Hotel Continental Wellness & Spa

“We can’t wait to return…”

We enjoyed every second of our week-long stay and can't wait to return. Firstly, the staff are a real credit to the hotel. Every single person we encountered was polite, kind and genuinely helpful. We felt that everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome and well looked after. The resta… more

We enjoyed every second of our week-long stay and can't wait to return. Firstly, the staff are a real credit to the hotel. Every single person we encountered was polite, kind and genuinely helpful. We felt that everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome and well looked after. The restaurant team, in particular, were exceptional, and the service we received at every meal was outstanding. The food was excellent throughout our stay. The evening meal consists of five courses: a salad bar, starter, pasta course, main course and dessert. There is a standard menu available every evening with around three choices for each course, alongside a daily specials menu offering two additional options per course. There is also a grill menu every night, including fillet steak, rump steak and chicken. Every meal we had was delicious, and on the one occasion my husband (who is quite a fussy eater) didn't fancy any of the starters, the staff were more than happy to offer alternatives that weren't on the menu. Dining on the terrace overlooking the lake as the sun sets made every evening even more special. Our room was lovely. We stayed in a side-facing room with partial lake views, which was perfect. Housekeeping was impeccable, with the room serviced twice a day, fresh bath and beach towels replaced daily, and a huge, comfortable bed. The walk into beautiful Sirmione takes less than five minutes. We loved wandering into town each morning for a coffee by the lake, and although we ate out a couple of evenings, we actually preferred dining at the hotel. Just a warning, we did get caught out by a bit of a tourist trap one night—a restaurant with stunning lake views that drew us in with the sunset. Unfortunately, it was overcrowded, the food and service were average, and it was a disappointing experience. A quick look at the reviews beforehand would probably have saved us! The pool area is spotless and well maintained, with plenty of sun loungers available at all times. We especially enjoyed the heated thermal pool, and the jetty provides easy access for swimming in the lake. The pool bar staff were fantastic and couldn't do enough for guests. You can order drinks directly from your sun lounger, and even if you walk up to the bar yourself, they'll insist on bringing your drinks out to you. Overall, we had an amazing holiday and genuinely didn't want to come home. We left feeling completely relaxed, incredibly well looked after, and already looking forward to returning. The service throughout our stay was exceptional and made all the difference. My only very minor criticism is that the hotel doesn't provide a complimentary bottle of water in the room each day. It's only a small point, and we certainly wouldn't expect unlimited free water, but given the standard and price of the hotel—which is absolutely worth every penny—and the summer temperatures, one complimentary bottle each day would be a thoughtful touch.

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“Wonderful hotel for a relaxing stay in Sirmione”

We had a wonderful two night stay here in July. The standard partial lake view room (204) was very spacious and offered a great view from the balcony overlooking the hotel's pools with the town castle visable in the distance. The location is perfect in a quiet waterside spot yet just an easy 5 min… more

We had a wonderful two night stay here in July. The standard partial lake view room (204) was very spacious and offered a great view from the balcony overlooking the hotel's pools with the town castle visable in the distance. The location is perfect in a quiet waterside spot yet just an easy 5 minute walk into the town centre where the ferry port is located for trips to the rest of Lake Garda. The lakeside terrace and pools had plenty of sunloungers available throughout the day offering great spots to relax or even take a dip in the lake. 100% recommend staying here if visiting Sirmione.

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“Fantastic Stay at Hotel Continental”

We’ve just returned from a wonderful 10-night stay at the Hotel Continental and would happily recommend it. On arrival, we were delighted to discover we had been upgraded to a full lake view room. The views were stunning, and the room itself was spacious, comfortable and kept impeccably clean. Hou… more

We’ve just returned from a wonderful 10-night stay at the Hotel Continental and would happily recommend it. On arrival, we were delighted to discover we had been upgraded to a full lake view room. The views were stunning, and the room itself was spacious, comfortable and kept impeccably clean. Housekeeping visited twice a day, which was a lovely touch. A useful tip for anyone travelling to Italy: irons aren’t permitted in hotel rooms, but everyone is in the same situation, so don’t worry too much about a few creases! Our room included a small fridge, and the bathroom was well stocked with good-quality toiletries, including large bottles of shampoo and body wash in the shower, plus conditioner, body lotion and hand wash. Every member of staff we encountered was welcoming, friendly and genuinely helpful, which really made our stay even more enjoyable. Breakfast offered a smaller selection of hot items than you might find in some hotels, but there was an excellent choice of fresh fruit, cereals, breads and pastries, and the coffee was superb. Dinner was a real highlight. Each evening there was a five-course meal, including a salad buffet. There was a standard menu available every night alongside a second menu that changed on a seven-day rotation. The food was of a very high standard throughout our stay. There were quite a few fish dishes on offer, which suited us perfectly. The hotel has two pools. One is a wonderful thermal spa pool with plenty of massage jets, and guests also have direct access to the lake via the hotel’s private jetty, which was fantastic for a swim. The location is excellent too – it’s only around a five-minute walk into the town centre and about ten minutes in the other direction to the archaeological ruins, making it easy to explore the area on foot. Overall, we had a fantastic holiday and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

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“Exceptional hotel and service”

We had an amazing week at the Hotel Continental in Sirmione at the end of June. The hotel is located beyond the town itself on the peninsula in a quiet spot but within a five minute walk of the town centre. The town does get busy during the day so is best seen early morning or evening. Do not mi… more

We had an amazing week at the Hotel Continental in Sirmione at the end of June. The hotel is located beyond the town itself on the peninsula in a quiet spot but within a five minute walk of the town centre. The town does get busy during the day so is best seen early morning or evening. Do not miss out on the short walk to the ruined roman villa and museum at the top of the peninsula. The hotel is so comfortable, immaculate rooms and facilities. What made our holiday though was the hotel staff. Without exception every member of staff that we met was friendly, helpful and ready to assist to make the holiday a relaxing and luxurious break. Special thanks must go to Elena (sorry if I have got the spelling incorrect) on reception. Unfortunately my husband's suitcase was mislaid by BA and was missing for 3 days . Elena went the extra mile not just trying to ensure it did not spoil the early part of our holiday but helping to keep us up to date on progress throughout by liaising with the airport and courier. Even arranging for a member of staff to pick up the case from the courier at the town entrance as they were reluctant to enter the town itself to deliver to the hotel. The restuarant and bar staff are also to be commended. Each meal comprised good quality food with a fresh choice of seasonal dishes each night. The Maitre D' , Luciano, was charming and led a well trained and friendly team. We were so happy with the hotel that we have now booked a return week at the end of September this year. Hopefully this time our suitcases will arrive with us!

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