Hotel Piccola Vela

Hotels
9.4 (1736 reviews)
Viale T. Dal Molin, 36 , Desenzano del Garda , IT
+39 030 991 4666

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great amenities
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Minor issues with noise
Limited WiFi

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Many reviews mention the high level of cleanliness throughout the hotel.
Service
9.78
Numerous mentions of professional and accommodating staff.
Location
9.32
Frequent praises for the hotel's strategic and beautiful location.
Room Quality
8.77
Mentioned improvements needed in some rooms, but overall quality is valued.
Amenities
9.3
Excellent amenities noted, including heated pools and jacuzzi.
Value for Money
9.46
Good value highlighted, especially considering the services offered.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Excellent breakfast and dining noted across many reviews.
Overall Experience
9.88
Overall stay satisfaction is very high, with guests indicating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:53

Property Description

Charming Hotel near Desenzano del Garda

Soothing Pools and Relaxation: Enjoy our outdoor pool, heated pool, sun terrace with a hot tub, and a shared garden for ultimate relaxation.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free WiFi, bike rental service, equipped bike storage, and free private parking during your stay.

Comfortable Rooms with Views: Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, slippers, and the option for stunning lake views.

Experience the charm of Piccola Vela and book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Dec 18, 2026 until Sat, Mar 20, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: VRN

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1736 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.46
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Ante • family_with_children • hr
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Natascha • family_with_children • de
10
Sehr empfehlenswert.
Pros:

Großartige Villa mit tollem Service in schöner Lage

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • it
10
È stato un regalo fatto per mio figlio per il suo 28º compleanno 🌺 un dono a dir poco meraviglioso! Riuscito e apprezzat
Pros:

I servizi spettacolari nonché il personale molto gentile e professionale!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • ch
10
Gerne wieder
Pros:

Unser Zimmer war eine neu renovierte Suite mit kleinem Balkon auf zwei Seiten und einem grossen Bad. Das Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen und auch das Nachtessen im Hotel war ausgezeichnet. Sämtliche Mitarbeiter waren äusserst freundlich und hilfsbereit, man fühlte sich herzlich Willkommen. Die Lage war für uns perfekt, da wir ausschliesslich zum Golf spielen da waren. Gute Zufahrt, Garage und reduzierte Greenfee über das Hotel gebucht.

Cons:

Das Licht im Bad könnte etwas heller sein (Schmink-Tisch)

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Massimiliano • solo_traveller • it
7
Sotto le aspettative
Pros:

Colazione ricca, ma credo che meno prodotti e di maggior qualità, possano rendere il soggiorno più piacevole.
Non ho usufruito della piscina, ero di passaggio per lavoro, ma è un po' sulla strada Leggermente decentrato rispetto al centro cittadino di Desenzano. Le camere sono moderne e grandi, ma l'hotel è un po' un mix di stili

Cons:

Sicuramente la colazione. Molto pesante la moquette nel corridoio che consente l'accesso alle camere, rende l'ambiente buio

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
9
Relaxing break in very pleasant surroundings, with excellent food and drink and lovely sunny weather
Pros:

Wide selection of breakfast options, including some made to order. Excellent coffee. Friendly, attentive service.
Great, central location. Lovely, mature gardens and heated outdoor pool. Stylish ambience. Family run hotel, with family members much in evidence and very willing to answer questions about the hotel and gardens.

Cons:

Nothing not to like. Would highly recommend.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Rupert • couple • hr
8
Overall pleasant hotel
Pros:

Good ambience. Breakfast not bad. Good location. EV charging convenient but a bit pricey. TV good choice of channels.

Cons:

Small room compared with many other hotels I have stayed in. Mattress very hard and on verge of uncomfortable.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Orpaz • couple • cy
1
Very bad experience
Pros:

Nothing. Horrible experience, rude stuff. Looks nothing like the pictures very old and outdated felt very dirty, we left within one minute of coming in even though we reserved and paid as it was so bad.

Cons:

Old, rude staff, not clean and nothing like in the photos.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Bednarz • extended_group • pl
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Connie • extended_group • us
9
Hotel Piccola Vela is a clean, comfortable "old fashioned" resort with friendly service.
Pros:

This is a very nice hotel that is clean and comfortable yet it could use a few updates. The staff were friendly and helpful and the included breakfast had a nice variety of options. The location is good - just across the street from Lake Garda - and a quick 10 minute walk into the town of Desenzano del Garda. Free parking in an underground garage is included which was a nice perk. There are 2 pools which we didn't get to use but they looked nice and had ample chairs around for lounging.

Cons:

The bathrooms could use an update. There are only hand-held showers in a large tub which was very slippery so you need to be careful not to fall getting in or out of the tub. There was no way to control the AC in our room so we just left the windows open at night for a breeze which was fine since the weather at night was cool. Had it been a hot summer night, it would have been a problem.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • family_with_children • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

As a Family we had an amazing time. The staff went above and beyond and all very polite and professional. The garden room we stayed in was very comfortable and everything and everywhere was immaculately clean and the room servicing was don beautifully with special little personal touches. Paulo the restaurant and bar manager was exceptionally attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Location is great especially if wanting to travel by train to other areas as we did.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Staff was great. Very helpful.

Cons:

Room was a bit small.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great service, friendly staff.

Cons:

Na

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • au
10
Valter and stsff were wonderful, very helpful
Pros:

Beautiful gardens and pool , great location.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
9
Beautiful Italian villa style hotel, little oassis
Pros:

Loved the little patio space outside your room which gave you a sense of private out door space over looking the gardens. The common parts were lovely, book shelves and little nooks to take a coffee. The gardens were beautiful. The free bike hire was excellent and we cycled into town for dinner a couple of nights. The breakfast buffet was superb, the cakes a dream. Its a beautiful old italian villa that was lovely to stay in.

Cons:

The restaurant had a complex menu no explanation of what the meal had in it, just a title for the dish which wasn't inspiring, very little vegetarian options and what we saw on plates as it came out, looked like tiny gourmet portions. So we never ate their even thought the pool side setting is lovely. At lunch you just want a big salad or light bites, not gourmet food. Same with dinner, hence the restaurant was empty they would benefit from a simple side menu of genuine italian lunch and dinner fare along with their gourmet offering. The hotel was on a buy road so make sure you book a room at the back of the hotel. Our room smelt very damp, but that could be a problem with the air conditioning, hard to tell.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Agneta • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

Takterassen var ljuvlig. Bubbelbad och härliga solsängar och magisk utsikt👌. Se foto😄

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • at
10
Komme wieder
Pros:

Sehr gut

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Anke • couple • de
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jo-Ann • couple • us
10
Oasis at Lake Garda
Pros:

Very elegant hotel that offers lovely spaces to relax and enjoy a quiet morning & a late afternoon before & after the hustle and bustle of activities at the Lake.
The whole team is gracious and kind.
Breakfast included was delicious, plentiful and presented with care.
Lunch & Dinner are offered and both highly recommended.

Cons:

Not a thing.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Catalina • couple • ro
9
Sejur minunat !
Pros:

Proprietatea este superbă, grădinile, cele două piscine și vegetația sunt deosebite . Restaurantul și barul oferă servicii de calitate , si nota 10 pentru tot personalul care se comporta ireproșabil și sunt atenți în orice moment la toate nevoile . Felicitări pentru tot !

Cons:

Camerele sunt slab izolate , mobilier destul de vechi și un miros puternic de umezeală care a rămas inclusiv pe haine.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee