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Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva

Property class: 3

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a covered section with a view of a lake and hills, and a parking area in the background.
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, and a staircase.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling and exposed beams, furnished with wicker chairs and tables, and a central coffee table.
A building with multiple windows and a paved entrance area.
An outdoor dining area with tables covered in yellow tablecloths, surrounded by greenery and a pergola structure.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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Via Giovanni Macchi, 146, Localita Schiranna, Varese, VA, 21100
  • Place, Lake Varese
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sacro Monte di Varese
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Lugano
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand.

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a telephone.

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Two single beds with white linens, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a green wall.

Double or Twin Room, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A bunk bed with white bedding in a room with yellow walls.

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, wooden flooring, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Varese

At Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva you'll be steps from Lake Varese and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Villa Recalcati. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Vecchia Riva, serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Varese hotel, you'll be 19.1 km (11.8 mi) from Lake Lugano.

What's nearby

  • Lake Varese - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sacro Monte di Varese - 28 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Lake Lugano - 38 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Fiera Milano Exhibition Center - 44 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Lake Orta - 54 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Gazzada-Schianno-Morazzone Station - 9 min drive
  • Induno Olona Station - 12 min drive
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tornagusto - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Zero - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atelier Del Monte Costone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circolo di Casbeno - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cento46 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 3-star Varese hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1992
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Vecchia Riva

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 012133-ALB-00018, IT012133A1QE72PDGR

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva Varese
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Ristorante Vecchia Riva Varese
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva on 19 Aug 2026 start from NZ$247, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

Yep, Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

The closest beach to Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva is Arolo Beach (14.9 km).

What makes Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva.

Is Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as rollaway/extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking secure, great view. Restaurant was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KATARZYNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is by Lake Varese which is a bonus. Parking is big enough. Staff was really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view from the balcony I’m an amazing location Rooms were impressive and immaculate Beds were very comfortable Staff friendly Breakfast was good Recommend it anytime 👍😃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was excellent - very friendly and spoke English. Large room with comfy bed and great lakeside location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roeland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just go there

Very nice place - peaceful location - great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bugs, good shower, small rooms, bed is not comfortable, poor soundproofing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pas de voiture, donc pas de parking. Vue sur le lac masquée par un arbre !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Franca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sauber, elegant, freundliches Personal, tolles Restaurant, Parkplatz direkt vor dem Hotel, schöne Lage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ilknur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Güleryüzlü çalışanlar, temiz, göl kıyısında otel aynı zamanda güzel bir restauranta da sahip. Akşam yemeğini otelde yedik, herşey çok lezzetliydi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches Personal, sowohl im Hotel als auch im Restaurant. Wir konnten im Gartenlokal essen mit Blick auf den See. Sehr schöne Atmosphäre; im Restaurant drinnen ging es sehr lebhaft zu, was aber typisch für Italien ist.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Für eine Nacht war alles super. Direkt am See und einer schönen Bar nebenan mit sehr gutem Essen gelegen. Sehr großes Bett
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proper hotel. Goed in orde. Vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevligt hotell med serviceinriktad personal

Rent och snyggt både på rummet och hotellets övriga allmänna utrymmen. Vi bilen bra mottagna av serviceinriktad och trevlig personal. Läget vid sjön var vackert och hotellet låg bra till i förhållande till våra vänners lägenhet. Vi kommer gärna tillbaka hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michèle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon hôtel situé au bord du lac de Varèse.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotelzimmer ist sehr sauber und das Servicepersonal sehr freundlich. Wir hatten das Glück, ein Zimmer mit Seeblick zu bekommen. Das Essen im Restaurant im Erdgeschoss ist köstlich und bietet eine große Auswahl. Vom Terrasen aus kann man direkt auf den See blicken. Sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Halter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Angenehmer Aufenthalt

Der Aufenthalt hat uns im Grossen und Ganzen sehr gut gefallen. Das Bett war für uns leider zu hart.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fint lille hotel med aircondition overalt. Restauranten var lukket søndag aften hvor vi var der.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tavernier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ristorante
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour à Varese

Très bon séjour très propre et très bonne cuisine. Nous recommandons vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ninghong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Blick auf den Lago di Varese.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Aussicht und ruhig - ideal zum Entspannen

Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt und unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Wir haben ein schönes Zimmer in der 2. Etage mit Seesicht und Klimaanlage erhalten. Sehr ruhig, sehr gemütlich mit hohen Decken, 2. Kissen war im Schrank - also alles tip top.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Preis Leistungsverhältnis ein Hammer ! Freundlicher und schneller Service im Restaurant. Pasta und Risotto ein Traum. Fleisch Mittelmass. Komme sicherlich wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023