- Restaurant terrace situated on the lake front
- Tranquil location in Pettenasco, with its own private boat landing stage
Hotel Giardinetto sits right on the shores of Lake Orta, with its own private landing stage; this is as close as you can get to lakeside living in this picturesque corner of the Italian Lakes. Spend the day relaxing by the swimming pool (normally in use May to September) and sun terrace or on the sun deck positioned on the lake. The guest rooms are all clean and comfortable and the lake view rooms offer a simply beautiful vista. The hotel restaurant is renowned for its local specialities and fish dishes, and the terrace provides a wonderful setting for dining late into the evening.
Citalia recommends this hotel for its tranquil location. For added freedom and flexibility, we recommend car hire.
The hotel has 59 rooms (official rating 4 star). Citalia does not accept children at this hotel, however this is not an adult-only property.
Minimum stay 3 nights.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Giardinetto Restaurant
Included With: Half Board
Open 7.30am - 10am, 12.30pm - 2.30pm and 7.30pm - 10pm
The Hotel Giardinetto Restaurant is renowned for its local specialities and wide selection of wines. Guests have the option to dine inside the fine restaurant with views out to the lake or on the fantastic terrace situated directly over the water. During summer evenings candlelit dinners can be enjoyed under the gazebo on the terrace which is decorated with flowers and candles. A separate informal lunch menu is available during the summer which includes snacks, salads and light lunches.
Bar
Serves snacks/lunch from 12.30pm - 3pm (Bar is open 7am - midnight)
The bar serves a vast selection of Italian and international beers, wines and spirits and refreshing cocktails. There is also a drinks service on the beach.
Beach & Pools
Swimming Pool
Normally in use mid May - September
Wifi, Parking & Boat Stop
Wifi & Parking
Stay connected with the wifi available free of charge.
Parking is available.
Landing Stage & Boat Stop
About the location
Just two miles along the coast from Orta San Giulio lies Pettenasco, a tiny lakeside comune best noted for its handful of excellent restaurants. Its medieval houses, small beach and pretty harbour also help make it one of Lake Orta’s most picturesque locations – we highly recommend exploring the village on foot to truly appreciate its beauty. The local restaurants focus on serving locally sourced cuisine, plus there are often some great wines to enjoy alongside your meal, too.
When it comes to getting out and about, it’s easy to reach the nearby town of Orta San Giulio, which is just around the cove. Best known for its jaw-dropping island, Isola San Giulio, this pretty town is a great place to spend an afternoon strolling the medieval streets or enjoying the views from the lakefront promenade.
Transfer time
Pettenasco is 41 miles from Malpensa airport. We recommend hiring a car in your destination. Simply call us once you’ve completed your booking and we will talk you through the options.
Standard Double With Balcony And Lake View
Max 2 adults
Standard Double Lake View Rooms feature a balcony with views of the lake.
14m²
Superior Double Balcony And Lake View
Max 3 adults
Superior Double Lake View Rooms feature a balcony with views of the lake. They can sleep up to three adults.
15-17m²
Early Booking Discount
10% Early booking discount for stays up to 3 nights completed between 01 - 30 April 2021 and 19 September - 24 October 2021 booked by 30 April 2021.
10% Early booking discount for stays up to 6 nights completed between 01 May - 26 June 2021 and 22 August - 18 September 2021 booked by 30 April 2021.
Free Night Offer
1 Free night for stays of 7 nights completed between 22 August - 18 September 2020, 01 May - 26 June 2021 and 22 August - 18 September 2021.
1 Free night for stays of 4 nights completed between 19 September - 24 October 2020, 01 - 30 April 2021 and 19 September - 24 October 2021.
Meal Offer
Free dinner per person per stay (excluding drinks) for stays of 7 nights or more.
Based on 699 traveller reviews
85% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
329
Very Good
244
Average
79
Poor
34
Terrible
13
Reviews
“ Family run hotel
patriciapalms430, Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Aug 26 2020
Another lovely stay at Giardinetto - a nice room overlooking the beautiful lake. Wonderful swimming in the lake - beds beside the lake always available. We ate in the restaurant, again overlooking...
Another lovely stay at Giardinetto - a nice room overlooking the beautiful lake. Wonderful swimming in the lake - beds beside the lake always available. We ate in the restaurant, again overlooking the lake, wonderful service and good food. It was a great pleasure to be there again - everyone was so friendly and pleased to see us. We look forward to our next visit.
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“ Great location super friendly staff
CayetanoIM1, Barcelona, Spain
Aug 24 2020
Second time at Giardinetto, everything was great. Good location away from the crowds of Orta San Giulio, direct access to the lake: steps, platform and a sundeck with hammocks and a pool. Breakfast...
Second time at Giardinetto, everything was great. Good location away from the crowds of Orta San Giulio, direct access to the lake: steps, platform and a sundeck with hammocks and a pool. Breakfast at the terrace, overlooking the lake was lovely. Free car parking and boat stop in the dock of the hotel to Orta, Omegna, Isola San Giulio and other locations in the lake. Great restaurant and roof top terrace. We hope to come back soon!!!
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“ Great location in the lake and very friendly staff
cayetanov755,
Aug 24 2020
It was our second time at Giardinetto Hotel, everything was great. Great location away from the crowds of Orta San Giulio, direct access to the lake: there are some steps to the water and a platform...
It was our second time at Giardinetto Hotel, everything was great. Great location away from the crowds of Orta San Giulio, direct access to the lake: there are some steps to the water and a platform from where you can jump to the water. Sundeck with hammocks and a beautiful pool. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the breakfast in the terrace overlooking Lago d??Orta was lovely. Free car parking, boat stop in dock of the hotel to Orta, Omegna, Isola San GIulio and other locations in the lake. Great restaurant and roof top terrace for afternoon cocktails overlooking the sunset and the lake. Giardinetto is not the most luxurious hotel in the area but it has, in my opinion the best location in Lago d??Orta.
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“ Lakeside lovliness
79mayflower79, Preston, England
Aug 21 2020
Stayed for a couple of nights recently. Had a splendid room with a beautiful lake view and balcony. Breakfast was plentiful and preordered which meant that it was quickly delivered to your table. We...
Stayed for a couple of nights recently. Had a splendid room with a beautiful lake view and balcony. Breakfast was plentiful and preordered which meant that it was quickly delivered to your table. We dined in the hotel restaurant one evening, staff were helpful and friendly, the food was tasty with a modern slant.
There are sun loungers by the lake and swimming pool.
Just a couple of observations... rather noisy aircon and the bar area was a bit small and dark. The bar seating is in the reception area which did seem a little overfilled with sofas.
I would stay again, thank you all.
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“ Great Week at Giardinetto
daveleigh12, Faringdon, United Kingdom
Aug 15 2020
The hotel ristorante Giardinetto was the perfect base for our Italian holiday.
Situated right on the lake front of lake orta, our double room was comfortable and the ensuite shower room clean and...
The hotel ristorante Giardinetto was the perfect base for our Italian holiday.
Situated right on the lake front of lake orta, our double room was comfortable and the ensuite shower room clean and functional.
The service we received at the hotel was excellent, even duing the restrictions in place due to COVID-19. We ate breakfast at the hotel each day of our trip, lunch there 3 or 4 times and had dinner there once. The food was excellent, both on the a la carte menu and the lunchtime snack menu. The terrace, providing a gorgeous view over the lake, made our meal all the better.
The lounge terrace was a wonderful place to relax and soak up the sun, and cool off in the lake or the pool.
The hotel provided us with some excellent local guides, including hiking routes and hired us kayaks. They looked after us really well.
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