Just back from a 7 night stay in Hotel Oliveto. It is a lovely hotel located about 15-20 minute walk from Desenzano along the lake side. It was very quiet and restful at the hotel, our room was a double, not very big but the bed was hugh and the bathroom was big. Our room was on the first floor... More

Stayed for three nights at the Hotel Oliveto in September 2012. I messed up my booking and accidentally booked the wrong dates and the hotel were able to sort out my problem easily and quickly. It was completely my error however the reception staff were very helpful and friendly. We arrived on motorbikes after a long journey from the UK... More

Location: lovely and quiet, Food/Restaurant: lots of choice, well presented, Hotel: delightful, clean, Room: very comfortable (with lake view), Staff: very helpful, charming, english-spoken. What's not to like?

I stayed in this hotel to attend a wedding in Desenzano. I was travelling on my own and when I arrived at the hotel I found my room was at the end of a dark corridor and as I knew I would be returning to the hotel late at night I asked the lady owner if I could be moved... More

The hotel is situated a 20 minute walk from the centre of Desenzano and the pier / harbour. It is a very plesant walk along the Lake and great for stretching your legs and walking off your dinner - although after a long day of sightseeing / walking it feels like forever to get back to the hotel in the... More

We spent 14 nights at this hotel having booked with Crystal holidays. We had rooms 312 (wonderful view of the lake - see photos) and room 306 (good side view of the lake). Both rooms were generously sized. The hotel was spotlessly clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. For my daughter, gluten-free biscuits, crackers and cakes were provided... More

just returned from 1 week at the Oliveto Hotel. location (20 min. stroll to centre), room, staff etc. all excellent.Had wonderful view of Lake Garda from my room.Desenzano is a beautiful town for a relaxing holiday, lovely harbour, plenty of cafe/ bars to watch the world go by. Highly reccommend.

We spent a wonderful 11 nights at the hotel. The hotel staff on reception and in the restaurant were all very pleasant and willing to help us when required. The food was excellent with a varied selection of menus and an excellent choice of local wines. The pool area was very clean and plenty of sunbeds available. The rooms were... More

Just returned from a wonderful week's holiday. Went on a half-board package with Thompson's. Originally put off by photo of hotel in brochure, but it seemed such good value and had a pool that we took a chance. Very pleased we did. Staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, high standard of cleanliness and we found the food was... More