Outdoor pool

Reviews of Hotel Villa Sofia

4 out of 5
Hotel Villa Sofia
Via Cornella 9, Gardone Riviera, BS

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 268 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 268 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 268 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 268 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Hamza

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from gio on Aug 22, 2023
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8/10 Good

Annelisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My sister and i had a very nice room with a fantastic virw. My brother was not so lucky. He said his room was very old and balcony had a view of trees.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from gio on Aug 17, 2022
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from gio on Jul 6, 2022
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Ingrid Reubold Front office manager on Sep 14, 2021
grazie per la Vostra preziosa valutazione. il team ringrazia

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good 9
Great stay. Very helpful reception staff, easy check in and assistance provided when requested. Plenty of parking available during trip. Room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Gio on Sep 30, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful setting on quiet street very close to the village above and Salò below. Lovely breakfast inside, in sunroom or on the terrace. Wide selection of hot and cold items plus espresso, cappucino and cafe Americano. Fresh fruits and juices. Wonderful pool to relax after a day of sightseeing. Great choice in Lake Garda.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Gio on Sep 17, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no restaurant in this hotel but plenty within easy walking distance provided you are able-bodied and fit. They can also book you in to their partner hotel's dining room if you have a car for a short drive down the hill
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Gio on Sep 12, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every respect. Beautiful grounds. Gracious service and attention to detail. We loved the view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Gio on Aug 3, 2019
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8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Gio on Jul 22, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent. Just one thing that needs to be done and that is to get a rail put in swimming pool. You could easily slip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Gio on Jul 6, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful in a lovely setting. Staff can’t do enough for you. An amazing hotel and I wish to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Gio on Jul 2, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old world feel, great views, close to town and the small promenade Very friendly and helpful staff Could do with an update on the bathrooms as mixer shower over a bath doesn’t really suffice these days
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Gio on Jun 30, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jason, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming and friendly superb selection at the buffet breakfast. The hotel was also kept clean and tidy. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Gio on Jun 29, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Gio on May 28, 2019
We thank you for your nice comments. Best regards.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon
This was booked for our son BD daughter in law's honeymoon and they absolutely loved it . ..staff were great location great amazing thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Gio on Apr 29, 2019
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8/10 Good

Max, Munich

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has been a very nice couple of days! The room was spacious and quiet, only the showerhead was furred up and caused flooding. Breakfast was very nice and sufficient. Hotel staff was very nice and helpful at all times. The entire Hotel is very well maintained and neat. Our dog was also very welcome. Location is brilliant, well situated to walk up the hill for lunche and to the village centre for dinner. All in all, we'll definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Gio on Apr 30, 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sue, Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Between the old town and the lake shore
It was so very green and peaceful , the pool was good, deep enough and the view from the Jacuzzi on the top floor excellent. The staff were delightfully helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lake Garda visit
This hotel is wonderful set back slightly from the lake and in an idylic peaceful spot surrounded by wonderful trees and gardens. Staff are delightful, lovely pool and our room was lovely. We will return, a small slice of heaven.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Gio on Sep 18, 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Authentic Italian hotel, helpful, friendly staff
A warm friendly welcome from all the staff, breakfast staff were particularly helpful and quick to bring your choice of hot drink each day. Breakfast was plentiful, fresh and yummy. Fresh croissants, pain au chocolate, pastries, scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, ham, fruit, cereal, juice. Our room was on the second floor, a corner room. The decor was lemon and blue, typically Italian and felt authentic. A lovely balcony, we were amongst the tree tops which did reduce the light in the room and we did get traffic noise as we were on the corner of the building near to the road. It wasn't too distracting though. Bed was comfortable and the bathroom huge. I am not too fond of a shower curtain and would have preferred a screen. The roof terrace and hot tub are a good addition. We didn't get the chance to use the outdoor pool due to the weather changing. We did visit the sister hotel to use their spa facilities which was a bonus on a wet day. The building is set in its own grounds and only a short walk from many restaurants, cafes and bars. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Gio on Sep 11, 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Amazing staff will ensure you have a great stay
Quaint little hotel in a good location to the lake and a number of restaurants close to the Vittoriale. Breakfast was lovely with the most amazing pastries and a good selection of cheeses, meats and cereals, although not a lot of hot options. There is no option for lunch/evening meals at the hotel but the staff were very good at recommending a number of places to visit. The rooms were spacious, clean, tidy and well equipped, only issue was the shower which seemed to have a mind of itself in terms of pressure and temperature. By far the best thing about this hotel was the staff, throughout they couldn’t do enough to help us, which added to the experience and ensured we had a fabulous stay. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and an amazing rooftop terrace with beautiful views of the lake and the added bonus of a hot tub. We loved our stay and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Gio on Sep 6, 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Harpenden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet small hotel with lovely views of the lake.
Perfect location for exploring the area. Well run little hotel which was exceptionally clean throughout. Some noise from the road on occasions but otherwise a peaceful haven.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Gio on Sep 6, 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Gio on Sep 6, 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Kate, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect choice for the area.
Beautiful hotel in the perfect t location. You could walk down to the lake and the small beach or to the front where the restaurants are. You could also walk up the steps to the village with more restaurants. The grounds and gardens are well kept and so pretty. The staff could not be more helpful. Breakfast was lovely. We stayed in numerous hotels in Europe and this was our favourite. It had a family feel, was quiet even though it was full and had maintained its charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Gio on Sep 6, 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael, Wiltshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little Gold Mine
This hotel was fantastic in every way! The staff could not do enough to make sure our stay was comfortable. The breakfast was amazing and the rooms spotless. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Sofia is highly recommended
Excellent service and accommodating staff. The hotel was beautiful and in a great location. All of the amenities were perfect.

