4-star hotel just steps from Lake Garda, with an outdoor pool, garden and air-conditioned rooms, some with lake view and balcony, in Desenzano del Garda.
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Hotel Villa Maria is a 4-star hotel in Desenzano del Garda, Lombardy, just a 5-minute walk from the shores of Lake Garda.
The property features an outdoor pool and a garden where guests can relax away from the traffic of the town centre. The rooms, furnished in a classic style, are all air-conditioned and equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer; some room types offer a balcony or lake view, while others overlook the city. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and the staff, highly praised by guests, provide tourist information and assistance in planning your stay.
It’s a suitable choice for couples and families who want to get around on foot between the lakeside promenade, the restaurants in the town centre and the beaches of Rivoltella, while still staying within comfortable reach of Desenzano’s historic centre, just a few minutes away. Private parking is free but with limited spaces, WiFi is free in the common areas, and breakfast, served every morning, offers a continental and Italian buffet.
The six room types at Hotel Villa Maria all feature air conditioning, soundproofed walls, a private bathroom with shower and a flat-screen TV, but differ in size, capacity and view. The largest options, the Family Room with Lake View (25 sqm) and the Standard Family Room (22 sqm), accommodate up to four people thanks to a combination of a double bed, a single bed and a sofa bed, and the former is one of the few rooms with a direct view over Lake Garda and a private balcony.
For couples, the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony offers a city view from a small terrace, while the Standard Double Room and the more compact Economy Double Room feature a large double bed in more contained spaces, designed for practical stays. The Standard Triple Room, at 20 sqm with a double bed paired with a sofa bed, is the intermediate solution for small groups or families with one child. All rooms are equipped with a safe and an electric kettle.
The largest of the family rooms, at 25 sqm, with a private balcony that opens onto a view of Lake Garda. It accommodates up to four people thanks to a combination of a double bed, a single bed and a sofa bed, and is the only room type with this panoramic exposure over the water.
A compact room designed for two people, with a private bathroom featuring a shower and bidet. Unlike the Deluxe room, it has no balcony or view, but offers the same air-conditioned comfort in a more intimate and functional space.
At 20 sqm, this is the property’s intermediate solution, ideal for a small group or a family with one child. The sofa bed paired with the large double bed allows it to accommodate three people without sacrificing space to move around, with a wardrobe and safe included.
A 22 sqm family room, slightly smaller than the one with lake view but with the same combination of three beds to accommodate up to four guests. It has no balcony or view, favouring interior space for larger families instead.
The only double room with a private balcony overlooking the city, in an 18 sqm space. Perfect for those seeking a little extra compared to the standard options, without giving up proximity to Desenzano’s town centre.
The smallest room type in the hotel, at 15 sqm, designed for those seeking an essential and affordable solution. Despite its compact size, it maintains air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom with shower identical to the other rooms.
Hotel Villa Maria offers guests an outdoor pool and a garden with outdoor furniture and sun loungers, ideal for relaxing between visits to the lake. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, with express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, and security ensured by CCTV cameras in the common and outdoor areas.
Dining options include an on-site café, a snack bar and a bar, convenient for a break without leaving the property. Private garage parking is free, while WiFi is offered free of charge in the common areas.
The rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with flat-screen TVs, and the property also features a lift, heating and non-smoking rooms, as well as family rooms available for those travelling with children.
Hotel Villa Maria is located in Desenzano del Garda, about two kilometres from the city’s historic centre, in a quiet residential area just a five-minute walk from the shores of Lake Garda. The surrounding neighbourhood alternates between small houses and small businesses, offering a good base for those wanting to explore the southern shore of the lake without staying immersed in the town centre’s traffic.
Rivoltella beach is about 500 metres away, while Desenzano’s centre, with its lakeside promenade and small harbour, is about 2 km away, also reachable on foot in about 25 minutes. Several restaurants can be found nearby, including Peperoncino d’Oro 200 metres away, along with bars and cafés along Viale Michelangelo. Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station, 2 km away, connects directly with Milan, Verona and Venice, while Verona-Villafranca airport is about 25 km away.
Those staying here can spend summer days at the hotel pool or on the lake’s beaches, while in cooler months it’s worth focusing on cultural visits: Desenzano Castle is 2.2 km away, Sirmione’s Rocca Scaligera about 5 km away, and the Grotte di Catullo a little further. For golf enthusiasts, the Arzaga Golf Club is located 12 km away, amid the moraine hills of lower Lake Garda, a destination also popular in the off-season thanks to the area’s mild climate.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.4, and the cleanliness of the rooms, appreciated with 8.9. Comfort and value for money also score well, while the location, though solid at 8.4, is seen as slightly removed from Desenzano’s centre.
Yes, Hotel Villa Maria is located just a 5-minute walk from the shores of Lake Garda, in the Desenzano del Garda area.
Yes, Hotel Villa Maria has free private garage parking, but spaces are limited and subject to availability.
Yes, Hotel Villa Maria includes breakfast, served with continental, Italian and buffet options.
No, Hotel Villa Maria does not allow pets during the stay.
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The Family Room with Lake View, at 25 sqm, is the room type at Hotel Villa Maria that offers a balcony and a direct view of Lake Garda.
Yes, Hotel Villa Maria has an outdoor pool and a garden available to guests.
