Hotel La Bussola

Hotels
8.7 (2088 reviews)
Via Panoramica 24 , Orta San Giulio , IT

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Welcoming staff
Cons:
Dated decor
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Overall sentiments indicate that the hotel is clean and well-maintained, though there are minor complaints about aging features.
Service
9.13
Staff is described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.17
Consistently praised for its excellent position and beautiful views, close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.12
Rooms were described as spacious and mostly comfortable, but some mention of dated decor.
Amenities
8.65
Positively noted for amenities like free parking and a good breakfast offering.
Value for Money
9.11
Considering the services and location, many guests feel it offers great value.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast received positive remarks, though some minor criticisms were noted.
Overall Experience
8.63
Guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stay, with many stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:40

Property Description

Scenic Views and Relaxing Amenities
Hotel La Bussola offers a tranquil setting overlooking Lago d'Orta and San Giulio Island. Enjoy the serene garden with a swimming pool, perfect for unwinding.

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Facilities
All rooms are equipped with modern amenities including satellite TV, minibar, and a private bathroom. Take advantage of the internet point and private car park for a hassle-free stay.

Delightful Dining and Recreational Options
Indulge in regional delicacies at the on-site restaurant with a panoramic terrace. The hotel also features adult and kids' pools, table tennis, sun loungers, and a bar in the garden.

Book your stay at Hotel La Bussola for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the restaurant is open from April until October and the services in the garden are available from June until September.

Air conditioning is available only during summer, from 14:00 until 24:00.

Only small pets are allowed in the hotel.

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Sep 27, 2026 until Sat, May 1, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MXP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2088 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 9.11
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Stefano • couple • it
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Emanuel • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • de
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Petra • family_with_children • de
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
Cute old world hotel with great views of Lake Orta, but be careful showering in the bathtub!
Pros:

Our room was decent sized and had a cute, teeny terrace with a gorgeous view of the lake. The two twin beds pushed together were actually very comfortable. There was decent sized storage in addition to a place to put our large luggage, a desk to sit at, an extra bed (which we hadn’t requested), and nice sized nightstands with storage and power outlets (but not USB). The bathroom actually had a decent-sized tub with a shower (but see below). Breakfast was included with our room, and the buffet in the main dining room was pretty standard, but appreciated. They actually have a fairly highly regarded restaurant, but see below.

Cons:

The bathtub has a folding plexiglass partition for showering purposes, but it covered barely half the tub length and wasn’t adequately sealed on its bottom, so every shower, no matter how careful we were, flooded the bathroom. The front desk staff was very nice and helpful for hotel-related stuff, but they were unhelpful when it came to asking anything about dining outside the hotel. The restaurant waiters, where we had dinner on our second night because of inclement weather, were efficient but very glum and looked like they’d rather be anywhere else. The food was very good but dinner for two ended up to be 125 euros with one glass of wine per person.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • fr
9
For a first time in Orta, well worth it.
Pros:

Great location and free parking. Fine view from front of property over lake and able to have breakfast outside. The pool has been exceptionally renovated.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Giovanna • couple • fr
10
Très bien situé centre village tout près. À pieds seulement quelques minutes
Pros:

Accueil chaleureux
Propreté de l’établissement
Son emplacement près du village et de l’embarcadère

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jennie • family_with_children • nz
9
wonderful staying here.
Pros:

beautiful view at the balcony. facilities, swimming pool, tennis court, paths the town centre.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Verena • couple • ch
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jürg • couple • ch
8
IO
Pros:

Lage, Essen

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • family_with_children • it
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Roland • extended_group • ch
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel, fussläufig von Orta.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Debra L • couple • gb
9
Lovely traditional hotel with swimming pool and beautiful lake views
Pros:

Clean and comfortable rooms and public areas. Hotel interior and rooms are dated but the hotel has a "old world" charm of its own that we appreciated. We loved our little balcony and view of the lake and island from our room. Lovely well kept grounds and the swimming pool and sunbathing area looked spotless - perfect for the summer months. Staff were friendly and obliging. We ate "a la carte" at the hotel restaurant on our first night and enjoyed our meal. Breakfast was good. Great location a short walk into the historical centre of Orta. Excellent value for money for an October stay with beautiful sunny weather. Would we stay here again? Absolutely :)

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
10
Great stay, well done to the staff .
Pros:

Everything was of a very high standard, location, food, the staff were very friendly and helpful. the views from the room and restaurant were fantastic. We had a great stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Yacov • couple • il
9
נהננו מהמקום , מהחדר והשירות , נשמח לחזור שוב
Pros:

מיקום מצויין , קרוב לטיילת שעל החוף ,חדר נקי ומרווח

Cons:

אין הערות

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • couple • de
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • gb
10
A wonderful spot to enjoy Lake Orta, even if you never leave the terrace!
Pros:

This is one of the nicest 3 star hotels I’ve ever stayed in.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • couple • ch
8
an excellent place to stay in orta
Pros:

dining room with magnificent views
good breakfast, excellent service

Cons:

room too small

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mario • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Raymund • couple • sg
4
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee