3-star hotel on Isola dei Pescatori, on Lake Maggiore, accessible only by boat, with a lakeside restaurant, lake-view rooms and excursions organised towards the Borromean Gulf.
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Belvedere is a 3-star hotel located on Isola dei Pescatori, in the heart of Lake Maggiore, accessible only by boat and overlooking the waters that separate the island from Isola Madre and Pallanza.
The rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and private bathroom, differ in view and size: some overlook the lake with a balcony or terrace, others are more intimate with a view of the narrow street of the village. The larger options, such as the Junior Suite and the Suite Executive, offer separate living areas and, in the latter, also a bathtub.
The hotel’s restaurant, with a lake view, serves dishes based on lake fish and products from the surrounding valleys, paired with an Italian wine list. The staff organises excursions by private boat or public transport towards the Borromean Gulf, making the hotel a good reference point for those who want to explore the islands without giving up the quiet of a pedestrian village reachable only by water.
The eight room types at the Belvedere all share air conditioning, flat-screen TV and private bathroom, but differ in size, view and amenities. The 20 sqm double rooms offer different solutions: some with a balcony and lake view, one with a large private terrace, and one more affordable option overlooking the narrow inner street of the island, without a lake view. The Deluxe Rooms, at 20 and 25 sqm, add a safe, parquet flooring and, in the balcony version, a minibar. For those seeking more space, the 25 sqm Junior Suite and the 50 sqm Suite Executive offer a separate living area, an extra-large double bed, a sofa bed and, only in the Suite, a bathtub with courtesy set, along with a wider lake view from the upper floors.
20 sqm double room with a balcony overlooking Lake Maggiore, classic-style furnishings and a private bathroom with shower. It is one of the most requested options for those who want to wake up with a view of the water.
20 sqm variant of the double room, with a private terrace larger than the simple balcony, still overlooking the lake; equipped with minibar and coffee machine for breakfast in the room.
The only double room without a lake view: overlooking the narrow inner street of the island, with the same 20 sqm and the same classic furnishings as the other rooms, but designed for those looking for a more affordable rate.
25 sqm suite with an extra-large double bed and a separate sofa bed, parquet flooring, a living area with flat-screen TV and a bathroom with bathtub or shower; the only room among the standard options with separate spaces for sleeping and relaxing.
20 sqm deluxe room with single beds instead of a double bed, overlooking the town rather than the lake; equipped with a safe, wardrobe and parquet flooring, plus a private bathroom with shower and courtesy set.
Version of the deluxe room with combinable single beds, enhanced by a balcony with lake view and minibar; 5 sqm larger than the city-view version.
The hotel’s largest accommodation, 50 sqm with separate living room, independent bedroom and bathroom with bathtub; the only suite with two sofa beds and a direct lake view from the living room, ideal for families or small groups.
The Belvedere offers guests a restaurant with lake view, a bar and an in-house coffee shop, as well as the possibility of having breakfast directly in the room and requesting menus for special diets. The hotel has a 24-hour reception, luggage storage, lift and room service, and is entirely non-smoking, with air conditioning in all common areas. The outdoor spaces include a garden, a terrace and direct access to the beach, ideal for enjoying the lake even outside the room. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bathroom products, as well as a desk and wardrobe. The hotel accepts small pets and offers free WiFi throughout the property, along with meeting spaces and services designed also for families with children.
The Hotel Belvedere is located on Isola dei Pescatori, the smallest and most inhabited fishing village on Lake Maggiore, a maze of narrow lanes, colourful houses and boats moored along the shore. A short walk from the hotel are some of the island’s historic restaurants, such as Ristorante Italia just 30 metres away and Ristorante Unione at 50 metres, along with Trattoria Imbarcadero, which serves lake fish dishes.
The island is accessible only by boat, with regular departures from 08:00 to 19:00 from the piers of Stresa and Baveno. Baveno railway station is about 1.7 km away as the crow flies, while Stresa station, on the Sempione line, is about 2 km away; both connect quickly to Milan. Milan Malpensa Airport is the most convenient reference point, about 31 km away, while those arriving from Switzerland can rely on Lugano-Agno and Locarno airports, both about 31-39 km away.
From the island, excursions to the other two Borromean Islands are easily organised: Isola Madre, with its botanical garden and white peacocks, and Isola Bella, famous for its palace and Italian-style gardens. On the mainland, about 3.5 km away, is Parco Villa Pallavicino, a zoo-garden popular with families, while the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, 4.5 km away, are worth a visit in spring for the blooming camellias and rhododendrons. In summer the lake is suitable for swimming, sailing and walks along the lakefronts of Stresa and Pallanza; in autumn and winter, with fewer crowds, the island offers a more intimate atmosphere, and excursions to Val Grande National Park, about 7 km away, become an alternative for those who love high-altitude trekking.
Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.7 and described as fantastic for its uniqueness on the island, along with cleanliness and comfort, both above 9.4. Staff and services also receive solid ratings, while the value for money, though positive, remains the most modest score among the categories rated.
No, the Hotel Belvedere is located on Isola dei Pescatori and is accessible only by boat, with departures from the piers from 08:00 to 19:00.
Yes, the Hotel Belvedere accepts small pets on request, with a possible supplement charged to the guest.
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Yes, many rooms at the Hotel Belvedere offer views of Lake Maggiore, often combined with a balcony or private terrace.
Yes, the Hotel Belvedere has a restaurant overlooking the lake that serves dishes based on lake fish and products from the surrounding valleys, along with a selection of Italian wines.
Yes, the Hotel Belvedere offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Yes, the Hotel Belvedere’s staff helps guests organise excursions towards the Borromean Gulf, both by private motorboat and by public boat services.
