We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels near Milan, Italy. Hotels with wonderful private beach and lake views. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated March 2024.
Apartment hotel.Beach front location. Comfortable beds. Situated on Lake Maggiore's lakefront, Residence Casa e Vela is surrounded by natural beauty and boasts lake-view rooms and apartments, free Wi-Fi, and a terrace overlooking the lake. Cannero Riviera is 3 km away. Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to relax on the residence’s private beach, fully equipped with sun beds and umbrellas. You can enjoy the various activities that lake and mountains have to offer. Such as sailing, windsurfing, swimming, diving, and canoeing, or trekking, hiking and skiing opportunities. A sweet and savoury breakfast including cold cuts, cheeses, and jams is available daily. In summer it can be enjoyed on the lakefront terrace. You can hire canoes, pedalos and motor boats, with which you can reach the Borromee Islands, with their marvellous gardens and picturesque fisherman houses. The Swiss border is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, while Verbania is 10 km away.Show full description
Opened November 2022. 21 House of Stories Navigli has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Milan. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. 21 House of Stories Navigli offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Darsena, MUDEC and San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore. The nearest airport is Milan Linate Airport, 9 km from 21 House of Stories Navigli.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Lively. Superb interior design. Domus Plinii 1792 Suites offers accommodation in Faggeto Lario. Milan is 45 km from the property. Domus Plinii 1792 Suites also includes a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units feature a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a terrace and/or balcony. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a microwave, toaster and fridge. There is a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer in every unit. Towels are offered. Bergamo is 44 km from Domus Plinii 1792 Suites. Domus Plinii 1792 Suites provides private parking available on site, and Milan Malpensa is 43 km away.Show full description
Lively. Great restaurant. Hotel Aurora overlooks Lake Como in a panoramic setting. Relax at the free, private beach. You have free access to the beach with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel includes an early 20th-century property and a lake-view villa built in 2009. It combines tradition and modernity with elegant furnishings and all the latest facilities, including free Wi-Fi. The Aurora Hotel has 2 bars and an attractive breakfast room. Canoes, kayaks are available free of charge. Dining at the restaurant on the terrace you can admire the view of Comacina Island while enjoying fresh-fish specialities and Italian cuisine with direct view of Villa del Balbianello. When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 10€ per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed in each room.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most LIVELY small hotels in Milan.
Apartment hotel.Great location. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi and air conditioning, VERSOVERDE HOTEL Alzaia Naviglio Grande is located in Milan, 1 km from MUDEC. The San Cristoforo Church is a 5-minute walk away. The property offers rooms and apartments. Some units are complete with a seating area and a fully equipped kitchenette. Every unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletrie, and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided. Breakfast is served daily at the property. VERSOVERDE HOTEL offers a fittness centre and a wellness centre that includes turkish bath, finnish sauna, jacuzzi and chromotherapy showers. Duomo Milan is 3.7 km from VERSOVERDE HOTEL Alzaia Naviglio Grande. Milan Linate Airport is 10 km away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Offering a private beach area, two lake-view terraces and a garden overlooking the lake, Villa Marina - Como lake is located in Bellano in the Lombardy Region, just 800 metres from the city centre. Set in a restored Art Nouveau building dating back to the early 20th century, this bed and breakfast features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Villa Marina is a 25-minute drive from Lecco and 58 km from Como. With wood-panelled ceilings and travertine floors, every room has a fllat-screen TV, a minibar and a safe. Each room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. In the warmer months, breakfast can be served outside on the furnished terrace, where you can enjoy views of the lake. The other terrace features a hot tube, umbrellas and sun beds. You can engage in various activities, such as snorkelling, cycling and canoeing. The bed and breakfast also offers bike hire. Orio Al Serio International Airport is 68 km away.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most beautiful, historic and romantic bed and breakfasts in Milan! It also has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST. It is the most popular beachfront hotel in Milan, among couples.
Close to beach front. Hip.Opened April 2022. Sensole locanda contemporanea has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Monte Isola. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and some rooms also boast lake views. All rooms in Sensole locanda contemporanea are fitted with a TV and free toiletries.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest, most cosy and stylish small hotels in Milan! It also has a great beach front location and an amazing hotel bar. WOW!
