Isola del Garda is an estate destination wedding venue in San Felice del Benaco, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Brescia Gabriele D'Annunzio Airport (BSX), 1 hour 15 minutes from airport to venue. Best months: April, July, August, November.
Isola del Garda
Isola del Garda rises from the crystalline waters of Lake Garda as a private island estate, featuring a 19th-century Venetian Gothic villa surrounded by 10 acres of manicured gardens and cypress-lined terraces.
About Isola del Garda
Isola del Garda rises from the crystalline waters of Lake Garda as a private island estate, featuring a 19th-century Venetian Gothic villa surrounded by 10 acres of manicured gardens and cypress-lined terraces.
Panoramic views extend across the lake's northern basin toward the Alpine peaks beyond.
The venue offers complete seclusion with direct waterfront ceremony spaces and indoor halls accommodating intimate to mid-sized celebrations.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BSX, 75 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Private island location accessible only by dedicated boat service from the mainland
- Victorian-era villa built in 1901 with original frescoed interiors and period architecture
- 10-acre botanical gardens featuring rare Mediterranean and exotic plant species
- Capacity for 20-150 guests across multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony/reception areas
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 5:00 PMGuest arrival and boat transfer to island; welcome aperitivo in gardens
- 10:00 AMWedding ceremony on waterfront terrace
- 12:00 PMCocktail reception in villa gardens
- 3:00 PMSeated reception dinner in historic villa hall
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch; guest departure via boat
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BSX · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Brescia Gabriele D'Annunzio Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000-45,000+Aisle estimate
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€15,000-45,000+ (50 guests, 2-night stay)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000-5,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85-180 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- €150-400 a nightAisle estimate
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€150-400 per room
- Weather window
- July – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April and November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0365 559418
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season and guest count. Villa hire fee separate from catering. Boat transfers included. Exact quotes require direct inquiry.
Questions about the venue
How do guests arrive at the island?+
The venue operates a private boat transfer service from the mainland dock in San Felice del Benaco. Transfer time is approximately 10 minutes. All guests are transported together, making arrival a coordinated group experience.
Can the venue accommodate both ceremony and reception?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies take place on waterfront terraces or garden spaces, while indoor receptions utilize the historic villa's halls. The layout allows for sequential events throughout the day.
What is the guest capacity range?+
The venue accommodates 20-150 guests depending on configuration and chosen spaces within the estate.
Are hotel accommodations included?+
Guest rooms and cottages are available on the island for additional nightly fees. Multi-day stays are common, allowing guests to experience the full estate experience.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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.