Best Boutique Hotels in Lake Orta

Boasting a peaceful location and lake views, Casa Fantini - Lake Time is a boutique hotel on the shores of Lake Orta, in Pella. The on-site restaurant, run by chef Diego Bertona, proposed traditional quality cuisine. Combining contemporary design and natural materials, rooms and suites at Casa Fantini come with wooden floors and elegant textiles. All units are air conditioned and feature a balcony or a terrace overlooking San Giulio Island. The spacious bathroom includes a shower with Turkish bath and chomotherapy functions. You can enjoy the surrounding nature while relaxing in the garden. In the warmer months, an outdoor pool is at guests' disposal. Free WiFi is featured throughout. Orta San Giulio, on the other side of the lake, can be reached via taxi boat. Milan Malpensa Airport is 45 km away, while Milan city centre can be reached by car in about 60 minutes.

The Hotel Ristorante Villa Crespi is set in an impressive 19th-century building surrounded by private gardens which lead to a beautiful lake. This luxurious hotel features spacious and comfortable guest rooms and suites traditionally decorated with antique furniture and equipped with all modern conveniences. You can relax in the wellness area, and choose from a variety of massages and treatments. The exclusive ambiance of Villa Crespi is complimented by its renowned Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant by chef Cannavacciuolo, offering the best of Mediterranean cuisine combined with the finest Italian and international wines. This gourmet restaurant has featured in a number of prestigious guides including Italy’s Gambero Rosso.

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Encircled by expansive lush gardens and immersed in nature, this brand new 4-star hotel lies in the small historical village of Armeno and fuses tradition with a host of modern amenities. Utilising vernacular materials such as stone and wood, it blends a rustic charm with swish, contemporary interior decor and provides the ideal spot for a business and pleasure trip. Comprising of 34 rooms and 2 suites, the property benefits from an intimate ambiance which is enhanced by an impressive array of modern amenities. The meeting facilities offer a comfortable setting for business affairs while the excellent transport links ensure it is in an accessible position. Take advantage of the diversity of indoor and outdoor activities on offer which would suit those seeking action-packed adventure and rural respite. Get involved in a game of tennis, horse-riding, a round of golf or a dip in the pretty pool and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Stay indoors and take advantage of the excellent gym facilities. Then, recharge your batteries with a relaxing massage. Dine in the stylish, airy restaurant and sample a fusion of traditional and innovative cuisine. Enjoy a nightcap in the elegant setting of the hotel bar. Later, retire to the chic and well-appointed guest rooms and take advantage of the range of comforts on offer. Sleep soundly in the privacy and comfort of the soundproofed rooms and set yourself up for another day in Armeno.

Set on the shores of the picturesque Lake Orta, Hotel San Rocco is a renovated 16th-century monastery. It boasts a beautiful garden with swimming pool and views of the enchanting San Giulio Island. The San Rocco was a convent for 150 years. The elegant restaurant features regional and international cuisine and breathtaking lake views. In fine weather you can access and enjoy the views from the Wellness Roof Garden, set on the 4th floor. A bar, billiards table and a fully equipped conference centre are provided. Massages can be organised, on request and at extra charge. Lake and pool views can be enjoyed while having a continental-style breakfast. With free WiFi, the rooms are elegantly furnished with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels. Most have lake views. Other elegant rooms in a baroque-style annexe called Villa Gippini are also available. The hotel is close to Switzerland and the Prealpine valleys.

Set right on the lakeside, Hotel Bel Sit offers a private beach and a breakfast room with terrace, with panoramic views across Lake Maggiore and a small pool. Milan Malpensa Airport is 21 km away. Parking is free. All rooms at Hotel Bel Sit come with air conditioning and a satellite TV. Some have a balcony with views of the lake. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Arona and a 15-minute drive from Stresa and other towns along the lake. Its private beach also features a dock for small boats.

Hotel Al Campanile - Luxury Suites & Apartments offers accommodation with views of Lake Maggiore in Baveno. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and a furnished terrace. All with free WiFi, units feature modern décor and parquet floors. All come with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a kettle, and air conditioning is available in summer months. Some offer a seating area where you can relax. Some have a balcony or terrace. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Baveno Harbour is 200 metres from Al Campanile. Stresa is 2.5 km from the property.

Set on Baveno's lakeshore, Grand Hotel Dino offers panoramic views across Lake Maggiore. This large and elegant hotel features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a SAND BEACH. Rooms are air conditioned and have classic furniture, a minibar and satellite TV. They overlook the mountains or lake, and few rooms include a private balcony. There is a games room as well as 2 outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs with views across the lake. The wellness centre has both a sauna and Turkish bath. The Dino has a number of restaurants and bars, some of which overlook the lake. Surrounded by gardens, it is next to an interesting art gallery and the jetty for boat trips across the lake. Stresa is 4 km from the hotel, while Milan Malpensa Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

Offering a private beach and swimming pool, Hotel Splendid is set right on the lakeside, 5 minutes' walk from Baveno centre. It offers panoramic views across the mountains and Lake Maggiore. Rooms are elegant and spacious with carpeted or wood floors and classic furniture. They offer a balcony with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen TV, laptop-sized safe and minibar. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine. It features an outdoor terrace and has panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. The pool at the Splendid Hotel features a hydromassage area. Guests also have a fitness centre with sauna. Baveno Port is 600 metres away for boat trips across the lake to Verbania and the islands.

