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Piccolo Hotel Olina
Piccolo Hotel Olina is a 2-star hotel in the pedestrian village of Orta San Giulio, with rooms in restored historic buildings, an in-house restaurant, and just steps from the lake.

Family-run hotel in Orta San Giulio, a short walk from Lake Orta, with an on-site restaurant, air-conditioned rooms and lake views from the terraces.
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Hotel Bocciolo is a 3-star property in Orta San Giulio, in Piedmont, a few hundred metres from the shores of Lake Orta and 1.5 km from Piazza Motta. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV and WiFi included.
Accommodations range from classic double rooms to two suites with an exclusive-use private pool and hot tub, along with triple and quadruple solutions designed for families or small groups. Many rooms overlook the lake or the garden, some with a balcony or private terrace, others with a patio.
Breakfast, served continental and buffet-style, is included in the stay. Private parking is free and pets are welcome, with a possible surcharge. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to walk to restaurants, the Sacro Monte di Orta and the lake shores, while Stresa is about a 40-minute drive away and Malpensa Airport is about 28 km away.

The rooms at Hotel Bocciolo all share air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, but they differ greatly in size, view and amenities. Options range from the more compact double rooms of 20-22 sqm to the two 48 sqm suites with an exclusive-use private pool and hot tub, designed for those seeking a more exclusive stay.
Many room types offer a direct lake view, others look onto the garden or the mountain; several rooms have a terrace or private balcony, ideal for enjoying the view of Lake Orta. Triple and quadruple solutions are also available, some with connecting beds, suitable for families or small groups, as well as a room with disabled access featuring a bunk bed or extra-large double bed. The variety of bed configurations, including large double beds, single beds and bunk beds, makes the property flexible for different needs.
Double room with a private terrace overlooking the lake directly, air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. One of the most requested for its direct water view.
The largest suite in the property, with an exclusive-use private pool, a hot tub and two bathrooms. It features a separate bedroom, a lounge area and a panoramic terrace overlooking the lake.
Two connecting double rooms overlooking the garden, the only solution in the property designed for groups of four with separate spaces.
Flexible room with a choice between a double bed or two single beds, overlooking the garden with its own terrace.
Triple room with three single beds and a terrace with lake view, designed for small groups of friends or families with one child.
Spacious 48 sqm room with a hot tub, a pool with a view, bathrobes and a courtesy set, plus a bathroom with tub, shower and bidet: the ideal choice for those seeking spa comfort right in the room.
The only room in the property designed with access for people with disabilities, featuring a spacious extra-large double bed or bunk bed and a terrace overlooking the garden.
The most compact room in the property, with a private balcony and a direct lake view, ideal for couples seeking an essential yet scenic stay.
Hotel Bocciolo offers guests an on-site restaurant and bar, along with the option to have breakfast delivered directly to the room. Private parking is free and also reserved for guests with disabilities, while WiFi is available free of charge throughout the property.
Common areas include a garden, sun terrace, patio and picnic area, ideal for enjoying the lakeside setting. There is also a spa room with body treatments, massages, an outdoor hot tub and beauty services such as manicures and pedicures. For leisure time, guests can use bicycles, canoes and table tennis, as well as go hiking or horse riding in the surrounding area.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a safe, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The property welcomes pets, provides dedicated pet bowls, and offers a luggage storage and laundry service to make the stay more convenient.
Hotel Bocciolo is located on Via Domodossola, a short walk from the shores of Lake Orta, in a quiet residential area on the edge of the historic centre of Orta San Giulio, a village overlooking the lake with the famous Isola di San Giulio. The character of the area is typical of the lakeside villages of Piedmont, with stone houses and alleys running down towards the water.
In terms of connections, Orta-Miasino railway station is just 550 metres away, while Piazza Motta, the beating heart of the village, can be reached in about 1.5 km. Milan Malpensa Airport is 28 km away, and Linate Airport is 75 km away. By car, Stresa and Lake Maggiore are about 40 minutes away, while Varese is 54 km away. Nearby there are restaurants such as Bocciolo and Luci sul Lago, both a few hundred metres away.
Guests can walk in under a kilometre to the Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO site with its frescoed chapels set in the woods, or take a boat trip to Isola di San Giulio. In summer the lake is suited to canoeing and walks along the shores, while in the cooler months the surrounding hills offer hiking and horse riding trails. Within a radius of 12-13 km there are also the Parco dei Lagoni di Mercurago and the Sanctuary of Boca, suitable destinations for a half-day excursion.
Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.2, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, both at 9.1. The staff are also highly appreciated (9.1). Value for money, while still solid at 8.6, is the relatively lowest-rated aspect.
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Yes, Hotel Bocciolo welcomes pets, although a surcharge may be required in some cases; the property also provides dedicated pet bowls.
Yes, Hotel Bocciolo offers free private parking directly on site, including a space reserved for guests with disabilities.
Hotel Bocciolo offers double, twin, triple and quadruple rooms, as well as two suites with an exclusive-use private pool and hot tub, ranging from 20 to 48 sqm.
Yes, Hotel Bocciolo is a short walk from the shores of Lake Orta and 1.5 km from Piazza Motta, in the heart of Orta San Giulio.
Yes, Hotel Bocciolo includes breakfast, served continental and buffet-style, and it is also available in the room on request.
Yes, Hotel Bocciolo offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms.