We've just had a lovely week in a very spacious room, 302, at the Gardesana. The hotel is spotlessly clean, there was a good choice of menu, especially desserts, staff were very helpful, and there is always someone close at hand who speaks English. We really enjoyed the pool after a long day on a coach tour, although 'bracing' is... More

We stayed at the Hotel Gardesana this august for the 2nd time and we wern't dissapointed. It offers a great location, clean accommodation, friendly and helpful staff as well as a yummy restaurant! The hotel is located 5 minutes walk from the lake and 10 minutes walk from the main shopping area. There is always someone at reception who is... More

We drove here on our travels around Italy, and it was great because it had a car park. It also has a lovely pool to cool off after the long drive in a car that didnt have aircon!! Pool is very cold however....so was a shame that I couldnt swim in it - just dip!! The hotel was very small... More

We travelled from Edinburgh to Riva Del Garda with The Travel Department. We were concerned when we learned there was a three and a half hour journey from Milan airport to our hotel. However, the trip was better than we had anticipated, due to the delightful Antonietta, our tour guide. (Her knowledge of the areas we visited throughout our trip... More

We booked this hotel through a package company and the hotel,staff, tour guides, bus driver etc, were all very helpful , efficient , well kept , clean with pretty good food. We were just leaving (at 0600) having had a very enjoyable stay and trips organised by the tour company when the night porter came out shouting "room **** have... More

Pluses: - The Gardesana was clean with a friendly atmosphere - The food was better than expected with good, varied choices. - Hard working staff. - Room cleaned daily with clean towels. - Cheery sing-a-long on the Monday night in the lounge. General - Our room was smallish but adequate. - No requirement by us for air-con due to time... More

Went with Travel Department for a romantic break with my wife on a cheap package deal for one week. Lovely lot of older but active tourists. For the money we paid this hotel was spot on. Room was clean and had a funny, slightly impractical layout but must have been repainted and the bathroom refurbished that season. I would move... More

We had a great holiday here with friends. The rooms were clean and comfortable, staff were friendly, polite and spoke good english. Food was good, hot, with a choice of 3 dishes per course (3 courses). We would definitely go back to this hotel. More

We stayed at this hotel in September last year and enjoyed Riva del Garda so much that we repeated the experience this year and stayed at the same hotel. Before we left home this year we read some of the poor reviews and wondered, "Was this the same Gardesana?" Last year and this we found reception and dining room staff... More