4-star hotel among olive trees on the shores of Lake Garda, a short walk from Desenzano, with two pools, a wellness centre and lake views from many rooms.
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Hotel Oliveto is a 4-star property set among centuries-old olive trees on the shores of Lake Garda, about a 10-minute walk from the centre of Desenzano del Garda and facing Sirmione. The hotel is designed for both couples and families, thanks to rooms of different sizes and configurations, ranging from singles to family rooms for five people.
The rooms, all with air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, stand out for their lake view, balcony or whirlpool bath in the higher room categories. Key amenities include two pools, a wellness centre with sauna and steam bath, a fitness centre, meeting rooms and a children’s play area, alongside the Oliveto restaurant, which serves local dishes and wines.
The lakefront location, amid the citrus and olive trees that characterise this corner of Lombardy, makes it easy to reach both the centre of Desenzano and the shores of Sirmione, making the hotel a good base for exploring the southern shore of Lake Garda, with its beaches, castles and scenic trails.
The rooms at Hotel Oliveto range from the 9 sqm Single, designed for solo travellers, to the 26 sqm Family Room with Lake View for up to five people, passing through double, triple and quadruple solutions with flexible bed configurations including extra-large double beds, single beds, sofa beds and bunk beds. All room types are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with hairdryer, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar.
What sets the different categories apart is mainly the view and the size: several double, triple, quadruple and family rooms offer views of Lake Garda, often with a balcony, while some are equipped with a whirlpool bath for those seeking a more relaxing stay. Lake-view rooms also tend to be slightly larger than the equivalent standard rooms, a useful detail for those who want to enjoy the view directly from the room.
The most compact of the hotel’s rooms, designed for a single guest. Air-conditioned, with a 28-inch TV with satellite channels, minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer, it offers the essentials for a practical stay without sacrificing comfort.
A basic double room with a flexible configuration of either an extra-large double bed or two single beds. Air-conditioned, with a 28-inch TV, minibar and private bathroom, it’s the most affordable option for two people, without a lake view.
Larger than the Standard Double Room, this room stands out for its view of Lake Garda and a spacious wardrobe. Featuring a 32-inch TV, minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer, it is designed for couples who want to enjoy the view.
A configuration with two single beds and a view of the hotel’s pool, ideal for those who prefer separate beds. The bathroom comes with a shower or bathtub and a hairdryer, along with a 28-inch LCD TV and minibar.
Compared to the pool-view version, this room gains a private balcony with a view of Lake Garda and is larger. A bathroom with shower or bathtub, a 28-inch LCD TV and a minibar complete the amenities.
Designed for three guests, it offers two possible bed configurations, either a double bed and sofa bed or single beds and a sofa bed. Bathroom with shower or bathtub, 28-inch LCD TV and minibar, without a lake view.
The lake-view version of the Triple Room, slightly larger and with a 32-inch TV. Bathroom with shower or bathtub and hairdryer, suitable for small groups or families with one child.
Among the largest in the property, designed for families or groups of up to four people, with a bunk bed or sofa bed for children. 32-inch LCD TV, minibar and bathroom with shower or bathtub.
Hotel Oliveto offers two pools, one of which is indoor, as well as a full wellness centre with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool bath and a rich programme of massages, from body to foot treatments and couples’ treatments. Those who love staying fit can rely on a gym and a fitness area, while families will find pet bowls, family rooms and a play area.
On the dining front, the property offers an on-site restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and a café, with the option of breakfast in the room, menus for special diets on request and meals designed for children. Room service and a 24-hour front desk complete the offering.
Overall, the hotel has parking, a lift, air conditioning, heating and soundproofed rooms, as well as facilities for guests with disabilities such as wheelchair access and upper floors reachable by lift. Security is ensured by 24-hour surveillance, CCTV and key card access.
Hotel Oliveto is located on the lakefront of Desenzano del Garda, in an area characterised by centuries-old olive trees and Mediterranean gardens that look directly onto the water, facing the Sirmione peninsula. Desenzanino beach is just 350 metres away, while the historic centre of the town, with its bars and restaurants, can be reached in about a 10-minute walk.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station is about 2.1 km away, convenient for those arriving by train from Milan or Verona, while Montichiari airport is 16 km away and Verona-Villafranca airport is 27 km away. By car, Sirmione with its Rocca Scaligera castle can be reached in about 20 minutes, while Desenzano Castle is just over a kilometre away.
The area offers various options for visits throughout the year: in summer, the beaches of the southern shore of Lake Garda, such as Lido di Lonato or the Spiaggetta di Via Lario, are ideal for swimming and walks along the shore, while the Grottoes of Catullus in Sirmione and the Tower of San Martino della Battaglia, about 8 km away, are sites of historical interest. The Giardini Marinai d’Italia and the Parco del Laghetto, both a short distance away, offer green spaces suitable for a walk even outside the summer season.
Guests particularly appreciate the staff, rated 8.7, and the lakeside location, with a score of 8.5. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings, while the value for money, though still positive, is the lowest-scoring category.
Yes, Hotel Oliveto welcomes pets on request, with a surcharge of EUR 18 per night.
Hotel Oliveto offers a continental, Italian and buffet breakfast, but this is not always included in the rate and depends on the type of room booked.
Rates at Hotel Oliveto vary depending on the season, room type and dates of stay. You can check the updated price from our search partners.
Yes, Hotel Oliveto has free private parking on site.
Hotel Oliveto is about a 10-minute walk from the centre of Desenzano del Garda, along the lakefront.
Yes, Hotel Oliveto offers quadruple and family rooms for up to 5 people, as well as a children’s play area and dedicated meals at the restaurant, although it does not offer cribs or extra beds.
The minimum age required to check in at Hotel Oliveto is 18 years.
