Hotel Villa Aurora

We absolutely loved this little gem of a hotel! The rooms were clean and comfortable with incredible views over the lake. The lounge/dock area is amazing with paddle boards, kayaks and a water trampoline all available for hotel guests. The hotel is located about a 2 minute walk from the bus stop and a 10 minute walk from the ferry, both of which will take you to Bellagio and other destinations on the lake. Finally, the hotel restaurant was outstanding -from the food to the views to the wine list. This hotel is low key but very comfortable. The waterfront and restaurant made our stay truly special and fabulous! I would definitely stay here again, and I highly recommend it to others.

We stayed as a family of 4 in a Deluxe room with lake view for 3 nights, and used the recommended pre-booked transfer taxi service from Malpensa airport, straight to the hotel. The view was breathtaking once on the winding road along the lake. After an efficient check-in, the room itself was across the road from the reception and down the car ramp, through a door and we discovered that the knack to opening our room door was to tap the card whilst simultaneously pushing the heavy door. Our room had bath towels, beach towels, toiletries, and slippers even for the children. Kettle and teabags/coffee packets, fridge with complimentary bottled water and wine glasses were provided. A very pleasant surprise! The new deck was lovely, and the neighbours has ‘borrowed’ our deck chairs!, but that was soon reclaimed. Housekeeping was polite and discreet, and everyone in the hotel was efficient, ready to help if asked. There was a trampoline near the waters edge for kids, a mini water assault course, paddle boards, kayaks and life jackets for hotel guests use. Public could pay €25 for daily access. We went on a chargeable self-drive boat from the hotel, which a lovely beach counter boy explained how to use. We took the boat to see the gorge at Nesso and back within an hour, as we were more tortoises than hares. Dinner at the beautiful hotel restaurant must be booked especially during high season. We watched a few dressed up walk-ins being disappointed, although mama who handles the books does try hard to accommodate. There are only so many tables in a restaurant! We have had very different experiences in other parts of Italy, and this is by far the most pleasant and best part to be! It was all we wanted in a family holiday - family run hotel, friendly and efficient, quieter area off the tourist madness, and good food and wine. It is definitely not a place for hard-to-please princesses, and Tik-tok influencers, of which we are neither thankfully, so we will be back!

Beautiful cute hotel away from the hoards of Lake Como tourism. Excellent breakfast. Killer views. Great restaurant on the water (service can be a bit hit and miss). Sunday lunch a must. Rooms simple but do the trick. Book a room with a little balcony. Its worth the slight additional cost. Cristina on the front desk is a gem. thx.