Residenza Elisa

A small B&B in the old center of Desenzano near the castle, with a courtyard, air-conditioned rooms and cooked-to-order breakfast.

Hidden gem
9.0
Honest Score · Exceptional
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♥13% plan to returnSay they will be back
$~$229 / nightRecent quoted price

Why people love it

  • Pia and her team. Pia, her daughter, Martina and Nicoletta are named in 2025 and 2026 reviews as welcoming and attentive.
  • Breakfast. One guest says breakfast is made to order each morning. Others describe it as generous and made with quality products.
  • Rooms. Guests mention comfortable beds and pillows, air conditioning, careful detail and clean ensuite bathrooms.
  • Location. Guests say it is a few minutes from the lake and the main square, and quiet.
  • Dogs. A guest in August 2025 said the staff also welcomed their dog.

The worst thing guests say

One guest in November 2025 was disappointed with the key box check-in for a booking made through Booking.com. A July 2025 guest said parking in Desenzano is a problem, and a June 2025 guest said it is not a typical beach holiday. All other ratings in the last two years are 4 or 5 stars.

Insider tips

  • Parking in Desenzano is hard, and a May 2026 guest found nearby parking affordable and easy.
  • Booking through the hotel gave a personal welcome to one guest.
  • The train station is about a 15-minute walk.
Who it's for: couples who want a small, central B&B with a hosted breakfast.
Skip it if you want to be greeted in person at check-in on every booking.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.9 from 134 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (30 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 45, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS.

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