4-star hotel on the shores of Lake Garda in Desenzano, with an outdoor pool, panoramic terrace and lakeside restaurant just steps from the town centre.
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Hotel Estée is a 4-star hotel overlooking Lake Garda, in the heart of Desenzano del Garda, just a short walk from the old town and the railway station.
The property stands out for its panoramic terrace overlooking the lake, its outdoor pool available during the summer months and the Estée Caffé, ideal for an aperitif with a view. The restaurant serves Italian and international cuisine alongside specialities from the Garda area, also served on the terrace. The air-conditioned rooms, equipped with 32-inch LCD TVs with Sky satellite channels, include single, double and triple options; some superior and executive room types offer a direct lake view and, in some cases, a balcony or seating area with a sofa.
The hotel is designed for those visiting Lake Garda as a couple, with family or for work: the ferry pier for Riva del Garda is just 400 metres away, while the centre of Desenzano can be reached in less than ten minutes on foot. WiFi and private parking are free, and pets are accepted on request. A convenient address for discovering the lake without giving up the services of a carefully run hotel.
Hotel Estée offers six room types, from the Standard Single designed for solo travellers to larger options suited to families and small groups. Almost all rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom, ensuring consistent standards throughout the property.
The main differences concern size, ranging from 14 sqm for the Single to 30 sqm for the Executive Double, and the view: the Superior and Executive rooms look directly onto Lake Garda, while the others face the town. The Standard Triple, with a sofa bed alongside the double bed, is designed for those travelling in three. Additional single beds are available on request in various room types.
The most compact room in the hotel, designed for solo travellers. It has a classic design and overlooks the town of Desenzano, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
Larger than the Single, with a view of the town and the option to choose between a double bed or two single beds on request. Air conditioning and a minibar complete the amenities.
Unlike the Standard rooms, this room type offers a full view of Lake Garda and, in some cases, a private balcony overlooking the water.
The most spacious room in the property at 30 sqm, furnished in classic or modern style with large windows overlooking Lake Garda; some rooms also feature a sofa.
The only room designed for three people, with a window overlooking the garden and a combination of double bed and sofa bed, ideal for families with one child or small groups.
A more basic version of the Standard Double, with a French double bed and views over the town of Desenzano, designed for a practical, no-frills stay.
Hotel Estée offers free private parking with an electric vehicle charging station and free WiFi throughout the property, two amenities much appreciated by guests arriving by car or camper along the lake.
Common areas include a terrace, a garden and a lounge with a TV area, while the reception is staffed 24 hours a day to provide assistance at any time. The shuttle service and airport shuttle make it easy to get to the station and airport, while a safe, a lift and facilities designed for guests with disabilities complete the offering.
Dining is also well catered for, with a snack bar and the option of breakfast served directly in the room, along with a laundry service and daily housekeeping for longer stays.
Hotel Estée is located along Viale Tommaso Dal Molin, in one of the liveliest areas of Desenzano del Garda, just a short walk from the lakefront and the public gardens along Lake Garda. Bars and restaurants such as Estee Caffe and Sushi Zen are less than 100 metres away, while the Giardini Marinai d’Italia, about 200 metres away, offer a green spot overlooking the water.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station can be reached in about 850 metres, with frequent connections to Verona, Brescia and Milan; the ferry pier to Riva del Garda is just 400 metres away. By car, Verona-Villafranca Airport is 26 km away, while Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is about 67 km away. The old town of Desenzano, with its small harbour and town centre streets, is less than ten minutes on foot.
During the summer months, the nearby Spiaggetta di Via Lario, 450 metres away, and Desenzanino Beach, just over a kilometre away, are perfect for a day at the lake, while Desenzano Castle, 650 metres away, offers a sweeping view over the gulf. For those wanting to venture a bit further, Sirmione Castle – Rocca Scaligera and the Grottoes of Catullus, both about 6 km away, are a classic half-day destination. In winter, the area is well suited to lakeside walks and visits to the historic villages of Lake Garda, at a quieter pace than during the summer high season.
Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.6, and the helpfulness of the staff, which reaches 9.2. Cleanliness and comfort also score well, both at 8.8, while value for money, at 8.4, remains the most frequently mentioned area for improvement.
Yes, Hotel Estée offers free private parking on site, including an electric vehicle charging station.
Yes, Hotel Estée accepts pets on request; a supplement may apply, which should be checked at the time of booking.
The Superior Double and Executive Double rooms at Hotel Estée offer a direct view of Lake Garda, some also with a balcony.
No, the pool at Hotel Estée is only available during the summer months, while the on-site restaurant is open from April to September.
Hotel Estée is less than ten minutes on foot from the centre of Desenzano del Garda and the railway station.
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Breakfast availability, with continental, Italian, English/Irish, American and buffet options, depends on the rate chosen: check the conditions of your selected room before booking.
