Locanda San Vigilio

We had the most delicious lunch there with excellent service. Ask for a table overlooking the water if possible when booking, the view is spectacular. Signage is lacking, we thought we were in the wrong place at first and you have to leave your car in the top car park which was a bit of a pickle turning around in a tight space but totally avoidable if you know that you have to park at the top in advance.

For a certain type of traveller who appreciates history and beauty. Not modern. Bit rickety. The floorboards squeak. But who cares. I love this hotel. I love the people. I love the atmosphere. In my top ten in the world. The people that give this hotel one star, I am so happy I never have to meet them. All the people here are lovely.

We have been staying at Locanda San Vigilio every summer for ten years now which is probably the best mark of our appreciation for this very special and unique place. Every detail is elegant and beautiful, reflecting the ever changing but always breathtaking views over the lake. Breakfast outside is a real highlight thanks to the indulgent spread and excellent service. Dagma and her team on the reception were the model of good hospitality with their warm kindness and knowledge of the local area. The harbour provides the perfect safe haven to keep a motor boat while staying there and I swam and paddle boarded every morning off the jetty. Situated on a promontory marking the start of the mountain ringed northern part of the lake it is a great place from which to explore both the south and north of Lake Garda by car or boat. I would add that for cyclists there are some great routes up above the lake and the team were very helpful in providing safe storage for my husband's bike during our stay. I would recomend room 7 in particular which has a spacious balcony over the lake or any room with a lake view. The hotel is traditional and old fashioned which is part of its charm but recent modern additions such as better bathroom lighting and coffee machines and kettles in rooms is appreciated. There is nowhere else quite like it.

The hotel and its location are beyond amazing. Truly magical! The hotel has a timeless elegance, a unrivalled sense of history, coupled with a restaurant and taverna which serve the most amazing food. Although, what makes this place truly special are the amazing staff for whom nothing is too difficult. Their local knowledge is second to none. We left feeling as though we had made the best of friends and I can’t wait to return.

Returned after several years and the location was still as magical as I remembered! The staff were outstanding and made sure they assisted in every way possible to make the stay fantastic. a big thank you to Francesca, Sofia and Dagmar on reception, Fernando, Andrea and Franceso in the restaurant including Elisabetta and City each morning for breakfast service. Filiberto in the Grill and Mario and Massimo at the Taverna. Alexandra and Elena for keeping rooms so clean and Fiore, Landi and Supun for keeping us mobile and on time for taxis. Again thank you a wonderful stay and look forward to seeing you soon.

I had an incredible experience at this place. The drinks were absolutely fantastic, and the view was breathtaking. The staff was wonderful, always attentive and friendly. The sea was crystal clear, and the weather was perfect, making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy. The coffee was exceptional, particularly the cappuccino, which I highly recommend. Despite the high quality of everything, the prices were quite reasonable, which was a pleasant surprise. It didn’t feel overly expensive at all. The atmosphere was also very pleasant, with many of the guests being from the upper echelons of society, which added a touch of elegance to the place. Overall, this is definitely a place worth staying at if you are looking for a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and affordability. Highly recommended!

The first time I was at their restaurant was for a work dinner 2 years ago. At the time all was good and I wanted to go back now with just my husband. I called four times on different days to make the reservation and the lady who answered me told me that she could not make the reservation in advance as they would have to prioritize guests, asking me to call on the same day from 11am. So I did and she told me that the restaurant was full and that she couldn't accept my reservation. On the day, August 21st, I had an aperitif in the tavern next to the restaurant and my surprise was when I saw that the restaurant was not full all night and on the terrace not even half of the tables were occupied! I went to reception and asked to speak to the manager. The lady at reception refused to call him/her and told me that I would have to speak to her. I politely explained what had happened to which she replied that the restaurant was not actually full that day, but that they could not accept more people due to the capacity of the service. What??? It's August and they don't have staff to service the restaurant, which isn't even that big??? The behavior of the lady and especially the arguments used every time I called were unacceptable and which turned out to be untrue! Without a doubt I won't be back!

We travel a lot and never write reviews. We felt compelled to do so in this case because we were close to cancelling our stay based on negative reviews on this website. This is a 16th C building converted into a 13 bedroom boutique hotel, set just outside Garda town in a desirable location favoured for lunch and sundowners by the Lake Garda boating fraternity. It has access to a shared pool, or is adjacent to a beautiful protected beach area which costs e30 a day ( you can come and go) to rent a lounger and umbrella ( as is the same everywhere we have been to in Italy ). The protected bathing area is easy to see in pictures and faces away from Garda town.|The pictures of the hotel on the website are authentic. We stayed in the water view room in the wing overlooking the popular hotel bar on the pier. This is a 16th C building, it is not a modern glass and steel, floor to ceiling window type hotel. Our room was charming, authentic, and although the bathroom really only fits one person at a time, it had been refurbished and was fully equipped|Breakfast and dinner were served on the restaurants outdoor terrace facing out to the lake and away from the pier/ bar. This is a lovely setting. The food and service were good and the staff spoke multiple languages and certainly english|The pier bar is immensely popular with non hotel guests, who walk along the shore from Garda or boat in. From the first day of our four night stay the bar “ organiser” recognised me, knew my room number, and always gave us a table ( we were 2) immediately. We were there at one of the busiest weekends of the year. ( we did not have lunch there, maybe that is more of a problem,and a large group might be a problem)|For people who like authentic, do not mind walking on heavily worn 16th c cobble stones, understand that in Italy you have to pay for eg a sun lounger, and love a beautiful setting, then we fully recommend this hotel

Food is good, salad portions are big. The view is amazing. The place is perfect for romantic dinner and watching sunset in the afternoon.