Hotel Rivalago

Only stayed 2 nights as part of Italian Lakes tour. Although we arrived late morning our rooms were ready and check in was quick and easy. One of the best breakfasts we had. Unfortunately it rained both days we stayed here but location and pool area are great, it’s yards from ferry to the island and Iseo and about 10 minutes walk to train station. Due to adverse weather we ate in the hotel‘s conservatory restaurant both nights and food and service was fantastic in a beautiful setting.

Fabulous location - absolute lakefront. A beautiful villa style building that has been tastefully turned into a hotel. Lift to all floors. Rooms are decorated to a very high standard. We did not have a lake view - we looked out over the buildings at the rear of property. The lake view rooms would no doubt have been superb. There was lots of wardrobe space and charge points. Breakfast selection was excellent and the view from the breakfast area was breathtaking. There is a covered patio area with sublime views of the lake and Monte Isola. The pool and spa area are second to none. Lots of deck chairs and drinks and snacks can be ordered. SUP boards available for borrowing. There is direct swim access to the lake. This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at - the location, the staff & the amenities made it very memorable.

It's hard to choose accommodation in an area you don't know well. We were so pleased that we chose Hotel Rivalago. Lake Iseo is only blessed with average public transport and we did not have a car. This makes this hotel a great choice. It is a short walk (250m) from the local train station and from a Ferry stop. When we got off the train our Google Map took us on a. route that wasn't so easy to get to the hotel. Get off the train ...head alongside the train tracks towards Iseo under a hedge and then you can walk right and down the hill almost to the hotel. It would be great of the hotel put a wee map and phots on their website. We had hoped that the Ferry network would be more suitable for stopping at the various towns on the lake but it's timing limits how far you can go - but we managed to get to quite a few places. We treated ourselves to a panorama room but if I were returning and this room type were unavailable I would be happy as we spent so much time at the pool or outdoor grassed bar area just relaxing, reading or chatting. The pool area is well maintained and attractive. There are SUP's that you can rent. It would be great t have kayaks as well! Breakfasts were fabulous and dinners so good we at "at home" most nights that we were there. Housekeeping worked super hard each day and the reception staff were always kind and helpful. I would certainly return and recommend it to anyone.

The hotel had been recommended to us, and it certainly did not disappoint. The setting is lovely, the service is excellent, the whole situation is perfect. We had a lake view room with small balcony, which we highly recommend. Breakfast was an incredible offering of delicious food, and other meals served were just as good. the setting at Sunset is popular, and we hope to go back.

We spent two nights in Sulzano as part of our two-week trip through Italy. In a vacation filled with highlights, our stay at the Hotel Rivalago stood out. Lovely room #208 had its own balcony overlooking the lake and the island of Monte Isola. The rooms are classic, clean and spacious. Wonderful staff (Lilliana at check-in and Alessandra for lunch and poolside service) and delicious food for every meal. Make sure you take advantage of the pool and steps leading down to the lake for a refreshing swim. Can’t wait to come again.

This beautiful Hotel is like a dream! Loved every minute of our stay and will gladly return - soon!

What a beautiful stay. The hotel is in a perfect place, just on the banks of Lago de Iseo. The view is breathtaking. Service was also perfect, we enjoyed rich breakfast buffet and beautiful dinners in the hotel restaurant (extra cost). Another advantage is that there is a ferry close by, that you can use to travel all over the lake. We will definitely be back someday.

We have been staying at this wonderful hotel several times. We love the sea view, the garden, the calm and relaxing pool area and of course the friendly staff. You have the feeling that anyone here is doing their best. It is also very clean in the whole hotel. There are not so many sights in the area but the area around the Iseo lake is very nice and you can enjoy it without too many tourists. We give our best recommendations for this hotel.

You make a parking booking and they just ignore it. Booked our stay two weeks ahead, 1 night for 280 eur in a suite. It is a busy old town lakeside area, so wanted to make sure we have parking space. Car is packed to the roof, moving countries for the summer, so no option to park far from the hotel. Website suggests you should book one of the limited parking spaces near the hotel, another parking is 500 m away. They send a reminder 8 days prior to makes sure to book a parking so I write an email that very important we book a parking near the hotel. No response. 2 days later i call them that I want to book a parking "oh yes, we already booked it for you" on the phone - lovely. We get there "we cant find your parking booking - but no problem we have a parking not so far away" - I explain them that I know that "other parking" is 500 m away and our car is full of stuff I need a parking near, and I did make a booking, I even sent an email "and did you get a response confirmation?" I say no, so exactly that's why I called 2 days after "well, we don't take parking bookings thru the phone" - boom. No apology, no sorry, they really act like it is now me who just made it all up!!!! I got really mad, and turned out the lady who took my call back 7 days ago was the hotel owner, so i wanted to get her on the phone and clarify this "I cannot call her, it is her rest time" - aha. As I insisted they offered me a plot "only for a small car", into which I managed to squeeze in our SUV with 3 cm in the back and 4 cm in the front, unable to open the boot and scratching the front against a steel column as I was squeezing in, as "you need t o put the car really close to the side otherwise other cars cannot exit the yard". Never again here.