Elegant 4-star hotel located directly on the shores of Lake Garda in Malcesine, featuring an outdoor swimming pool, wellness area, and equipped fitness centre.
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Hotel Excelsior Bay is a refined 4-star hotel situated on the shores of Lake Garda in Malcesine, less than a kilometre from the picturesque Scaligero Castle. Featuring accommodation furnished in a classic and linear style, the property represents an ideal choice for couples and travellers seeking relaxation and beautiful water landscapes.
The accommodations are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, a minibar, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV, while most rooms also boast a panoramic balcony. Among the main amenities, an outdoor pool surrounded by a sun terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas stands out, along with a small wellness centre featuring a sauna and massage service, as well as an equipped fitness centre for workout sessions.
Every morning, a breakfast buffet is served, including both sweet and savoury products, as well as continental options and gluten-free items. The property allows quick access to the historic centre, and the bus stop is just 150 metres away.
Hotel Excelsior Bay’s accommodation offerings include various room types designed to ensure a comfortable stay along the shores of Lake Garda. The range extends from budget single rooms, ideal for solo travellers, to spacious Junior Suites equipped with panoramic terraces or balconies. All options feature air conditioning, a private bathroom with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, a TV, and a minibar.
Many options boast a private outdoor space with direct views of the lake waters or over the garden and pool. Room sizes range from 12 square metres for budget double rooms up to 25 square metres for suites, which also provide soft bathrobes and slippers for guests’ maximum comfort.
15 m² accommodation enhanced by a balcony directly overlooking the waters of the lake, independent air conditioning, minibar, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Spacious 20 m² accommodation with a balcony facing the hotel pool, complete with minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning system.
Essential 12 m² accommodation located on the first floor, featuring high-set windows and a private bathroom. This option does not have a balcony.
Room located on the first or second floors equipped with a balcony with a partial lake view, minibar, and private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer.
15 m² room located on the upper floors, equipped with a balcony with an internal view of the pool, air conditioning, and minibar.
12 m² single room complete with balcony, safe, TV, minibar, and private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer.
Elegant 25 m² suite featuring a balcony with lake views, private bathroom supplied with bathrobes, slippers, and bidet, as well as air conditioning and TV.
25 m² suite distinguished by a large panoramic terrace overlooking the lake waters, minibar, TV, and bathroom with slippers and bathrobes.
Hotel Excelsior Bay offers a wide selection of facilities and services designed to enhance stays on the lake shores. Outside, there is an outdoor swimming pool accompanied by a sun terrace with sun loungers, deck chairs, and umbrellas. For guests wishing to keep fit or enjoy a rejuvenating moment, a well-equipped fitness centre and a wellness area with a sauna and massage service are available.
The dining area includes a bar and a snack bar for light refreshments, alongside the daily breakfast service. General amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, luggage storage, and free WiFi in public areas.
Hotel Excelsior Bay is situated along Via Lungolago Madonnina in Malcesine, directly facing the eastern shores of Lake Garda. The position allows for walks next to the water along dedicated pedestrian paths and enjoying the lakeside scenery in a relaxing and breezy setting.
The historic centre of Malcesine and the monumental Scaligero Castle are located approximately 850 metres away, reachable with a short walk. The town bus station is situated 650 metres from the entrance, highly useful for reaching Verona station. Furthermore, near the town centre lies the valley station of the cable car leading to Mount Baldo, allowing guests to ascend to over 1,700 metres in altitude in just a few minutes to admire the Garda basin from above.
The area offers numerous opportunities for water sports enthusiasts, such as sailing and windsurfing. Just 2.7 km from the property lies the hamlet of Cassone, home to the Aril, known as the shortest river in the world at only 175 metres long. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the natural trails of the Alto Garda Bresciano Park, located on the opposite shore approximately 9 km away, or embark on trekking routes along the surrounding mountain ridges.
Reviews highlight the hotel’s excellent lakefront location and the courtesy of the staff. Guests appreciate the attentive cleanliness of the rooms, the quality of the breakfast buffet, and the outdoor swimming pool equipped with a sun terrace.
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At Hotel Excelsior Bay, check-in is available from 15:00, while check-out procedures must be completed by 11:00.
Yes, Hotel Excelsior Bay provides guests with an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a sun terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Yes, Hotel Excelsior Bay serves a breakfast buffet featuring sweet and savoury items, continental options, and gluten-free selections.
Yes, Hotel Excelsior Bay accepts pets upon request; a surcharge may apply.
Yes, Hotel Excelsior Bay features private parking located directly on site.
Hotel Excelsior Bay is approximately 850 metres from the centre and Scaligero Castle in Malcesine, reachable on foot with a stroll along the lake.