Hotel Bella Riva
Guests arrive at Hotel Bella Riva to find themselves on the shores of Lake Garda, where terraced gardens slope toward the water and rooms open onto panoramic views.
Hotel Bella Riva is a hotel destination wedding venue in Gardone Riviera, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 90 minutes by car. Best months: April, July, August, November.
About Hotel Bella Riva
Guests arrive at Hotel Bella Riva to find themselves on the shores of Lake Garda, where terraced gardens slope toward the water and rooms open onto panoramic views.
The 4.7-star property offers 47 rooms across its lakefront setting, allowing your wedding party to wake up steps away from ceremony venues and celebration spaces.
From the moment guests check in, they experience the blend of Italian hospitality and waterfront elegance that defines this Gardone Riviera destination.
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OUR DREAM WEDDING We had the absolute joy of celebrating our wedding at Hotel Bella Riva in Gardone Riviera, and words can hardly capture how grateful we are for the experience.
Marta DZ · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 23 rooms
- Room types
- 14 listed
Money
- Price
- €150 to €250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VRN, 90 min by car
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Lakeside, restored, elegant
Venue highlights
- 47-room lakefront hotel with direct beach access on Lake Garda
- 4.7 Google rating reflecting consistent guest satisfaction
- Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodating 20-150 guests
- On-site restaurant and bar with lake-view terraces for receptions
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in at Hotel Bella Riva; welcome aperitivo on terrace
- 7:30 PMRehearsal dinner at hotel restaurant or private dining room
- 10:00 AMGuest breakfast in rooms or dining area; wedding day preparations
- 4:00 PMCeremony on lakeside terrace overlooking Lake Garda
- 5:00 PMCocktail hour and photos on hotel grounds
- 7:30 PMReception dinner and dancing indoors or on covered terrace
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MXP · 90 minutes by car
Guests fly into Milan Malpensa International Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000-25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000-25,000+ (50-75 guests, 2-night stay, ceremony + reception)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500-3,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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€1,500-3,000 (venue rental, varies by guest count)
- Reception
- €80-150 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€80-150 (food, beverage, service; menu-dependent)
- Room rate
- €120-250 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
€120-250 per room (seasonal variation)
- Weather window
- April, July – August, November
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0365 540773
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can Hotel Bella Riva host both ceremony and reception?+
Yes. The property features outdoor lakeside terraces for ceremonies and multiple indoor/outdoor dining venues for receptions, allowing couples to keep all events on-site.
Are guest rooms available at the hotel?+
Yes. With 47 rooms, Hotel Bella Riva accommodates wedding parties and guests, eliminating the need for off-site lodging coordination.
What's the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates groups from 20 to 150 guests depending on which event spaces are booked.
Does the venue provide catering?+
Yes. The on-site restaurant handles all food and beverage service with customizable menus highlighting Italian regional cuisine and local wines.
What are the nearest transportation options?+
Milan Malpensa Airport is 140 kilometers away (90-minute drive); alternative access via Verona Airport (120 km, 90 minutes). Car rental or private transfers recommended for guest convenience.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 23 rooms
“L’Hotel Bella Riva offre 23 camere e 8 appartamenti caratterizzati da un design ricercato ed essenziale, dotati di ogni comfort e di una posizione privilegiata sul lago.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 14 listed
“Superior Double Room”
Read the source for room typesNearest airport: VRN, 90 min by car
“VRN”
Read the source for nearest airportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Lakeside, restored, elegant
“Incastonato tra il Lago di Garda e le colline circostanti come una pietra preziosa, vicino a Salò, Desenzano e Toscolano Maderno, l’Hotel di lusso Bella Riva fonde storia, location esclusiva e spirito avanguardista, il tutto coronato da un servizio a cinque stelle e una piscina vista lago.”
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