinion, the pool at Hotel Querceto Wellness & Spa offers one of the best views of Lake Garda. This hotel sits at the foot of Mount Baldo, overlooking Malcesine and its castle. As if the view wasn’t serene enough, the spa secluded in the hotel’s adjacent park has a forest dome, sauna, and hot tub surrounded by the Lake Garda landscape.
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Lazise
Luxury in Lazise? Say nothing more than Quellenhof. This five-star hotel has a private villa where you can finally unwind. Nearly 1,000 full-bodied Italian wines, including Amarone vintages, sit in a wine cellar just begging you to uncork them, or you can book a long session with the resort’s personal trainer.
Hotel Parchi del Garda
Hotels in Lake Garda don’t need shoreline to be bonafide stunners. Hotel Parchi del Garda is right down the road from Gardaland Resort, making it a perfect place for parents to relax after a long day of roller-coaster riding. The Family Plus suites fit five in two bedrooms, letting the kids do their thing while mom and dad do theirs on the balcony.
Image Credit and Location: Grand Hotel Fasano, Lake Garda, Lombardy, Italy
Hotels on Lake Garda, Italy, for the best waterside views
Let’s swing over to the Lombardy side to check out the best hotels on Lake Garda, a fast ferry or bus ride from the Desenzano train station.
Grand Hotel Fasano
A grand getaway awaits at Grand Hotel Fasano. This 1888 resort, once a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, has a private lakefront park, a beach club, three restaurants, and a spa. But we won’t be shocked if you don’t leave the lakefront balcony of their new, generously spaced suites connected to the wellness center.
Hotel La Fiorita - Limone
If you’re here for the outdoor bliss of Limone sul Garda, Hotel La Fiorita will be the first to rush you out of your suite. Step out of your suite into the garden or onto a balcony with lake and mountain views. A quick Lombardy-Venetian meal at the hotel’s restaurant gives you the fuel you need for a free walking tour of Limone, a dip in the hydromassage pool, or a cycling adventure around the lake.
Image Location and Credit: Hotel La Fiorita, Limone sul Garda, Lombardy, Italy
Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli
If opulence had an address on Lake Garda, it would be Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli. Cocktails and croquet. Long naps in enchanting suites. Dangling your feet off of the private dock with the lake lapping at your toes. A stay at Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli is anything but forgettable.
Hotels in Lake Garda, Italy, worth the train ride
As the largest lake in Italy, many travelers might not make it all the way to the top of Lake Garda. But you should. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto then bus it to these hotels in Lake Garda’s Trentino-Alto Adige region.
Hotel Savoy Palace
Making a splash in Lake Garda only a few meters from the beach, Hotel Savoy Palace insists that you bring your water wings. A heated indoor pool and large outdoor pool give the older kids hours of fun while the younger tots play in the Mini Club. Parents can hole up at the Savoy Bar, sipping apéritifs and tapping toes to live music.
Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort
You’ve already taken the train to the farthest end of Lake Garda, allow Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort to help you explore its deepest waters. The resort is the sole hotel in the area offering a sailing club for guests, letting you take courses while on holiday. Stay on a roll with bucking the trend and swap a suite for a private lakeside cottage.
Hotels between lake and mountain
Excited to explore Italy’s Lake Districts? Download the Trainline app to get cheap train tickets from Verona, Milan, and more to Lake Garda. Looking for more things to do in northeastern Italy? The Dolomites are only a short hop from Lake Garda and—what d'ya know?—we've also got a guide to the best hotels in the Dolomites.
Header Image Credit and Location: Grand Hotel Fasano, Lake Garda, Lombardy, Italy