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Elle Ecoholiday - Boutique Hotel & Yoga Retreat
A small boutique hotel and yoga retreat on the mountainside just north of Malcesine, with a pool, a yoga platform and views of Lake Garda.
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♥16% plan to returnSay they will be back
Why people love it
- Setting and view. Guests describe a secluded, peaceful hillside with the pool looking over Lake Garda and the mountains. One 2023 guest said there were more sun loungers than people.
- Breakfast. Breakfast is called delicious in most recent reviews, with local items and attention to detail.
- The owners and staff. Eleonora and her team are named by guests, who describe a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. A 2025 guest says drinks can be ordered all day.
- Rooms and grounds. Rooms are described as clean, modern and rustic in style. Reviewers also mention the well-kept gardens and a yoga platform.
The worst thing guests say
Of 25 Google reviews with text, the lowest is 2 stars, from October 2022. That guest stayed 10 nights in a 16 square meter upper room in the main building. Every review since October 2025 is 5 stars. One 2024 guest and one 2023 guest note the hotel is a 10-minute drive from the town center.
Insider tips
- The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the center, so plan on a car.
- One guest walked up from town in under an hour on a short, steep route.
- A few restaurants are within walking distance.
Who it's for: couples seeking a quiet hillside stay with a pool, good breakfast and lake views.
Skip it if you want to walk to the shops and restaurants of Malcesine.
How we rated this: Google rating 4.9 from 68 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (25 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Località Masotta, 7a, 37018 Dumez VR.
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