10/10 Excellent

steve, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
Lovely hotel, kept v clean inside and out, really great staff, reception brilliant, waiting staff great all spoke good english
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem hidden Very quiet and relaxing hotel.
Villa Sifia was a great base to explore Gardone Riviera and other parts of Lake Garda. A five minute stroll to la few ocal shops and restaurants overlooking the Lake. We did have a day or two by the hotel's pool which was very clean and never busy. Hotel itself is very nice and our room was very spacious. All staff were extremely warm, friendly and nothing was too much of a bother for them. It was also nice to sit outside having breakfast. A small but wel kept hotel hidden away with some beautiful views from our room ... We were truly spoilt and will most definitely be going back.
View from our room
View from restaurant Gardone Rivuera
View from our room
View from our room
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

tim, Manchester, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel close to all amenities
Lovely Villa style hotel, fantastic, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfasts. Quite location, but close enough to the lakeside and even close to Gardone town centre. Pool area lovely and clean with waiter service for snacks and drinks, plus plenty of loungers to go round. Loved our week and wanted to stay much, much longer. Although there isn't a restaurant on site, there are plenty of fantastic places to eat very close. we ate at different bars/tavernas/osterias and restaurants every day and didn't have a bad experience anywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Josie, yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small friendly hotel
Excellent check-in, breakfast, pool & warm friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rod, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was excellent, staff couldn't have been more attentive helpful, good facilities, great location and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Antonios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to work on providing better wifi.

10/10 Excellent

AnneT, Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy, peaceful hotel with lovely pool
Excellent, garden view room and although our room was not front facing our balcony afforded views of the lake from the side of the hotel. Comprehensive breakfast. Fantastic panoramic views from top terrace. My husband has Coeliac Disease and the hotel provided a selection of gluten free bread, cereal and crackers for breakfast. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The hotel is quite a steep uphill climb from the town so may not be suitable for everyone.
Main entrance
View from side balcony

10/10 Excellent

Allyson, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in perfect location
Absolutely loved this place. Hotel extremely comfortable, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful area for first stay on Lake Garda. Situated within easy walking distance of the lake but also just a short walk uphill to Gardone Sopra, a hidden gem with plenty of places to eat and drink. Gardone itself is one of the quieter resorts, except for the main road cutting through it, but we preferred this to the more hectic places found elsewhere on the lake.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Could not recommend this hotel more highly. All services were excellent and the staff could not be more helpful. The cleanest hotel we have ever stayed at.

