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Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva

3.0 star property
Guests savor Italian cuisine on a garden patio overlooking the lake, where comfort meets tranquility for a memorable lakeside retreat experience.

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Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva, beside serene waters, offers a free breakfast buffet and an Italian restaurant. Guests enjoy al fresco meals on a picturesque terrace in the charming garden, with attentive staff consistently praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Located in Varese, Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva is near theme parks and on a lake. Villa Recalcati and Villa Mirabello Museum are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Corso Matteotti and Mercato. Grotta Remeron and Palazzo e Giardini Estensi are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Varese travel guide
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Via Giovanni Macchi, 146, Localita Schiranna, Varese, VA, 21100

What's nearby

  • Corso Matteotti
    Corso Matteotti
    16 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lake Lugano, panoramic view from the top, switzerland
    Lake Lugano
    40 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Lake Varese
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sacro Monte di Varese
    16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Villa Erba
    65 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sushi Zero
    5 min drive
  • Atelier Del Monte Costone
    8 min drive
  • Roadhouse Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Sushi Club
    3 min drive
  • Circolo di Casbeno
    5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva

Hotel by the lake
At Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Vecchia Riva, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Rollaway/extra beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 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
  • Elevator (50 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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
Property Registration Number 012133-ALB-00018, IT012133A1QE72PDGR

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva on May 21, 2026 start from CA $162, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from Lake Varese, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Villa Recalcati and Estensi Gardens. Masnago Castle and Motta Plaza are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Ristorante Vecchia Riva Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Tavernier

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Hardy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feines Hotel, gute Küche
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021