The 4 Best Luxury Hotels on Lake Garda
The lake right outside your door, a large spa high above the western shore or child-free calm above Torri del Benaco? Among the luxury hotels on Lake Garda, our travel advisors personally find the one that suits you. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels on Lake Garda
On Lake Garda you choose your shore first and your hotel second: west, north or east. The best-known addresses are listed here at a glance, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip if you want the lake by day and old-town lanes by night: the Lido Palace in Riva del Garda, between the lakeshore and the historic centre.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel Fasano | City Centre | ★ 4.8/5 | 214 € |
| Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco | Le Sorte | ★ 4.7/5 | 370 € |
| Lido Palace | Alboletta | ★ 4.8/5 | 300 € |
| Lefay Resort Lake Garda | Navazzo | ★ 4.4/5 | 430 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels on Lake Garda
Grand Hotel Fasano · City CentreWhich is the best hotel for you depends on why you travel, because the four luxury hotels on Lake Garda each set their own priorities. Right on the western shore, the Grand Hotel Fasano, once an imperial hunting lodge, has its own jetty – the lake on your doorstep. If you’re coming for the spa, stay further north at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, with a spa of 4,300 m² and suites only. On the northern shore, the Lido Palace brings lakefront and old town together in Riva del Garda. And couples without children will find the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco above the eastern shore, which welcomes guests from 14.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
A fresh look: what’s in it for you at the luxury hotels on Lake Garda
At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda above Gargnano you stay in suites only – 93 of them – and the suites were renovated in 2021. For more privacy, book one of the Sky Suites added in 2022, with their own sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi. On the lower floor, adults have their own Adults Only SPA with a panoramic sauna, the fitness area has been redesigned, and entry to the spa with its 4,300 m² is included in the room rate.
Lefay Resort Lake Garda · NavazzoAt the Lido Palace in Riva del Garda, the Cento11 SPA has also offered hair treatments since 2026: the new Hair Spa works with Davines products. The glass and steel pay off throughout the hotel, because in 2011 Alberto Cecchetto remodelled the 1899 Liberty villa to let in more daylight and open up more lake views.
The Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco, a 5-star hotel on the eastern shore, is made for peace and quiet. The Margesin family from South Tyrol, whose sister hotel Alpiana is there, welcomes only guests aged 14 and over, and from the infinity pool in the garden to the spa, the lake is in view from every part of the hotel. If you have a particular hotel in mind, it’s best to ask our travel advisors directly about the latest status.
These luxury hotels on Lake Garda have a pool
On Lake Garda, all four hotels in this selection have a pool – the only question is which kind.
Lefay Resort Lake Garda · PoolFor swimming with a view across the lake, there’s the infinity pool. At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, it is heated and opens up a panoramic view of the lake and mountains; the Pool Bar right next to it serves drinks and snacks. At the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco, it lies in the 10,000 m² garden above the east shore. If you want to swim lengths there, use the sports pool, and the spa has an additional indoor pool.
The Lefay Resort Lake Garda also has a heated indoor-outdoor pool that reaches out into the park, with the “Fonte Roccolino” whirlpool, plus the indoor thalasso pool “La Luna nel Lago”. The Sky Pool Villas and the Royal Pool & SPA Suite have their own heated infinity pools.
At the Grand Hotel Fasano, a 5-star hotel on the western shore, a covered tunnel links the indoor pool with whirlpool in the Aqva Spa to the outdoor area, where there are two outdoor pools. The Lido Palace has an indoor and an outdoor pool in its Cento11 SPA.
Peace and quiet by the pool
If you’re travelling without children and like it quiet by the pool, the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco is the right choice: the hotel only welcomes guests aged 14 and over. The Lefay Resort Lake Garda has its own Adults Only SPA with whirlpool and panoramic sauna, and at the Lido Palace the sauna, hammam and gym are also reserved for guests aged 14 and over.
Spa & wellness at the luxury hotels on Lake Garda: four spas between 1,500 and 4,300 m²
On Lake Garda, the spa is often the reason for the trip. The Lefay SPA at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda covers 4,300 m² and follows its own Lefay SPA Method, which combines classical Chinese medicine with Western research; it includes a medical department, signature treatments and the in-house cosmetics line “Tra Suoni e Colori”. Six types of sauna, five relaxation areas and a turquoise grotto complement the pools, and spa access is included in the room rate.
Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco · Le SorteThe Aqva Spa at the Grand Hotel Fasano covers more than 3,500 m²: five types of sauna, hammam, whirlpool and a winter garden by the lake. Treatments use Sothys products, and as a day spa it is also open to outside guests. At the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco, a 5-star hotel on Lake Garda, the Senses SPA covers 2,000 m², with seven treatment rooms and a private spa, bio sauna, steam bath, Finnish panoramic sauna and relaxation rooms with a spa library and tea corner; yoga takes place on a platform among the olive trees or in the yoga room.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
The Cento11 SPA at the Lido Palace spreads over 1,500 m²: indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool, sauna area, Turkish bath, salt room and treatment cabins, plus the Hair Spa with Davines. Here too, outside guests are welcome as day-spa guests.
The credit goes to the spa
At the Grand Hotel Fasano, the 100 US dollar hotel credit from the suitespot benefits is meant for the spa – so book your treatment at the Aqva Spa together with your room. At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, spa access is included in the room rate anyway.
Dining at the luxury hotels on Lake Garda: Michelin-starred cuisine, lakeside terraces and bars for sunset
In this selection, the Michelin-starred restaurant is at the Grand Hotel Fasano. The gourmet restaurant Il Fagiano holds one Michelin star; there, chef Maurizio Bufi takes his guests on a journey through traditional Italian flavours. In the same hotel, Valerio Dallamano cooks at Magnolia, beneath 200-year-old magnolias in the garden, and at the Osteria Il Pescatore – Mediterranean with an international touch, in the evening on the lakeside terrace.
Lefay Resort Lake Garda · DiningGramen is the gourmet restaurant at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda: Matteo Maenza cooks Mediterranean cuisine with fish and vegetables, without meat, in two tasting menus – one inspired by the garden, one by the lake – on a terrace with lake views. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and guests are welcome from the age of 12. La Limonaia restaurant serves a breakfast buffet as well as lunch and dinner à la carte, for hotel guests only.
Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco · DiningAt the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco, resident chef Gioele Grienti cooks modern Mediterranean cuisine at Al Tramonto, focusing on vegetables and regional produce, timed for sunset; the Osteria La Pergola goes for traditional Italian country cooking and dishes from the lake. At the Lido Palace, the Lido Restaurant serves seasonal cuisine from Lake Garda and Trentino in the evening, with produce from local suppliers and a view of the lake; reservations are essential. At lunchtime, light Mediterranean dishes are served at the Lido Bar & Bistrot on the lake terrace.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
For the evening at a 5-star hotel on Lake Garda: the Ramas Lounge Bar at the Grand Hotel Fasano is the cocktail bar of mixologist Rama Redzepi, styled after the bars of Havana and New York; there is also the main bar, La Terrazza, above the lake, and the Bistrò 1888 in the garden. At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, there’s live piano in the Lounge Bar, and from the terrace you can watch the sun set over the lake. At the Lido Palace, the cocktail bar on the lake terrace is open from 5 pm to midnight, serving signature drinks.
Dinner is already included
At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, the suitespot benefits include one lunch or dinner per person per stay for up to two people, excluding drinks and not included in all rates. And if you’re staying at the Grand Hotel Fasano, Il Fagiano restaurant is right in the hotel – talk to our travel advisors if you’re planning the room and the table for the same evening.
Luxury hotels on Lake Garda with history and awards: from the 1888 hunting lodge to the 1899 Liberty villa
The Grand Hotel Fasano was built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family and is now part of Italy’s national cultural heritage. In 1903 it was extended into a grand hotel, and in 1948, after the world wars, it was restored. Its regular guests included Gabriele D’Annunzio, Paul Heyse and Gustav Klimt. Today the hotel has 86 rooms, four of them suites. Its park covers 12,000 m² and has its own jetty.
Lido Palace · AlbolettaEleven years younger is the Lido Palace in Riva del Garda: built in 1899 as a Liberty villa for nobility and celebrities, with guests such as King Vittorio Emanuele III – and Gabriele D’Annunzio, too. In 2011, Alberto Cecchetto gave the villa a contemporary redesign; today it has 42 rooms and suites.
