Hotel Acquaviva del Garda

A large four-star spa hotel near Desenzano with indoor and outdoor pools, a thermal area, a restaurant and a beach.

Why people love it

• Spa and pools. Guests mention the indoor thermal pool and a lake-view pool area in summer.
• Restaurant. Guests call the restaurant elegant and the food excellent.
• Staff. Guests mention a warm welcome, friendly service and coffee made at the breakfast table.
• Lake view rooms. An anniversary guest in August 2026 said the standard lake-view room had a fantastic view from the terrace.

Why they come back

"This is our second time here, and we'll be back again."

The worst thing guests say

Complaints are spread across many topics. In 2026 guests mentioned dirty floors with hair (October), air conditioning that did not cool (June), and a pool that was unusable and unclean (May). Others describe dated rooms (September 2026 and September 2024), and a bathroom accident in April 2024 that no manager followed up. Day-spa visitors in September 2026 were also turned away without explanation.

Insider tips

• A partial lake view is only visible from the balcony edge, so pay for a full lake-view room.
• Ask about cleanliness and the air conditioning on arrival.
• Pillows come in one type.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.4 from 2,119 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (22 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Viale F. Agello, 84, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS.