Small hotel with a rustic character in the historic centre of Riva del Garda, with a local-cuisine restaurant, parquet-floored rooms and just steps from the lake and the harbour.
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Albergo La Montanara is a 1-star property in the heart of the historic centre of Riva del Garda, just steps from the ferry harbour and Lake Garda. The atmosphere is that of a village inn, with simple furnishings, parquet floors and an in-house restaurant specialising in local cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The rooms are spacious and bright, in a rustic style with essential furniture and touches of colour; some have a private bathroom, others share facilities on the same floor, with options ranging from a cosier single to a quadruple for families or small groups. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and bicycle storage is included, a detail that suits well those visiting Lake Garda by bike or on foot.
Breakfast offers fresh bread, yoghurt, fruit, homemade cakes, cheeses and cured meats, with gluten-free and sugar-free options on request. The central location, rated 9.5 by guests, makes the property a convenient reference point for those who want to move around on foot between beaches, restaurants and the paths that line the lake, without giving up a family-run and informal hospitality.
The rooms at Albergo La Montanara stand out for a consistent rustic style, with parquet floors, simple furnishings and touches of colour that recall the atmosphere of a village inn. The sizes vary considerably, from the 6 sqm of the most compact single to the 35 sqm of the quadruple, adapting to different needs: solo travellers, couples, families with children or small groups sharing a room with multiple beds.
Not all room types have a private bathroom: some double rooms share facilities on the same floor, while others, like the Triple and the Quadruple, offer an en-suite bathroom with shower. The bed configuration is flexible, often with the option to choose between a double bed or single beds at the time of booking. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, while some enjoy a view over the inner courtyard, a detail that adds natural light to the rooms.
Bright 20 sqm room with en-suite bathroom, simple furnishings and parquet floors, with a view over the inner courtyard. The bed configuration can be chosen between a double bed or two singles, indicated at the time of booking.
The most spacious in the property at 35 sqm, designed for families or small groups. En-suite bathroom, simple furnishings and parquet floors, with two possible bed configurations to be specified when booking.
20 sqm room with simple furnishings and parquet floors, the only double room with a shared bathroom, located on the same floor. An economical solution for those who do not need private facilities.
The smallest room in the property, at just 6 sqm, designed for a single guest travelling alone. Parquet floors, flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries, with a shared bathroom.
30 sqm room designed for three people, with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and hairdryer. The bed layout can be chosen between a double plus a single or three single beds.
Albergo La Montanara offers an in-house restaurant with local cuisine, a coffee shop, a bar and menus for special diets on request, as well as fruit and wine available on order. The non-smoking rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and parquet floors, while the bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer and, in several room types, a bathtub or shower.
General services include luggage storage, lockers, private or express check-in and check-out, an ATM and currency exchange, useful for those arriving from the ferry harbour just steps away. The property also provides strollers and children’s meals, while security is guaranteed 24 hours a day and access is by key.
For those getting around independently, free bicycle storage is available, convenient for exploring the lake’s cycle paths; housekeeping is provided daily and room service is included among the amenities offered.
Albergo La Montanara is located in the historic centre of Riva del Garda, on a pedestrian street in the heart of the city, where taverns and cafés follow one another just steps from the entrance: Osteria all’Ombra is only 10 metres away, Osteria Panesalame 20 metres away and the Kapuziner bar 50 metres away. It is the most frequented area of the city, appreciated for its proximity to everything needed during the stay, so much so that guests have given it a score of 9.5 for location.
The ferry harbour for Desenzano and other lake destinations can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot, while the bus stop for the railway station is 10 minutes away on foot. Lake Garda directly borders the city, and Sabbioni Beach is about 650 metres away. Those arriving by car will find free public parking nearby, while the most convenient airport remains Verona-Villafranca, about 53 km away.
The central location is ideal for exploring the MAG Alto Garda Museum on foot, 200 metres away, or relaxing at Pini Playground, a little further on. In summer the lake is suited to windsurfing and sailing, while nearby are Ora Park and Peace Park, green areas convenient for a walk. For nature lovers, Ponale Waterfall is less than 3 km away, and in the cooler months San Giovanni Pass offers panoramic routes above the city.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the central location, with 9.5. Cleanliness and value for money also receive good ratings, while general services remain the weakest point according to the reviews collected.
Albergo La Montanara is located in the historic centre of Riva del Garda, on Via Montanara, about a 5-minute walk from the ferry harbour for Desenzano and other Lake Garda destinations.
No, Albergo La Montanara does not allow pets during the stay.
The restaurant at Albergo La Montanara serves breakfast with fresh bread, yoghurt, fruit, homemade cakes, cheeses and cured meats, with gluten-free and sugar-free options on request; it is not served on Wednesdays.
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Yes, Albergo La Montanara offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, including the rooms.
Check-in at Albergo La Montanara is possible from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM; those arriving on a Wednesday must contact the property in advance, as the reception remains closed that day.
Some rooms at Albergo La Montanara have a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, while other room types, such as some economical double rooms, share a bathroom on the same floor.
