Hotel Casa Serena

A two-star family-run hotel on the edge of Malcesine with an outdoor pool, free breakfast and lake views, about 10 to 15 minutes' walk to town.

Why people love it

• Pool and drinks. Guests describe a large pool with plenty of sun loungers, with drinks served poolside.
• Views. Recent guests mention lake and mountain views from balconies and rooms.
• Clean, modern rooms. Reviewers say the rooms are modern, very clean and comfortable, with spacious bathrooms.
• Parking and family hosts. Guests mention a large parking lot and a friendly owner and her daughter. A 2024 guest stored a bike safely in the garage.

The worst thing guests say

In August 2026 one stayer found the staff very unfriendly from the first day, including at early arrival, though they liked the food and the look of the hotel. Another August 2026 guest called the regulations very strict. Older reviews from 2019 to 2022 mention road noise (five reviews) and a musty bathroom.

Insider tips

• The hotel is on a main road. Ask for a room facing away from traffic.
• Breakfast was served only at 8 am in 2019, per one guest.
• Malcesine is about 10 minutes on foot, though part of the walk is along a busy road.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.8 from 140 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 Gardesana, 180, 37018 Malcesine VR.