We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Lake Orta, Italy. We have also included accommodation in apartments, villas, holiday homes, boats, residences, historic buildings, guest houses, farm stays, boutique hotels and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Apartment.Elegant. Superb interior design. Villa Antica Colonia - Lake Orta - Suite Apartments Adults Only - SPA & Wellness Suite Apartments Adults Only SPA&Wellness is an enchanting eighteenth-century residence for adults only, made up of seven splendid, expertly renovated apartments, where you can breathe historical charm perfectly combined with a modern look for a unique couple's stay. There's a garden of 8000 m². A breakfast basket with fresh ingredients is delivered to the apartment daily, Villa Antica Colonia boasts an outdoor area with a hydromassage mini-pool & counter-current swimming and sun loungers, and a brand new splendid private indoor SPA with wood-burning fireplace and access reserved for the couple upon reservation. The small marina “Punta di Crabbia” from which ferries leave for Orta San Giulio can be reached on foot. Treat yourself to two hours of total relaxation in the sauna, hammam, hydromassage tub or let yourself be pampered with our personalized massages and treatments in the new Health & Beauty area. All accommodation features free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a kitchen with dishwasher with product kit. It also features a toaster, kettle and a shared washing machine with products, dryer and iron. Villa Antica Colonia has a private beach within walking distance. Villa Antica Colonia is located 4 km from Orta San Giulio and 58 km from Milan Malpensa Airport. The two restaurants in the village are located a few steps from the Villa.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most well designed apartments in Lake Orta. It also has outstanding views!
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Lovely interior design. Boasting a peaceful location and lake views, Casa Fantini - Lake Time is a boutique hotel on the shores of Lake Orta, in Pella. The on-site restaurant, run by chef Diego Bertona, proposed traditional quality cuisine. Combining contemporary design and natural materials, rooms and suites at Casa Fantini come with wooden floors and elegant textiles. All units are air conditioned and feature a balcony or a terrace overlooking San Giulio Island. The spacious bathroom includes a shower with Turkish bath and chomotherapy functions. You can enjoy the surrounding nature while relaxing in the garden. In the warmer months, an outdoor pool is at guests' disposal. Free WiFi is featured throughout. Orta San Giulio, on the other side of the lake, can be reached via taxi boat. Milan Malpensa Airport is 45 km away, while Milan city centre can be reached by car in about 60 minutes.Show full description
I think this place could be the most STYLISH boutique hotel in Lake Orta.
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Popular among couples. The Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi is set in an impressive 19th-century building surrounded by private gardens which lead to a beautiful lake. This luxurious hotel features spacious and comfortable guest rooms and suites traditionally decorated with antique furniture and equipped with all modern conveniences. You can relax in the wellness area, and choose from a variety of massages and treatments. The exclusive ambiance of Villa Crespi is complimented by its renowned Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant by chef Cannavacciuolo, offering the best of Mediterranean cuisine combined with the finest Italian and international wines. This gourmet restaurant has featured in a number of prestigious guides including Italy’s Gambero Rosso.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most historic boutique hotel in Lake Orta.
Apartment.Charming. Nice interior design. Situated in Orta San Giulio, within 25 km of Borromean Islands, Orta Paradise 6 offers accommodation with air conditioning. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a stovetop, kitchenware, and a washing machine. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 44 km from Orta Paradise 6.Show full description
I think this is the most CHARMING apartment in Lake Orta.
Bed and Breakfast. Offering a quiet countryside setting, B&B Melizio is a 19th-century watermill in San Maurizio d’Opaglio, 2 km from the shore of Lake Orta. Its unique rooms have stone walls and a garden-view balcony. Home to pets and farm animals, the B&B has a 10000-m² garden crossed by a small river. Guests can relax in the communal living room on the first floor, equipped with sofas and fireplace. Melizio B&B is 3 km from Pella, where you can catch a boat to Orta, on the opposite side of the lake. Milan is a 1-hour drive away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among couples. Set in a renovated 18-the century building on the shores of Lake Orta, B&B AL DOM is in Sacro Monte di Orta and offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a garden, and a terrace. The rooms feature a balcony, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV. The bathroom is en suite and has free toiletries. A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is provided daily and includes cheese, cold cuts, and coffee. Orta San Giulio Train Station is 1.5 km away.Show full description
The most relaxing and romantic bed and breakfast in Lake Orta. It also has A GREAT LOCATION. It is very popular among couples travelling to Lake Orta!
Apartment.Charming. Great location. Situated in Pettenasco in the Piedmont region, Aurora Suite apartment features accommodation with access to a solarium. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring lake and garden views, this apartment provides 1 bedroom and opens to a patio. Providing a terrace with mountain views, this apartment also provides guests with a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Borromean Islands. The property has an outdoor dining area. Sightseeing tours are available near the property. The apartment complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 48 km from the apartment.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Delightful property. Great interior design.Opened April 2021. Situated just 25 km from Borromean Islands, Laqua by the lake provides accommodation in Pettenasco with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a lift. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units in the aparthotel are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, bathrobes and slippers. Guests at the aparthotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pettenasco, like cycling. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. Some units have a rooftop pool featuring lake views. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site modern restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. Yoga classes and fitness classes are arranged at the fitness room in house. Both a ski equipment rental service and a bicycle rental service are available at Laqua by the lake, while skiing and snorkelling can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL apartment hotels in Lake Orta.
