Villa Cortine Palace Relais Chateaux

Perched on a green hill overlooking the Sirmione peninsula and Lake Garda, Villa Cortine Palace sits steps from Scaliger Castle and the Center Aquaria Spa. The hotel offers direct lake access via a private pier and a small beach area. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it’s minutes from Jamaica Beach and historic sights in central Sirmione.

Set in a 5-hectare park of palms, fountains and marble statues, the 54 rooms have parquet floors, antiques and lake views from every window. Rooms feature minibars, LED TVs, safes and bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showers plus designer toiletries. There’s a rooftop terrace and garden, and a private pier with umbrellas and loungers; the property closes briefly each winter (Jan 8–Mar 28).

Relax on a private beach or the seasonal outdoor pool, hit the outdoor tennis court, or stroll the villa’s park. Sip cocktails at the beach bar or poolside bar, grab a snack at the café, and use concierge, babysitting (surcharge) and area shuttle services (surcharge). Wake up to lake-breeze mornings and easy, on-site parking.

Three meeting rooms and a conference hall make events simple. Complimentary wireless internet, a 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry cleaning and luggage storage are all available. Free self-parking onsite.

Ristorante Le Gardenie serves a rich breakfast buffet on the terrace and classic Italian fare. Il Molo overlooks the lake for lunch and aperitifs with grilled specialties and creative cocktails. There’s also a coffee shop and limited-hour room service for relaxed lake-side dining.