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SNash33
Aylesbury, United Kingdom

A beautifully located and high quality hotel by Lake Orta

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 25 Aug 2022
This is a lovely hotel located about 10 minute drive from the historic centre of San Guilio. It is a well-run, family hotel with superb facilities.

We had a room with a balcony overhanging the lake & everything about it was superb. Some really nice touches too – for example, a ‘beach bag’ in the room kitted out with beach towels, free bottles of water on arrival & the fridge was left empty for you to put in your own wine, water etc. You can also order any extra drinks which are brought up to the room.
There's a superb roof top bar & also a lunchtime restaurant area on a terrace overlooking the lake. The formal dining room (evening restaurant) offered excellent quality food & a more ‘a la carte’ experience.

There is a good sized pool too, although in August most people tended to swim in the lake itself from the ‘beach area’.

The historic centre of Orta San Giulio pretty busy with tourists so we enjoyed being 1 short drive away as it was lovely and quiet and relaxed

Would definitely recommend this hotel for a relaxing stay on Lake Orta.
Date of stay: August 2022
Room Tip: Rear rooms have a view over the (quiet) road. It looks like all lake view rooms have great views
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Reviewed 22 August 2022

This hotel has a beautiful spot on the lake, great facilities, warm and helpful staff, and a ver good restaurant right on the lake. In addition the restaurant had safe gluten free options for one family member with celiac disease. The breakfast buffet had many tasty options and also offered lakeside dining. We enjoyed a kayak ride on the lake and appreciated kayaks being available at the hotel. It was a delightful stay.

Room tip: Lakeside terrace is wonderful
Date of stay: August 2022
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Reviewed 2 August 2022 via mobile

As a returning client I really enjoy this special place.
It is right at the lake and the rooms are nice and the food excellent.
The family business appreciate their customers. We were offered a ride to the bus stop since the train wasn’t running. So nice.
This time I chose to stay for my bday.
I was a little disappointed since the hotel did not offer a little surprise: like a dessert or a glass of champagne.
The other things which I like to mention was that the server from the Michelin star restaurant pet a dog from a guest and did not wash her hands before returning to work. I cannot accept this behavior form a Michelin Star Restaurant! Hygiene is priority.

Room tip: Hotel can be reached by public transport (bus/train) and ferry.
Date of stay: July 2022
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank Heike R
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Reviewed 18 July 2022

Very nice hotel and the staff is the best. The sundeck was just above the lake. The food for lunch is simpel but very good. The evening restaurant have very nice dishes and beautiful view of the lake. The rooms have a good size and very clean.

Date of stay: July 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 18 July 2022

Here are pictures of a main course meal I was unfortunate enough to be served in the restaurant at Gardianetto. We were part of a package tour that was based here for 6 nights. We were treated like second class guests and the restaurant offering was awful. No salt or pepper on the tables, tiny portions, dubious food, coffee served without milk, sugar every time. I was that shocked with this main course I took the photographs because I thought no one would believe just how awful it was. Room was dark, dingy, tired. We will never return, I can't believe this is a 4 star hotel.

Date of stay: June 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 12 July 2022 via mobile

The Giardinetto surpassed our expectations on every count. Firstly the location right on the lake and wonderful views across the lake our absolutely gorgeous. It is across the lake from sheer wooded mountains that plunge into the lake which look beautiful at every time of day. The hotel has a restaurant , a roof top bar and sun bathing deck that all take full advantage of the view. There is easy access for swimming in the lake and we also rented the hotels canoes and paddle boards which allowed peaceful exploration.
The staff at the hotel are very friendly and accommodating which gives the feeling of being a special guest.
The breakfast is delicious with a wide variety and taken on the balcony over the lake.
The roof top bar is the epitome of cool- glass panels give a full view of the lake as the sun goes down - and you can enjoy an Aperitivo - and high class ‘snack’ menu. The main restaurant down stairs shared the view and high standard of food. A wonderful experience. We shall return!

Date of stay: July 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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