Palace Hotel San Pietro

A four-star hotel between the lake and the old town of Bardolino, with a pool, a spa, a terrace restaurant with lake views and an included breakfast.

Why people love it

• Breakfast. Guests call it excellent and one the best in a hotel in a long time. It is served in a restaurant with a lake view.
• Location. Guests say it is quiet yet a short walk to the old town gate and the lake. It has its own parking.
• Staff. Breakfast staff and several front desk and service staff are described as friendly and attentive. A 10-day guest said the whole team took excellent care of guests.
• Clean, classic rooms. Guests describe spotless rooms with large bathrooms, and recommend rooms with a balcony.

Why they come back

"Still one of the best hotels on the lake. I've been coming here for over 30 years."

The worst thing guests say

Recent guests raised three issues. In May 2026 a guest said walls are thin and the superior rooms are on the third floor, and a June 2026 guest said the whirlpool was cold despite the listed 34 degrees. In October 2026 a guest found reception unmotivated and unfriendly. Earlier reviews from 2020 to 2024 mention noise on the third floor, dated rooms and unfriendly staff. An August 2024 regular guest said a booked airport transfer was not provided on arrival.

Insider tips

• Ask for a room with a balcony.
• Avoid the third floor if you are a light sleeper.
• Confirm airport transfers before you arrive.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.6 from 380 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (20 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Madonnina, 15, 37011 Bardolino VR.