1,019 reviews
From
$72Via Giovanni Macchi 146, Varese, 21100, Italy
1,019 reviews
1/35
Free parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva is a 3-star retreat in Varese, Italy, just 2.5mi from the city center. Nestled at Via Giovanni Macchi 146, this lakeside escape blends comfort with Italian charm and easy access to water views.
Amenities include free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi, plus an on-site restaurant and room service. A terrace and garden invite relaxed afternoons, while features like soundproof rooms, a balcony with lake view, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessibility, an elevator, and extra-long beds (> 6.5 ft) boost comfort.
Reviews total 1,023, signaling broad traveler interest for this spot. Price starts from $72.
On-site dining is anchored by Vecchia Riva, offering Italian cuisine in ambiances that suit both family-friendly meals and romantic evenings.
A variety of room types are listed for different needs, including Standard Room, Single Room, Triple Room, Family Double Room, and Room With Lake View.
Amenities extend beyond dining and rooms: a terrace and garden set a relaxed pace, while payment is flexible with cash or major cards such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Maestro, and CartaSi.
Closest airports
Milano Malpensa Airport
12.5miLugano Airport
15.3miMilano Linate Airport
33.8miIl Caravaggio International Airport
45.5miFree parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
Lake view
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Garden
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bidet
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Room With Lake View
1 Double Bed
235 sqft
Balcony
Free wifi
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
x6
+
x3
More details
The balcony measures 6.6 ft² and offers lovely views of Lake Varese. The room includes free Wi-Fi and free sports and movie channels. When booking, please specify your preferred bed type.
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Family Double Room
1 Bunk Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
x8
+
x4
More details
Offers a bathroom with a large shower. The room includes free Wi-Fi and free sports and movie channels.
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Standard Room
1 King Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
x6
+
x3
More details
Features a large bathroom with shower. The room includes free Wi-Fi and free sports and movie channels. When booking, please specify your preferred bed type.
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Triple Room
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
x3
+
x4
More details
This triple room features a large bathroom with shower. The room includes free Wi-Fi and free sports and movie channels.
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
120 sqft
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
+
More details
The room includes free Wi-Fi and free sports and movie channels.
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Family, Queen Size
1 Bunk Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
+
More details
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DoubleOrTwin Room, Lake View
1 Double Bed
Balcony
Free wifi
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
+
More details
Room - 2 Double
2 Double Beds
x4
+
x3
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8.7
1,019 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Francis
9.1
July 2025
It was many years ago I last stayed at this excellent lakeside hotel. It has certainly not gone downhill in the least. A very comfortable experience, enhanced by the impeccably professional staff, my stay was all too brief. My room was a self-contained double with a bathroom witha proper walk-in shower with accurate water and temerature control and a sun trap balcony. I ate breakfast and dinner in house and enjoyed every mouthful. The breakfast buffet is up with the best and being able to sit out in the huge al fresco dining area a pleasure.
Nothing
Kirsten
8.2
August 2025
We loved the restaurant, really a hidden gem! The room was comfy and cozy and the shower was fantastic! Also some lovely surroundings with a park nearby and bus stop at walking distance.
The AC in the room was a little weak, unfortunately. However if you close the wooden window blinds before the sun reaches the window it’s better :) we also thought it was a shame that you can’t swim in the lake right in front of the hotel. There is a ‘pool club’ like 5min away where you can swim.
Caroline
10
July 2025
Delightful to be met at the door by a friendly welcoming face. From there every staff member was friendly, helpful, professional and dressed immaculately. Rooms were bright, immaculate, simply furnished with comfy beds and spacious bathrooms. Breakfast and dinner each night was delicious with again, cheerful, and well presented staff. Dinner menu had a good variety with dishes the chef created to send you to food heaven, love this hotel.
Aiste
10
February 2025
The Hotel, staff, place and rooms were great. Rooms were spacious and clean. We were positively surprised. Would reccommend to make reservation for the restaurant and have a dinner there. I am greatefull for the stay. Sincere thanks!
Maybe you would consider to have something warm for breakfast. Less cakes and sweets, but at least hot water/tea for self service and hot egs. (upon request Coffee and tea was served really pleasantly and was really good). Thank you.
Lynn
9.1
July 2025
Location right next to the lake, peaceful and quiet. Comfortable bed and pillows. Good bathroom facilities. Booked and paid extra for a lake view room, could only get a very small peek of the lake through lots of trees. It was a lovely setting though. Restaurant closed Wednesday nights so didn’t get to experience it. Breakfast was adequate. Reception and wait staff at breakfast very friendly and efficient.
Philip
9.1
June 2025
Very well run property on Lake Varese, from efficient and pleasant checkin to the lovely restaurant, offering decent breakfast buffet and a la carte dining on the terrace or dining room. Plenty of free car park available, spacious rooms at reasonable prices. Owners are very hands-on involved with positive effect on the quality of the hotel services.
Pity not allowed to swim in the lake.
Isella
10
August 2024
The breakfast buffet is everything you expect from a continental breakfast with the plus that the products are fresh and the best you can imagine in "Italian style".
