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4.6 out of 5

"Everything about the Piccola Vela is delightful. The staff are, without fail, friendly and welcoming. So, relax and enjoy this lovely hotel. " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 01 Jul 2022

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Junior Suite, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room, Terrace (Panorama)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Piccola Vela. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Port of Maratona. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Piccola Vela
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, bicycles to rent and mountain biking
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Port of Maratona and Desenzano Castle
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Hotel Piccola Vela ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Piccola Vela

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5 out of 5
Everything about the Piccola Vela is delightful. The staff are, without fail, friendly and welcoming. So, relax and enjoy this lovely hotel.

Posted by on 1 Jul 2022

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23 Aug 2022 by Benjamin Mazzucchelli

Dear Jim, Thank you for choosing Piccola Vela for your holidays and for sharing your experience: we are happy with your positive comment and we hope to welcome you again! Sincerely,

5 out of 5
Very nice hotel,everything we needed in Lake Garda. Perfect!

Posted by on 22 Jul 2018

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30 Jul 2018 by Elisa D.

Dear guest, thank you for choosing Piccola Vela Hotel and for taking the time to leave a comment about your experience with us. We are happy you have appreciated the structure and our services. It would be an honor to have you as guests again in the future.

4 out of 5
A lovely hotel only a few minutes walk from the centre of Desenzano. The staff were excellent and very helpful. It was nice to have a pool and loungers to come back to after a busy day sightseeing. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

Posted by on 17 Aug 2017

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11 Sep 2017 by Elisa D.

Dear guest, thank you for leaving this review about your Piccola Vela hotel experience and we are glad for your beautifull words. We hope to see you for a future stay.

4 out of 5
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Posted by on 19 Sep 2023

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4 out of 5
Nan

Posted by on 6 May 2023

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5 out of 5
Tosi hieno ja hyvä hotelli!

Posted by on 6 Aug 2022

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23 Aug 2022 by Benjamin Mazzucchelli

Dear Joona,Receiving the maximum satisfaction score is very motivating!We can't wait to meet you again.Sincerely,

5 out of 5
Erinomainen hotelli ja todella ystävällinen henkilökunta.

Posted by , from Helsinki on 5 Jul 2022

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23 Aug 2022 by Benjamin Mazzucchelli

Dear Mikko, We are happy to read that you had a wonderful stay and that the hotel staff was very pleasant.Regards,

5 out of 5
Gepflegtes und sauberes Hotel. Personal sehr zuvorkommend.

Posted by on 25 Jun 2022

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23 Aug 2022 by Benjamin Mazzucchelli

Dear Stefanie, We are happy to read that you had a wonderful stay and that the hotel staff was very pleasant.Kind regards,

5 out of 5
Zuvorkommendes Personal gute Lage sehr sauber gutes Frühstück sehr schöner Garten. Wir kommen wieder

Posted by on 10 Oct 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Oct 2019 by Elisa D,

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Wir freuen uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie ihre Ferien mit uns genießen konnten. Ebenfalls, hoffen wir Sie bald wieder zu sehen um Ihnen noch mehr schöne Erinnerungen zu offerieren. Mit freundlichen Grüßen.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Aug 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Sep 2019 by Elisa D,

Dear guest, thank you for choosing Piccola Vela Hotel and for taking the time to leave a comment about your experience with us.

Property Features

Hotel Piccola Vela offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, Access to hot tub, a sauna, 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 the business-friendly 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Station (1.3 km / 0.8 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Piccola Vela offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Piccola Vela – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include Access to hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking on site

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

Hotel Piccola Vela offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:30 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • 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 confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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 fire extinguisher, 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.

  • One child stays free
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Online penalty collection
  • No gap period between guest stays

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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 7:00 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.
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