Villa Marina - Como Lake

I can recommend the Villa Marina in Bellano highly. We stayed for 3 nights towards end of September 2023. Firstly, Bellano is a great place to stay on that side of the like. It is a train stop (next after Varenna) so is easy to get to. It is quiet and away from the hordes of tourists In Bellagio and to a lesser extent in Varenna. I cannot understand why everyone want to go to Bellagio. It is mobbed; hard to get to a restaurant and not that much to recommend it. You can easily skip it. Varenna is a much nicer town and the Villa Monastero has beautiful gardens. Restaurants there have beautiful views over the water. But Bellano is quieter, is train stop or ferry stop away; cheaper and beautiful. The Villa Marina is a 6 roomed historic house on the lake with a magnificent patio and some rooms with lake view. Base yourself there and us the ferries as I did. (You need to time the ferry's so understand the timetable). The ferry is a 15 minute walk. It also has very nice garden area. The Villa is run by Angelo who is the most helpful person I have ever come across in a hotel. Nothing was too much trouble. He can arrange a taxi at short notice to Varenna or the train station; is full of information; carried my bags upstairs (no elevator) and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast is fantastic (his assistant is Fulvia) and there is coffee all day. He arranged a pickup at the train station (12 EU) and a ride to the ferry with all my bags. The room itself was smallish but all Italian rooms are. It was on the 1st floor overlooking the lake and was very comfortable. Showers are small in almost every hotel I stayed in. We stayed 3 days and it was great. It rained one day so I never got to visit the Orrido. I used it as a base to visit Bellagio; Varenna; Villa Carlotta; Tremezzo and Villa Balbienelo. Highly recommended. (Learn the ferry timetable!). Happy to answer questions.

Villa Marina is by far the best place to stay in Bellano! It is quiet and the customer service is excellent. Anything you need Angelo and Folvia will take care of it. They go above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable. Every morning, Folvia prepares a full breakfast with all kinds of pastries and fruits. If you need a reservation made, taxi or any other accommodation made, Angelo gets it done. I Can’t say enough about Angelo and Folvia. The rooms are very clean and the view of the lake is breathtaking. Would definitely recommend! 10/10

Angelo the manager was great at helping us get around and making dinner reservations. Shortbwalk to town center and ferry service from Bellano takes you to othe towns along Lake Como. Great breakfast and terrace overlooking the lake. Historical property with stunning garden work. Small kayaks for rent. Beautiful building and stone work. RIGHT ON THE WATER. Our windows opened over the lake. Perfect for couples and special occasions. Bellano is smaller, off the beaten path compared to other towns. Serene and laid back vibe. June 2023, John from Chicago

Excellent property! We spent a lot of time on research for our trip to Como and we have chosen Villa Marina for the first night. It was the best decision. This place has great vibes of historic house, with beautiful garden, terrace overlooking Como lake, a nice jacuzzi. Service is Excellent. I totally recommend this place for everyone who is Looking for exceptional experience.

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Marina in late May 2022. What a beautiful villa in a truly amazing location on Lake Como! The villa has its own private beach, hot tub overlooking the lake, and beautiful grounds. The communication and service provided by Marco (host) was next level and he really went above and beyond to be sure we had the best stay possible. I contacted Marco a few weeks ahead of our trip to ask about a few restaurants on the lake and he not only had great recommendations but offered to book our reservations and transportation to the restaurants. Marco and Tanya put together a truly impressive breakfast spread each morning and made sure that we always had everything we needed. Tanya is a wonderful cook and I highly recommend trying her delicious lasagna while lounging on the private beach in the afternoon and enjoying a glass of wine. We even had the opportunity to tour the lake by boat with the owner of Villa Marina whose name is also Marco. Such an amazing trip, highly recommended!