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Hotel Piccola Vela

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools connected to the convention center in Desenzano del Garda

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
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Junior Suite, Garden View | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Junior Suite, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Terrace (Panorama) | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace (Panorama)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Viale T. Dal Molin, 36, Desenzano del Garda, BS, 25015

What's nearby

  • Desenzano Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Desenzanino Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Montecroce Farm and Oil-Mill - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Station - 15 min walk
  • Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mirabell Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Vivaldi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Bar Gelateria Garibaldi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kapperi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Linus Food Line - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Piccola Vela

Upscale hotel connected to the convention center
A free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Piccola Vela. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Piccola Vela, features Italian cuisine. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Piccola Vela include perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desk chairs

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Piccola Vela

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 18 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from March to November
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Piccola Vela
Piccola Vela Desenzano del Garda
Piccola Vela Hotel
Piccola Vela Hotel Desenzano del Garda
Hotel Piccola Vela Desenzano del Garda
Hotel Piccola Vela
Hotel Piccola Vela Hotel
Hotel Piccola Vela Desenzano del Garda
Hotel Piccola Vela Hotel Desenzano del Garda

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Piccola Vela have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Piccola Vela pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Piccola Vela?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Piccola Vela?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Piccola Vela?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hotel Piccola Vela located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Desenzano Castle, Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene, and Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda. Desenzanino Beach and Montecroce Farm and Oil-Mill are also within 1 mi (2 km). Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Piccola Vela Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 284 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Top
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing place, everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Hotel in excellent condition with friendly attentive staff. Short walk to lake 10 mins walk to ferry terminal. Hotel full of typical Italian charm serving great breakfast with top restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Small “family owned style” with great on site meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely hotel, staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

- Excelent location - Perfect breakfast - Parking on site - Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Great hotel. The staff are absolutely lovely and will go out of their way to take care of you. Cannot recommend this hotel enough
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This is a gem! Would highly recommend. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Great location. Rooms slightly dated but overall nicely appointed. Great value. Excellent food and quaint gardens. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Paolo and Giacomo were excellent. Gave us excellent advice on places to eat and visit. I would highly recommend pico la Vella. The breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Really lovely outdoor spaces to relax on the property as well as great dining / lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Lovely hotel, very well positioned for walking into the town. The staff were lovely and helpful. Breakfast great. Could not fault it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Amazing staff were super accommodating when we had an issue with our room, went out of their way to help resolve the issue. The rooftop with jacuzzi is incredible, has beautiful views of lake Garda. Loved the stay, rooms aren’t sound proof but was able to sleep well with ear plugs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great friendly staff that are always available and nothing is too much trouble. Really enjoyed how the hotel has various different outside areas to unwind in so you are not always on top of other guests, gave a real exclusive feel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Wow! A mini paradise that is close to everything you need, the hotel itself and grounds are wonderfully peaceful and idyllic. Staff are exceptional and we loved the themed days - the fruit at the tropical breakfast was a personal favourite. 11/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

The hotel & staff were excellent. Hotel is well positioned for train and ferry links with a god variety of eating options within a short walk. Down side, the hotel is situated on a fairly busy road which can be noisy during the day. Overall a good hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The reception staff was very professional and kind, especially Adam. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We had a great stay at Piccola Vela, the hotel was excellent; we loved the property, the room, the breakfast. We had a great time cycling with the hotel´s bikes to Sirmione for lunch, and the staff was very accomodating to help us have a great time during out stay.

10/10

Lovely stay, at a wonderful hotel. Very relaxed and sophisticated. Great view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

service experience was top notch. views & access to the old town was perfect. pool was never too crowded. rooms are charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Excellent facility and staff! Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Everything about the Piccola Vela is delightful. The staff are, without fail, friendly and welcoming. So, relax and enjoy this lovely hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Great service, attentive staff. A/C was a bit faint and stationed by the door, felt more like a unit. A smidge dated, but great otherwise. Didn’t like that the bathroom had a double sided mirror by the window, which seemed odd, so I covered it. The flusher for the toilet was odd and a bit hard to suppress. Great location walkable to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Francesco was able to accommodate our stay, he provided us with many tips. Francesco was very professional and knowledgeable. Great location only 10 minutes walk to city center and ferry station. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Great staff. If you like good breakfast, you have plenty to choose from bacon and eggs to sweet bakery and various fresh fruits. The noise from the street and lack of lake view from lower lewels a minus, but the nice walking way beside the lake starts close to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

We stayed only two nights but we really enjoyed the location and style of a hotel. Great service and very nice people around. The room was comfortable and clean. Only disadvantages were weak internet connection in the room and the elevator which should be renewed immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023