Locanda San Vigilio

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!

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!

San vigilio is so beautiful. It is possible to walk there from garda along the beach or take the bus from Garda bus station. Sit and have a drink and snack

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

We had the most beautiful evening here enjoying an aperitif and dinner. The atmosphere was romantic, welcoming and relaxing. The three gentlemen in service exuded professionalism and dedication to their job. The food was just outstanding; there really isn’t allot more to say apart from the food being the highlight. There was only three tables reserved so it was very intimate dining experience. I think during the high season it would be a different story and not so enjoyable. RESERVATIONS MANDATORY AND GENTLEMEN MUST WEAR LONG TROUSERS.

Went by boat for lunch Food is good Service excellent Will do it again

At the end of our one night stay, I asked the lovely Natalya at reception how come they are not classed as a 5 star establishment, given they offered a five star service and ambience. She replied with a smaile saying there was no 24 hour desk available. What there was in abundance was style and quality, the linen sheets, fluffy towels, superb dining facilities and a great breakfast served on a lakeside terrace. Definitely a place to return to.

Fantastic setting which make this a very memorable experience. The staff are friendly and helpful and the food is good.