Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Italy hotel reviews
  3. Piedmont hotel reviews
  4. Arona hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Hotel Ristorante San Carlo

Reviews of Hotel Ristorante San Carlo 3 stars

Via Verbano 4, 28041 Arona, Italy

#3 of 8 hotels in Arona

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 128 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price was a bit high but I suppose that goes with the area

    The views from the room and the hotel restaurant itself were exceptional.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    7.0
    Overall I would recommend this place staff were lovely and view amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt it lack a few ammenities in toilertry department.

    The position of the property. Amazing views

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park can get congested

    Location was ideal in accessing the town Rooms were clean and tidy Staff were friendly and attentive Secure Car park

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was difficult.

    Beautiful views, quiet location, good for a short stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Perfect, great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit too far to walk into Arona, especially along the very busy road (no pathway), but hey it’s a small price to pay for this hotel and you can always get a cab as I did

    Wow, what a hidden gem, beautiful hotel with phenomenal views. Great rooms with excellent service, very rarely does a hotel at the price get a 10 review, excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    Stunning views but was anxious about car parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking is small which was used for both the hotel and the restaurant. Other cars would block my car in the evening. This gave me an anxiety as I had early flight next morning but staff helped me to park my car so no body can block me.

    Newly renovated suite with stunning leek views. Amazing staff and great restaurant which serves special menu.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restraunt has excellent food. However, if you are looking for something simple, eating out is probably the best option.

    Beautiful location with stunning views over the lake, very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Overall great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was too Small

    Restaurant terrace had magnificent view,

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lake view room was great with a spectacular view. We came across it by chance but we would highly recommend it to anyone. The food in the restaurant was out of this world almost Michelin star srandard but not as expensive. 3 courses around €50-60 but we'll worth it. Wine local and reasonable. Wagu beef carpaccio to die for, also my wife had Piedmont tournedo - fabulous. Staff very friendly and happy to chat if you like that. Can't recommend it highly enough.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Splendid view over the lake, excellent cooking

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Was a great place to spend our last night in Italy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The service, the room & we loved the restaurant

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good but missing fresh vegetables

    Balcony view is stunning, room is clean and relatively big

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic little spot with good breakfast and nice family team
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is situated up on the hill above the town - it’s about 10 mins by car from the train station. I was first person in the first “new room” which was the upgrade - large room with lovely bathroom and lake view over the balcony!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind stuff! Thank you very much for attention and support

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent!! The rooms, the view and breakfast were great!!!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Outstanding view! Courteous and helpful staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    9.0
    A Lago di Maggiore Gem of a stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Awesome location. Clean and airy room with a big terrace overlooking the lovely Lago di Maggiore. Comfy bed and good shower. Hearty breakfast. Friendly staff. Free parking

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dated rooms

    Amazing views with lovely balcony, very friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loose TV. Cannot turn the volume down. Cannot set temperature. The bed cover is too small and stained. No free space on hotel's parking. Dated style - brown. Average breakfast.

    Amazing view and surroundings. Spacious room and terrasse. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful views from room and restaurant, next to famous statue, good restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful views of the lake - comfortable and good quality restaurant

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    10
    Our stay at the San Carlo was a most enjoyable one and would stay here again for sure .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The car parking could be a little troublesome at busy times but the staff were willing to move cars about to make sure you could get a space .

    The staff were very helpful and welcoming !! Luca & his waiting on table , cleaning staff were a credit to themselves. They worked tirelessly to keep everything ticking along nice & smooth . The view of Lake Maggiore from our balcony and opposite was a sight to behold . The breakfast was very nice with a good choice of breakfast items . Overall it was an excellent hotel to stay for a few nights or more . Well done Hotel Ristorante San Carlo 👏👏

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been disappointing not to have a view of the lake. It was not clear when we booked that the room was on the side of a small road. We had to pay once we got there for a lake view. Luckily the hotel had one free. There is not an option on booking.com to pre book a lake view so it needs more clarity to avoid misleading customers. Once we moved, it was an extremely good experience all around and we would certainly return!

    Location was extraordinary and the hotel very comfortable and with a lot of charm We ate dinner in the restaurant one evening and it was delicious with a wonderful view of the lake.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Felt like a family business, staff were warm and welcoming, the view from the balcony was outstanding, one of the best in my experience

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    10
    Best first time in Italy because of Ristorante San Carlos and their staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I would suggest working on is parking for the hotel guests. When people Come to eat to the restaurant they take up the parking for guests actually staying in the hotel. But either than that everything is great.

    Staff was amazing specially Mr. Marco since we got there he made us feel welcome and when it was dinner time he was our server he absolutely made the night, he explained the different meals made suggestions and even gave us a little bit of background on wine. Views amazing. I will come Back for sure .

    Stayed in July 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: