Hotel Piccola Vela

Property class: 4
Pet-friendly Desenzano del Garda hotel with 2 outdoor pools, connected to the convention center

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Hotel Piccola Vela features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Scaliger Castle. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Piccola Vela, which serves Italian cuisine. Other features include a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$147 nightly
The total price is $168
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside lamp, and curtains on a window.

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony

A modern hotel room with two red armchairs, a small table, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with dark curtains.

Superior Double Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A patio with two metal chairs and a small table, a green door, and a window with shutters.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Terrace (Panorama)

A coastal view with a building overlooking the sea and mountains.

Double Room, Terrace (Panorama)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

A neatly made bed with white and brown pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a decorative wooden panel on the wall.

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

Junior Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Lake View

A hotel room with a dark wooden wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Standard Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Viale T. Dal Molin, 36, Desenzano del Garda, BS, 25015

What's nearby

  • Port of Maratona - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Desenzano Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Desenzanino Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gabriele D'Annuzio Airport (VBS) - 31 min drive
  • Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN) - 38 min drive
  • Lonato Station - 13 min drive
  • Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Station - 15 min walk
  • Ponte San Marco Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristogrill Coffee Snack & Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar Mayer - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Piadineria Annie’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Garibaldi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria del Teatro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Piccola Vela

  • Hotel Piccola Vela features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Scaliger Castle. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Piccola Vela, which serves Italian cuisine. Other features include a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total, up to 18 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Piccola Vela Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, excellent, and superb with a wonderful variety. (20 reviews)
  • The restaurant served great food with a lovely breakfast buffet and pleasant dining experience. (14 reviews)
  • The hotel features a beautiful pool area, a larger outdoor pool, and a heated pool, providing a relaxing experience for guests. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Super hotel- alles was top. Service was fantastisch
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay felt like home from home. So welcoming and excellent service.
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8/10 Very good

Was breakfast very good and fresh, Hot top was cold
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10/10 Exceptional

Great outdoor spaces, really comfortable bed, modern bathroom, delicious breakfast and very friendly and professional staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Small “family owned style” with great on site meals.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel moments walk to Lake Garda. Excellent staff who were attentive and very helpful with lots of good restaurant recommendations and ideas on places to visit. Would recommend 100%
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. We had a lake view room which was a beautiful way to wake up each morning. Staff were attentive and helpful in suggesting great restaurants in town as well as advice on trains, since we using it as a base to tour Veneto.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Can't fault the hotel. Great location, food and service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great 5 night stay.

We had a great time here on a 5 night stay in May. The team did everything they could to make us feel comfortable and at home.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel!

Incredible stay at this family owned horel. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We ate there one evening (which is not something we usually do at hotels) and the food and service was outstanding. We enjoyed our trip so much so that if we were to come to Lake Garda again, we would definite stay there again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Had the pleasure to spend 4 nights at this hotel. It was a wonderful stay and we would love to come back one day. Service was beyond great - and a special thanks to Paulo for taking care of us from day 1.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel in excellent condition with friendly attentive staff. Short walk to lake 10 mins walk to ferry terminal. Hotel full of typical Italian charm serving great breakfast with top restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

We have just returned from a holiday here with our two young children, the hotel was nothing short of outstanding! We would absolutely return. The staff were so welcoming. We would recommend this hotel to anybody wanting to visit Lake Garda.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel & staff were excellent. Hotel is well positioned for train and ferry links with a god variety of eating options within a short walk. Down side, the hotel is situated on a fairly busy road which can be noisy during the day. Overall a good hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Paolo and Giacomo were excellent. Gave us excellent advice on places to eat and visit. I would highly recommend pico la Vella. The breakfast was amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly staff that are always available and nothing is too much trouble. Really enjoyed how the hotel has various different outside areas to unwind in so you are not always on top of other guests, gave a real exclusive feel
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, amazing staff

Amazing staff were super accommodating when we had an issue with our room, went out of their way to help resolve the issue. The rooftop with jacuzzi is incredible, has beautiful views of lake Garda. Loved the stay, rooms aren’t sound proof but was able to sleep well with ear plugs
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a gem! Would highly recommend. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Great location. Rooms slightly dated but overall nicely appointed. Great value. Excellent food and quaint gardens. We would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was our piccola casa away from our casa for 4 days. Impeccable service and attention to detail. This is what hotels should be. We felt at home from the moment we entered. Indeed the family that owns the hotel are always on the property. When we come back to Desenzano di Garda we will be back here.? This is the place to call home while you explore all the other enchanting towns around beautiful Lago di Garda!!
Coming back to Desenzano from day trip to Bardolino
View from the terrace
View from our room
View from our room
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow! A mini paradise that is close to everything you need, the hotel itself and grounds are wonderfully peaceful and idyllic. Staff are exceptional and we loved the themed days - the fruit at the tropical breakfast was a personal favourite. 11/10
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!

Great service, attentive staff. A/C was a bit faint and stationed by the door, felt more like a unit. A smidge dated, but great otherwise. Didn’t like that the bathroom had a double sided mirror by the window, which seemed odd, so I covered it. The flusher for the toilet was odd and a bit hard to suppress. Great location walkable to town!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

We loved the hotel, it is beautifully kept and super clean. The staff were excellent, superb English. We had an issue when we arrived having lost a bag, and Benjamin was very helpful. There are loads of lovely areas to sii8t, both inside and out, beautiful gardens front and back (front a little noisy from the road which is a shame) The roof terrace is a lovely and quiet sun trap with a lake view. the lemon garden and library are wonderfully quaint. The breakfast was superb, and we had dinner one night next to the pool, and the food was excellent. It is fancy and maybe a little more than elsewhere, but I couldn't fault it. The seared tuna was outstanding. The location is great, about a 10 min max walk to the town and the ferry terminal. It's a 20 minute walk from the train station downhill...or 10 euros in a taxi. Our room was comfortable, the bed was good and a very smart new bathroom. The balcony caught the evening sun until late
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was a short walk from the main part of town with lots of shops , restaurants and the marina . The front of the hotel had a very beautiful Olive Garden with a pool in the center . So a little buggy especially with the heat wave . The pool was beautiful and very relaxing . The back of the hotel had a jacuzzi in the garden as well . The food was good and the staff were friendly. I think they are in the middle of redecorating the rooms . Some rooms are more updated . Some are partially updated. I would recommend if you are planning on visiting Lake garda Desenzano .
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Beautiful gardens, amazing staff and fantastic breakfast! We loved our stay
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was excellent, the restaurant served succulent food and the garden was lovely. We had a great holiday!