A family residence in Riva del Garda with apartments featuring a kitchenette, indoor pool and wellness centre with sauna and hot tub, just steps from the lake.
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Garda Sporting Family Cottage is a residence in Riva del Garda, on Lake Garda, 1.9 km from Sabbioni Beach, designed for families and small groups looking for spacious independent accommodation.
The property offers split-level loft apartments, all with an equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, air conditioning and a terrace, some with a garden view and others overlooking the pool. Guests can also enjoy a restaurant serving Italian dishes, with vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options available on request, as well as a buffet breakfast with continental and Italian options.
The standout feature of Garda Sporting Family Cottage, however, is its wellness area: an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, fitness room and a spa centre with treatments available on request. For guests who want to explore independently, bike rental is available, handy for reaching the lakeside promenade or the area’s parks. Private parking is free and WiFi is included throughout the property, making it a practical base for exploring Alto Garda.
The apartments at Garda Sporting Family Cottage are designed to accommodate large families or groups of friends, with multi-bedroom loft layouts that comfortably exceed 5-6 beds. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchenette with hob, refrigerator and microwave, a private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private terrace, plus a washing machine for extended stays.
The two available types share the same floor area of about 60 sqm but differ in view: one overlooks the garden, the other the pool. Both combine a large double bed and single or bunk beds in separate bedrooms, making them suitable for families with children or mixed groups, while still ensuring privacy thanks to bathrooms distributed across multiple rooms.
A two-bedroom loft with garden view and its own terrace, designed for large families: one bedroom with a large double bed, the other with single and bunk beds for children. Fully equipped kitchenette, two bathrooms with bidet and shower, air conditioning and washing machine for longer stays.
A variant of the loft with a separate living area and pool view from the terrace, suited for groups of up to 5. One bedroom has the large double bed, the other three single beds, with two bathrooms fitted with showers. Same kitchen and washing machine setup as the other type, but a different view and an extra living area.
Garda Sporting Family Cottage puts a strong focus on its wellness and sports area: an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and fitness room are complemented by a spa centre offering body massages, facial treatments and beauty services on request. Sports lovers will also find a tennis court, squash equipment, table tennis and a bike rental service for getting around the lake.
Families can take advantage of child-friendly rooms, dedicated meals, a children’s pool and an outdoor play area with a water slide. The property has a 24-hour front desk, a lift, magnetic key access and a safe, as well as accessibility features such as wheelchair access and a WC with grab rails.
On the dining side, the residence offers an on-site restaurant, a bar and the option to request packed lunches, while each apartment has an internet connection and a flat-screen TV.
Garda Sporting Family Cottage is located in a residential area of Riva del Garda, just steps from Parco della Pace and Parco Giochi Pini playground, surrounded by greenery yet close to the town centre’s amenities. The area is quiet and mainly frequented by families, with casual spots such as Pasticceria Pellegrini and Bar Bocciodromo about 150 metres from the property.
Sabbioni Beach is less than 2 km away, while the MAG Museo Alto Garda is about 1.1 km away and Varone Waterfall is 2.2 km away, a classic destination for a half-day walk. Malcesine’s Scaligero Castle is about 14 km away, also reachable by ferry across the lake. Mori railway station is about 13 km away, while Verona-Villafranca Airport is 53 km away, a key reference point for those arriving by air.
Riva del Garda is one of the most popular bases on Lake Garda for water sports: windsurfing and sailing are practised mainly in the shoulder seasons, when the wind is more consistent, while in summer the Sabbioni and Pini beaches are the most popular for swimming. Not far away is the Busatte Adventure Park, ideal for those seeking an outdoor activity with the whole family, and Passo San Giovanni, a starting point for some scenic trails above the lake.
Guests particularly praise the comfort of the apartments (9.6) and the services offered (9.4), as well as the free WiFi rated with the highest score. Cleanliness and location also score well, while the value for money, though solid, shows the greatest room for improvement.
Yes, Garda Sporting Family Cottage accepts pets on request, and a surcharge may apply.
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Yes, Garda Sporting Family Cottage offers free private parking directly on site.
Yes, each apartment at Garda Sporting Family Cottage has a kitchenette equipped with a hob, refrigerator, microwave and kitchen utensils.
Garda Sporting Family Cottage has an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, fitness room and a spa centre with treatments available on request, such as massages and facial treatments.
Sabbioni Beach is about 1.9 km from Garda Sporting Family Cottage, while other beaches such as Spiaggia dei Pini and Lido Blu are just a few minutes away.
Yes, Garda Sporting Family Cottage offers family rooms, children’s meals, a children’s pool and an outdoor play area with a water slide.
