Since it first opened its doors in 1888, Hotel Catullo has been known for its excellent service and family hospitality. The hotel is a wonderful mix of new and old world decor with classically designed rooms, each different from the next and featuring antique painted furniture and modern amenities. The buildings' exterior extends to the edge of the waterfront with a private lakeside jetty boasting sun loungers and parasols for those who want to take a slower pace and enjoy the sunshine before taking a dip in the lake.
The onsite restaurant is spacious and airy with French doors opening out into the garden where dinner in warmer weather. The vines are woven through the overhead trellis' and come to life when the sun sets with lanterns and fairy lights. As well as superb cuisine made fresh with local ingredients each day, there is a fantastic wine list here. Once a week, the hotel organises a party for guests in the garden with live music.
With the ferry port just a short walk from the hotel, getting out to other resorts is incredibly easy, whether you want to spend the neighbouring resort of Peschiera or the medieval northernmost point of Riva. The town itself is bursting with culture, pottery cafes, bakeries and delicatessens selling locally produced olive oil, wines and of course gelato. Whilst the hotel Catullo does not have a pool, they are in close proximity to some of the best beaches on the lake including Sirmione Beach known for its quiet surroundings and the stunning Parco Baia delle Sirene in the resort of Garda, which is just a short ferry ride away.
Transfer time: approx. 45 mins by coach from Verona airport.