The hotels have been recognised in different ways. The Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco and the Lido Palace each hold a Michelin Key – Michelin Keys recognise hotels, not restaurants. The Grand Hotel Fasano is listed as “Recommended” in the Forbes Travel Guide and, like the Lido Palace, is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The Lefay Resort Lake Garda collected awards for its spa in 2025: Condé Nast Traveller readers voted it one of the top 20 destination spas in Europe, and The Times and The Sunday Times named it Spa of the Year. Travel + Leisure included it among Italy’s 50 top hotels in 2025.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
The Lefay Resort Lake Garda is also built sustainably: bio-architecture, biomass energy, combined heat and power and solar save around 1,130 tonnes of CO2 a year, according to the resort, and rainwater is put to use.
Where to stay on Lake Garda: west shore, north shore or east shore – the right location for your 5-star hotel
The four hotels are spread across three shores, and each has its own rhythm.
Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco · Le SorteOn the west shore, the Grand Hotel Fasano stands right on the water in Gardone Riviera, in its park with a jetty. Further north, high above Gargnano on the Riviera dei Limoni, the Lefay Resort Lake Garda sits in an 11-hectare nature park with olive groves; a free shuttle runs down to Gargnano from 10 am to 7 pm. Our recommendation: the Grand Hotel Fasano for the lake on your doorstep, the Lefay Resort Lake Garda for the spa.
On the north shore, the Lido Palace stands on Viale Carducci in Riva del Garda, close to the old town, in a centuries-old park. Our recommendation for anyone who wants to combine the lakeshore with the old town.
On the east shore, the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco sits on a hillside terrace above Torri del Benaco, with lake views from every part of the hotel. Our recommendation for couples in search of peace and quiet.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
Plan your arrival around the shore. The Lefay Resort Lake Garda is 54 km from Brescia airport, 88 km – around an hour and a half – from Verona and 98 km from Bergamo; reception arranges private transfers. The Lido Palace picks guests up by chauffeur at Bolzano airport, including arrivals by private jet or helicopter; Verona airport is around 82 km away. And the Grand Hotel Fasano arranges private transfers to airports and railway stations on request.
What a night in a 5-star hotel on Lake Garda costs – and what’s included
The selection starts at 213 € at the Grand Hotel Fasano and goes up to 430 € at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda. In between are the Lido Palace at 300 € and the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco at 370 €.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel Fasano | 213 € | 1st night |
| Lido Palace | 300 € | 1st night |
| Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco | 370 € | 2 nights |
| Lefay Resort Lake Garda | 430 € | 1st night |
Included at all four luxury hotels: daily breakfast for two, an upgrade on arrival, and early check-in and late check-out, each subject to availability. At three hotels the benefits apply from the first night, at the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco from two nights.
Grand Hotel Fasano · Rooms & suitesWhen it comes to credit, the hotels differ considerably. The Grand Hotel Fasano gives 100 US dollars for the spa. At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, it’s also 100 US dollars, plus one lunch or dinner per person per stay for up to two people (excluding drinks, not in all rates) and a welcome gift. The Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco gives 50 US dollars.
Points and status can be earned at three of the four luxury hotels: the Leaders Club at the Grand Hotel Fasano and the Lido Palace – there if you give your Leaders Club number when booking – and I Prefer at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda.
When to book a 5-star hotel on Lake Garda early: for July and August, the high season on the lake.
How long to stay: three nights – one for your own shore, one for a trip across the lake and one when you don’t leave the spa.
The hotels on Lake Garda at a glance
What sets the hotels on Lake Garda apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Michelin Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel Fasano | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |
| Lido Palace | 2011 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key |
| Lefay Resort Lake Garda | 2022 | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status on Lake Garda
Three of the four hotels on Lake Garda earn points: Leaders Club at the Grand Hotel Fasano and the Lido Palace, I Prefer at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda. As suitespot books direct rates, points and elite nights count as with a booking at the hotel, and your status benefits apply. At the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco you enjoy the suitespot benefits instead of points.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples on Lake Garda |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Club | 2 hotels | Grand Hotel Fasano, Lido Palace |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Lefay Resort Lake Garda |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels on Lake Garda
What does a night in a luxury hotel on Lake Garda cost?
The selection starts at 213 € at the Grand Hotel Fasano in Gardone Riviera and goes up to 430 € at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda above Gargnano. In between are the Lido Palace at 300 € and the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco at 370 €. Breakfast for two is included at all four hotels.
