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Reviews of Relais Villa Porta

4 out of 5
Relais Villa Porta
Via A. Palazzi 1, Luino, VA

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 225 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jia Nee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem, beautiful, nice staff..great location
Amazing hotel, friendly staff, beautiful gem, veryvery good breakfast and dinner. But pl try the La Rustica Pizzeria in Luino...the best pizza and pasta ever tasted!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Customer Care Dept. on Oct 15, 2023
Dear Johan, thank you very much for your kind review. We are very happy you enjoyed your holiday at Villa Porta. We hope to see you again soon!Best wishes from Lago Maggiore,Customer Care Dept.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and relaxing beautiful resort highly recommend it for a nice getaway and for scenic views .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Reception Dept. on Oct 5, 2023
Dear Lisa, thank you very much for your kind review. We are happy you had a nice stay at Villa Porta.We really hope to see you again soon!Best wishes from Lago Maggiore,Reception Dept.

10/10 Excellent

Matthias, Birmingham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right by the lake. Very friendly staff, great breakfast buffet. The only two downsides: after one person showered (normal shower) the other no longer had hot water; also, parking was difficult at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gaia on Sep 13, 2023
Dear Mr. Matthias, thank you very much for you time and your review. We are glad you had a nice stay at Villa Porta. We always do our best to make our guests happy and let them have a wonderful holiday!We wish you all the best,Kind Regards,Customer Care Dept.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nachshon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

L J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful experience
This is a gorgeous property in every aspect. Staff is professional and friendly and eager to make your using perfect. Our room was very large with a comfortable bath. Breakfast choices were vast, dinner always perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ludmila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved literally everything about the place! The variety of cheeses could be better but it is so minor thing i feel ashamed to write about it! EXCELLENT!

10/10 Excellent

Catharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, clean and beautiful gem!
Stayed for one night with my boyfriend and our two dogs! The staff was really friendly and accommodating, even giving me dog beds and dog bowls. Very friendly, clean and beautiful hotel. The breakfast was lovely too. A lot of different options and we sat overlooking the water. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting. The suite is beautiful, but from the suite, access to the lake/facilities requires a walk down a street to enter the main part of the hotel again. In other words, no direct access. Tiffany's restaurant for dinner was great. Breakfast service was lacking, but food was fine. Overall a good experience which I'd recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness, location and quality of service in this property were exemplary
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel on the lake with great service. Restaurant served fantastic food, overall a great weekend away!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tereue, England

Liked: Staff & service
Stunning place staff friendly . Food amazing . Plenty off breakfast to have . Room was always clean . And tidy amazing .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical hotel overlooking the lake.
We had a fabulous time at Hotel Camin, Colmegna. The service was beyond expectation and the location perfect. We were there for a wedding which was the best we have been to. Magical, wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gaye, Murwillumbah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic hotel
A very picturesque hotel on the lakeside. Beautiful gardens. Excellent friendly and helpful staff. Great food and beverages. A delight to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise! I was alone and the staff was so accommodating and kind and thoughtful. I extended my stay a night because I did not want to leave. I like that it was remote, but near enough to Luino where I could enjoy tourist activities such as a boat ride and the amazing Market on Wednesdays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicki, Twickenham uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was far to short a stay, we just loved everything about the whole hotel, the staff the owners and the location was amazing. Thank You for a fabulous few days and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

YeVonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MAGNIFICENT
Nothing can be improved. Everything is already perfect. The view of lake & mountains from our elegant room, gourmet food at the beautifully appointed restaurant, sitting areas throughout the tropical gardens, relaxing massage at the tranquil wellness glass enclosure, beach toys & floating dock... the beauty is matchless -- staff &service unsurpassed. Already marking the calendar for my return next September.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Hotel in a lovely spot.
My husband and are very well traveled and we found this hotel to be one the most charming places we have ever stayed. Food, room, service cleanliness were all outstanding and well priced. The proprietor and her staff are more than eager to please. There are so many wonderful and special touches in every every corner and nook throughout the hotel and the magnificent garden, including a wellness center at the top of the garden, which is on many levels. The owner's pride is seen in the care she gives to the property. What a wonderful place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing break
We could not have been more impressed by the staff, who were cheerful and extremely helpful. The hotel has a beautiful setting on the lake side with glorious views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location with stunning views, the hotel was excellent along with the service too. Our room was really well decorated and furnished with views across the lake. Food in the restaurant was super and reasonable for lakeside hotels. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous view and AC
Friendly staff, free breakfast, amazing view and has AC!

