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About this property
Set in a green area just 10 metres from Lake Varese, Hotel Vecchia Riva offers beautiful lake views. Parking is free and rooms come with free Wi-Fi and a TV with free sports and movie channels. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower. Some rooms offer views of the lake. During summer breakfast is served in the garden. The lake-front restaurant is well-known in the area for its delicious cuisine and the extensive wine list. It specialises in homemade pasta, risotto, and meat and fish dishes, along with the self-service appetisers. Restaurant is close on Wednesdays. Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva is 20 metres from the bus stop to Varese's centre, 3 km away. You can drive to the Golf Club Varese in about 15 minutes, and to FieraMilano trade fair in 30 minutes. The cycle tracks which circle the lake start just 50 metres from the hotel. There is a Bike Rent just 50mt far from the Hotel, electric bikes can be rented on site. The hotel is 50 metres from a public swimming pool, available in the summer. A shuttle service to/from Malpensa Airport, 41 km away, is available on request at a surcharge. Varese Casbeno Train Station, a 6-minute drive away, offers connections with Milan where the Expo 2015 takes place.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jon
United Kingdom
“Backs onto Lake Varese (where TeamGB Rowing Team were training) Excellent restaurant facilities indoor & outside” - Katharina
Austria
“Great location, lake view, very clean, friendly staff.” - Michela
United Kingdom
“The location is amazing. A stone throw from the lake. Quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. Breakfast was really nice. The room was comfy and quiet.” - Karen
United Kingdom
“Lovely peaceful location. Great to be so near the lakeside.” - Kirsten
Sri Lanka
“We loved the restaurant, really a hidden gem! The room was comfy and cozy and the shower was fantastic! Also some lovely surroundings with a park nearby and bus stop at walking distance.” - Lynn
New Zealand
“Location right next to the lake, peaceful and quiet. Comfortable bed and pillows. Good bathroom facilities. Booked and paid extra for a lake view room, could only get a very small peek of the lake through lots of trees. It was a lovely setting...” - Caroline
Australia
“Delightful to be met at the door by a friendly welcoming face. From there every staff member was friendly, helpful, professional and dressed immaculately. Rooms were bright, immaculate, simply furnished with comfy beds and spacious bathrooms....” - Francis
United Kingdom
“It was many years ago I last stayed at this excellent lakeside hotel. It has certainly not gone downhill in the least. A very comfortable experience, enhanced by the impeccably professional staff, my stay was all too brief. My room was a...” - Aiste
Lithuania
“The Hotel, staff, place and rooms were great. Rooms were spacious and clean. We were positively surprised. Would reccommend to make reservation for the restaurant and have a dinner there. I am greatefull for the stay. Sincere thanks!” - Helena
Mexico
“The place is nice and has a good location for what brought us there. The staff is friendly and the room size is good. The breakfast was pretty basic, but not bad.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Vecchia Riva
- CuisineItalian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note that the restaurant is closed on Wednesdays, on Easter and Easter Monday, on 15 August and from 25 December until 04 January.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 012133-ALB-00018, IT012133A1QE72PDGR