Which is the most expensive luxury hotel on Lake Garda?
At the top end is the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, with prices from 430 € per night – an all-suite resort with a heated infinity pool and a 4,300 m² spa. The suitespot benefits there include one lunch or dinner per person per stay for up to two people (not in all rates). It is followed by the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco at 370 €.
Which luxury hotels on Lake Garda have a pool?
All four. The Lefay Resort Lake Garda (heated) and the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco both have an infinity pool with lake views; the latter also offers a sports pool and an indoor pool. The Grand Hotel Fasano has an indoor pool in the Aqva Spa and two outdoor pools, the Lido Palace an indoor and an outdoor pool in the Cento11 SPA.
Which luxury hotels on Lake Garda have a large spa?
The Lefay SPA at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda covers 4,300 m², the Aqva Spa at the Grand Hotel Fasano more than 3,500 m², the Senses SPA at the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco 2,000 m² and the Cento11 SPA at the Lido Palace 1,500 m². At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, spa access is included in the room rate.
What’s new at the luxury hotels on Lake Garda?
At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, all suites were renovated in 2021, and 2022 brought the Sky Suites with private sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi, plus a new Adults Only SPA. The Lido Palace has renamed its spa Cento11 SPA and in 2026 added a Hair Spa with Davines.
Which luxury hotel on Lake Garda has a Michelin-starred restaurant?
The Grand Hotel Fasano: the gourmet restaurant Il Fagiano, with chef Maurizio Bufi, holds one Michelin star. At the Lefay Resort Lake Garda, Matteo Maenza cooks two tasting menus with fish and vegetables at Gramen.
Which luxury hotels on Lake Garda have Michelin Keys?
The Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco on the east shore and the Lido Palace in Riva del Garda each hold a Michelin Key. The Grand Hotel Fasano is listed as “Recommended” in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Can I earn points on Lake Garda?
Yes, at three of the four hotels: the Leaders Club at the Grand Hotel Fasano and the Lido Palace (there by giving your Leaders Club number when booking) and I Prefer at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda.
Where should I stay on Lake Garda?
On the west shore for the classic lake scene right on the water (our recommendation: the Grand Hotel Fasano) or for the spa high above Gargnano (the Lefay Resort Lake Garda), on the north shore in Riva del Garda for the lake and the old town (the Lido Palace), and on the east shore above Torri del Benaco for peace and quiet for two (the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco).
Which luxury hotel on Lake Garda is adults only?
The Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco welcomes guests aged 14 and over. The Lefay Resort Lake Garda has its own Adults Only SPA in addition to the main spa, and at the Lido Palace the sauna, hammam and gym are open to guests aged 14 and over.
Which luxury hotels on Lake Garda welcome pets?
Pets are welcome at the Grand Hotel Fasano and the Lido Palace. They are not allowed at the Lefay Resort Lake Garda; for the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco, our travel advisors will clarify the conditions before you book.
How do I get to the luxury hotels on Lake Garda?
The Lefay Resort Lake Garda is 54 km from Brescia airport and 88 km from Verona, around an hour and a half. The Lido Palace picks guests up by chauffeur at Bolzano airport, and the Grand Hotel Fasano arranges private transfers to airports and railway stations on request.
Which is the best luxury hotel on Lake Garda?
Among the luxury hotels on Lake Garda there is no single best one for everybody – it depends on how you travel. If you want the lake right outside your door, stay at the Grand Hotel Fasano in Gardone Riviera, the former imperial hunting lodge with its own jetty. If you mainly want to unwind, book the Lefay Resort Lake Garda above Gargnano, whose 4,300 m² spa is open to hotel guests at no extra charge. Couples without children find peace at the Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco, which welcomes guests aged 14 and over, and if you want to combine the lakeshore with the old town, stay at the Lido Palace in Riva del Garda. Our travel advisors will gladly discuss with you personally which hotel suits your dates.
Which 5-star hotels on Lake Garda are close to the water?
Two hotels: the Grand Hotel Fasano, right on the western shore in Gardone Riviera with its park and private jetty, and the Lido Palace in Riva del Garda, between the lakeshore and the old town. The Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco, by contrast, sits on a hillside terrace above the eastern shore and looks out over the lake from every part of the hotel, from the infinity pool to the spa.
