IL Sole Di Ranco

A comfortable hotel in an incomparable setting. Luciano could not have been more helpful in arranging a car to pick us up at the train station and a car to take us to the airport. He suggested activities for us and found us a table for lunch on the terrace at the last minute . We loved our visit and hope to return soon.

We had a lovely time at the hotel. Everyone was so kind and helpful, the room was absolutely gorgeous, especially the view. The garden and terrace were also beautifully arranged. And the food was exceptionally good. I can't recommend this place enough!

We stayed for a week in September 2024. The hotel is well run, we had a large room overlooking Lake Maggiore. The position of Il Sole must be one of the best of any hotel on the lakeside. The gardens were lovely and include a decent size pool with sun beds and umbrellas, all of which were well maintained. Good parking available. The bedroom was comfortable although a little dated. We had lovely views from the balcony and windows of our room. The food in the Restaurant is brilliant as is the service. The staff at the hotel are some of the best we have ever encountered and work together as a team to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. Ranco is a small residential village with few amenities, however, we preferred the peace and quiet to the tourist driven bustle of Stresa and other towns on the west side of the lake. Our thanks to Andrea and everyone at the hotel for making our stay very enjoyable and to Davide, the Chef, for his delicious food.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 A truly charming boutique hotel by Lake Maggiore! The atmosphere was peaceful and elegant, with stunning views of the lake. The rooms were spotless, quiet, and beautifully decorated — perfect for a relaxing stay. The food was absolutely outstanding, from breakfast to dinner, and the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. *Un grazie di cuore ad Andrea per il servizio impeccabile e la gentilezza!* A hidden gem that combines Italian hospitality with top-notch comfort. Can’t wait to come back!

First day of holiday and I have been a bit disappointed. Some good some bad but this is not a cheap hotel so you expect only goods. The place is nice, the room comfortable, the team is friendly and professional and the swimming pool very nice. with a nice view. A sort of little paradise but two things disappointed me. My room was on the restaurant with a special event with a girl playing violin very late. Obliged to put ear plug. So for breakfast a was expecting a very nice and calm moment. Unfortunately a guy was cutting grass in the hotel garden during Breakfast time.

Wonderful stay! The view is absolutely stunning and the owner’s service was exceptional. Highly recommended!

We stayed in room 16, a huge room with a lake view. |Rooms: style is old fashioned but cozy. Big bathroom|Staff: they are amazing and make this hotel very special |Food: we had dinner here. Food is very original and of great quality. Breakfast was wonderful ||The whole hotel is just so lovely. I would love to stay again

I genuinely felt that assigning a perfect score of 10 to every aspect was not an exaggeration. ( I stayed there on May 2023, Superior Double or Twin Room with Lake View) Liked: Unforgettable! Having stayed in numerous hotels around the world, I can confidently say that I have never come across such an extraordinary level of service: 1. Geographically, it is situated in a breathtakingly green and beautiful area right next to a large lake (lake major). This location makes it an undeniable oasis of relaxation, and it also offers easy access to the islands in the lake. 2. The hotel itself boasts impeccably maintained green spaces that are truly exemplary. Every photo I took could easily be framed and displayed on a wall. My room was exceptionally beautiful, and when I opened the window, I was greeted with a scene that can only be described as a living and dynamic masterpiece of beauty. 3. While the hotel may not be a modern building, its Italian identity adds a delightful charm to the overall experience. I was glad that it wasn't modern because it allowed me to feel the authenticity of an Italian family-run business. 4. The hotel manager, fluent in English and French languages, (I don't know whether he likes to mention his name here or not) can only be described as an angel. I have never encountered such exceptional service in any of my previous trips. Not only did the staff adhere to all hotel etiquette, but the hotel manager also provided unwavering support in every situation that arose, treating me like a close friend. They went above and beyond, from giving a ride and providing me with printed maps for train routes to lending me a jacket on a cold day. Such unique and extraordinary hospitality is something I had never witnessed or heard of before. Disliked: none

I was getting married in Varenna this past May and finding a restaurant in the quaint lake-side towns for large parties (15+) was very difficult. This restaurant was more than accommodating and were so friendly and gracious! It was definitely well appreciated! The food is okay. I had the risotto and found it a bit too salty. My husband had salmon pasta; now being from Seattle, we're quite picky about our salmon, but his pasta was really tasty. :) We stopped here on a couple other occasions; once to share a bottle of wine around 5pm with friends, and the staff were so friendly about this. I could see it being an issue, but they had no problem with it, even though they were getting busy. Then we also stopped by here late one night for pizza and pasta take-away. Again, the staff was really friendly. The prices aren't bad either. So if you've got a big party, go here. :)