We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Malcesine, Italy. We have also included hotels in historic properties, historic villas, french "relais" (mansions), wineries, country estates, resorts, monasteries, old manor houses, palaces and medieval castles. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Great restaurant. Set opposite Tenno Castle, Hotel Antica Croce - Gardaslowemotion offers a garden with an outdoor pool, a traditional restaurant and simply furnished, mountain-view rooms. The town's historical centre is just a few streets away. Rooms at Antica Croce have tiled or parquet floors. Each includes a private bathroom. Some rooms feature a balcony. Breakfast is served in the rustic-style dining room, and includes cold meats, cheeses and croissants. The restaurant serves local specialities. The hotel is 3 km from the Varone Waterfall and a 10-minute drive from Riva del Garda. Parking is free.Show full description
Hotel Antica Croce stands out from other accommodations due to its charming and relaxing atmosphere. Located near a castle and overlooking Lake Garda, it provides an incredible view of the mountains.
Beach front location. Charming. Great value. The historic Relais Palazzo Lodron blends traditional architecture with modern design. It features a swimming pool, a sauna, a bio-sauna and garage parking. The 16th-century house offers a range of rooms and suites with modern design. The Relais Palazzo Hotel gives access to outdoor activities all year round including mountain biking, walking, and skiing in winter. All have air conditioning and mini bar, and some have balconies. Hotel Palazzo Lodron is located 1 km from the A22, 4 km from Rovereto Train Station and just 45 minutes’ drive from Verona Catullo airport.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING AND HISTORIC small hotel in Malcesine.
Historic. Comfortable beds. The Foresteria is an 14th-century estate surrounded by the rolling hills of Valpolicella. The property is owned by descendants of the poet Dante Alighieri, who produce their own wine, olive oil and honey. La Foresteria Serego Alighieri offers exclusive apartments with wooden floors, flat-screen satellite TV and air conditioning. Free WiFi is available in all public areas. The apartments include a kitchenette with dishwasher and fridge, and some also feature original wood-beamed ceilings. A varied breakfast buffet is served daily in the breakfast room. Guests can visit the winery, and cooking courses are available on request. The town of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, 2 km away, offers restaurants and shops. The Foresteria is 20 km from Verona, and 13 km from Lazise on Lake Garda. Parking is free.Show full description
This historic property in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella offers a unique experience in the heart of the Valpolicella region. The elegant apartments have wooden floors and satellite TV.
Close to beach front. Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Producing its own wine, Antico Casale Bergamini offers a free outdoor pool with panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Set in a 17th-century country house, it is 2.5 km from the centre of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella. Elegant and rustic, rooms are air conditioned and feature exposed wood-beamed ceilings, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. Homemade cakes, yoghurt and some savoury items are served for breakfast daily. Guests can relax in the property’s spacious garden or in the shared lounge area with fireplace. Gardaland fun park is less than a 30-minute drive away. Casale Bergamini is 14 km from Lake Garda and less than 20 minutes by car from Verona Villafranca Airport. Private parking is free.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most luxurious farm stays in Malcesine. It also has a great beach front location and a highly rated breakfast.
Unique. Lovely surroundings. The Delser is a historic hotel of 2 floors, set in a former manor house on the hills outside Verona. It offers free parking, and en suite rooms with city views. All rooms and apartments at the Delser Manor House Hotel are equipped with parquet floors, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. Verona Train Station is 2.5 km away. The bathroom is complete with bath or shower, toiletries, and hairdryer. Continental breakfast is served daily, with the possibility to have it delivered to your room. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.Show full description
Delser Verona Manor House is a charming hotel located near the city center of Verona. Surrounded by olive trees and vineyards, it offers beautiful countryside views. The manor house has been restored with a lovely garden and a peaceful atmosphere.
