4-star hotel just steps from Lake Garda, with an outdoor pool, wellness centre with sauna and Turkish bath, and rooms with lake or garden views.
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Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa is a 4-star hotel in Desenzano del Garda, about 150 metres from the shores of Lake Garda, with an outdoor pool set in a tree-lined garden and an indoor wellness centre.
The ten room types feature modern-style furnishings, flat-screen satellite TV and, in some cases, exposed-beam ceilings or balconies overlooking the lake; the two suites also come with an exclusive-use private pool and a panoramic terrace. Breakfast, served every morning in the dedicated dining room, offers a wide international selection with fresh fruit, organic products and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
The wellness centre includes a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and sensory shower, ideal for relaxing after a day at the lake. The property is convenient for those travelling by car, about 20 minutes from Peschiera del Garda and 30 from Verona, with direct access to the A4 Milan-Venice motorway. Suited to both couples and families, the hotel is appreciated for its location and the well-kept atmosphere of its common areas.
The rooms at Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa range from the compact 12 sqm Double Room to 25 and 30 sqm suites with an exclusive-use private pool. All room types feature a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, while some add a balcony or terrace with views of Lake Garda, the garden or the city.
Among the most requested options are the rooms with a panoramic balcony and the Flexible Room, which offers two alternative bed configurations to suit couples or small groups. At the top of the range are the Junior Suite and the Deluxe Suite, both with a separate bedroom, living area, two bathrooms and a private pool overlooking the lake: the ideal solution for those seeking more space and privacy during their stay.
The most compact of the hotel’s double rooms, the Double Room offers a large double bed, flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, courtesy set and hairdryer. Ideal for a short stay as a couple.
Compared to the standard Double Room, this room type adds a private balcony and a few extra square metres. Featuring satellite TV, a bathroom with bathtub or shower and a courtesy set, it’s designed for those who want a personal view of the outdoors.
The most sought-after of the double rooms: the balcony opens directly onto Lake Garda. With flat-screen satellite TV, a private bathroom with bathtub or shower and a courtesy set, it combines space and views.
Designed for those looking for the most affordable option, this room has a private bathroom with shower and bidet, flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar and city view.
Located in the hotel’s annex, this room stands out for its private patio overlooking the garden, as well as air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom.
The smallest of the hotel’s rooms, with a queen bed, private bathroom with shower and bidet, flat-screen TV with cable channels and minibar: a compact and functional solution.
This room offers two alternative bed configurations, a large double bed or two single beds, to suit couples or friends travelling together. The room also features a private bathroom with shower and bidet, cable TV and minibar.
The Junior Suite is the first of the accommodations with an exclusive-use private pool, separate bedroom, living area with sofa bed and two bathrooms with shower. The terrace offers a view of Lake Garda.
Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa offers guests an outdoor pool and a wellness centre with sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub and massage service, ideal for relaxing after a day at the lake. The garden and sun terraces offer outdoor spaces to enjoy the Lake Garda climate, while a 24-hour front desk and room service ensure assistance at any time of day.
For meals, a snack bar, a bar and the option to have breakfast in the room are available. The rooms and common areas are also accessible to guests with reduced mobility, with dedicated features such as wheelchair access and bathrooms with grab bars. Small pets are allowed on request, and the property provides dedicated bowls.
Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa is located in Desenzano del Garda, just 150 metres from the lake shore, in a quiet residential area but only a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre and the lakeside promenade. Spiaggia Desenzanino, about 250 metres away, is the closest beach, while Lido di Lonato can be reached in about 1.4 km along the coast.
The centre of Desenzano, with its old harbour and lakeside venues, is just over a kilometre away; here you’ll find restaurants such as Rose & Sapori (350 m) and La Bissa (400 m). Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station is about 1.9 km away and is connected to the Milan-Venice line, while the A4 motorway exit allows you to reach Peschiera del Garda in about 20 minutes and Verona in 30. Verona-Villafranca Airport is 27 km away, and Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport about 66 km away.
Those staying here can spend summer days at the beach or on boat trips on the lake, while in cooler months it’s worth visiting Sirmione Castle – Rocca Scaligera, about 5 km away, and the Grottoes of Catullus, a little further on. Desenzano Castle, 1.1 km from the hotel, overlooks the historic centre and can be reached on foot, as can the Giardini Marinai d’Italia along the lake. For those who love military history, the San Martino della Battaglia Tower is about 8 km away.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.4, and the comfort of the rooms, at 9.0. Cleanliness (8.8) and WiFi (9.0) also score well. The value for money, while solid at 8.3, is the lowest score, suggesting a hotel that’s well liked but perceived as in the mid-to-upper price range.
Yes, Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa is located about 150 metres from the shores of Lake Garda, in Desenzano del Garda.
Yes, Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa accepts small pets on request, possibly with a surcharge; pets are not allowed in the pool area or the breakfast room.
Yes, Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa includes an international buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, organic products and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Yes, Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa has a free outdoor pool set in a tree-lined garden, as well as two suites with an exclusive-use private pool.
The wellness centre at Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa includes a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath and a sensory shower.
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Hotel Palazzo del Garda & Spa is about a 30-minute drive from Verona and is easily reached via the A4 Milan-Venice motorway.
