Villa dei Cedri

Was not easy to find the correct reception for our apartment annexe versus main hotel room, and the next couple had the same issue, so not just us. Slightly frosty reception at main hotel initially (felt a bit like different rules for first class guests...) and then quite a cursory (though friendly) explanation of facilities in the annexe from the person we eventually found there. Parking is remote from site and in open car park 10 mins walk away. Small village though, so felt safe enough. I had not realised ahead of arrival that there was access to the thermal park (just looking for somewhere nice near Verona and Lake Garda). Of course, amazing to then find two large thermal lakes and wonderful facilities as well as a full-size jacuzzi in our apartment. Would be useful to give more info on the Expedia site. So, all said, this is a real gem and felt like good value. Could spend several days walking around the grounds, and lazing around the lakes (children loved latter). Warm enough (37-39 C) to be in them all year round and all weathers. Wi-fi limited to narrow hotspot buildings, but not an issue for us. Two walkable and decent trattorias for evening meals. Could have cooked all meals in the apartment using facilities and there is a very basic breakfast provided in the room each day (juice and plastic-wrapped jam bun). Missed an early strong coffee though... (Bathroom basin area cramped - only mention as hotel could easily solve with smaller mirror that doesn't stick out

Overall pleasant stay at this nice location. There is a huge garden with warm natural water springs that make the place somewhat special. Buildings are old but well maintained and the general feel is modest but comfortable. Lacks internet connection in the rooms and a good restaurant with breakfast would be a welcome addition to the service. However the room was equipped with a stove and a fridge plus basic kitchen appliances so a trip to the local market took care of breakfast. It is necessary to have a car as the location is a bit off but still only a 5 - 15 minutes drive from a lot of valuable Garda family locations such as Gardaland, Movieland and Sea Life Aquarium.

Amazing place, great holiday, great people. It would have been good to have information about the historic park in English but still a must see place.