Villa Cortine

My husband and I stayed at Villa Cortine for our 25th wedding anniversary. It was without doubt one of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed in. The gardens and different seating areas around the hotel and its grounds were spectacular and encouraged staying on property which was very close to the Grotto of Catullus and the attractions of sirmione in any event. It was a true refuge of relaxation. The room was clean with comfortable beds, pillows and lovely linens with a great stocked refrigerator of snacks and drinks. Breakfast was wonderful and varied with amazing variety of food and a beautiful setting. Loved the quiet pool, the deck on the lake, and the grounds. Best of all was the staff; warm, helpful and generous with time and recommendations, particularly Michele and Osama, who got us to our ferry on time. All the staff (wait staff, pool attendant, lakefront attendant) were great and attentive. The only downside of the hotel if there is any is the difficulty of getting taxis to navigate through the crowds in old town up to the hotel. They send a golf cart and that worked great but we weren’t prepared for that when we arrived.

We have just stayed here a week with our family of 5, having come back for the second year we were beyond impressed. The staff were beyond excellent, all of them individually great, attentive, smiley and engaging. They really made our stay here excellent. The food and drinks are great, whatever restaurant you are in, whatever time of day you will always be satisfied. We will be coming back next year for the third time running if we are able too! Thank you to all the lovely Villa Cortine staff :)

A truly lovely hotel, we stayed here for 5 days and would happily return.||Dinner the first night was first rate, snd a truly romantic affair. The room was spacious and offered amazing views out over garda.||Breakfast outside was just lovely, great coffee, great food and my wife loved the sparrows flying down to take small morsels from her fingers.||The pool and gardens were lovely, the beach area was exceptional and relaxing, be mindful it can be a bit steep in places to get down to.||On our third night we ordered room service as we were going to be hot by a storm and the table was setup on the balcony, the lightnight show was amazing, as we drank wine enjoying the light show.||The staff, the location, and the facilities, and the experience were 5 star.

My husband and I had a fantastic experience at Villa Cortine! From the moment we walked in the service was impeccable. The grounds and the room were beautiful and well equipped. The food was very good - we had dinner and breakfast there. The location to Sirmione was also great - two easy ways to get to town as well as a private dock on the lake.|The only thing I would warn people about if they are driving is the drive through the old town is a bit tedious with all of people walking so you must be patient and comfortable with tight spaces.|If we go to Lake Garda again we would definitely stay at Villa Cortine

Don’t hesitate to book this beautiful hotel. The room was beautifully appointed with a very generous balcony. The service in the hotel is impeccable. The grounds meticulously kept with a lovely beach on the lake. The food at the restaurants 5star. Don't miss out on the brick oven pizza on the terrace at aperitvo hour. It rivals pizza from Naples. If ever back in the area….we will certainly make another visit.

We stayed at this hotel for our honeymoon and it did not disappoint! It is one of the best places I’ve stayed at in a very long time. We had a glass of wine on arrival, complimentary champagne and strawberries brought to our room due to it being our honeymoon and the staff were outstanding - perfect service and so very welcoming. It was so close to the main square with a short walk through the park to get there and the drive to the hotel wasn’t bad either, considering it’s right in the centre! You have hotel parking with valet service. Also, the restaurant is to die for! The food is delicious and we had complementary aperitif from the chef before we started our meal. They were also so accommodating with my husband’s nut allergy and even created him his own menu. The pool is lovely and quiet and the beach is beautiful. I recommend having a good explore of the grounds too, as there’s so many quaint little places you can sit and enjoy the view! This hotel felt like I was in a movie and I can’t wait to go back for our anniversary!

Far from the hustle and bustle of Sirmione, yet only a short walk away from the heart of the old town, this hotel provided us with a wonderfully peaceful and relaxing retreat. Our room was great, with an expansive balcony, the grounds are a delight, and food at all the hotel's restaurants was outstanding. Waiting staff were a little hit-and miss, and perhaps in need of further training, but were universally helpful and anxious to please. The concierge was superb. All in all, well worth the money and highly recommended. I can't imagine staying anywhere else around Lake Garda. Do try it if you possibly can.

