Villa Marina - Como Lake

I can recommend the Villa Marina in Bellano highly. We stayed for 3 nights towards end of September 2023. Firstly, Bellano is a great place to stay on that side of the like. It is a train stop (next after Varenna) so is easy to get to. It is quiet and away from the hordes of tourists In Bellagio and to a lesser extent in Varenna. I cannot understand why everyone want to go to Bellagio. It is mobbed; hard to get to a restaurant and not that much to recommend it. You can easily skip it. Varenna is a much nicer town and the Villa Monastero has beautiful gardens. Restaurants there have beautiful views over the water. But Bellano is quieter, is train stop or ferry stop away; cheaper and beautiful. The Villa Marina is a 6 roomed historic house on the lake with a magnificent patio and some rooms with lake view. Base yourself there and us the ferries as I did. (You need to time the ferry's so understand the timetable). The ferry is a 15 minute walk. It also has very nice garden area. The Villa is run by Angelo who is the most helpful person I have ever come across in a hotel. Nothing was too much trouble. He can arrange a taxi at short notice to Varenna or the train station; is full of information; carried my bags upstairs (no elevator) and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast is fantastic (his assistant is Fulvia) and there is coffee all day. He arranged a pickup at the train station (12 EU) and a ride to the ferry with all my bags. The room itself was smallish but all Italian rooms are. It was on the 1st floor overlooking the lake and was very comfortable. Showers are small in almost every hotel I stayed in. We stayed 3 days and it was great. It rained one day so I never got to visit the Orrido. I used it as a base to visit Bellagio; Varenna; Villa Carlotta; Tremezzo and Villa Balbienelo. Highly recommended. (Learn the ferry timetable!). Happy to answer questions.

Villa Marina is by far the best place to stay in Bellano! It is quiet and the customer service is excellent. Anything you need Angelo and Folvia will take care of it. They go above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable. Every morning, Folvia prepares a full breakfast with all kinds of pastries and fruits. If you need a reservation made, taxi or any other accommodation made, Angelo gets it done. I Can’t say enough about Angelo and Folvia. The rooms are very clean and the view of the lake is breathtaking. Would definitely recommend! 10/10

Angelo the manager was great at helping us get around and making dinner reservations. Shortbwalk to town center and ferry service from Bellano takes you to othe towns along Lake Como. Great breakfast and terrace overlooking the lake. Historical property with stunning garden work. Small kayaks for rent. Beautiful building and stone work. RIGHT ON THE WATER. Our windows opened over the lake. Perfect for couples and special occasions. Bellano is smaller, off the beaten path compared to other towns. Serene and laid back vibe. June 2023, John from Chicago

Excellent property! We spent a lot of time on research for our trip to Como and we have chosen Villa Marina for the first night. It was the best decision. This place has great vibes of historic house, with beautiful garden, terrace overlooking Como lake, a nice jacuzzi. Service is Excellent. I totally recommend this place for everyone who is Looking for exceptional experience.

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Marina in late May 2022. What a beautiful villa in a truly amazing location on Lake Como! The villa has its own private beach, hot tub overlooking the lake, and beautiful grounds. The communication and service provided by Marco (host) was next level and he really went above and beyond to be sure we had the best stay possible. I contacted Marco a few weeks ahead of our trip to ask about a few restaurants on the lake and he not only had great recommendations but offered to book our reservations and transportation to the restaurants. Marco and Tanya put together a truly impressive breakfast spread each morning and made sure that we always had everything we needed. Tanya is a wonderful cook and I highly recommend trying her delicious lasagna while lounging on the private beach in the afternoon and enjoying a glass of wine. We even had the opportunity to tour the lake by boat with the owner of Villa Marina whose name is also Marco. Such an amazing trip, highly recommended!

Villa Marina was exceptional thanks to our host, Marco! The villa itself is beautiful and the setting was lovely and peaceful. It's a small luxury villa so it was exactly what we were looking for. My sister and I stayed for four nights and it turned out much better than we could have hoped for thanks to the service and warmth of our host. Breakfast was included (pastries, quiche, boiled eggs, fruit, cereal, deli meats, cheese) and we got great views of the lake to sit and enjoy breakfast. Marco was always extremely helpful from the time we checked in, from driving us into town (to get items dry cleaned and to an electronics store for a phone charger) to giving us great recommendations on what we should do and see. Tanya was also very accommodating, she helped prepare us for our boat tour and day trip. We also got lucky to enjoy the new hot tub which was installed recently. We can't wait to visit again and highly recommend! 5 stars

Our second trip abck to Villa Marina and couldn't be happier. An iconic historic villa in an exceptional setting. Marco and Tania are the best hosts, every detail is taken care of and their charm and friendliness makes us smile every time.

Me and my boyfriend stood at Villa Marie in August and we still cannot get the experience out of our heads. Staying at villa Marie was the most special experience of my life. The villa itself was incredible, the views were absolutely breathtaking, and it was perfect in every way. The small details in the room made it feel inviting, the serene location made it feel like heaven on earth, and most importantly our amazing hosts Marco and Tanya went above and beyond for us. Marco and Tanya truly made our stay at Villa Marie a standout experience. Me and my boyfriend stayed at multiple hotels in Lake Como and in other hotels around the world, but there are simply no better hosts than Marco and Tanya. They helped us navigate being in lake como for the first time and truly made us feel at home. They went as far as to make my vegetarian boyfriend his own breakfast and packed food for us when we left. They were there whenever we needed them. They are such genuine people and you can tell they care a lot about being amazing hosts and they succeed greatly in doing so. They go above and beyond for everyone staying at villa Marie and I wish them nothing but the best. We’ll never forget them and I’ll always remember them as the most amazing hosts we’ve ever had. They made our experience so special. Thank you Marco and Tanya! Tanya and Marco welcomed us as a family into their beautiful lake-facing oasis Villa Marina. They are both fantastic hosts who truly made us feel at home in Bellano.

Amazing stay! Wow! Marco and Tanya made this beautiful hotel into a real experience. Everything was perfect. The villa is beautiful, the garden, the lake, small places to sit and relax. Breakfast was outstanding, with Tanya's cakes which are the best. I wish she could bake me the lemon and carrot cake every week (: Marco helped us all day with travel plans, boats, where to visit and booking tables in the top restaurants. He is a real expert of the area. We would definitely come back! October was sunny, not to warm, and highly recconended time to visit! Thank you Marco and Tanya! The Lang family