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Great value. Set in a 16th-century building, in Miasino, B&B Tempi Lontani features a plunge pool, a terrace and a garden. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. Guests can start their day with a typical Italian breakfast. Lake Orta and Orta San Giulio are 2 km away. With views of the garden, the rustic-style rooms are decorated with wood furnishings. Some have a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer. It consists of hot drinks, juice and pastries. Savoury items can be requested at an extra cost. The town of Lugano is a 55-minute drive from the Tempi Lontani. Malpensa Airport is 45 km away.Show full description
One of the coolest and most CREATIVE bed and breakfasts in Lake Orta.
Holiday Home.Historic. Set in Omegna, Residence Casa Coppa Appartamento Duplex features recently renovated accommodation 18 km from Borromean Islands. This holiday home offers free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 70 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Holiday Home.Romantic. Great bar. La baia d'acquadolce is set in Bolzano Novarese and offers a bar. The property features lake and garden views, and is 30 km from Borromean Islands. Parking on-site is available and the holiday home also offers free use of bicycles for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Activities such as diving, cycling, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 39 km from La baia d'acquadolce.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great location. Situated in Omegna, Residence Casa Coppa Appartamento Flox has a recently renovated accommodation 18 km from Borromean Islands. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 70 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Bed & Breakfast Guglielmina is located in Quarna Sotto, 120 km from Lugano. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Each room comes with a TV. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet and shower, with free toiletries provided. There is a shared lounge at the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling, fishing and hiking. Locarno is 60 km away while Stresa is 18 km away from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 70 km from Bed & Breakfast Guglielmina.Show full description
Farm Stay.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. L'Oca Mannara is offering accommodation in Ameno. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 24 km from Borromean Islands. The farm stay has facilities for disabled guests. The units in the farm stay are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the farm stay also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a terrace. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Guests at the farm stay can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 43 km from l'Oca Mannara.Show full description
Apartment.Trendy. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Set in a building with free bikes and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Villa Le Vignole is an apartment located in Ameno and offers free WiFi. Complimentary private parking is available on site. All of the units feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and fully-equipped kitchen. A patio with mountain views is offered in each unit. The wellness area of the property includes a hot tub. A water park is also available at the property, and guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Lugano is 47 km from Villa Le Vignole, while Stresa is 14 km away. Milan Malpensa Airport is 28 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Lively. Bifora65 flats and garden - Lakeview in Orta San Giulio provides adults-only accommodation with a private beach area and a garden. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Guests can access the apartment via private entrance. At the apartment complex, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Featuring a well-fitted kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, each unit also comes with a safety deposit box, a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe and a seating area with a sofa. The units are equipped with a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have lake views. Dining options are available close to the apartment. Borromean Islands is 25 km from Bifora65 flats and garden - Lakeview. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa, 44 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment.Great views. Situated in Pettenasco, Cascina Tumas Orta Lake provides accommodation with a flat-screen TV. Complimentary WiFi is featured. The apartment offers a barbecue. All units have a kitchen, a private bathroom and a terrace with views of mountain. A balcony with lake views is offered in all units. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 32 km from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Set in Alzo di Pella on Lake Orta, La Corte di Alzo is a charming B&B offering a choice of rooms and apartments. A homemade breakfast is served in front of the fireplace or out in the garden. The apartments also include a fully equipped kitchenette. La Corte di Alzo features elegant rooms with parquet floors and balconies. Free parking is provided and the nearest bus stop is 100 metres away for connections to Borgomanero and Omegna. Pella town centre is 1.5 km away, while Orta San Giulio is 5 minutes away by boat.Show full description
Guest House. Set within 23 km of Borromean Islands in Orta San Giulio, Zizzihome Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property provides barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also featured. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and fruits. Full English/Irish and Italian breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. Guests may relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 44 km from Zizzihome Bed and Breakfast.Show full description
Elegant. Great bar. Encircled by expansive lush gardens and immersed in nature, this brand new 4-star hotel lies in the small historical village of Armeno and fuses tradition with a host of modern amenities. Utilising vernacular materials such as stone and wood, it blends a rustic charm with swish, contemporary interior decor and provides the ideal spot for a business and pleasure trip. Comprising of 34 rooms and 2 suites, the property benefits from an intimate ambiance which is enhanced by an impressive array of modern amenities. The meeting facilities offer a comfortable setting for business affairs while the excellent transport links ensure it is in an accessible position. Take advantage of the diversity of indoor and outdoor activities on offer which would suit those seeking action-packed adventure and rural respite. Get involved in a game of tennis, horse-riding, a round of golf or a dip in the pretty pool and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Stay indoors and take advantage of the excellent gym facilities. Then, recharge your batteries with a relaxing massage. Dine in the stylish, airy restaurant and sample a fusion of traditional and innovative cuisine. Enjoy a nightcap in the elegant setting of the hotel bar. Later, retire to the chic and well-appointed guest rooms and take advantage of the range of comforts on offer. Sleep soundly in the privacy and comfort of the soundproofed rooms and set yourself up for another day in Armeno.Show full description
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