Boutique hotel accessible only by ferry on Isola Bella, on Lake Maggiore, with an in-house restaurant, air-conditioned rooms with lake views and gluten-free breakfast available.
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Boutique Hotel Elvezia is a hotel located on Isola Bella, on Lake Maggiore, accessible only by ferry from Stresa or Baveno, with an in-house restaurant and air-conditioned rooms.
The property offers three room types, all equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar: two overlooking the lake with private balcony and one with a view of the town of Stresa and combinable single beds. The Deluxe Double Room with Lake View, the largest at 15 m², can accommodate up to three people thanks to an additional sofa bed.
The in-house restaurant and room service make the stay practical even for those arriving by ferry who don’t want to travel in the evening. The location on the island, amid historic gardens and the lakeside promenade, is particularly appreciated by couples, who describe it as ideal for a romantic stay and rated it 9.7 for a trip for two. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 31 km away, while Stresa railway station can be reached in a few minutes by public ferry, running until 6:30 pm.
Boutique Hotel Elvezia offers three room types, compact but carefully detailed, designed for those staying on Isola Bella as a couple or in small groups. All are air-conditioned and equipped with flat-screen TV, minibar, wardrobe, safe and private bathroom with shower or bathtub, plus free WiFi throughout the property.
Two rooms look directly onto Lake Maggiore with a private balcony, ideal for those seeking a view of the water upon waking; the Deluxe, the most spacious at 15 m², can accommodate up to three guests thanks to an additional sofa bed. The third room type, with a view of the town of Stresa, instead offers the flexibility of single or double beds, suitable for those traveling with different configurations.
The largest of the three room types, at 15 m² with a private balcony overlooking Lake Maggiore. It is the only room also designed for three people, thanks to the sofa bed that adds to the large double bed in an alternative configuration, ideal for those traveling with a child or an extra guest.
The only room type without a lake view, it instead looks toward the town of Stresa and offers the greatest flexibility in bed configuration, with the option to choose between two separate single beds or a large double bed, convenient for those traveling as two without being a couple.
The most compact room in the property, at 11 m², yet it retains the balcony and lake view of the higher room types. Unlike the Deluxe, it does not include the additional sofa bed, making it the coziest and most affordable choice for a couple.
Boutique Hotel Elvezia offers guests an in-house restaurant and bar, convenient for those staying on the island who cannot move around freely in the evening. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day and room service is available on request, along with family rooms and accessible solutions for guests with disabilities.
All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with a lift reaching the upper floors, a safe and internet access included. The bathroom features a hairdryer, free toiletries and a bathtub or shower, while bed linen and towels are provided, also available for an extra fee if requested. No parking is available, consistent with the island location accessible only by ferry.
Boutique Hotel Elvezia is located on the lakeside promenade of Isola Bella, one of the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore, in a setting that lives almost exclusively on lake tourism and passing boats. Around the property are small restaurants and bars, such as Caffe Lago just 30 meters away and Osteria del Crimine at 50 meters, as well as the historic gardens that characterize the island and the famous Palazzo Borromeo.
Since there are no roads for vehicles on the island, the connection to the mainland is made by public ferry, running until 6:30 pm, toward Stresa (about 1.3 km) or Baveno (2.4 km), both equipped with a railway station on the Simplon line. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 31 km away, while Milan Linate Airport is 74 km away. Those arriving by car can leave it in one of Stresa’s car parks and continue by boat to the hotel.
Once on the island, visiting Palazzo Borromeo and its Italian-style gardens takes up much of the day, but nearby you’ll also find Villa Pallavicino Park, 2.7 km away, with dozens of animal species, and the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania, about 4.6 km away, among the most famous in Europe. In summer, boat trips to Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Madre are frequent, while in the cooler months the Val Grande National Park, about ten kilometers away, offers hiking trails through the wild woods of Piedmont.
Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.7 and considered perfect for a romantic stay on the lake, along with the staff (9.5) and cleanliness (9.4). The value for money, while still high at 8.8, is the most modest score among the categories rated by guests.
No, Boutique Hotel Elvezia does not allow pets on the property.
Boutique Hotel Elvezia is located on Isola Bella and can only be reached by ferry from Stresa or Baveno; the public service runs until 6:30 pm, and private boat transfers can also be arranged.
No, Boutique Hotel Elvezia does not have parking, as it is located on Isola Bella where there are no roads for vehicles.
Yes, Boutique Hotel Elvezia includes breakfast, available in continental, Italian, English/Irish and gluten-free options.
Check-in at Boutique Hotel Elvezia is possible from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm upon prior notice of arrival time, while check-out must be completed by 12:00 pm.
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Yes, Boutique Hotel Elvezia is particularly appreciated by couples, who rated the location on Isola Bella with a score of 9.7 out of 10.
