Tucked beneath the dramatic walls of Malcesine’s medieval Scaliger Castle and steps from the lakefront promenade, Hotel Luna Rossa is a friendly, great-value hideaway for families and couples who would rather spend their holiday exploring than on car-hire paperwork.

A landscaped garden, pool and bubbling whirlpool create a calm retreat, while the historic centre, ferry jetty and Monte Baldo cable-car are all a gentle stroll away.

Inside, rooms are simple yet spotless, breakfast is a plentiful buffet of local produce, and you can sample Veneto specialities at partner restaurant Ristorante Al Bacio just down the lane.

Base yourself here and you’ll have Lake Garda’s beaches, villages and mountain trails at your fingertips – all without needing four wheels.

Travel planning

5  nights sharing a classic double room

Daily breakfast

Private airport transfers from/to Verona

🧳 Multi-centre ideas: pair Lake Garda with Venice’s canals or the Dolomites’ alpine scenery for the ultimate northern Italy adventure.

🌅 Local Must-Do Experiences

🚠 Take the rotating cable-car to Monte Baldo for panoramic hikes and paragliding.

🚤 Cruise across the lake to Limone and cycle the spectacular lakeside sky-path.

🍷 Join a small-group tour of the Valpolicella wine region, tasting Amarone straight from the barrel.

Front-facing balcony overlooking the pool

Corner balcony with garden glimpse & side lake views

Internal courtyard balcony (no lift, stair access only)

🥐 Breakfast:  generous buffet of freshly baked breads, pastries, local cured meats, cheeses, fruit and made-to-order coffees served in the light-filled dining room or garden terrace.

Lunch & Dinner: head to partner Ristorante Al Bacio (2-minute walk) for lake-fish risotto, wood-fired pizza and children’s menus;

🍽️ Eating out: Malcesine’s harbour lanes brim with family-run trattorie, gelaterie and wine bars – all within a five-minute wander.

✔ Outdoor pool with sun-loungers & parasols

✔ Raised whirlpool deck surrounded by Mediterranean shrubs

✔ Shady lawn & terrace for al-fresco drinks

✔ Wi-Fi throughout

✔ Lift

✔ Individual climate control

✔ LCD satellite television

✔ In-room safe

✔ En-suite shower, hair-dryer & complimentary toiletries

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-run hospitality with insider tips on local beaches, markets and walking paths

⛴️ Discounted ferry passes available at reception

🌱 Eco-friendly practices including solar panels and waste-sorting stations

📍 Scaliger Castle & Museum – 200 m

📍 Monte Baldo Cable-car – 400 m

📍 Lakeside cycling path to Limone sul Garda – ferry 15 mins