The rooms, the grounds and the facilities are all extremely well looked after. The food, of a very high quality and well priced considering the competition in the town below. However what really sets this hotel apart from so many other 5stars is the staff. The staff are excellent! On the second day of our stay, my wife needed to go to the hospital, the staff kicked in to make sure we got there and back safely. They looked after us extremely well. I would highly recommend this hotel!

Villa Cortine is a breathtaking place. It's a must stay if you are visiting Lake Garda. You have to drive through a small town with narrow streets to get to the property, but from the moment they open the gates to the Villa you feel like you got transported to an ancient Roman garden. The Villa itself looks historical and surreal. The property is very big and will take your breath away-beautiful flowers, lash grass, old trees-all surrounded by old little buildings, structures, ponds and statues. The location is perfect- right on the lake with it's own jetty and beach. The hotel has several bars and restaurants. We tried them all and both the decor and the food were absolutely the best. The complimentary breakfast buffet had the true five star selection-berries and tropical fruit, large selection of honey, cheeses, yoghurt and dozens of freshly baked pastries; not to mention the delicious coffee. The lunches and dinners were expectedly pricey but also very delicious. The room overlooked the lake and you could also see the Sirmion Castle towers. The customer service was top notch. The private parking was very convenient and they provided shuttle service into town or throughout the property. We will definitely be back.

Ah Villa Cortine. Without a doubt one of the best hotels in the entire of Italy (Well Lake Garda at least) Nestled right at the tip of Sirmione overlooking the lake is the picturesque historical and unforgettable Villa Cortine. It is most likely my favorite hotel in the entire world. Luxurious and reminiscent of times past, the Villa Cortine will sweep you off your feet with it's romantic gardens and waterfalls, precious buildings and beautiful rooms. None others compare to this. The decor is beyond breathtaking with painstakingly created murals, authentic roman statues and gilded chairs. The piano player is delightful and everything about this hotel will make you feel like a participant in a fairy tale. Their breakfast buffets are also amazing. The hungry kitten says: Do not forget to feed the little birds at breakfast, they will hop onto your table and sing to you!

Breathtaking property both grounds and rooms. Amazing staff ( Massimo, Alessio, Frederico, Marco, Manhut ) and service. Excellent restaurants - our best meals were here. We've stayed in all the fine hotels over the last four weeks of travel in Italy and France and this has been our entire families absolute favorite. Tip: organize a boat in advance to have more options for time / type.

Do not go. We saved this for the last week of our trip, thinking it looked like a very special place. They claim discounted rates so if you stay for 7 nights, you will only be charged for 6. However upon check out, they refused to honor their own advertisements. I'm simply shocked. This extra 1000 dollars was certainly a blow, but how horrible to lie to your guests. I have screen shots of the website clearly stating book 7 nights and 1 is free. I asked them to correct the bill and they refused. They would not give us our car keys until i signed their incorrect bill slip. The said they would not honor the discount because i had called them to discuss the reservation and provide my credit card details over the phone rather than use their unsecured website. They literally held us there by holding our keys until we signed! I couldn't believe it. They already had my card details from check-in and the initial reservation. We never would have hung in there with this stay had we known how horribly they would treat us. We wanted to leave early on. It turns out they claim to discount the hotel on their site because it is a horrible time of year to visit. We experienced complete white-outs on multiple days due to "humidity". We couldn't see the lake it was so thick. If you check an air quality report on the web, it's red flagged, so it's unsafe to go out and breath the air due to so much pollution. They lie to you and claim it's "humidity". The bugs are simply unbearable. We ended up eating our meals in our room to keep away from the swarming gnats and mosquitoes after trying to tough it out the first few days. Ordering in is nice once in a while, but multiple meals a day for a week? I'm so disappointed, and I have to say I will never be back. They ruined our vacation. I feel robbed of my time and my money. I left in tears. The property itself is pretty and images online are accurate. It's too bad the management operating the property are such complete ...