The lakeside resort of Gargnano is a top choice for those seeking a tranquil, wellness break. Here, you’ll find a range of hotels with excellent spa facilities to relax and invigorate you, as well as stunning panoramic views over Lake Garda from your hotel terrace.

The best lakeside hotels in Italy bring the glamour of the Mediterranean to Lombardy – think stately villas and chic, sweeping terraces. There’s plenty of high-end options for those looking to indulge, but if you’re on a budget you can still enjoy the scenic vistas from charming lakeside hotels.

Nowhere does classic luxury quite like Lake Garda – and for a real treat, head to the Grand Hotel Terme in Sirmione. Here, all the communal areas overlook the lake, and there are plenty of sunloungers on the jetty to help you soak up the rays with a waterside view. The hotel also boasts a fantastic restaurant, where you can dine on dishes such as glazed mackerel with fennel and radish, or halibut with pumpkin, artichoke and truffle.

For a more modern alternative, the Hotel Locanda del Benaco is a boutique retreat in Salo, Lake Garda’s biggest town on the eastern shore of the lake. This is a hotel that doesn’t follow the lead of many of the old lakeside villas around it, with sleek, minimalist interiors and a focus on health and wellbeing. The rooms here are large and bright, with some offering gorgeous lake views. You can take advantage of the gym, sauna and hot tubs, or book a treatment at the in-house wellness centre to relax your muscles, soothe your skin and clear your mind. hotel lake garda