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Reviews of CHIAVE DI VOLTA Lovely Guesthouse with Terrace

3 Contrada dei Cavalli, 23829 Varenna, Italy

#10 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Varenna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 118 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    9.0
    Great view and close to the lake. Amazing times.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a bit soft. The floor had some dust/sand but not a big problem at all.

    The location is amazing. Great view, very close to the lake. Good AC and shower.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While located in a beautiful area and is very central to restaurants and bars, we struggled finding the property upon arrival. However the guide we received on email was helpful.

    Fantastic location, clean and friendly people to discuss any issues or queries with.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no issues

    awesome stay right in the heart of Varenna! My partner and I loved the location, proximity to restaurants and activites, as well as good amenities and private terrace - would recommend for a stay in Lake Como!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    8.0
    It is located in the middle of Varenna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have liked to meet/see the owner. It was weird to not interact with a human. We couldn’t ask questions or get suggestions.

    We did not get a breakfast so I can’t comment on that. I appreciated using the kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    7.0
    Location, price & available kitchen saves it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Difficult to find. We were already in Varenna when the direction video was sent, so we didn’t see it until much later. 2 Having no staff available. 3. Delayed check in, after a tiring day of travel. 4. Old, hard, uncomfortable pillows. (1 each) 5. Dimly lit room. Some lights not working, such as over the bathroom sink.

    We enjoyed having a full kitchen available. We only used it for a simple breakfast, but it was still nice. The property is well situated, not far from the lake, a fruit stand/tiny grocery, and restaurants.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The very echo-y shared kitchen was very noisy. Other guests would be cooking and making loud noises when we were trying to sleep (after 10pm)

    I loved the location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in was difficult.

    The location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    7.0
    Apart from the Niggles, we enjoyed our stay very much Varenna is beautiful. We would stay again. ry
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one pillow per person on the bed, which were very flat! The spare pillows in wardrobe did not have pillowcases on and also the wardrobes smelt very old and musty, I did not want to hang any clothes in. In first room we were in the bathroom door did not close. luckily I’ve been with my husband for 45 years so it didn’t matter if you know what I mean! Second room we were in the door in the shower wouldn’t shut and toilet seat was wobbly! The communication with host on the day was not good. They said they’d let me know if early check in would be available on the day but they didn’t and I ended up sending several messages and leaving voicemail. We ended up leaving our cases in a bar close by! Also there was a mix up with room keys so we didn’t get room we’d booked until the second night. On a positive note they did reimburse us for one night which was good.

    The location is excellent. The shared kitchen was helpful too. The little terrace off the bedroom was a nice view

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What i missed is a bottle of water when we arrived.

    The location was perfect

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    9.0
    Other than check-in, highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Difficult to find. Check-in was a horror show. All sorts of technical problems with the on-line check process. I sent passport photos 3 times. Check-in communications were very poor.. This got our stay off to a bad start.

    Cute guesthouse in an excellent location. Room was comfortable, shared kitchen was nice.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    8.0
    A nice place in a quiet location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows too hard for us :(

    Fantastic location! The heater control in the room and warm blankets.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed here for four nights after flying straight from NZ. Perfect location metres from water front and square. We stayed in the room with the terrace with a view which was a great place to hang out. Shower is cramped. Kitchen a great place to prepare meals to save some money. Varenna and surrounds are sensational!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    7.0
    central hotel. But a door should be made to the bathroom.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The host has prepared a video. However, the entrance to the hotel's street is not very clear. The bathroom had no door. This is not good.

    The location of the hotel was very central.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    9.0
    Great location. Would stay here again based on the location alone!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was slightly small but fine. Sharing with others.

    Great location. Nice shared kitchen

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in process took too long

    Great location close to the lake

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    7.0
    Great stay & comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom had mould around the bath & on bathroom tiles. Heater didn’t turn on! Needs a fan in bathroom.

    Great location. Very good facilities etc.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived in the evening and the porch where you enter the key code is very dark we struggled even with a torch to enter the code

    Great location, perfect for our needs

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our baggage was heavy so steps to and from location made it a little difficult to access

    Good location and host / owner communicated well to keep us informed. Location was great and very central.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    8.0
    Overall an amazing place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was difficult to find out the place. Especially someone coming in the late evening. As there is no one to ask. For me the checkin information was received late and my net connection was low when i arrived. so couldn’t see the video information provided. A suggestion is to read the entire instructions and watch video before arrival so can be prepared to find out the place easily.

    Property location is good, easily accessible to ferry and train. Clean place, good kitchen.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You could hear the other guests in the property very clearly - very noisy at night and morning

    Beautiful room perfect location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Balcony with the lake view. The bed is so comfortable. Need to add extra pillow because the pillow is too thin for me. Clean, very quiet, and very near to the ferry terminal, cafe, restaurant and 15 mins walk to the train station. The shower is small but the hot water runs perfect The room was in good temperature. Very clean shared kitchen downstairs but we didn't use it. Communication with the host was easy too. Online check in, online paid the city tax. And they provided WhatsApp number just in case you need it

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful place to stay, steps away from Lake Como. Varenna is a charming little town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only issue, really, was the fact that there are no staff on or, apparently, near the premises to help you if you need it. We needed additional towels, and it took a long time to get them. Would have also appreciated an international news channel in English.

    The room was very clean, comfortable, and well-located, and we really did have access to a lovely terrace. Breakfast wasn't included, but we had a nice kitchen to use.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic location for exploring Varenna and short walk to catch the ferries to the other towns around Lake Como.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was a shared space which could be a bit noisy as we had the downstairs room when other guest were cooking. The view that is used to advertise the property - I.e the terrace is only accessible from one of the upstairs bedrooms. There is another terrace that can be used by the other two rooms but there is no lake view from that.

    Traditional stone built building. Individual lockable rooms with a shared kitchen facility. Our room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. Brilliant location and very helpful and prompt service from the property management-all online.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    8.0
    Great location in the heart of Varenna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was a bit stuffed inside and had sort of a weird smell, but didn't bother us that much. We could also hear the rooms that were above us when people moved, but also not a deal breaker.

    This place is in the middle of Varenna close to all the nice restaurants and shops. Would definitely recommend if you want something in the buzz if the town. It's easy to find and the staff ws very nice and accommodating when we asked to check in a bit earlier.

    Stayed in October 2024

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