Via Piazza di Sopra 4, Cola, Italy | (618) 248-8274
An 18th-century villa attached to a natural water park, with a lake fed by a thermal spring
Guests get free access to the water park (non-guests pay a fee)
Indoor pools with outdoor extensions
Whirlpools fed by spring water in all rooms
Free minibars
Free breakfast, free parking, and free Wi-Fi in public areas
Spa services available
Large fitness center
Apartment rooms only have sofa beds
Limited breakfast buffet
This restored 18th-century villa is located on an estate attached to a water park, with manmade lakes and pools fed by a thermal spring. Even the guestrooms take advantage of this natural wonder, and all come with whirlpool tubs fed by warm spring water. The estate has three residences and a hotel, which provide easy access to the thermal park, which non-hotel guests can also visit. The rustic apartments have wood-beam ceilings but only sofa beds, while the hotel rooms are more modern but still fall a tiny bit short of their advertised four-star status. The water park is the real highlight here.
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Scene
Landscaped thermal water park attached to an elegant villa
The large park that provides the backdrop for the villa is beautifully landscaped, with manicured lawns and dozens of old trees. This is not a water slide and wave pool park but a much more refined and relaxing, spa-like experience, with buildings that give the surroundings a quaint, old-fashioned feel. Wooden loungers with cream-colored fabric are everywhere. The yellow-walled villa itself is supremely elegant. The bright lobby is sparsely decorated with antiques and the bar breakfast room is dominated by chandeliers.
Location
In a small village east of Lake Garda
The Villa dei Cedri is located in Cola, a small village a couple of miles from the east side of Lake Garda, within easy reach of Bardolino, Malcesine, Lazise, and the other east coast towns. The park is surrounded by other residential estates and vineyards, and there are a number of bars and restaurants in the area. The city of Verona is a 30-minute drive.
Rooms
Large and rustic apartments, as well as modern rooms in the hotel
The rooms in three apartment buildings have a rustic and old-fashioned look, with stunning wood-beamed ceilings, ochre walls, tiled floors, and antique furnishings. While the rooms are large enough for families or big groups, and have kitchenettes, the drawback is that only sofa beds are provided, so the apartments are not a good choice for guests who need supportive mattresses. The hotel rooms are much more modern, and have actual beds with bright striped bedspreads and herringbone wood floors. Some have elegant touches such as crown molding and decorative fireplaces. There are flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes, and all rooms have massive whirlpool tubs, which can accommodate several people. The apartment bathrooms are clean but sometimes a bit old-fashioned looking, while the hotel room bathrooms have shiny modern fixtures. Tower warmers can be found in all accommodations, either by the whirlpools or in the bathrooms.
Features
Free admission to thermal park for hotel guests; spa with indoor/outdoor pools
The thermal park is the main attraction, and guests of the villa can enter the park for free, while visitors pay an admission fee. The hotel has a breakfast buffet served in a charming room, though the selection is a bit limited, with fresh fruit and sweet and savory pastries. The spa, with indoor and outdoor pools, offers a full menu of services, which guests should book in advance. There’s also a large fitness center.
