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Hotel Piccola Vela

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

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Double Room, Terrace (Panorama) | View from room
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Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$313
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Viale T. Dal Molin, 36, Desenzano del Garda, BS, 25015
  • Desenzano Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Desenzanino Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Verona (VRN-Valerio Catullo)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Lake View

Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, Garden View

Junior Suite, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Terrace (Panorama)

Double Room, Terrace (Panorama)

Highlights

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

About the area

Desenzano del Garda

You'll be connected to the convention centre at Hotel Piccola Vela, and within just a 15-minute stroll of Port of Maratona and Desenzano Castle. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Piccola Vela, serves Italian cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Desenzano del Garda hotel include Gardaland and Scaliger Castle.

What's nearby

  • Desenzano Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Desenzanino Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Montecroce Farm and Oil-Mill - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

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

Pet-friendly hotel connected to the convention centre in Desenzano del Garda with 2 outdoor swimming pools
As a guest of Hotel Piccola Vela, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, Access to hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Piccola Vela. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Desenzano del Garda hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Piccola Vela offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 18 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Piccola Vela?

Hotel Piccola Vela offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Piccola Vela?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Piccola Vela on 4 Apr 2025 start from AU$303.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Piccola Vela?

Yep, Hotel Piccola Vela has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Piccola Vela?

Yep, Hotel Piccola Vela is a short 16-minute walk from Desenzanino Beach.

Does Hotel Piccola Vela have a pool?

Hotel Piccola Vela has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March to November).

Is Hotel Piccola Vela family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, 2 outdoor pools and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Hotel Piccola Vela is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Piccola Vela serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Piccola Vela?

No, Hotel Piccola Vela does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Piccola Vela?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Piccola Vela?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Piccola Vela?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel Piccola Vela, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 8 kg per pet.

Hotel Piccola Vela Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 280 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 Excellent

massimiliano

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Rosalia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
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 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

E

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, amazing staff
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 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Ignacio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small “family owned style” with great on site meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff was very professional and kind, especially Adam. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023