Villa Rosa Hotel Desenzano

The hotel itself is lovely but what really impressed me was the staff. Everyone in the hotel was there to help. Every evening the reception team asked us what we were doing the next day and made some great recommendations of places to visit. The bar is small but well furnished with a nice outside area overlooking the lake. Drinks were reasonable priced - €10 for a good measure Gin and Tonic. The room was lovely with a nice balcony over looking the lake. The weather was not great when we stayed (Late September) but we sat out most evenings enjoying the view. The bathroom was well equipped. The room had a TV with Sky which meant you could get international stations to listen to news. Tea/coffee facilities in the room. There was a minibar but we did not use the stock. The pool areas was compact but there were more than enough beds for the guests to use. Breakfast was superb with a good selection of continental or traditional breakfast choices available. the whole area was very clean and the staff helpful with any off-menu requests. The hotel itself is a short 5-10 minute walk to the centre. There are lots of excellent restaurants available. We did not have a bad meal all holiday. There was a good selection of shops as well which were not overly priced for quality products. I would recommend having a car to visit some of the other towns around the lake. The roads are excellent and there are some amazing views. Go to Tremosine sul Garda for spectacular views from high up. Be prepared for some heart in mouth driving though as the roads to the top as narrow and very windy with buses and trucks coming the other direction! Salo is also very nice to walk through the shopping alleys and the nice lake front promenade. Finally plan half a day in Sirmione which is a 10 miinute drive or bus from the hotel or 60 minute walk. Absolutely amazing place.

Our stay at Villa Rosa Desenzano del Garda was nothing short of perfect. The staff were fantastic—warm, professional, always happy to help. My wife and I experienced brilliant service throughout, from check-in to the excellent evening meal, which was a real treat. We loved the complimentary canapés with our drinks—a lovely touch. The building is beautifully maintained, with a spotless swimming pool and relaxing lounge area. Just across the road from a pebble beach, 10-minute walk along the newly renovated lakeside promenade takes you to the town centre, and it’s only 30 minutes from the train station with great links to Verona and Venice.

EXCEPTIONAL staff! So friendly and helpful. Great location. Comfortable and very clean.

Breakfast was great- lots of choice and being able to make ur own fruit and veg juice a bonus. The staff in the hotel were amazing!! So friendly and couldn’t help us enough…. Pool area was lovely and very relaxing and our room overlooking Lake Garda was so comfortable

Service was excellent. Super restaurant. Lovely pool. Very clean. Nice to have evening aperitivo. Good location.