Top 10 La Tana dello scoiattolo Hotels

We visited Villa Cortine for lunch with friends and it was a very lack lustre experience from start to finish. The setting was uninspiring with no lake view, unpleasantly hot as the restaurant is sunken down with surrounding hedges meaning no breeze and a large open bbq/fire for cooking giving off lots of heat. The service was poor, with a condescending manner from the main reception and Maitre D', which we attributed to the fact that we were not residents at the hotel and they did not feel we warranted wasting their time on us. The food was at best average (I've had better food down my local pub) with prices that should have reflected a much better standard. Would not consider returning and feel we wasted an afternoon on an overpriced lunch.

I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel as the service from everyone, including the manager, was amazing. The customer service training was clearly embedded, even the cleaning staff said good morning. The outdoor pool area along with the views of the lake were fantastic. There was a lovely promenade walk at the back of the hotel by the lake, The food at breakfast was outstanding and the bar service was excellent too. A nice touch carrying our drinks to the room of an evening. Drinks costs more here than the local resturants Points to note: The hotel is a 50 min walk from the main town Desenzano. There is a clear path to follow The ferry timetables change in the winter and we didnt get to the north of the lake because of the time it would take on the ferry. The hotel offered one free shuttle bus service to town thereafter its 25 euros Download the Arriva bus time table, the buses are 95% reliable. Bus stops are outside the hotel and are only about 4 euros. Will need cash With hindsight we should of travelled around more and stayed in the nearby cities. From Desenzano station, Verona 30 mins, Venice 90 min, Milan 60 mins. Great Pizza place next to the hotel - Il Lido A n excellent location to see some of the best sights of Italy .

I will be very happy to return every time I need cocktails and relax! Excellent services, excellent kitchen, comfortable rooms.

Have visited twice. Once in May before COVID and in late August this year. The first time I visited it was clear there was something different about this hotel; Set in the most idyllic spot (of one of the busiest and popular Italian locations), they have managed to keep a personalised, family-feel to how they operate and they are 110% committed to customer service. Particular thanks to Nataly, Robert and Omar this year....all the other team members (too many names to remember - sorry). The rooms are modern and clean, the breakfast is amazing. Free tea (with pastries) is offered late afternoon. Whilst they don't have their own restaurant, the building is attached to a very good restaurant and there is no lack of places to eat. The staff will in fact give great advice on where to eat, what time is best etc.

Look no further, because this boutique hotel is excellent. Its location is unbeatable (400 m way from Scaliger Castle) and the private beach is such a welcome feature. The hotel’s interiors and grounds are both manicured and beautiful. Rooms are super clean and spacious (we stayed in junior suite with a lake front). Beds and pillows are very comfortable. The views of the Lake Garda are so therapeutic. They would nurture your soul, while the thermal water pool (temp. 27 C) would rejuvenate your body. Add a 7-day Spa treatment into the mix, as we did, and you would be one relaxed and happy person. Service is top-notch. Nothing is a problem or a bother for the hotel’s personnel. Gloria, Francesca, Sofia, Gerardo and Alessandro, to name but a few, would resolve any of your requests/concerns with a genuine appreciation that you are on vacation and there to relax. Speaking of relaxation - this is an adult-only hotel. Patrons are sophisticated, private and pleasant. In short, this hotel, its staff and their hospitality may “ruin” other hotels for you. We liked everything about this lovely hotel and, undoubtedly, will be back. Thank you for having us Ocelle!