6/10 Okay

Barbara , Melbourne

Nice views of Lake Maggiore...
We only stayed for one night at Hotel Camin Colmegna, and found that it was a nice hotel, with a decent breakfast. They have a nice 'beach' area to laze about and go for a swim in the lake, which is a grassed area with chairs and a bar, and stair or ladder access to the lake. Swimming in the lake was very refreshing as it was hot and humid when we arrived. The room was smallish, but had pleasant views to Lake Maggiore. The parking was good. The hero at this hotel are the views of Lake Maggiore. There is not much else nearby within walking distance. In fact you can't walk along the road very far in either direction, as it is a main road with no footpaths. It is walking distance to the railway station for access to Luino.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful site
Friendly staff, VERY good Breakfast buffet, great view from breakfast room and Restaurant. A bit far outside, but worthwhile!! It was our 3rd time there..Would go again. Price a bit high, but it's very nice. Our room was large and so was the bathroom.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

sarah , UAE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bike hotel
Fantastic location , stunning setting , comfortable rooms, secret gardens and romantic pathways and hideaways beautiful. Dedicated bike room with stands and washing machine a massive bonus .. We loved it

10/10 Excellent

Barry, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for families as a base
Great hotel and staff. Perfect base for exploring the area.

10/10 Excellent

Huw, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hideaway
What a gem this hotel is, set in a hamlet on the edge of the lake. The restaurant has the most perfect view. The food is good not perfect but ok , however what you pay for is the view. Rooms are spacious , and staff are friendly. Gardens are fantastic with the bonus if being directly on the lake meaning you can jump straight in for a swim.

10/10 Excellent

Pamilator, Northeast WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lakeside!
This was a superior hotel and a bit upscale. View was spectacular from our room. The desk lady was unbeatable; sweet and cheerful as can be. Bed was one piece mattress but pretty hard. This hotel is a short train, bus, or car ride of about 4km from Luino and their market. Not recommended to walk it. Bike it ok.

8/10 Good

Bill, Martinez, CA

Idyllic location, rich history
The elegance of this hotel may have faded somewhat, but it's still elegant. The secluded waterfront location is a treasure. The views are spectacular!! The property offers a spa, a grotto, a boat entry. The food is good, the service not quite together. There is a train stop at Colmegna, but we had to carry luggage from there to the hotel (.5km). It would have been nice to stay longer.
The hotel from the water's edge
A charming grotto

10/10 Excellent

Boaters, lake maggiore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot
We only stayed one night, unfortunately as we thought the hotel was brilliant in all respects. We stayed in early September and the weather was very hot and we liked it so much we are going back for dinner and probably another holiday next year

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic property and setting. Wonderful buffet breakfast and beautiful terrace lakeside for dinner. But rather noisy, at least from our rooms, with location by main road.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Magical place
Romantic but also cool with young children. Great people and reasonable price.

8/10 Good

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super
Great break. Location is super, food excellent, staff very helpful. Would go back without hesitation. Negatives are pricey extras (the treats left on a plate on the table are not free!!), paths that could do with more lighting at night, smallish standard rooms, but positives outway negatives.

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Class A
When I booked our room at the Camin Colmegna, I expected it to be nice and quaint and quiet. It was that and so much more. The property sits right on the lake and has a long stone and gravel path that wraps around the hillside along the water. The breakfast was more than plentiful and the staff literally work day and night to keep you feeling pampered. We booked a deluxe room that looked like it had just been redone complete with a modern bath with a remote controlled skylight. My only regret was not spending the entire two weeks of our holiday sunning on the grass by the lake being served cold beverages by the smiling staff. The hotel is located central to Lugano, Bellinzona and Locarno for day trips and sightseeing.

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A dream location, 5star hotel with 3star rating
Wow, how did you find this hotel, my husbands words when we arrived and it only got better. A very pleasant receptionist brought us to our standard very pretty and spacious room. We then were offered coffee or tea with complimentary home made cakes, fab. We spent an hour or 2 in the fab gardens with loungers and swam in their private area of the lake, dinner on the amazing lakeside terrace was perfect with lovely staff attending. The great breakfast was taken on another smaller lakeside terrace. Sad to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Essex, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a break
Definitely the best we have ever stayed in. Beautiful setting, great room and view, very friendly staff, lovely food. We plan to return again next September and each September after that.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice though a little noisy
We only stayed one night on our trip from Germany to Italy. The hotel and its park were very nice. The only concern we had was the road noise. We were there on a very hot day. As our "family room" did not have A/C we tried to sleep with the windows open. However the noise from the road was just too much. As long as the weather is such that you can sleep with the windows closed, it's no issue.

