Family-run hotel on Lake Garda, in Manerba del Garda, with lake views, private beach and free parking just steps from the town centre.
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Hotel Stella del Benaco is a 3-star hotel in Manerba del Garda, on the shores of Lake Garda, with direct beach access and lake views from many rooms.
The property caters mainly to couples and families looking for a lakeside stay without giving up the convenience of travelling by car: private parking is free and the lakefront location means bars, restaurants and the town’s first historic sites are all within walking distance. The rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV, range from a double with terrace and lake view to a quadruple designed for families with children.
General facilities include a garden, sun terrace, daily housekeeping, luggage storage and laundry service, while the in-house bar also offers the option of breakfast in the room. The Manerba area, with the Rocca Archaeological Park just minutes away, suits both those seeking beach days and those wanting to explore the Brescia side of Lake Garda through villages and walks.
The rooms at Hotel Stella del Benaco are divided into three main types, designed for couples, small groups and families. All feature a private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar and soundproofed walls, useful details for those staying in a lively area during summer.
The Double Room with Balcony and Lake view and the Quadruple Room with Lake View stand out for their direct lake outlook and for having a terrace or balcony, ideal for those who want to enjoy the view from their own room. The Standard Triple Room, more compact in size, focuses instead on practicality for stays with an extra single bed. Room sizes range from 16 to 19 square metres, while maximum capacity grows up to four people in the quadruple room, designed for families with children thanks to the bunk bed.
Double room with private terrace and lake view, the most scenic of the three room types along with the quadruple. Featuring a private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV, it is designed for couples who want to look directly out over the water.
A more compact triple room, without direct lake view, designed for those travelling as three and looking for a practical solution. The private bathroom with shower and bidet, wardrobe and toiletries set complete an essential but complete offering.
The largest room in the property, with a lake-view terrace and a bunk bed that makes it the ideal choice for families with children. The combination of an extra-large double bed and bunk bed allows it to accommodate up to four people.
Hotel Stella del Benaco sits right on the beach on Lake Garda and offers guests a garden, a sun terrace with deck chairs and sun loungers, and direct beach access, ideal for those seeking relaxing days by the water.
General facilities include daily housekeeping, concierge service, luggage storage, laundry and room service, as well as a lift that makes the property accessible on the upper floors too. A babysitting service is also available on request.
As for dining, the hotel has an in-house bar and offers the option of breakfast in the room. The rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV, satellite channels and internet connection, while free private parking and free WiFi round out the offering for guests arriving by car.
Hotel Stella del Benaco is located in Manerba del Garda, directly on the shores of Lake Garda, in a quiet residential area just a short walk from the town centre and from La Romantica Beach, only 50 metres away. The property faces the lake and shares with the coast a stretch of shoreline used by guests for swimming and sunbathing.
The location is also convenient for those travelling by means other than their own car: Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station is about 11 km away, while Verona-Villafranca Airport is about 30 km away, a practical option for those arriving by plane. Brescia can be reached in about 40 km, and Desenzano del Garda in around 30 minutes by car. Within a few minutes’ walk are several restaurants, including Riviera Gelateria Caffetteria at 40 metres and Bellerive at 400 metres.
For those who want to venture beyond the beach, the Manerba Rocca Archaeological Park is about 1.5 km away and offers scenic lake paths among historic ruins and nature. The Vittoriale degli Italiani, the famous residence of Gabriele D’Annunzio, is about 6 km away, while the Alto Garda Bresciano Park, a few minutes by car, is ideal for hikes and walks in milder seasons. In summer the area is lively with bars and beach life, while in autumn and spring it is better suited to cultural visits and day trips towards Desenzano and Sirmione.
Guests especially praise the lakefront location (9.7) and the staff (9.6), followed by cleanliness and room comfort, both above 9.3. The value for money remains solid at 9.1, while WiFi, though free, receives the lowest score.
No, Hotel Stella del Benaco does not allow pets in any room category.
Yes, Hotel Stella del Benaco offers free private parking directly at the property.
Hotel Stella del Benaco is located about 50 metres from La Romantica Beach, on Lake Garda.
Hotel Stella del Benaco does not include breakfast among its standard services, but the option of breakfast in the room is available on request.
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Hotel Stella del Benaco accepts children from age 5 upward, but does not provide cribs or extra beds for younger children.
The Double Room with Balcony and Lake view and the Quadruple Room with Lake View both offer a direct view of Lake Garda with a terrace or balcony.