10/10 Excellent

Phil Moakes, Swindon UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Very helpful and friendly staff. Our room was ground floor so no views as such but we were out most of the time anyway. Rooms on other floors had balconies with good views. Air Con was blissful in the heat. Breakfast is help yourself but a large range of stuff and easily set us up for the day. If I had one very minor moan it was that the room lighting was poor by the wardrobe for seeing the numbers on the room safe. Very minor and we just used a phone to illuminate the panel. The pool is really handy for a quick dip on a hot day. Loved the hotel and will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Sussex, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel tucked away on the hillside.
A lovely hotel with pleasant and helpful staff. the room was magnificent, the styling really fitting the area. Restaurants just a short walk away

8/10 Good

publishing, London uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Up a little hill
Proprietor alone a lot of time on reception and hotel farther away from lake (and transportation) than we thought - but v supportable once you get used to it

10/10 Excellent

B, Co. Down

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with very helpful staff
Would happily go back to Gardone. Hotel, staff, location & whole lake experience first class

4/10 Poor

Roger, Aix en Provence

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Having viewed the rooms/facilities on arrival we changed hotels.

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a lovely location. Great service and helpful staff. Highly recommended

8/10 Good

Linda, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet hotel
The room was spacious, spotlessly clean and had a lovely view of the lake. The staff were at all times really helpful and friendly. The breakfast was nice with a variety of fruit, cereals and yoghurts. Also bacon, sausages and scrambled eggs were available. We are a couple in our sixties and we appreciate a quiet hotel but at times this hotel was a bit too quiet. Also although we knew that Lake Garda is in a mountainous location, we did not expect there to be so much rain!

8/10 Good

Jim, Wirral, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel away from the crowds
We had a lovely stay in Villa Sophia, we visited many places around the lake and definitely liked our area the best.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
We spent a week here in September. We had a very spacious room with a balcony and lovely lake view. The room was very comfortable and clean and the breakfast was excellent. All the hotel staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Phil, Fleet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and better than expected.
Good choice of places to eat within 10 minutes walk. Nice pool and quiet location just off the main busy road.

8/10 Good

Philip, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Haven of peace above the busy lakeside
The Villa Sofia is ideally placed between the busier, lakeside Gardone Riviera (with promenade, lakeside cafes, upmarket clothing shops and hotels), and the charming higher village of Gardone Sopra (with restaurants, ice-cream shop, and d'Annunzio's house). It's a ten minute walk downhill to the water and boats, or five steep uphill minutes to the village. The hotel is a calm oasis, with gardens and swimming pool. It's not, though, a full-service hotel - dinner, massages etc, are available at its lakeside sister hotel, the Savoy Palace. We enjoyed the breakfasts greatly, eating at tables in the garden. All the staff were very polite, helpful, and multi-lingual.

10/10 Excellent

Jen, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Great location to lake and Botanical Gardens and Old Town.

8/10 Good

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel, 5 minutes' walk from the lake
This is a nice hotel, 5 minutes' walk from the lake and 5 minutes' walk (up the hill from the hotel) to the "upper town", where there is at least one very nice restaurant. The facilities are slightly old-fashioned (we had a bath in our room rather than a shower), but the rooms have balconies, many with lovely views, the breakfast (included in the price) is good and the pool, although not huge, is big enough for a good swim and in a very nice spot in front of the hotel. The staff are excellent, and very helpful.

8/10 Good

John, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, comfortable hotel in quiet lake resort
We had a great week in this good hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and the room was spotlessly clean with towels changed most days both morning and evening. Our room (203) had a great view over trees and rooftops across the lake, and a nice balcony with table and two chairs. The beds are definitely firm, as other reviews have commented, but comfortable. Good buffet breakfast each morning, with limited hot choices but very good fresh fruit salad, breads and pastries, although do ask for the cappuccino if you like your coffee fresh. Gardone is a small resort, seemingly consisting largely of lakeside hotels, so with little nightlife. However, the ferry terminal means it's well placed to see both ends of the lake - we visited Limone by car one day and Sirmione on the ferry another. The lakeside is a 10 minute walk downhill from the hotel and the old town just 5 minutes in the other direction. We preferred the old town for atmosphere at night and the better choice of restaurants and bars. Day and evening bar service is on request (ring bell) but service was good and prices quite reasonable