Hotel Riviera in Desenzano del Garda

Why consider Hotel Riviera?

This is a relevant option for travelers who want a well-connected Lake Garda base with dining on site and straightforward access to town. Compare the exact room position, arrival logistics, accessibility, cancellation conditions and whether important facilities are included in the selected rate.

Where Hotel Riviera is, and why the location matters

Hotel Riviera is a 3-star, 41-room hotel on Lungolago Cesare Battisti, the lakefront promenade of Desenzano del Garda at the southern end of Lake Garda. The address puts you on the water side of town, with the small Desenzanino beach about a 3-minute walk away, roughly 300 m (330 yards), as listed on booking platforms on October 20, 2026.

The historic center is just as close. The Roman Villa of Desenzano is about a 3-minute walk, the Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene about 400 m (440 yards) and the castle about 600 m (650 yards) away. That makes it an easy base for an evening passeggiata (the traditional evening stroll) without a car. For more on the area see our Lombardy guide.

Getting there

• From Verona Airport (VRN): about a 41-minute drive, as listed.
• From Brescia Airport (VBS): about a 31-minute drive; Milan Linate (LIN) is about 82 minutes by car.
• By train: Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station is listed at about a 17-minute walk.
• Parking: an on-site carport with height restrictions, plus off-site parking about 200 m (220 yards) away at €15 per day (listed October 2026), by reservation.

Rooms and facilities at a glance

Facilities as listed on booking platforms on October 20, 2026. They can change, so check the property page before you reserve.

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

A good fit if you want a simple lakefront base with free buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi, and you plan to explore Desenzano on foot or by boat. Pets are accepted for a fee of €15 per pet per night (listed October 2026). If you want a spa hotel nearby, compare Hotel Sirmione Terme.

Look elsewhere if stairs are a problem: the listing states there are no elevators and upper floors are reachable by stairs only. Also note that check-in runs from 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. with no after-hours check-in, the front desk keeps limited hours and cash is not accepted.

What to do from Desenzano del Garda

• Walk to the Roman Villa of Desenzano, about 3 minutes from the hotel.
• Climb to Desenzano Castle, about 600 m (650 yards) away.
• Visit the Montecroce Farm and Oil-Mill, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away, roughly a 19-minute walk.
• Plan a wider loop with our Lake Garda itinerary or Lake Garda boat tours.
• More from our guides: Lake Garda Tours.

FAQ

Is Hotel Riviera on the lake in Desenzano?

Yes. It sits on Lungolago Cesare Battisti, the lakefront promenade, and Desenzanino beach is about a 3-minute walk away.

Does Hotel Riviera have an elevator?

No. The listing states there are no elevators and the upper floors are reachable by stairs only.

Is there parking at Hotel Riviera?

There is an on-site carport with height restrictions and off-site parking about 200 m away at €15 per day (listed October 2026), by reservation.

How far is Hotel Riviera from the train station?

Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station is listed at about a 17-minute walk from the hotel.

Is breakfast included at Hotel Riviera?

Yes. A free buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m., as listed.

Plan the wider trip

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