La Darsena di Riva Grande

Beach guesthouse in Moltrasio with free parking

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Panoramic Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View | Terrace/patio
Lake
Panoramic Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View | Balcony view
Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View | Sundeck
Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Via Regina, 24 22010, Moltrasio, CO, 22010
  • Place, Il Giardino della Valle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Villa d'Este
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Lugano
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Ensuite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Moltrasio

La Darsena di Riva Grande places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Villa d'Este and La Piazzetta. This guesthouse has 4 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a poolside bar, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Il Giardino della Valle - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Villa d'Este - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 18 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Villa del Balbianello - 38 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • San Siro Stadium - 46 min drive - 36.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mendrisio Station - 15 min drive
  • Como Nord Lago Station - 30 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Poletti - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Azzurro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar Canova - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Il Baretto - ‬14 min walk

About this property

La Darsena di Riva Grande

Beach guesthouse in Moltrasio with free parking
Guests of La Darsena di Riva Grande enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 90 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and express check-out.
24-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee
  • Housekeeping fee: EUR 30 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 03574240135
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the airport (available 24 hours) or the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.
Property Registration Number IT013152B4OVNXJM7Q

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Tax ID number is 03574240135.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Darsena di Riva Grande Guesthouse Moltrasio
Darsena di Riva Grande Guesthouse
Darsena di Riva Grande Moltrasio
Darsena di Riva Grande
Darsena Riva Grande Moltrasio
La Darsena di Riva Grande Moltrasio
La Darsena di Riva Grande Guesthouse
La Darsena di Riva Grande Guesthouse Moltrasio

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at La Darsena di Riva Grande?

La Darsena di Riva Grande offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to La Darsena di Riva Grande?

This guesthouse is located in Moltrasio, close to Villa Erba, Como-Brunate Funicular, and Villa Olmo. You'll also find Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia and La Piazzetta within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at La Darsena di Riva Grande?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does La Darsena di Riva Grande feature a casino?

No, La Darsena di Riva Grande doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at La Darsena di Riva Grande?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about La Darsena di Riva Grande?

At this lakeside guesthouse, couples will appreciate amenities like a poolside bar plus some accommodations include kitchens and lake views.

Does La Darsena di Riva Grande have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does La Darsena di Riva Grande feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, La Darsena di Riva Grande doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does La Darsena di Riva Grande allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at La Darsena di Riva Grande.

Are there connecting rooms at La Darsena di Riva Grande?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

What is the closest airport to La Darsena di Riva Grande?

The closest major airport to La Darsena di Riva Grande is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is 27.5 mi away (52 minutes by car). Another top airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is around 24.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at La Darsena di Riva Grande?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy lake or mountain views.

La Darsena di Riva Grande Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shared kitchen really made this vacation rental a hit, and the lake view was especially awesome. Truly a relaxing retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t get any closer to Lake Como

Sabrina welcomed us with wine and goodies! Balcony was ON the lake. Moonrise was spectacular and the views are breathtaking. Plan on parking a couple hundred meters away if you have a car. Very nice place - we will be back!
Another balcony
From the ferry
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

oceania

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing room and property! A true gem that our family enjoyed. Incredible views, great unique amenities and fun for the entire family. Will forever be greatful for the memories created there. Thank you Sabrina!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

This place is fantastic. Sabrina was so helpful. The place was maculate and right on the lake. We would definitely recommend this place to everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Darsena di Riva Grande is located right on the lake in beautiful Moltrasio. (Just a 15 minute taxi ride from the Como train station) You can walk to many great restaurants, a gelataria and the ferry station in under 10 minutes. (The ferry gets you to Belagio and Varenna in less than 2 hours) You’ll also be greeted by incredible views from your private balcony or on the lower dock. There’s not a better place to wake up on Lake Como! We were met by Sabrina at checkin. She is a wonderful host who helps also with finding excursions (boat tours, plane tours, you name it). The kitchen is tastefully stocked with treats on your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Property was perfect for me, my husband and 20 year old. Amazing location right on the lake!
View of the deck from the lake
View from the deck
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just loved our couple of nights at this cozy lakefront apartment, the room and bed were very comfy, the view and location was absolutely stunning, and kitchen was well appointed and stocked with goodies We can’t wait to return and stay longer next year
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ilkka

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lobelia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Inspite of the difficulty in travelling to this property, the view makes it worth all the distance. It has a magnificent view of the lake to die for. The kitchen is pleasantly filled with amenities anyone can wish for. Ample of food and beverages for bare necessity.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmi, LA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a great location. Staff were helpful and communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

