Good location, beautiful setting, incredible food. Very welcoming, friendly and intensive staff. Interesting building with some very sensitive interior design elements too.

Stayed in May 2025

Great hotel

Stayed in April 2025

It’s safe to say that this hotel goes on our top 3 list for best hotels, and we have travelled a lot and stayed in many hotels! What an absolute gem. First of all, the staff. Wow! Everyone was so nice and friendly and you could really feel how much they wanted to make this stay memorable. We were always greeted with a warm, sincere smile and everytime we asked for a help or a recommendation, they were on it! Second, the location. It’s on it’s own huge property in the hills, still not far away from Lake Garda and very easy to take a walk down there, to for example the town of Saló. They are growing their own things on their property such as fruits, vegetables and herbs, which was really attractive. Thirdly, the hotel itself. It has a great history to it as it was a convent in the olden days. It was a worn down building that they bought and renovated, and they’ve done a hell of a job because you can not feel it at all. Everywhere you go, in every corner, there are signs of professionalism and an eye for detail. Oh, and let’s not forget the view from the swimming pool area over Lake Garda, with a drink in one hand and Burrata cheese in the other. Unbelieveable!!! Talking about food. Their restaurant and breakfast was 11/10. Spotless and so tasty. Mamma mia! I could write muuuuch more but I’m stopping here. I think you get the point; go and stay there. Don’t hesitate! You won’t regret it. Many, many thanks to all the amazing staff at Villa Arcadio. We’ll be back, hopefully sooner than later❤️ Best regards from Iceland🇮🇸🙏

Stayed in October 2024

Well this is quite hard to answer and they are not really dislikes... but observations Clocks!!! I mentioned that there are vintage and antique clocks around the premises - several of them and, having an interest in clocks, noted some fine examples including from English makers dating back to the 18th century. Sadly, though, none were working but there is no reason why they shouldn't for want of someone to wind them up. A member of the team mentioned their chiming wasn't liked by some guests but the chiming mechanism can easily be disabled. Coffee in the bedroom: A coffee first thing is always welcome, but I found it slightly surprising that it was instant coffee in individual difficult-to-open sachets (Nescafé of all things, in Italy ... a country famed for its excellent coffee!!). I think coffee pods and coffee machines would be much appreciated by guests (with decafienated option too). I should add, that the coffee in the restaurant is the real stuff! Frogs and singing monks: At night the frogs struck up an incredible chorus which I quite liked but Hilary less so. Nothing can be done about that of course but thought I would mention it; it may be that the frogs' chorus is only on our side of the hotel. One night Hilary woke up with a start convinced that she heard Monks chanting, this was after all once a monestary. But may be it was the frogs... :-) None of this spoiled out stay at all.

Villa Arcardio is an outstanding boutique hotel set in the hills above Salò on Lake Garda. The impression once gets as our taxi from the station wound up the steep cobbled drive to this ancient former monastery was almost like visiting well-off Italian relations for the first time. We had a wonderfully warm welcome as if we were long-lost family and were conducted to our lovely room which, incidentally had the remains of 14th century decorations on parts of the walls. The window overlooked the swimming pool and to the right Lake Garda over which the sun rose majestically and colourfully each morning. We were then shown around the premises and introducted to staff as we went round. We felt very much at home. The staff were kind, attrentive, helpful, delightful, friendly. It is well out of the bustle of the town. surrounded by olive groves and fruit trees with wooded hills rising behind (it is as good 40 minute but pleasant downhill walk into Salò - more effort getting back!). Sounds were not of traffic or late night revellers as you might expect in a town, instead could be heard the sounds of distant chickens clucking, wind in the trees, birds singing and at night, a chorus of frogs croaking (must be the mating season!). We saw the little green and black frogs on a couple of occasions while timid lizards basked in the sun on rocks. Eagles could occasionally be seen circling around the hills that form the backdrop to the premises. The whole villa has been very expertly restored without spoiling its historic character and is filled with antique furniture, clocks and other items very tastefully used. The food in the restaurant (whether breakfast, lunch or dinner) was extremely good. Suffice to say we were sad to leave and hope that we might stay again some day.

Stayed in April 2024

Beautifully renovated monastery with lovely grounds and furnishings.

Stayed in October 2023

Lovely staff and beautiful location

Stayed in September 2023

Shame the property is lacking the afternoon sun

Everything

Stayed in September 2023

seriously there was nothing to not like

the staff. warm nice helpful. food cleanliness and view also top

Stayed in May 2023

Superb House and Service! The Restaurant is excelent, so is the breaktfast. The Villa Arcadio Team is very friendly and helpful with any concern.

Stayed in May 2023

The sauna was chargeable at €60 where as majority properties have it free for hotel guests

monastery from 14th century in romantic lawns with grape orange and olive trees . magical property!

Stayed in October 2022

With the exception of Aligi, staff were not knowledgable (unable to answer most of our queries) and service was incredibly slow. You absolutely need a car if staying here as public transport options are virtually non existent and it is too far to walk to Salo.

Tastefully decorated, clean comfortable rooms and a good view overlooking the lake. We liked our Deluxe room and thought it was worth the money over the standard - room size, bathroom, situation within the property and view were all better.

Stayed in September 2022

The food, worst meal we have ever eaten and when I mentioned it at checkout the staff already knew it was terrible !!

Comfortable room with nice bathroom, nice swimming pool, free parking

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