Reviews of La Zarabba Boutique Hotel

I stayed at this charming little hotel in mid-August, and I can honestly say it was one of the most magical places I have ever visited. Nestled in the middle of stunning vineyards, away from the busy shores of Lake Garda, the hotel is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the evenings, the vineyards glow under the golden sunset, and in the mornings, the view from the window—complete with a historic castello in the background—feels like stepping into a dream. It is exactly how one imagines Italy at its most picturesque. The hotel itself is small, with around ten rooms, but every single one is decorated with extraordinary care. The style is refined and timeless, with elegant Baroque details, porcelain figurines, and perfectly matched tableware. Everything follows a clear, consistent aesthetic that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into a fairytale. The owner’s creative touch is present throughout the hotel, adding a personal and artistic charm to the entire atmosphere. One of the most remarkable aspects of my stay was the impeccable cleanliness. I have truly never seen a hotel kept so spotless. Every corner, every surface, and even the shower doors were sparkling clean—almost as if everything had just been sterilized. The housekeeping team deserves the highest praise: they not only ensured fresh, high-quality towels each day but even folded personal items like my hairdryer with care. I saw them several times cleaning the hallways thoroughly, moving furniture to polish every edge. The result was a constant feeling of freshness and comfort that made the stay incredibly relaxing. The pool area is another highlight. Modern, stylish, and overlooking the vineyards, it is the perfect place to unwind and soak in the peaceful surroundings. The combination of tranquility, design, and natural beauty makes it simply unforgettable. This hotel is a true gem—ideal for relaxation, rest, and inspiration. I am deeply grateful for the experience and would return in a heartbeat.

Everything! What an amazing place. You have to see it with your own eyes to understand

It’s 5 km by a car from Lago di Garde, and for me it’s calm place from my childhood- nature, space, fresh air, nice swimming pool in the middle of the nature, breakfast in the shade of the trees

For me a little bit strange that you should order coffee and fried eggs and wait until it’s prepared, available are only sweets and a little bit fruits.

We had a wonderful stay at the Zarabba hotel, the whole area has a unique vibe, every detail is thought out. Peaceful, clean, very friendly staff. Breakfast itself is worth the stay. 30 mins to Verona and 15 mins drive to Sirmione - great location. Overall 10/10!

At La Zarabba you feel pampered. We stayed with two children and a dog. The location is perfect for exploring the area (Lake Garda, Verona, Gardaland), but the perfectly maintained garden, pool and jacuzzi are also great for relaxing. The rooms are decorated and styled in a unique way, the breakfast is delicious, plentiful and fresh. The owner, Silvia, welcomed us with pleasure, everything she did was a testament to the greatness of Italian hospitality. I recommend this fantastic accommodation to families and couples looking for romance. I will come back. Grazie, Silvia e La Zarabba!

Amazing hotel, beautiful pool area, breakfast was excellent!

Picturesque ❤️

We got lucky. The owner changed our booking to a superior room, and the place was magical. Detail on detail on detail everywhere, but still keeping it classy and fun with all the dog statues around. The owner was very friendly and gave us great tips for the restaurants around.

Nice place, great pool, good breakfest

None comunication. We wrote few times before arrival, still didnot get an answare. I was asking about it upon arrival. The answar was unacceptable. Some of the staff were very kind, some were not.

Perfect for a road trip with an old friend . Middle of the countryside but very close to lake Garda . Fantastic pool and breakfast . Be prepared to embrace the eclectic decor and be kind to the staff and you will have a fantastic stay

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The furniture

Too much decoration but yet it’s wonderful

The staff was very nice and helpful and the hotel and area gave a perfect italian experience.

A few ants in the hotelroom

Bridgeton vibe, great location, excellent breakfast. Very nice and helpful staff We extended our stay there.

🚨 False advertising. THREATS. Aggressive owner. Chaotic energy. Tiny rooms packed with random “rare collectibles". Zero professionalism. Making your kids cry.🚨 If you like flea market decor, random yelling, router conspiracy theories, and tiptoeing around priceless statues, La Zarabba is your dream. If you like peace, privacy, and basic respect as a guest — RUN. The owner is a woman named Sylvia (with red shoulder-length hair), and you’ll likely also meet Michaella, a waitress in her 20s with brown hair. At first, Michaella seemed friendly and attentive. But as soon as issues started, her attitude did a full 180° — she became rude, unprofessional, and even tried to lecture us, telling guests they should "wake up earlier" (two hours before breakfast ends!) if they wanted to catch breakfast. Professionalism clearly isn’t part of the training here. We booked two rooms at La Zarabba expecting a boutique hotel experience as advertised — including a private jacuzzi as listed on Booking.com. When we arrived and realized the rooms did not have the promised amenities, we refused to move and wanted to cancel our stay. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, the owner immediately began yelling at us and THREATENING TO CALL THE POLICE ON US — escalating what should have been a simple conversation into a hostile confrontation within minutes of arrival. Our kids started crying, it quickly became a completely chaos. When we reasoned with her that jacuzzi is indeed mentioned on booking, Sylvia answered (I quote) that "she does not care". We stayed only because we were dumbfounded, tired after the long drive, and absolutely shell-shocked from the "warm" welcome. Fun extra features we, as guests, didn't ask for: ** The hotel is a cramped space packed with “rare collectible items” — statues, furniture, fragile decor — all accompanied by warnings that guests will be financially responsible if anything breaks.