Beach front location. Charming. Hotel Due Palme overlooks peaceful Lake Mergozzo and is just 2 km from Lake Maggiore. Offering panoramic lake and mountain views, it also features a private beach area. Due Palme is close to the Ossola Valley. It has excellent bus links to Lake Maggiore and Stresa. All rooms come with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Some have lake views. In summer, Hotel Due Palme offers a lake-view terrace where you can dine on foods typical of the region. You will also find a breakfast room and bar.Show full description
This is likely the most CHARMING beachfront hotel in Milan.
Cosy rooms. Set right on the lakeside, Hotel Bel Sit offers a private beach and a breakfast room with terrace, with panoramic views across Lake Maggiore and a small heated pool. Milan Malpensa Airport is 21 km away. Its private beach also features a dock for small boats. Parking is free. All rooms at Hotel Bel Sit come with air conditioning and a satellite TV. Some have a balcony with views of the lake. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Arona and a 15-minute drive from Stresa and other towns along the lake.Show full description
Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Offering a private beach and swimming pool, Hotel Splendid is set right on the lakeside, 5 minutes' walk from Baveno centre. It offers panoramic views across the mountains and Lake Maggiore. The pool at the Splendid Hotel features a hydromassage area. Rooms are elegant and spacious with carpeted or wood floors and classic furniture. They offer a balcony with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen TV, laptop-sized safe and minibar. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine. It features an outdoor terrace and has panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands. Guests also have a fitness centre with sauna. Baveno Port is 600 metres away for boat trips across the lake to Verbania and the islands.Show full description
Charming. Overlooking Lake Maggiore, Albergo Riva has panoramic views of the Borromean Islands, Stresa and the Monte Rosa Alps. It features a free private beach and free car parking. Rooms are modern and bright with partial or full views of Lake Maggiore. They feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a telephone. Free Wi-Fi is included. A continental breakfast is served in the communal lounge. Sun loungers can be rented at the reception. The hotel includes a large lake-view terrace and a lift. Hotel Riva is a 10-minute walk from the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and 2 km from Leggiuno centre. Both Golf Dei Laghi and Varese Golf Club are within a short driving distance. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Beach front location. Trendy. Set in Baveno on the west shore of Lake Maggiore, Residence Ortensia offers a large garden with a BBQ, sun loungers and parasols. It also has a free private beach and well-equipped apartments. The private beach, 100 metres away, is open from April until September and includes free sun loungers and parasols. Each apartment is air conditioned and has a comfortable lounge with kitchenette. The apartments have a classic and elegant design with wood floors and decorative ceilings. You will have an LCD TV with satellite channels, a microwave and coffee machine. The Ortensia Residence has a central yet quiet location in Baveno, 300 metres from the dock for boats to the Borromean Islands. Mount Mottarone is ideal for hiking excursions, while Lake Orta is 20 minutes away by car. Free parking is provided and the nearest A26 motorway exit is 2 km away.Show full description
Great location. Popular among couples. This charming property is the only lakeside hotel in Ghiffa. It has a swimming pool, private sandy beach area, and elegant restaurant; all with a breathtaking view across Lake Maggiore. Start your day with a rich breakfast. The restaurant has both à la carte and set menu options at lunch and dinner. You can choose from a diverse menu of regional, Italian and international dishes. Hotel Ghiffa is set in a 19th-century building and has an impressive, Art Nouveau design. The guest rooms and suites include all modern comforts such as Satellite TV and air conditioning and have furnished terraces with lake views. The Ghiffa Hotel has a bar where you can enjoy drinks and a lush garden where you can relax throughout the day. There is a secure, indoor car park and a private landing-stage for boats. The well-equipped meeting room can hold up to 30 delegates. Private trips around the lake can be organised at the hotel. Its central location makes it ideal as a base for hikes and bike excursions around the lake and the Val Grande Park.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Popular among couples. Offering stunning views of Lake Como and Bellagio, Grand Hotel Tremezzo is a 3-minute walk from Villa Carlotta and its botanic garden. It features a modern wellness centre, numerous dining options and 3 swimming pools. With free WiFi and air conditioning, rooms and suites at the Tremezzo Grand Hotel come with elegant décor. Most offer beautiful lake views, and some also include a terrace with hot tub. The T SPA wellness centre includes a sauna, relaxation lounge, and outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake. Sports lovers will appreciate the gym, tennis court, and jogging paths around the park. Guests can reserve one of the hotel’s motorboats, which can be rented to discover the lake’s hidden gems. Fine Italian cuisine is served at La Terrazza panoramic restaurant. There are also a number of wine bars and lounges to choose from. Set in Tremezzo, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Cadenabbia harbour for boat trips across the lake. Guests have discounts at the Menaggio and Cadenabbia golf clubs nearby.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Milan.
