Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga

This villa is magical. I have travelled to so many countries. I knew it deserve a bet after I randomly called and Francesco - the owner or manager- answered and was very kind to listen to what I wanted and make an extra effort to accommodate my family. I was driving but I thought it have to be good. 2 hours later we start going up on a road on the side of Lake di Garda. Before arriving to the villa I asked my family to start filming. I can see and smell and unforgettable experience. First, the location is spectacular you can see the entire Lake Di Garda and the snowy mountains on back. Second, Francesco himself was awaiting and ready to help with anything, he gave us a fantastic room, renovated. With a balcony to the entire lake. There is a big bathroom, comfortable bed for me and my wife and a big sofa for my two kids 7 and 9. We were hungry so how about getting ham, cheese and other Italian wonders at your room. Then 7 pm time for dinner at the beautiful dinner space with the view of the lake. Wine, Cod, Pasta, Sorbeto whatelse can somone ask. Loris an Italian guy was always with a smile, looking to make you feel at home. I had to wake up at 7 am to go to my first 1:30 run in the most beautiful woods, with rivers, lakes and falls. (Only to be careful of Italian driving like they are in the highway like Francesco warned me) Overall, one of the best places I stay even comparing 5 stars luxury places. Kudos! If I have the money one day, I will Run this hotel :)

Villa Hotel Sostaga is totally perfect. Building: The whole place is a large classically Italian villa, beautifully and tastefully maintained with modern conveniences. Everything is spotlessly clean and the view is absolutely stunning. It is a seriously classy place including the occasional Lamborghini and helicopter guests. The location is up in the hills a little which is a GREAT thing as most hotels are near the lake front which has a very busy road. It is peaceful and quiet. Team: The staff are bright, welcoming, helpful and happy to engage in a variety of languages. We had a call in the car to check we could find the villa right the way through to checkout they are faultless. They have extremely high standards towards guests and nothing was too much trouble. You will not be disappointed if you chose to stay here. It’s probably the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in.

An excellent stay - the location, facilities food and staff all superb. Third time we have visited and will return.

Lovely location up in the mountains. Relaxing, charming, beautiful. Simply stunning views, Very quant rooms, not fully sound-proof as is expected in an older property. Enjoyed my meals at the onsite restaurant. Delightful staff.

I had the Tempura fish, prawns and vegetables as a starter…the Tempura batter was light & crunchy, exactly as it should be and the fish and prawns were very fresh. For mains I had the Lamb Rack with pistachio crumb and artichokes…this dish was really, really good. The lamb was perfectly cooked, rose but not fatty. My partner started with the Gnocchi with venison ragu…the gnocchi was very light and delicious For mains she had 2 types of A5 Wagyu…the local Italian Wagyu was awesome but the Japanese one was just way too fatty, in fact, not sure it had any meat at all. Dessert was Pistachio Crème Brûlée…best ever crème brûlée!! The Service was superb…friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and the wine recommendation was spot on!! We’ve already booked for another visit in a few days… Thanks to the whole team at Villa Sostaga

My wife and I spent a night at the villa during the off season. Everything was perfect! The suite was beautifully decorated with a spectacular view from the balcony. Dinner was luscious with a perfect wine paring by the owner Francesco.

The Villa was built in the 19th century and every room has its own character and full of lovely antiques.The hosts make you feel at home. Lovely restaurant with a great menu and wine list. For breakfast they present you a rich menu. I definitely want to return in the summer when the weather is better.

Service: After check-in, the host/concierge at the desk showed us to our room and helped us bring up our bags. At breakfast and dinner the servers were attentive and knowledgeable about the food and drinks. We did not try out the spa services, so cannot comment on that. On our last day, we wanted to enjoy the view just a bit longer and there was no problem checking out 30-40 minutes late (after letting the staff know). Room: Classic Room Dépendance Lake View. It was just enough for us two. (Bringing a baby might also be fine, but I would find it hard to be comfortable in this size room with a kid on a cot/rollaway bed.) With the thermostat you could control your own room's temperature. There was plenty of closet space, a nice mini fridge, a desk, a coffee/tea station, a spacious bathroom... The whole place was clean and well kept. Location & amenities: It's about a 20 minute drive up from Gargnano. Close to some villages, but isolated enough to enjoy nature and a great view of the lake and surrounding mountains from a height. Breakfast is included and you order a la carte. Lunch and dinner are also available on site; we had dinner one night and it was excellent! Our dishes were meat and cheese tray, mixed salad, venison ragu, pistachio-crusted lamb chops, hazelnut parfait, and rose cake with lemon sauce. They offer more spa treatments than listed on the website, so be sure to ask upon booking or at check-in if you wish to book something (they ask for 24-hour notice). Facials, various massages, depilation, etc. The complete list is in a little booklet along with a price list that they leave in your room when you arrive. Liked best & least: Some of the best aspects at Sostaga are the view, the kindness of the whole staff, and the calmness that comes with being away from busy streets. The two small complaints I have would be the mattress was not quite as plush as I need to be comfortable with arthritis, and the second morning at breakfast there was too much lemon juice on the fruit salad (the apples were very sour and the acid started to hurt my mouth). I would definitely recommend this hotel for a stay on the south end of Lake Garda and would go here again if the opportunity presents itself!

With fabulous views over Lake Garda and set in very nice and extensive grounds, Villa Sostaga is the place for a relaxing time . Breakfasts outside looking across to the mountains on the Eastern Shore of the Lake were so enjoyable in warm September sunshie. The restaurant provided not only great cuisine but one of the most extensive wine lists we have experienced and which would suit Wine buffs.