8/10 Good

David, Leicester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous views of Lake Maggiore
We stayed for two nights at the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were lucky enough to have a room with a balcony overlooking the lake, ideal for sitting and enjoying the views. Our room was very pretty if a little on the small side. We ate in the restaurant both evenings and the meals were delicious and the staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast was served overlooking the lake and it included a really wide range of choices.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
One night was too short.
We stayed a night here on our way from Italy to Germany. I read all the great reviews prior to staying here, but had I known more about the property we would have stayed longer. The grounds are very pretty with a really nice grass "deck" for lounging in the sun and jumping in the lake. The views from the property are fantastic, and we derived the most pleasure from having a drink at the numerous sitting areas and taking in the surroundings. The room was a good size for a shorter stay, and the bathroom was just a nice. The beds were a bit stiff and the lack of AC made the lake humidity a bit strong. Opening the windows wasn't a great option due to the mosquitos. But by the time the sun went down, it was plenty comfortable in the room for a decent nights sleep. We were a bit disappointed in the food. Reading through the menu and looking at the prices, I think we expected a bit more. It was good food, but I don't think it was quite the fine dining experience they are trying to portray. But again, the view makes up for the price of the meal. We will definitely stay there again given the chance.

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
We really loved this place! In fact we didn't leave the grounds for the entire weekend, partly due to our youngest child being sick but also because we had such a good time swimming, discovering the garden, playing table tennis, eating and sunbathing. Our two boys (7 and 9) loved the "rain forest" (guess the name came up thanks to the abundance of lizards) and playing and swimming in the lake. The rooms we stayed in were not big but very cozy with small patios in front, and although it was very hot (30+) we were OK not having aircon. The restaurant was excellent with fantastic views of the lake. The bar was very cozy with nice sofas. We also used the "beach bar" (not on the beach but on the grassy terrace with sun chairs), which was nice and convenient too. As mentioned we didn't venture into Colmegna, much less Luino, but the latter is only a three minute drive away. We were going to take the boat from Luino to the Cannobio market on Sunday but, having been there once already, decided to stay at the hotel and swim some more!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Very enjoyable in spite of some rain. I would go back in a heartbeat. Parking was tight during a wedding .

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were delighted with the hotel. It is in a lovely situation, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. The room was light and bright and very comfortable. The dining room had a lovely view over the lake and the food was delicious. The gardens and setting were very pretty. The only thing is that it is not conveniently located to transporation or sites if one is sight-seeing. One really needs a car, which we did not have, to enjoy the surrounding area.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In Colmegna
This is a lovely location and the hotel has very nice service, however, it is not in the town of Luino and is not within walking distance to the ferry. We had many challeneges getting from the hotel to anywhere else. Weekends and holidays have limited train and bus schedules and we could not find a car to rent. There was only one taxi as far as we could tell. It is imperative that you rent a car or be very diligent about using the train (which is very close to the hotel, but limited in schedule). I expected the ambiance to feel as ancient and historic as its pedigree, but the hotel really felt more like 1960, with American music and a menu to go along with it. The grounds are stunning and full of fun little things to discover. There is only one other restraurant in Colmegna, and Itlaian Pizzeria across the street, and no other amusements beyond the grounds. While we enjoyed our saty, I would choose a hotel in Stresa where you can easily link to nearly all the other sites.

8/10 Good

Ute, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lago Maggiore
Wonderful location! Very friendly people and great service.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Brighton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel on Lake Maggiore
This hotel delivers quality beyond the prices it charges. A dreamlike location on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore; probably the best view from any hotel window in Europe. The grounds/gardens are wonderful, with an unending choice of the perfect place to sit at any time of day. Fantastic welcome and continued great service from a staff team that reflects the passion and attention to detail of the owner.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Romantico ed elegante
Una bellissima sorpresa! La struttura è molto elegante, le camere molto romantiche e curate nei dettagli. La vista lago meravigliosa, la colazione super raffinata e la cortesia del personale sono state la ciliegina sulla torta . Una menzione speciale per Alessandro della reception. Livia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Notaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Villa incantevole molto rilassante, pasti abbondanti direi nel complesso eccellente ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023