We liked the hotel: it's clean, spacious and it has a lovely garden with a large pool. It is really near Orta San Giulio which is a fabulous village. Too bad the breakfast was quite poor. But it was still good value for money. more

the hotel is clean, waterfront, with a little comfortable beach and a beautiful pool. The hotel gives the opportunity to use a ferry boat service to the island. We enjoyed the vicinity to Orta San Giulio (maybe less than 2 kms....we walked to the village) and the breakfast was excellent. We also booked a massage at the indoor health center.... more

We have just come back from a week at Lake Orta, having got married there 5 years ago, and stayed at the Hotel L'Approdo. We couldn't recommend this hotel enough, it is an absolute gem. Whilst the hotel doesn't exactly look sexy, Francesca, the Marketing Manager, bent over backwards to get us the right room set up for the 6... more

an ok location next to busy road and railway line but stunning views over the lake, good food and service from attentive but not overbearing staff. more

Booked this place through there website, it states that they are 1.2km from Orto San Guilo, this is not true. Its more like 5km by a busy road with no pavement. When I pointed this out to the reception she stated that the distances where as the crow flies. Well as I am not a crow I was not impressed.... more

We stayed at the L'Approdo for a week in August 2006 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our room was comfortable and spotless, although in future I would book a room with a lake rather than a garden view as the lake is simply stunning. The food was delicious and the staff friendly and very helpful. The surrounding area is lovely... more

Stayed for a week September 05. Hotel entrance unattractive and lobby uninviting, but room (2nd floor) with balcony overlooking lake was spacious, attractive and comfortable. Roof leaked during massive storm (remnant of Katrina apparently) but staff moved us quickly and without hassle to an identical room one floor below. Dining menu very good and waiter service could not be criticised.... more

We stayed here for 3 days and our experience couldn't have been more different than the other review submitted. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had a comfortable room with a lake view. The restaurant was excellent and had a great wine list. We had friends staying in Orta San Giulio and the staff arranged lifts for us... more

We are just back from summer holiday at Lago d'Orta. Hotel l'Approdo was the only disappointing experience. Old and noisy room with view on the parking space (was supposed to be a superior room with garden view). Overstated official hotel rating compared to the quality of service and the room and bathroom conditions. When we claimed a better room we... more