Charming. Great views. Set in Cecina, Agriturismo Cervano is a 19th-century farmhouse composed of 2 historic buildings and surrounded by a 13-hectar garden . Free parking and free WiFi are provided. Guests can relax in the lounge around the cosy fireplace. Apartments have lots of original features and antique furniture. Each one includes a kitchen with microwave and dining area. The Cervano Agriturismo is 10 minutes' drive from Bogliaco beach and Toscolano Maderno where you can catch a boat across the lake.Show full description
Luxurious. Great value. Popular among couples. Located in a secluded area 5 minutes' walk from Sirmione's historic centre, Villa Cortine has beautiful gardens where you will find a pool, a tennis court and a private pier. Guests enjoy free use of parasols and sun loungers at the beach. Close to Catullus's Villa at the tip of the Sirmione peninsula, at Villa Cortine Palace you will be able to enjoy the same views across Lake Garda as Roman nobles once did. Villa Cortine's 4 hectares of gardens have fountains and statues. In summer, you can sunbathe on the hotel's pier or swim in the lake. You can also order drinks and meals directly by the pool and in summer barbecues are organised on the beach. Interiors at Villa Cortine Palace Hotel are charming, with marble décor and frescoed walls. Rooms come with LCD satellite TV, air conditioning and minibars.Show full description
Tennis court. Popular among couples. Just a 10-minute drive from Lake Garda, this completely restored Venetian villa of the 16th century offers an outdoor swimming pool with hydromassage area. With free WiFi, rooms are elegant and classically styled. Free bicycles are available, to explore this 100-hectares estate of vineyards and olive groves. All rooms at Villa Cordevigo & Spa come with antique furniture and décor, including either wood-beamed ceilings or elegant rugs. They feature Clarins bathroom amenities, a flat-screen TV and overlook the surrounding vineyards or gardens. The restaurant specialises in Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, along with Veneto specialities and its own wines from the Vigneti Villabella winery. Meals can be served the elegant Michelin-starred Oseleta Restaurant or on the outdoor terrace. Guests of Villa Cordevigo can experience traditional wine tastings, or book wine-therapy treatments at the on-site spa. Offering free parking, the property is a 5-minute drive from a bus stop linking with Verona and Lake Garda. The A22 Motorway can be reached by car in less than 10 minutes.Show full description
Villa Cordevigo is a breathtaking hotel in Cavaion Veronese. It is a restored villa from the 1700s, nestled among vineyards, creating a serene ambiance. The hotel features a refined restaurant, a spa, and a stunning outdoor pool with a hydromassage area.
Highly elegant. Gorgeous surroundings. The refined 4-star Hotel Villa Giona is a 16th-century villa offering elegant classic-style rooms fitted with antique wooden furniture. Its large garden features a swimming pool, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Each room is air conditioned and has an LCD TV and a view of the garden. The private bathroom is complete with towels and free toiletries. The Villa Giona is around 800 metres from restaurants, bars and ATMs. Set 3 km from San Pietro in Cariano, it is 10 km from Verona and a 30-minute drive from Lake Garda.Show full description
Villa Giona is a historic 16th-century villa in San Pietro in Cariano, Italy. Set amidst vineyards, it boasts beautiful gardens and rooms adorned with antique furniture for a classic charm.
Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Relais Forte Benedek Wine & SPA - Adults Only features a sauna and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Pastrengo, 13 km from Gardaland. The property has garden and city views, and is 18 km from San Zeno Basilica. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Relais Forte Benedek Wine & SPA - Adults Only. Castelvecchio Bridge is 18 km from the accommodation, while Castelvecchio Museum is 20 km from the property. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the farm stay, every unit comes with a desk. Each unit is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have mountain views. All units have a private bathroom, bathrobes and bed linen. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available each morning at the farm stay. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. Guests at the farm stay can unwind in the infinity pool, the garden or the spa, which offers a range of wellness packages. The nearest airport is Verona Airport, 15 km from Relais Forte Benedek Wine & SPA - Adults Only.Show full description
This charming and stylish adults-only hotel is set on a large estate with beautiful green spaces, creating a historical and evocative ambiance. The elegant rooms feature Turkish baths, and there is a lovely outdoor swimming pool.
Beach front location. Romantic. Nice interior design. Surrounded by a large garden with a shared outdoor pool, Villa Angelica offers apartments in a historic 14th century villa in Riva, a 4-minute drive from the shores of Lake Garda. It features free Wi-Fi. All apartments boasts different design and offer an equipped kitchen and a living room with a sofa and a satellite flat-screen TV. Guests have access to barbecue facilities. Restaurants, bars, and grocery shops are within 900 metres of the Angelica. Villa Angelica is 1 km from Riva del Garda town centre. Trento is 40 km away.Show full description
This is likely the most ROMANTIC apartment hotel in Malcesine.
Elegant. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Set in the Mezzane Valley and 19 km from Verona, Relais di Campagna I Tamasotti offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with refined rusti décor and a satellite TV. A shared terrace and veranda are available. The Relais I Tomasotti is 2 km from a bus stop with services to Vicenza and Verona. Rooms are air conditioned, and include parquet floors, a kettle and fully fitted bathroom. At this restored country house surrounded by vineyards, breakfast consists of a continental buffet with homemade cakes and jams. Regional specialities can be tasted in the restaurant, located in the annex. Mountain bike tours, horse riding opportunities and golf putting greens are found in the surroundings.Show full description
Charming. Cosy rooms. Set on a historic wine estate, Musella Winery & Relais provides luxury country-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the property offers an outdoor pool, a golf course, plus free canoe and bike rental. En suite accommodation at the Musella includes exposed wood-beamed ceilings, a wrought iron bed and air conditioning. Some rooms have a four-poster bed and fireplace. A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served each morning in an elegant room overlooking an ancient courtyard. Guests can go fishing, canoeing or cycling in the property’s extensive grounds. They also receive a discount on the wine produced on site. The property is 2 km from San Martino Buon Albergo, and provides ample free parking and a heliport. Verona is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Very cosy. Superb interior design. Ca’ Maddalena is a family-run bed and breakfast immersed in the countryside around Villafranca di Verona. It offers stylish, ethnic rooms in a renovated 18th-century country house with a rustic feel. It boasts a scenic location on the renowned wine route, a special itinerary winding through the vineyards of Bardolino and Custoza, the most famous local wines. A breakfast buffet of sweet and savoury items is served each morning and includes homemade cakes and marmalades as well as home-grown fruit. The property is 1 km from Custoza, 15 km from the historic centre of Verona, and 20 km from Lake Garda and Sirmione Spa. A shuttle is available on request to the airport and Fiera di Verona exhibition centre.Show full description
This is the most cosy, well designed and relaxing farm stay in Malcesine. It also has a great SPA. WOW!