Elegant. Nice interior design. Featuring a panoramic location in Lezzeno and an infinity pool with views of Lake Como, Filario Hotel & Residences offers a restaurant and luxuriously furnished rooms and apartments. This elegant and exclusive hotel has free WiFi throughout. The Filario has a direct access to its private beach, and a watertaxi service from the hotel to the lake is also available on request. Each unit is air conditioned and has a lake-view balcony. Apartments and houses also have a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Guests can start their day with a sweet Italian breakfast. Milan is 1 hour's drive from the property, while Milan Malpensa Airport is 80 km away.Show full description
Historic. Set directly on Lake Maggiore, Villa Paradiso has free Wi-Fi with rooms in a 19th-century house surrounded by extensive parkland. It offers a lake-view restaurant and a seasonal outdoor pool. Hotel Villa Paradiso features air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, en suite facilities and views of the garden or lake. The Electric vehicle charging station is on payment. The Paradiso's restaurant serves typical Italian cuisine and local specialities along with gluten free options for breakfast. The bar, lounge and terrace all provide views of the lake. Located about 700 metres from Meina town centre, the hotel provides free parking. The lake cities of Stresa and Arona are within easy reach. CIR: 003095-ALB-00003 . Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Boasting exclusive views over the lake and surrounding mountains, Hotel Carillon is the only one in the area to be positioned directly on the lake front. Wi-Fi is free. You can spend your days relaxing on the hotels private beach, which is 120 metres long. In addition to this, near the hotel you can try out a variety of water sports, including windsurfing, sailing and water skiing. All the rooms have splendid views of the lake and mountains. Rooms feature all common facilities, including satellite TV and a safe. The hotel also features a private garden and car park.Show full description
Great value. Immersed in a 30,000-mq park, Dependence del Parco is located on the shores of Lake Lugano. The property offers an array of facilities, including a private beach, 2 outdoor pools, a wellness centre, restaurants and bars. Guests can relax in the spa's indoor pool, make us of the fitness centre or book a massage. Rooms here offer a balcony with partial lake views, a private bathroom with bath tub or shower, and a living area that features a sofa and satellite flat-screen TV. WiFi access is available throughout the property. Bike rental and kids' clubs are also available. Lugano in Switzerland is 12 k Dependence del Parco, Menaggio is 8 km from the property, while Lake Como is 14 km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Set directly on Lake Maggiore’s shores, the Majestic is housed in a 19th-century building with private access to the lake. In the garden sun loungers and towels are available for all hotel guests, whilst a tennis court and SUP (stand-up paddle) are available upon reservation and with supplement, free wellness centre and free tennis court. The Majestic's wellness centre includes a gym and an indoor heated pool. It offers gourmet cuisine and luxury rooms. Rooms at Grand Hotel Majestic are located over the 5 floors of this impressive building. Each room is air-conditioned and offers satellite TV. Most of them overlook the lake. In the garden sun loungers and towels are available for all hotel guests. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. La Beola Restaurant with its summer portico serves traditional Italian food with a touch of international cuisine. Breakfast is served buffet style and à la carte options are available on request. Grand Hotel Majestic's terrace with bar enjoys views of the surrounding mountains and the Borromean Islands. Ferries across the lake leave from Pallanza, a short walk away.Show full description
Cool. Great value. Hotel Residence Zust faces Lake Maggiore, 1.5 km from Verbania Intra town centre. The outdoor pool, private beach, car park and WiFi are all free. Hotel Zust's large garden is home to a pool bar, a large pool overlooking the lake, and playground. You can reach the private beach via an underpass. Deckchairs and umbrellas are provided free here. The property also has a free bike storage. Pool bar is open from the end of June till the beginning of September. The swimming pool will open from 24.04.2024 until 22.09.2024. Kids have their own indoor playroom at Hotel Residence Zust. Inside the main building you will also find reception and the bar. Rooms at Hotel Residence Zust include a satellite TV. Most have their own balcony, from which you can enjoy beautiful views across the lake. The apartments feature a living/dining area with fully equipped kitchenette. As a guest of the Zust, you enjoy free entrance at Camping Village Isolino and Continetal located nearby, where you can find entertainment activities, swimming pools with hydromassage and waterslides. Tennis, golf and beach volleyball facilities are also available there. A 20-minute walk will take you into Verbania Intra, where you will find a variety of shops, bars and restaurants.Show full description
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