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Hotel Gardenia al Lago is a 3-star property on the lakefront of Gargnano, on Lake Garda, with a garden, terrace and air-conditioned rooms with lake or mountain views.
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Hotel Gardenia al Lago is a 3-star property located directly on the lakefront of Gargnano, on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda, featuring a garden, terrace and an in-house restaurant.
The hotel is designed for those who want to experience the lake up close: many rooms have a balcony with lake or mountain views, and the staff arranges airport transfers and offers activities such as bike excursions and canoeing through the in-house excursion desk. Room service and free WiFi throughout the property complete the offer.
The seven room types, all with private bathroom, shower, toiletries, flat-screen TV and air conditioning, vary in size from 14 to 26 sqm and in view, from the garden to the lake, passing through the mountains. Breakfast, available in Italian or gluten-free versions, and the shuttle service make the property suitable for both couples and families with children aged 6 and up. The lakefront location, combined with restaurants and venues just steps away, makes Hotel Gardenia al Lago a convenient base for exploring Gargnano and Alto Garda.

The seven rooms at Hotel Gardenia al Lago share essential amenities for a comfortable stay: private bathroom with shower and toiletries, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels, safe and desk. Sizes range from 14 sqm for the Double Room with Garden View to 26 sqm for the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, the largest and the only one with a bathtub instead of a shower.
Most of the rooms have a balcony with lake, mountain or garden views, while the basic room types such as the Standard Double Room and the Double Room favor views of the surrounding mountains without a balcony. The King Room with Lake View adds a minibar, as does the Deluxe. Each room accommodates a maximum of two people, with a large double bed as the sleeping arrangement.
The simplest room type in the property, at 16 sqm, with private bathroom with shower and toiletries, flat-screen TV and air conditioning. It does not have a balcony but offers views of the surrounding mountains, and is designed for those seeking an essential solution just steps from the lake.
The most compact room in the property, at 14 sqm, stands out for its balcony overlooking the inner garden and the mountains, an oasis of tranquility compared to the lake-view room types.
More spacious than the Standard at 20 sqm, this room has no balcony but offers mountain views and a private bathroom with bidet, a detail that sets it apart from the other room types without a lake view.
At 16 sqm with a private balcony, this room offers a view spanning the lake to the mountains, as well as nearby points of interest, setting it apart from the room types without a water view.
Slightly larger than the previous Lake View room, at 17 sqm with the same panoramic view of the lake and mountains, suitable for those who want a few extra square meters without changing view type.
At 22 sqm, with a balcony and a view combining the lake, garden and mountains, this room stands out for its minibar, a feature not found in the smaller room types in the property.
The largest room in the property at 26 sqm, it is the only room with a bathtub instead of a shower. The balcony offers lake, mountain and landmark views, while the minibar completes a setup designed for a more exclusive stay.
Hotel Gardenia al Lago offers guests a garden, a sun terrace and beachfront access, ideal for those who want to enjoy Lake Garda without leaving the property. Guests can also enjoy bike excursions, canoeing and yoga classes, plus an excursion desk that helps organize activities in the area.
Dining services include a bar, an in-house restaurant and the option of breakfast in the room, with menus for special diets available on request. WiFi is free throughout the property, while room service, ironing service and daily housekeeping complete the offer. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge, and the property also offers a shuttle service and on-street parking.
Hotel Gardenia al Lago is located directly on the lakefront of Gargnano, one of the most characteristic villages on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda, known for its historic center with Venetian arcades and for the nearby Villa Feltrinelli. The property overlooks the water just a few meters from Ristorante Rivalago and the Lido, in the heart of a pedestrian area lined with bars and venues along the lakefront.
Gargnano town centre can be reached on foot in a few minutes, while Parco le Fontanelle is about 1.5 km away. By car, the Vittoriale degli Italiani, Gabriele D’Annunzio’s residence in Gardone Riviera, is about 9 km away, while Desenzano Castle is 36 km away and the Terme di Sirmione thermal baths are 42 km away. Verona-Villafranca Airport is the closest air connection, about 35 km away, followed by Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport at 72 km.
The lake is the true highlight of the stay: the property offers beachfront access and swimming facilities in summer, while bicycles or canoes can be rented year-round to explore the coast heading north, towards Tignale and the Adventure Park Tignale, about 10 km away. Those who prefer the mountains can reach Passo d’Ere, 7 km away, a starting point for panoramic trails over Alto Garda. In winter the area is well suited to lakeside walks and visits to historic villages, while in summer the proximity to beaches, restaurants such as Osteria del Restauro and venues along the lakefront makes the area particularly lively, especially between July and August.
Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 10 by guests, and the staff, equally appreciated with the highest score. Comfort (9.7) and cleanliness (9.4) also score very highly, while value for money still reaches an excellent 9.4, confirming an overall outstanding experience on Lake Garda.
Yes, Hotel Gardenia al Lago is located directly on the lakefront of Gargnano, on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda.
Yes, Hotel Gardenia al Lago accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply.
Yes, Hotel Gardenia al Lago offers free on-street parking near the property.
Check-in at Hotel Gardenia al Lago is possible from 14:00 to 18:00, with arrival time to be communicated in advance, while check-out takes place from 08:00 to 11:00.
Yes, several rooms at Hotel Gardenia al Lago, such as the Double Room with Lake View and the King Room with Lake View, have a balcony overlooking Lake Garda.
Rates at Hotel Gardenia al Lago vary depending on the season, the room type chosen and the dates of the stay. You can check the updated price from our search partners.
No, Hotel Gardenia al Lago does not require a minimum age for check-in, although children must be at least 6 years old to stay according to the property’s conditions.