Friendly staff. Immersed in the peaceful Veneto countryside, Relais Rossar Boutique Hotel Garda & Hills is located 3 km from Lake Garda. It features a free outdoor pool and a wellness area with a sauna and Turkish bath. Relais Rossar Boutique Hotel Garda & Hills enjoys a location ideal for hiking, cycling and climbing. WiFi is free throughout. Spacious and air conditioned, rooms here offer satellite flat-screen TV, parquet floors and a minibar. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can start your day at the Rossar with a sweet and savoury buffet-style breakfast. A bar, billiard room and wine cellar are also available on site. The Golf Cà degli Ulivi golf club is just 1 km away.Show full description
Beach front location. Elegant. Great value. Featuring an indoor pool with hydro-massage jets, Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments offers rooms, suites and apartments in the centre of Arco, 5 km from Lake Garda. Guests enjoy a terrace with views of the castle and a planted garden with sun loungers. Free WiFi is available throughout. With a modern and unique décor, all units are air conditioned and have a LCD TV. Some come with a fully equipped kitchenette. In the morning, breakfast can be served, with an additional cost. Bicycle storage is possible on site. Andalo is 29 km from Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments, while the nearest airport is Verona Airport, 58 km from the property.Show full description
Great location. Hotel Villa Miravalle is set in Riva del Garda, just 400 metres from the shores of Lake Garda and next to the historic city wall surrounding the town. It offers a restaurant with terrace, free WiFi, and air-conditioned rooms. Arco, famous for its medieval castle, is 5 km away, while Limone sul Garda is reachable by car in 10 minutes. Fitted with carpeted floors, rooms at the Miravalle include satellite TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries plus a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony and lake views. The hotel features a large garden with pool and sun loungers, where you can enjoy views of Mount Rocchetta. The restaurant serves local and Italian cuisine, which can be enjoyed on the terrace in summer. The breakfast includes homemade cakes, cereals, yoghurt, together with savoury items and fruits. The Tremalzo Pass is 35 km from the property.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Riva del Garda.
Very stylish. Great views. Villa Arcadio is in Salò, on the hills above Lake Garda. A former monastery of the 18th century, it offers a lake-view swimming pool surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. The hotel offers a free garage parking, and is a 10-minute drive from the town centre. Beautifully-restored, Hotel & Resort Villa Arcadio boasts charming interiors. Rooms are spacious, and come with free Wi-Fi, and an LCD TV with Sky channels. They offer views of the lake or the surrounding countryside. Drinks are available on the terrace, where breakfast is also served during pleasant weather. The restaurant with lounge bar serves tasty, elegantly presented meals. Breakfast is buffet style. The hotel features a Finnish sauna. Yoga lessons and a range of Oriental massages, beauty and Ayurveda treatments can be booked. There are 17 outdoor fitness areas located along a 3-km circuit that runs around the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most stylish small hotel in Malcesine.
Tennis court. The hotel lies on the shores of Lake Garda at the foot of Monte Baldo, enclosed in a 30,000 m² park, with 9 tennis courts and a large heated pool. This comfortable and secluded hideaway boasts all modern club features, a long and successful history of hospitality, leisure activities and sports - to assure your vacation is a true pleasure. Enjoy the beauties of the Garda Region, starting your visits from a truly spectacular realm. The hotel offers different kinds of accommodations in separate buildings, with most rooms providing a breathtaking view of the lake. Its restaurant, influenced by the tradition of its Italian roots and inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, offers an innovative menu with a modern flair. Wine lovers will appreciate a vast array of the finest local and national wines.Show full description
Historic. Friendly staff. Set in an 18th-century building, Palazzo Novello features a 500 m² garden and interiors with unique artistic details. It is located around 1 km from the centre of Montichiari. Rooms are elegant and come with light-coloured furniture and free Wi-Fi. Each room is air conditioned and has an LCD TV, minibar and private bathroom. The floors are in wood, marble or terracotta. Homemade cakes and classic hot drinks can be enjoyed at breakfast. Common areas of the Novello are decorated with original frescoes. The property is a 20-minute drive from Lake Garda and Brescia.Show full description
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