Villa Isabella Stresa – Guest House in Stresa

The Ortensia, our Room with Lake View, Spacious Park-Facing Balcony and Private External Bathroom at the Villa Isabella Stresa

Villa Isabella is a family-run guest house in Stresa, Piedmont, about 350 metres from the railway station and 1.5 km from the Borromean Islands, in the heart of Lake Maggiore. The property offers a single room type, designed for those seeking a private setting with attention to detail, a garden and views of the surrounding hills.

The available room, the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View, covers 25 square metres and can accommodate up to two guests. It features a private external bathroom, a terrace overlooking the park, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a coffee machine, a setup mainly designed for couples, who rate the location 9.6.

WiFi is free throughout the property, while private parking is available for a fee. A shuttle to Milan Malpensa Airport, about 29 km away, can be arranged on request. Stresa, with its lakefront promenade, boats to the islands and botanical gardens nearby, is a convenient base for exploring the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore in every season.

The Ortensia, our Room with Lake View, Spacious Park-Facing Balcony and Private External Bathroom at the Villa Isabella Stresa

★ 9.3 · Excellent · 47 reviews

Room types

Villa Isabella offers a single accommodation type, designed to provide privacy and comfort to guests staying in Stresa. The Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View spans 25 square metres and accommodates up to two guests, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking tranquillity near Lake Maggiore.

The room features a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, wardrobe, coffee machine and refrigerator, as well as a spacious balcony overlooking the villa’s park that allows guests to enjoy the view of the garden and surrounding hills. Sheets and towels are included in the stay. The private terrace is the room’s standout feature, offering a private outdoor space for breakfast or relaxing in the evening, away from the noise of the town centre.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

25 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, Private terrace, Coffee machine

The only room type available at Villa Isabella, the Deluxe Double Room covers 25 square metres and stands out for its spacious private balcony overlooking the villa’s park, ideal for breakfast outdoors or an evening moment of relaxation. The bathroom is private but located outside the room, a typical solution in renovated period villas. Featuring a large double bed, flat-screen TV, wardrobe and coffee machine, the room is designed for two guests looking for a private stay just steps from Stresa’s lakefront.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for a romantic stay as a couple: the property is rated 9.6 for a trip for two.
Yes, if you want to stay close to the centre of Stresa: the railway station is just 350 metres away.
Yes, if you love outdoor living: the room has a spacious balcony and terrace overlooking the villa's park.
Yes, if WiFi is a priority for your trip: free connection is available throughout the property.
Yes, if you want to explore Lake Maggiore: the Borromean Islands are just 1.5 km away.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets: the property does not allow them.
Maybe not, if you're looking for breakfast included: it is not offered among the services.
Maybe not, if you want free parking: private parking is only available for a fee.
Maybe not, if you're looking for multiple room types: only one option is available, with a private external bathroom.

Hotel facilities & services

Villa Isabella offers guests a well-kept garden with a picnic area, outdoor dining area and sun terrace, ideal for enjoying sunny days just steps from Lake Maggiore. Free WiFi covers the entire property, and a paid airport shuttle to Milan Malpensa can be requested.

In-room service includes a hairdryer, tea and coffee kettle, refrigerator and bed linen, as well as a spacious private bathroom with shower. Private and express check-in and check-out, ironing service, dry cleaning and laundry service are available on request, useful for longer stays. The property is entirely non-smoking and is equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and CCTV cameras in common and outdoor areas, to ensure safety throughout the stay.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Free WiFi
Balcony
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
View
Family rooms available
Picnic area
Airport shuttle

General facilities

Picnic area
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Balcony
Terrace
Garden
Private check-in and check-out
Luggage storage
Express check-in and check-out
Ironing service
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Airport shuttle
Invoice available on request
Family rooms available
Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside the property
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarm
Security alarm
Key access
Carbon monoxide detector
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Fan
Non-smoking rooms
Iron

Parking

Parking for disabled guests

Food & drink

Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

Streaming service (such as Netflix)
Flat-screen TV
TV
Pay-per-view channels
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Hairdryer
Shower
Bed linen
Wardrobe or closet
Walk-in closet
Courtyard view
City view
Landmark view
Mountain view
Pool view
Garden view
Lake view
View
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack
Folding bed
Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Villa Isabella is located on Via Dante Alighieri, in the heart of Stresa, just steps from the lakefront and the historic centre of this Piedmontese town on Lake Maggiore. It sits in the town’s liveliest area, among bars, small shops and restaurants, and allows guests to reach both the pier and the main shopping streets on foot.

Stresa’s railway station is just 350 metres away, a benefit for those arriving by train from Milan or Turin, while Baveno’s station is about 3.9 km away. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 29 km away, and Milan Linate is 73 km away; the property offers a paid airport shuttle on request. The Borromean Islands are 1.5 km away and are easily reached by boat from the town pier.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for a day trip: Villa Pallavicino Park, 1.4 km away, features a large zoological garden also suitable for families, while the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, about 5 km away, offer spectacular blooms especially in spring and summer. History lovers can visit the Rocca di Angera, 12 km away on the opposite shore of the lake, while those seeking nature excursions can head to Val Grande National Park, about 9 km away, among the wildest in Europe. In winter, the area is suited to quieter walks along the lake, while in summer the boats to the islands and the beach clubs bring the days to life.

Stresa Railway Station — Direct rail connections to Milan and Turin 350 m

Villa Pallavicino Park — Zoological garden with botanical park, ideal for families 1,4 km

Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto — International botanical collection with spectacular seasonal blooms 5 km

Rocca di Angera — Medieval fortress with panoramic views of Lake Maggiore 12 km

What guests say about The Ortensia, our Room with Lake View, Spacious Park-Facing Balcony and Private External Bathroom at the Villa Isabella Stresa

9.3

Excellent · 47 reviews

Staff

9.2

Comfort

9.6

Location

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Facilities

8.8

Value for money

9

Free Wi-Fi

8.8

Guests especially praise the comfort of the room (9.6) and the location (9.6), particularly appreciated by couples. The host’s welcome (9.2) and cleanliness (9.2) are also highly rated. The value for money stands at 9.0, while facilities and WiFi are slightly lower, both at 8.8.