Well, at night while I was already in bed I could smell some cigarette smoke coming from "somewhere" but I couldn't really figure where it was coming from. It happened twice around 11 pm.
Bruno
8.2
June 2024
The room was good and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The neighborhood is quite nice, with the lake just a few meters away from the hotel.
We could hear some noise from other rooms in the morning and the room didn't get completely dark. The breakfast was good but we would appreciate some scrambled eggs to be included.
Helena
8.2
October 2024
The place is nice and has a good location for what brought us there. The staff is friendly and the room size is good. The breakfast was pretty basic, but not bad.
The bed, at least for us, wasn't comfortable; it felt very hard. The pillows were definitely impossible to sleep on.
Zhanna
10
October 2022
Picturesque surroundings, very friendly welcome at the reception and during breakfast. The breakfast was very good and quite rich and coffee was excellent. Main destinations like Varese center, Milano, famous lakes were not far away.
It was too hot in the room. The blankets were too thick and warm, given that the air-conditioner did not allow to set up the temperature lower than 22,5 degrees. We would be willing to have max 18-20 degrees overnight. For breakfast we were missing vegetables. It would be good to have some tomatoes and cucumbers.
Attractions
Sacro Monte of Varese (Sacro Monte di Varese)
4miBrunate
15.4miLake Orta (Lago di Orta)
18.3miVilla del Balbianello
23.2miVilla Melzi Gardens (Giardini di Villa Melzi)
25.6miPiazza Gae Aulenti
29.7miPalazzo Lombardia
29.7miBrera
30.2miChurch of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore)
30.2miPiazza Mercanti
30.6miMuseo del Novecento
30.7miColumns of San Lorenzo (Colonne di San Lorenzo)
30.7miRoyal Palace of Milan (Palazzo Reale di Milano)
30.8miPiazza Fontana
30.8miChurch of San Bernardino alle Ossa (Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa)
30.9miAttractions
Sacro Monte of Varese (Sacro Monte di Varese)
4miBrunate
15.4miLake Orta (Lago di Orta)
18.3miVilla del Balbianello
23.2miVilla Melzi Gardens (Giardini di Villa Melzi)
25.6miPiazza Gae Aulenti
29.7miPalazzo Lombardia
29.7miBrera
30.2miChurch of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore)
30.2miPiazza Mercanti
30.6miMuseo del Novecento
30.7miColumns of San Lorenzo (Colonne di San Lorenzo)
30.7miRoyal Palace of Milan (Palazzo Reale di Milano)
30.8miPiazza Fontana
30.8miChurch of San Bernardino alle Ossa (Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa)
30.9miAirports
Milano Malpensa Airport
12.5miLugano Airport
15.3miMilano Linate Airport
33.8miIl Caravaggio International Airport
45.5miVecchia Riva
Cuisines
Ambiances
Free parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
Lake view
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Garden
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bidet
Accessibility
Bathroom emergency cord
Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Bike tours
Cycling
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Babysitting/Child services
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Kids' meals
Minibar
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Terrace
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Mobile app for room service
Room Amenities
Fan
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Public transit tickets
Shuttle service
View
Lake view
From 14:00
Until 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 07:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
2+ years
The price in EUR has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
American Express,
Maestro,
Cash only,
CartaSi
This property accepts cash.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?
Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva's check-in window is between 02:00 PM and 11:30 PM, with check-out required by 11:00 AM.
Is there parking available at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?
Yes, Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva offers parking facilities. Guests can benefit from the on-site public parking, which is free of charge. However, advanced parking reservations are not possible.
What's the nightly rate at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?
Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva offers accommodations starting at $72. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.
What are the room types available at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?
The hotel offers a variety of rooms including Family Rooms for 2 adults + 2 children, Double or Twin Rooms with or without a Lake View, Single Rooms, and Triple Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The room sizes range from 118 sqft to 237 sqft. The beds in the rooms include bunk beds, twin beds, queen size beds, and king size beds.
What is there to do in Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?
Guests at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva can enjoy their time at the hotel by taking advantage of the various leisure amenities available. They can start their day by going on a bike tour provided by the hotel, exploring the beautiful surroundings while enjoying a refreshing and active outdoor activity. Cycling enthusiasts can also bring their own bikes to further explore the area.
After a long day out, guests can relax and unwind at the onsite bar, enjoying a drink or two in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. For dining options, guests can indulge in delicious Italian cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, Vecchia Riva. Whether it's a romantic evening or a family-friendly gathering, guests can experience a range of ambiances while savoring the flavors of authentic Italian dishes.
Overall, guests at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva can have a memorable and enjoyable time at the hotel, thanks to its leisure amenities and excellent dining options.
Does Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva have on-site restaurants?
Yes, Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva has a restaurant called Vecchia Riva on site. The restaurant offers Italian cuisine and has a family-friendly and romantic ambiance.
Does Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva accept credit cards and cash payments?
Yes, Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva accepts both credit cards (Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Maestro, CartaSi) and cash payments.
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