Garda Life is a great choice for a stay in Riva del Garda. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include buffet breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Garda Life is a great choice for a stay in Riva del Garda. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include buffet breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Bar/lounge
Room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Archery
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Designer shops on-site
Shopping centre on-site
Double-glazed windows
Uses some LED lighting
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
49-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Mini fridge
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
Uses some LED lighting
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 65
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT022153A1RJTX4RPX
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Garda Life Hotel Riva del Garda
Garda Life Hotel
Garda Life Riva del Garda
Garda Life Hotel
Garda Life Riva del Garda
Garda Life Hotel Riva del Garda
Frequently asked questions
Does Garda Life offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Garda Life does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Garda Life?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Garda Life?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Garda Life?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Garda Life and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Garda Life like?
Garda Life is a short 16-minute walk from Fraglia Vela Riva and 17 minutes' walk from Congress Centre.
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Reviews
Garda Life Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.8
Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of options, including hot food, fresh bread, and pastries, and was a highlight of the stay. (52 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb, 2025
Very nice place to stay; friendly staff and a great breakfast bar.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec, 2025
Rooms are clean, staff is super friendly, good parking, within walking distance from a mall, easy drive from my place of work, so I love it here. Good price, too.
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun, 2025
Great 2 night stay. The staff were amazing and quick to help. Nice big comfortable rooms and an easy few minute walk to great eateries with epic views
James
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct, 2025
The hotel was lovely. Great location and quite comfortable. The staff were just amazing! The young lady who checked us in had several great recommendations for dinner and things to do. She was great. The breakfast was filling and fresh. Great variety and staff was super attentive! Great stay!
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jun, 2025
We really enjoyed our stay here! The location is excellent—tucked away just enough from the busy street to be peaceful, but still very convenient. Friendly staff, room was spacious enough for two. We missed the free breakfast due to an early train, but it’s a nice option to have. Would stay again!
Jeehyun
Jeehyun, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug, 2023
safe parking for the bikes in the metal box, very good breakfast
Birgit
Birgit, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb, 2025
Very new. Facilities are exceptionally clean and well-designed. Staff are at least trilingual, professional and welcoming. The rooms are spacious, well laid out and very clean. Don’t miss the included breakfast buffet - it is excellent.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct, 2025
We had a fantastic two-night stay at Hotel Garda Life. We were immediately welcomed by Gigliona, a remarkably kind and friendly receptionist. Her excellent English was a huge help, as I couldn't communicate in Italian, and she made our check-in completely seamless.
The hotel is perfectly located: it's close to many great restaurants, a gelateria, a shopping area, a Coop market, and it's just a five-minute walk to Lago di Garda.
Our room was spotless, featuring a wonderfully comfy bed and an amazing hot shower. The breakfast spread was truly incredible, easily one of the highlights of our stay! While Gigliona was a standout, we found all the other staff members we encountered to be equally amazing and attentive.
We will definitely return to this wonderful hotel one day.
Thiago
Thiago, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept, 2023
It was amazing experience.
I was surprised by champagne served on my birthday by hotel staff. Thank you very much!!!
Hotel is very modern, beautiful. Breakfasts were amazing. Thank you to the very friendly staff!
Anna
Anna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov, 2024
Second time at hotel, can not do enough for you. Should be a 4 star. Staff so friendly
And breakfast first class. Nice walk to shopping center. And rest of center of town. Highly reccomend. Will be back. Graeme:: scotland
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct, 2023
I recently stayed at Hotel Garda Life, and it was an excellent experience. The staff members were not only polite but also incredibly helpful, providing detailed information on local attractions and activities. The cleanliness of the hotel was impeccable, which added to the overall comfort of the stay. And let's not forget the amazing breakfast – it was a delightful start to each day of my stay. I would highly recommend Hotel Garda Life for a memorable and comfortable stay.
I had the pleasure of interacting with Receptionist Francesca, and she was exceptionally hospitable, ensuring a warm welcome and a smooth check-in process. The lady at breakfast was equally wonderful, providing excellent service during our morning meals. Their hospitality truly enhanced my stay at Hotel Garda Life.
Amjadali
Amjadali, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan, 2026
Georgia was very kind
Nelson
Nelson, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec, 2025
Everything was great. I’ll definitely be back, in fact have already booked my next stay at this hotel
Antonio
Antonio, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun, 2025
Great hotel for the price with full air conditioning, welcoming staff and an excellent breakfast spread. Free parking and well-maintained grounds; alongside clean rooms. Location was 20 minutes from the centre but close to supermarket and bars.
Roxanne
Roxanne, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug, 2023
Very good breakfast.
Andreas
Andreas, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 May, 2023
Fab!
Amazing stay, very accommodating, clean and breakfast suited everybody.
Paul
Paul, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar, 2023
New, modern Hotel. Perfect location in Riva with Blue Garden and Flora in walking distance. Breakfast ist super delicious and staff is very friendly.
Tilman
Tilman, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb, 2023
Great place
Everything was just great. The lady at the reception was very helpful. The hotel is new and modern. The room was very comfortable.
The breakfast was great.
Shiri
Shiri, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Jul, 2022
Contemporarily outfitted small hotel. We tried to stay another night because it was so nice, but it was fully booked.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb, 2023
Really well run small hotel in residential area relatively close to the lake. It's modern, clean and all works. The breakfast is very good, much better than most 5-star hotels in Italy. Overall a great choice, especially if you are a cost conscious and pragmatic traveler.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar, 2023
Very friendly personal. A perfect experience from the checkin to breakfast to the very modern and clean room. We come back for sure.
Marcel
Marcel, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec, 2023
Everything is perfect
Yigit
Yigit, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun, 2023
Very friendly and helpful staff. We felt warmly welcomed and taken care of. The rooms are top, modern and comfortable. The backyard is stupendous, inviting for relaxation, sun bathing or just relaxing at the shadow of the trees, watching the majestic mountains that surround Lago di Garda. The breakfast buffet was stupendous.
Klaus
Klaus, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr, 2023
Excellent hotel in a convenient location. Like new condition, super friendly staff and a breakfast that was top notch. Eco conscious and very clean. The room is really well-designed and efficient. The breakfast was a feast, with lots of meats, eggs of all sorts, fresh fruits, and mimosas! We had a wonderful here.
Tom
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov, 2022
Wheel ,scotland
Fist class hotel.would rate this 4 star..staff so friendly. Showed us to room and how it all works.. breakfast ex,, all very clean in rooms and dinning area.. you would think this hotel had just opened