On-uma

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
While it is near Ferri terminal, there is not much in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Andrew Furst,

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular lakefront views with large balcony (Patria) apt. W full kitchen, large bathroom and roomy bedroom with adequate queen mattress. Sabrina had it nicely prepared for our arrival though she was unable to welcome us as we arrived after 2:30 pm. She left details requested regarding walkable restaurants and ferry transportation which was very helpful. We stopped at a grocery store in Como to stock up for our 3 night stay not knowing the extent of food necessities and goodies awaiting us provided by Sabrina. (Bread, juice,milk,coffee, tea, butter, water bottles, yogurt along with lots of breakfast cakes and croissants AND A CHILLED BOTTLE OF SPUMANTE. Such a pleasant surprise. One side note, we used Expedia and the main door entry code was erroneous as the last character is a ^ not a v. Sabrina was quick to respond when we shared that the fan remotes were ineffective due to dead batteries. Hopefully You will enjoy your stay here as much as we did. We will return!😎
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay for our first trip to Como! We got lucky and were able to park right in front of the property every day. Had a balcony right on top of the water. It was a bit rainy and cool when we went but I’m sure in the warmer months it’s amazing to lay out on the dock and hop in the water for a swim. FYI did have a bathroom across the shared hall but not big deal to us as it was our own private bathroom. The host was very professional and helpful and answered all of my questions quickly! Would absolutely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stop looking and stay here

This place is a must stay. We loved Moltrasio as it is quiet yet there are still many dining options. Waking up to the water and mountains was spectacular. There is a ferry 5 mins away from this place. We were very sad to leave. I would recommend booking a private transfer to and from your place as cabs were hard to get a hold of and bus seemed unreliable. We walked everywhere and took an hour 45 min ferry to Bellagio. It was a great way to see all the little towns on your way. Bellagio was too busy for us so Moltrasio is a perfect spot in our opinion. Sabrina was also a life saver on our last day and was VERY accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sabrina was very helpful and responded quickly. The view from our place was gorgeous, loved waking up to the lake every day. Also thankful our spot wasn't a super busy tourist spot. Totally going back to lake Como!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, Wow, Wow. What a place to stay. We were met by Sabrina the host, nothing was too much trouble. The room and its view is something you can normally only dream of. Stunning. There were many little extra touch like cakes, milk, coffee biscuits etc available to us. It’s only a 300m walk into the town, where there are a few bars and restaurants, but it’s also where you can catch the ferry to anywhere on the lake. For example the trip into Como was just over 20mins. This place is highly recommended, do yourself a favour, stay here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a romantic escapade, enjoy your breakfast and lunch on the sunny terrace above the lake. We had a great stay, I can only recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in December 2021, Sabrina was very attentive and met us at the door, giving us a quick tour & all the necessary information. We had a parking space right outside the front door. We stayed in a room overlooking the Lake, it was immaculately clean & warm with everything you could possibly need, the shower was hot and powerful, the bathroom was spotless with towels, hairdryer etc. The kitchen was equipped with every utensil & appliance, we ate out every day but did have a coffee for breakfast. The ferry port is 2 minutes along the Lake as are a few restaurants. The view from our balcony was fantastic, right over the water, we can't wait to return and we tell everyone about La Darsena!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anke

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a relaxing getaway! Wonderful casual atmosphere with amazing views with access to the water. After exploring the towns of Lake Como all day, I came back to the house and sat on the deck over the lake. Perfectly quite and peaceful. The hostess was more than accommodating, pleasant and helpful with local sights and treasures to find. Room was perfectly clean and comfortable. Best way to get to and from is the water take from Como.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Lake Como B&B

Our stay in Moltrasio was wonderful! We loved our room with wide windows that opened to let in terrific breezes and a beautiful balcony over Lake Como. The fan in our room was excellent in keeping us comfortable. We had free use of a full kitchen and cooked some of our own meals to enjoy on our balcony. Our room was very spacious and the view was outstanding! We took a train to Colico, then walked to a ferry station nearby.and took a ferry to Molrasio. The walk to the B&B is about 10 minutes from the ferry, and does not have sidewalks all of the way, so you must walk close to the sides for a few minutes. The walk around town in amazing, but requires a lot of steep stair climbing. There is a terrific gelato shop up at the top to reward the climb! We took a ferry to Como to do our grocery shopping and use an ATM.
Moltrasio
Our room
Our room & balcony
Our bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrance overlooking the lake has a priceless view. Not so fancy but really warm and cozy !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018