Castello Dal Pozzo Resort Lago Maggiore - Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a historic property consisting of 3 buildings near the shores of Lake Maggiore. It offers an outdoor pool with sun terrace, free parking and luxurious rooms featuring antique décor combined with modern comforts. Rooms and suites can either be in the Palazzo building, in the restored stable or in the original castle, which is 250 metres from reception. They feature original furnishings, decorative walls, and spacious marble bathrooms. They include free Wi-Fi, CD/DVD players and LCD TVs. Le Fief restaurant offers both regional and Italian specialities. An American-style breakfast is available in the main building. Castello Dal Pozzo Resort Lago Maggiore - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, once a nobleman's residence, is surrounded by parkland and green lawns. It is made up of the original castle, restored stables and an 18th-century building. Staff at Castello Dal Pozzo Resort Lago Maggiore - Preferred Hotels & Resorts can arrange for a variety of excursions including gastronomic tours and a tour of the Borromean Islands.

Boutique Hotel Elvezia is situated on Isola Bella Island and can be reach only via ferry boat from Stresa or Baveno. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 50 km from the property.

The Grand Hotel Bristol, recently renewed through an ambitious and prestigious redevelopment project, overlooks the Stresa lakefront from a simply unrivalled and exceptional position. In the heart of one of Lake Maggiore’s most iconic destinations, the hotel embodies timeless elegance and the authentic charm that has made this place famous worldwide. Once a noble residence — the historic Villa Mercedes — today the Grand Hotel Bristol stands as a masterpiece of Italian hospitality: a perfect balance of historical prestige and outstanding contemporary services, designed to offer an exclusive experience from the very first moment. The bright, sophisticated interiors open onto breathtaking views of Isola Bella and the Borromeo Gulf, creating a constant sense of wonder and lightness. The rooms and suites, completely redesigned with fine materials and details inspired by the colours of the lake and mountains, combine superior comfort and modern technology in an atmosphere of refined harmony. The Presidential Suites are true havens suspended over the water: spacious panoramic terraces with private pools or whirlpools invite guests to immerse themselves in the landscape, enjoying total privacy and pure contemplative pleasure. Completing the experience are the bar, the Daily Restaurant, the Fine Dining Restaurant, an outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, underground parking, and a large panoramic garden overlooking Lake Maggiore, enhancing the feeling of wellbeing and serenity. Giving the hotel its distinctive soul is the unmistakable hospitality of the Zacchera family who, since 1873, have interpreted excellence with warmth, style, and an almost artisanal dedication to guest comfort. This is how an iconic place is born—where luxury is not ostentation but a way of experiencing the lake with conscious, authentic refinement.

This majestic property in Art Nouveau style includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa. It is on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Stresa, opposite the Borromean Islands. Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA offers elegant rooms with LCD TV and marble bathroom with spa bath. Some rooms have views of the garden and the Alps, some overlook the lake and the islands. The Grand Hotel's wellness centre is complete with indoor swimming pool, hot tubs and saunas. Beauty treatments and massages are available. The restaurant serves regional cuisine, and guests can dine on the terrace in summer. The hotel also has a stylish piano bar. Breakfast is a generous buffet, served daily. The hotel is located on the central Corso Umberto I promenade. Free parking is available on site.

Hotel La Palma enjoys picturesque views over Lake Maggiore in Stresa city centre. Located directly on the lakefront, it is surrounded by a garden and provides free parking. With classic décor and wooden floors, rooms offer free WiFi, an LCD TV with satellite channels and a balcony. Many rooms include multi-functional shower and many overlook the lake and Borromean Islands. The hotel boasts a swimming pool right by the lake, and a panoramic terrace with Sky bar and a large hot tub. On the 6th floor you can find a fitness area and the free wellness centre, including a sauna, Turkish bath and salt cave, as well as sensory showers and a relaxation area. Stresa Train Station is a 10-minute walk from Hotel La Palma hotel, while the embarcadero is only 300 metres away. Golf Club Des Iles Borromées is 4 km away.

The Astoria is set on Stresa's lake-side promenade facing the Borromean Islands. It has a nice garden, and offers rooms with Wi-Fi access, satellite TV and panoramic views. Hotel Astoria is just a few minutes' walk from Stresa town centre and the congress hall. Free parking is provided on site. There is a fitness room and a children's playground at Astoria Hotel. The on-site restaurant serves national cuisine, while breakfast is Italian style.