This lakefront hotel is a 2-minute walk from the pier in Varenna. The historic 19th-century building features a terrace with panoramic views of Lake Como. Including free WiFi and air conditioning, guest rooms of Hotel Olivedo offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some have a balcony with views of the lake. The lake-view restaurant serves traditional dishes from the Lombardy region. In summer, breakfast is served on the panoramic terrace. There is a elevator, and WiFi is free throughout. Menaggio Golf Club is 4.3 mi away, across the lake. Ferries traveling around Lake Como leave from Varenna’s pier. The Olivedo Hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Varenna-Esino Train Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Varenna, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandra
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was excellent! Great place to stay! Will definitely stay there again! Very clean ! Owner was so nice and extremely helpful!
  • Donald
    United States of America United States of America
    Hotel is centrally located next to the ferry dock. Bar and restaurant are excellent. Staff is wonderful. Also secure onsite parking( at a small fee) . Beautiful pathway along Lake Como.
  • Mohammed
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The location is good and the staff are so so so nice.
  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was nice
  • T
    Tom
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic location and very well maintained classic hotel. The ferry terminal was literally out the front door. The rooms look out on the lake. Great breakfast.
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    Incredible location, people, food …everything! Very helpful, beautiful hotel in a gorgeous location. Right in front of the ferry but the rooms are incredibly quiet. It is easy to get everywhere. Let bed our stay here.
  • Elza
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Very nice hotel, just near ferry boat. Excellent location, close to the station.
  • Woods
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was convenient to town and the ferries. The staff was friendly and helpful. My family would typically all meet in the dining room for breakfast where we had a casual meal with a very good selection of food. We've all decided to make...
  • Fenghui
    United States of America United States of America
    The front desk lady is very helpful and warm. She goes out of her way to help arranging restaurant and boat trip
  • Hanh
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly owner and staff. Clean. Location is right next to the ferry and 10 minutes walk to the main-town.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Locanda Cavallino
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Olivedo
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 20 per day.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hotel Olivedo takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCartaSiCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel Olivedo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 097084-ALB-00005, IT097084A1YCFDRV5E

FAQs about Hotel Olivedo

  • Hotel Olivedo is 1,500 feet from the center of Varenna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Olivedo include:

    • Double
  • Hotel Olivedo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Bicycle rental
  • Hotel Olivedo has 1 restaurant:

    • Locanda Cavallino
  • Guests staying at Hotel Olivedo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Hotel Olivedo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Olivedo is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.