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Hotel Villa Smeralda
A three-star family-run hotel above the lake, about 1 km from Malcesine's center, with a pool, rooftop terrace with a hot tub and a restaurant.
RisingValue pick→Holding steadyRecent vs. all-time reviews
↻5% come backRepeat guests
♥9% plan to returnSay they will be back
$~$127 / nightRecent quoted price
Why people love it
- The view. Guests describe the lake and Monte Baldo views from rooms, the rooftop terrace and the pool area.
- Breakfast. Reviewers call it extensive, with fresh rolls and bread, and a self-service buffet with an egg cooker.
- Renovations. Guests in 2026 describe a recently renovated hotel and a refreshed pool area.
- Rooftop and pool. Guests mention loungers on the rooftop terrace, a whirlpool and a pool behind the hotel.
Why they come back
"It was a pleasure to be with you again this year. Thank you so much!"
The worst thing guests say
In August 2025 a guest said staff, especially the owner, were unfriendly. A September 2026 stayer found the house a bit noisy, and a July 2026 guest reported very weak Wi-Fi and monotonous breakfasts. Two 1-star reviews from 2019 and 2024 concern bookings.
Insider tips
- The walk to town is about 10 to 15 minutes, with a climb back up. A July 2026 guest suggests the lakeside lane over the road.
- Don't count on the Wi-Fi: it was called poor in 2026, 2021 and 2019.
- Rooftop loungers and the whirlpool are worth using.
Who it's for: couples who want a lake view, a pool and a rooftop terrace a short walk from town.
Skip it if you need reliable Wi-Fi or want to be in the center.
How we rated this: Google rating 4.7 from 195 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: Via Panoramica, 41/Loc. Monegher, 37018 Malcesine VR.
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