VillaCortine
Villa Cortine began as a 19th-century aristocratic residence overlooking Lake Garda before its transformation into a luxury hotel in 1952.
- Ceremony
- 30 seated
- Reception
- 180 seated
- Nearest airport
- VBS · 45 minutes
- Open season
- June – November
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.7 /5 · 517
Villa Cortine is a hotel destination wedding venue in Sirmione, Italy, hosting 30 to 180 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Villa Cortine in Sirmione, open June–November.
Villa Cortine began as a 19th-century aristocratic residence overlooking Lake Garda before its transformation into a luxury hotel in 1952.
The property retains its original neoclassical architecture while offering modern amenities across 54 rooms and suites.
Set on 6 private hectares in Sirmione, it provides lakeside ceremony spaces and multiple indoor venues for receptions.
Hello. I would like to share my feedback about our stay at this hotel. We spent only one night here, and we genuinely enjoyed almost everything. The room was extremely comfortable, the atmosphere was fantastic, and overall our experience was wonderful. I especially want to highlight the breakfast service. We have never experienced anything like this before — the level of attention, kindness, and professionalism in the morning was absolutely exceptional. If possible, please convey our gratitude to everyone working at breakfast; their service exceeded all expectations. However, there was one negative moment that significantly affected our stay. In the evening, when we went to sleep, we could clearly hear loud music coming from the bar area. It was so loud that even turning on the TV did not help to cover the sound. We were traveling as a family — two adults and one child — and it was genuinely difficult to fall asleep. When my husband went to the reception to politely ask if the music could be turned down, the man at the desk (an older gentleman) responded in a surprisingly rude and dismissive manner, saying: “We are a five-star hotel, and we must have music playing.” We honestly did not expect such a tone. My husband had to insist more firmly and remind him that guests in a five-star hotel should be able to sleep. A while later, the music was indeed turned down. I want to note that the lobby was almost empty at that moment, so it is unclear for whom the loud music was playing in the first place. This is an important detail I would like the hotel to take into account. Apart from this issue, the property is beautiful — spacious grounds, places to walk, and lovely views. Overall, I would still recommend the hotel, as it has many strong sides. With just a small improvement in evening noise management and guest communication at reception, the experience would be flawless.
4 notes, from the desk.
19th-century villa converted to hotel in 1952, maintaining original neoclassical design
6 private hectares of grounds with direct Lake Garda access and private beach
54 rooms and suites available for guests, with lakeside suite options
Multiple ceremony locations including gardens, terraces, and indoor halls
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Villa Cortine.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo on terrace
- 10:00 AMPre-ceremony photos in gardens
- 3:00 PMCeremony on lakeside terrace
- 4:30 PMCocktail hour and group photos
- 6:00 PMReception dinner in main banquet hall
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest departure
Things worth knowing.
VBS · 45 minutes
Guests fly into Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€25,000-60,000
Estimate based on 60 guests, single night stay, standard menu. Prices vary by season (peak June-September) and menu selections. Villa suite upgrades and add-ons (florals, photography packages) increase total.
€2,000-4,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€120-180 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€250-600 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – November
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception on-site?+
Yes. Villa Cortine offers multiple venues including garden terraces for ceremonies and indoor banquet halls for receptions, all within the property.
What is the guest accommodation capacity?+
The hotel has 54 rooms and suites. For larger weddings, nearby properties in Sirmione can accommodate additional guests.
Are outdoor ceremonies weather-dependent?+
The villa offers both outdoor terraces and covered indoor spaces, allowing flexibility if weather is unfavorable.
What catering options are available?+
Villa Cortine provides on-site catering with Italian and Mediterranean menus. Customization is available upon request.
Is there parking for guests?+
Yes, the property includes parking facilities for guests and wedding attendees.
Hold dates at Villa Cortine.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.


