Fantastic location on the shore of Lake Garda
Six-minute walk from Bardolino's center with restaurants and shops
Restaurant has a terrace with views over the lake
All rooms have flat-screen TV, hairdryers, and minibars
Outdoor swimming pool with ample loungers and umbrellas
Guests have free use of a nearby tennis court
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Dated, old-fashioned decor throughout
Views of the lake are limited
Room furniture is showing a little wear
Many rooms are small, though this is common in Italy
The mid-range Hotel Nettuno has simple, old-fashioned interiors, but its location on Lake Garda is excellent, right on the shore and a six-minute walk from numerous restaurants in Bardolino's town center. The 63 rooms have dated decor and are showing wear, but they come with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; plus, some have balconies with lake views. Features include a decent-sized outdoor pool, well-reviewed restaurant with terrace overlooking the lake, and free use of tennis courts a 15-minute walk away. Guests set on a hotel with more visual flair may prefer the nearby Color Hotel.
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Scene
Dated hotel with a bright and sunny restaurant terrace overlooking the lake
The Hotel Nettuno tends to attract an older crowd who are willing to look past the hotel’s dated interiors in favor of its quiet atmosphere and location along the wooden boardwalk on the shores of Lake Garda. The hotel’s interiors are kept immaculately -- aside from a few scuff marks -- but they're stuck in the past, with dark brick floors and heavily patterned peach wallpaper, drapes with dramatic pelmets, and rattan armchairs in varying shades of taupe, as well as a vast concrete staircase that spirals upstairs. Over in the bar, the rattan chairs are substituted for leather bucket chairs in shades of coral and ivory, around little marble-topped tables. The restaurant has tables and chairs covered from top-to-bottom in heavy white linen inside, while an outdoor terrace has wooden fold-up chairs and views over the lake. An outdoor pool is also available, but it doesn't offer the same views.
Location
On the lakefront between Garda and Bardolino
Set directly on the wooden boardwalk that stretches along the southeastern stretch of Lake Garda, the Hotel Nettuno is a five-minute walk from the historic center of Bardolino, and a 10-minute bus ride (35-minute walk) from the center of Garda. There are a number of shops, bars, and restaurants in the surrounding towns, but the hotel is far enough away from town to feel secluded. Bardolino has a port from which travelers can get ferries around the lake. The nearest airport is Verona, a 30-minute drive away.
Rooms
Outdated rooms have a decent array of amenities
The 63 rooms are simple and dated, with forest-green carpet, taupe wallpaper, honey-wood and green furniture, and faded patterned bedding that matches chair cushions. Rooms are small, though this is commonplace for the region. A chest of drawers doubles as a flat-screen TV stand, and many have futons that fold out into another bed. Some furniture is showing wear, but it's minor. Rooms with a balcony are brighter, and some have views of the lake. Compact bathrooms have stall showers, bidets, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Also standard are minibars and free Wi-Fi.
Features
Outdoor pool and meals served on a terrace overlooking Lake Garda
There aren't a ton of features here, but they're certainly sufficient since most guests spend their time outside the property. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner indoors or outside on a quaint covered terrace that overlooks the lake. Snacks and drinks are also available at the bar, and guests rave about the restaurant service. A small pool is set in a sunny patio with plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas; it doesn't have lake views but masts at the yacht club next door are visible. Although there's no gym on-site (common in Italy), guests have free use of tennis courts a 15-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
