Hotel Gardesana

Hotels
8 (2113 reviews)
Brione 1 , Riva del Garda , IT

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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
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near lake/beach, shops and restaurants
Excellent, varied breakfast
Generally very clean
Nice pool with sun beds (although variable)
Free/large parking available
Friendly/helpful hosts in many reviews
Air conditioning available
Convenient walking distance to town
Cons:
Rooms and bathrooms often very small (microscopic showers)
Noisy or weak air conditioning in some rooms
Hard beds and pillows reported by some guests
Pool area occasionally uninviting or discolored
At least one report of rude/unwelcoming staff
Limited poolside/bar/snack service and hotel bar area lacks atmosphere
Poor soundproofing — noise issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple reviews explicitly describe the hotel as very clean and well maintained (clean rooms, tidy pool area at times), indicating overall strong cleanliness.
Service
7.5
Staff are frequently described as nice and helpful, but at least one report of a rude/unwelcoming staff member lowers the overall service impression.
Location
9
Consistently praised as very well located — close to the lake, beach, shops, restaurants and within walking distance of town; repeated positive mentions.
Room Quality
6.5
Multiple comments about very small rooms and tiny bathrooms/microscopic showers, some hard beds and noisy AC; room comfort is a recurring negative.
Amenities
7.5
Pool, parking and bike storage are noted as positives, but several guests found the pool area uninspiring or had questions about water/color; limited poolside/bar service and occasional noisy/weak AC affect this score.
Value for Money
8.5
Reviewed as good value (explicit 'Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis' and generally positive trade-off between price and location/breakfast), supporting a strong score.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly described as top-notch, varied and well prepared; several guests specifically praise the breakfast offering and special arrangements.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall stay is generally positive (great location, good breakfast, clean), but recurring negatives—small rooms, some comfort/noise issues and an isolated poor service incident—weigh the final experience down slightly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:11

Property Description

Scenic Location at Lake Garda
Located in the picturesque town of Riva, Hotel Gardesana offers a tranquil escape with stunning views of Lake Garda. Just steps away from the lake, guests can immerse themselves in the Mediterranean climate and enjoy leisurely walks surrounded by olive groves and palm trees.

Modern Comfort and Convenience
With its modern amenities and comfortable accommodations, Hotel Gardesana provides a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle. Situated in a quiet area yet close to the town center, guests can easily explore the charming streets of Riva and soak in the beauty of the tree-lined mountain roads.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind in the hotel's expansive garden featuring an outdoor pool, hot tub, and sun beds, perfect for a day of relaxation under the sun. Additionally, the complimentary garage storage for sports equipment ensures that guests can make the most of their outdoor adventures in the area.

Experience the beauty of Lake Garda at Hotel Gardesana – book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

During the year, the hotel's restaurant might be closed for short periods. During these times the service is granted at a restaurant nearby.Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Sun, Apr 11, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: GDL

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2113 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 7.5
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carolina • extended_group • pt
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Holger • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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magdolna • couple • hu
10
Minden a legnagyobb rendben volt.
Pros:

Minden igényt kielégítő, szálloda. Kedves és udvarias személyzet.
Rendkívüli reggeli választék .
Naponta tiszta törölközők, takarítással.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Heike • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Holger • couple • de
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Marlene De Villiers • family_with_children • za
10
Highly recommended! Great locations! Great staff! Great breakfast!
Pros:

Excellent location in Riva Del Garda - within a few meters of the lake and best bicycle rental shop just across the main road. We enjoyed every moment of our stay. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast with large variety.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
9
Great stay. Would love to come back here!
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Enjoyed the pool. Staff very efficient and friendly.

Cons:

Shower tray was very slippery and felt unsafe.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Wojciech • couple • pl
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Agata • extended_group • pl
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Antoinette Brink • solo_traveller • za
7
Pros:

Location and breakfast

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable and room very small. Didn't like the hair dryer at all.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • de
1
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • gb
10
Much bettee than I anticipated. Great location, staff were helpful, single rooms were fine and great value for money.
Pros:

Good location, pool, single rooms were small but far better than I expected, aircon, electric shutters on windows, modern bedding, large window.

Cons:

I have no complaints.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Dariusz • extended_group • pl
7
Spokojny wypoczynek z dala od zgiełku miasta.
Pros:

Basen, widok, bliskość plaży i obsługa.

Cons:

Mała różnorodność śniadań- codziennie to samo.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Manfred • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Lovely location, safe parking for our motorbike, lovely swimming pool, big choice for breakfast, friendly staff

Cons:

The mattress wasn’t very comfortable

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Monique • couple • nl
9
Heel goed
Pros:

Dicht bij het meer
Nette schone kamer
Fijn zwembad
Heerlijk ontbijt

Cons:

Wasgoed had een onaangename geur

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • de
8
Wir waren für 2 Nächte während unserer Radtour hier. Es gibt wirklich gar nichts zu bemängeln. Alles top
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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EMANUELE • solo_traveller • it
8
Molto bello
Pros:

Camera, colazione e la gente

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Hugh Carlisle • solo_traveller • au
9
Ripper Riva hotel
Pros:

Well located, plenty of parking, a pool was bonus. 5 minutes to lake edge walkway and only 15mins to the old centre. The breakfast was awesome. We were lucky to get a great view from our balcony room on second floor.

Cons:

The aircon wasn't great. Turning on made the room warmer. Hotel tried to sort out but no luck... I think they just had the master temp set too high.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • solo_traveller • ch
7
gut aber teuer
Pros:

vielfalt des Buffets

Cons:

war gut so wie es ist

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee