4-star hotel on the shores of Lake Garda in Toscolano Maderno, with private beach, English-style gardens and panoramic lake views, a few minutes from Gardone Riviera.
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Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac – Gruppo Estella Hotels is a 4-star hotel located directly on the shores of Lake Garda, in the bay of Toscolano Maderno, just 5 minutes by car from the town centre and from Gardone Riviera.
The property occupies a historic villa surrounded by English-style gardens and overlooking a private beach, accessible from early June to the end of August. Breakfast, served on the terrace during the summer months, offers continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are available throughout the property.
The eleven room types, from the Small Single to the suites with lake views, share a sober style with wooden furnishings and neutral colours, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV. Guests can book on-site massages, go hiking or cycling, or reach tennis courts and a golf course within a few minutes. It is an address particularly appreciated by couples, who rewarded the location with a score of 9.5. Pets are also welcome, with a possible extra charge.
The room offering at Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac covers eleven different options, from the compact 10 sqm Small Single Room to the 50 sqm Deluxe Family Room with three beds. All accommodations feature a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV, guaranteeing the same level of comfort regardless of the chosen size.
What sets the different room types apart is above all the view and the layout of the spaces: some rooms overlook the inner courtyard or the garden, others offer balconies with a direct lake view, such as the Deluxe Double Room with Lake View or the split-level Junior Suites. Families can opt for the rooms with more beds or the Junior Suite with Balcony and Lake View, which combines a sleeping area with a small lounge featuring a sofa bed. The Attic Double Room with Lake View adds a special touch thanks to its sloped ceiling.
The most compact of the property’s rooms, designed for the solo traveller. Overlooking the inner courtyard, it has a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set, plus a tea and coffee set and wardrobe.
Among the smallest double rooms in the property, with a balcony overlooking the garden. The private bathroom has a shower, while air conditioning and minibar complete the essential amenities.
Slightly larger than the Small Double, this standard room overlooks the inner courtyard and offers a private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer, plus a tea and coffee set and wardrobe.
Superior category with a private balcony overlooking the garden, larger than the Standard and Small rooms. The private bathroom has a shower and air conditioning is guaranteed throughout the room.
Equal in size to the Superior, this Deluxe room stands out for its direct lake view, desk and garden furniture, and can accommodate up to three people.
A true suite consisting of a separate bedroom with an additional sofa bed, ideal for families of up to four people. The balcony offers one of the widest lake views in the property.
Split-level family room with a balcony offering garden views, designed for groups or large families thanks to the extra-large bed combined with the sofa bed.
The most spacious room in the entire property at 50 sqm, designed for large families thanks to three combined beds. Garden view and courtesy set complete an ample and well-appointed set of amenities.
Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac offers a private lakefront beach with umbrellas and sun loungers, garden, sun terrace and water sports equipment, ideal for those seeking relaxation right on Lake Garda. There is also something for those who prefer more active pursuits: bike rental, hiking and canoeing are available to guests, while a golf course can be found within a few kilometres.
For wellness, the property offers a sauna, whirlpool tub, massages and a spa centre, along with dedicated wellness packages. Service is provided by a 24-hour front desk, with concierge service, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and laundry and ironing service.
For dining, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a bar and a snack bar, with special diet menus available on request and meals for children. Security is ensured by CCTV cameras, a smoke alarm and key access, while pets are welcome with bowls provided.
Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac is located in the bay of Toscolano Maderno, on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda, with direct access to a private beach and English-style gardens leading down to the water. The area is residential and quiet, dotted with period villas, but just a few steps away are restaurants such as Benella, only 50 metres away, and Riva Carne al Fuoco, 350 metres away.
The centre of Toscolano Maderno and Gardone Riviera can be reached in about 5 minutes by car. Il Vittoriale degli Italiani, the famous residence of Gabriele D’Annunzio, is just 1.9 km away, while Parco dell’Alto Garda Bresciano is 7.6 km away. For those arriving by plane, Verona-Villafranca Airport is about 34 km away, and Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is 67 km away.
In summer, life revolves around the beach and the lake, with opportunities for canoeing, water sports and cycling along the Garda cycle path; in the cooler months, the area is well suited to hikes in the woods of Valvestino, 8.2 km away, or visits to the historic sites of Santa Maria di Tenesi. The Due Pini Municipal Swimming Pool, about 6 km away, and the Rocca di Manerba Archaeological Park, 8 km away, round out the options for those who want to venture away from the lake for a few hours without giving up the scenery.
Guests particularly praise the lakeside location, rated 9.5, and the staff, appreciated with a score of 9.3. Cleanliness and room comfort are also very positively rated, while the value for money, though solid, remains the lowest-scoring category among those reviewed.
Yes, Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac has a private lakefront beach, usable from early June to the end of August, as well as English-style gardens that reach down to the shore.
Yes, Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac accepts pets, although a surcharge may be required during the stay.
Yes, Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac offers free private parking directly at the property.
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Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac offers a breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options, served on the terrace during the warmer months.
A minimum age of 18 is required to check in at Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac.
Hotel Villa Maria Au Lac is about 1.9 km from Il Vittoriale degli Italiani, the historic residence of Gabriele D’Annunzio in Gardone Riviera.
