The Hotel Piccola Vela is a real oasis of peace, warm Italian hospitality and modern comfort, the ideal choice for a memorable vacation on Lake Garda. It enjoys a delightful location, nestled among an olive grove and beautifully landscaped garden, surrounded by tranquility and fresh mountain air, only 50 meters from the lakeshore and 100 meters from the historic town centre of Desenzano. The 4 star hotel is also within easy walking distance from the railway station and the romantic harbour area with the ferry terminal for pleasant boat trips across the lake and the lively Piazza Matteotti with a variety of restaurants, cafés and shops. This contemporary style establishment is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful region around Lake Garda, as well as for sightseeing day-trips to the nearby historic cities of Verona and Bergamo. Guests will have opportunities for various outdoor activities, including water sports, sunbathing and golfing on the excellent courses of Garda golf club (10 km). The worth-visiting natural reserve of Parco Natura Viva and the Sigurtà botanical garden are also a short drive away - respectively 19 and 22 km. The property is generously equipped with all necessary facilities and services to enable you fully enjoy your stay, such as a charming outdoor swimming pool with sunbathing area, surrounded by the fragrant garden, on-site restaurant serving tempting specialties from the local Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner, private parking, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi Internet connection throughout the structure, meeting room, luggage left service, bar and baby-sitter. Rich Continental buffet breakfast is available every morning (7:00 -10:30 am) in the cozy dining room. The 41 en-suite rooms at Piccola Vela Hotel are all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom, mini bar, private safe, satellite TV and telephone. They are available with comfortable single and double bedding. Several guest rooms are more spacious and specially equipped to accommodate families with children.