Darsena di Riva Grande

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Superb location, peaceful surroundings, smooth self check-in when we arrived before 22:00, quiet at night, amazing views from the balcony, clean and well maintained, sun beds and swimming were a big bonus, helpful & friendly staff
  : Not complaints at all, but air conditioning would add a fifth star for sure.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Stunning Lake view and access for swimming, just a few villas away from the famous Versace villa! Walking distance to ferrys, restaurants and bars.
  : It was on a very busy road and a bit of a dicey corner for walking. Had a bit of a share-house feel, but we had everything we needed. A lot of noise from cars/bus going past on road. Other guests can also be noisy in the shared kitchen.

Pleasant
Traveller Type:
  : Great location, on the Lake.
  : My room did not have a toilet in it, had to cross the hall way to use it.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The lady who greeted us was very smiling. Hence we immediately loved the hotel. Everything was equipped in the kitchen. Coffee, which was very important to us, was available in the kitchen,

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Absolutely amazing! The property is located right on the water and only 400 meters away from the ferry dock. Everything inside was clean and the hotel has a common kitchen which is serviced on a daily basis. The solarium was also a big plus .
  : No complaints.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Great location near Como but quiet and away from the crowds. We swam in the lake everyday and the view from our balcony was magical. We absolutely loved our time at Darsena di Riva Grande!
  : Our only complaint is the mattresses are uncomfortable.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Great location on the lake in a lively town of Moltrasio with a few restaurants nearby. Exceptional view from the balcony overlooking the lake.
  : We were asked to pay 1,400 for less than a weeks stay TWICE! After having paid via Booking ahead of our stay (which was an option), we were repeatedly harassed by Darsena staff over Booking messenger during our stay to pay now in cash or by direct banking transfer as that is how they prefer to handle payments. And that allegedly Booking knew nothing of the payment we have made via the app. No one was there to come talk to us in person (we asked for someone to come in and check proof of payment on our phone apps) - no one was interested, they were just sending endless messages demanding the second payment for the same room. No one was available to check us in despite arriving during the formal check-in window and confirming the arrival time the night before, and telling them we were coming back to stay with them for a week before our wedding in Lake Como. After having spent 2 weeks at Darsena just after the first Covid lockdown as borders with UK reopened - we were very much looking forward to our stay. To only get harassed days before our wedding (which the property knew about ahead of time as well). In the end, I has to submit a formal complaint to Booking to ask the property to stop extorting money from us for the stay we have PREPAID (and have shared proof of payment from Booking and our bank). Only after Booking intervened, the property backed off. No apologies offered. Lake Como is now so over-run by tourists that they probably dont care about treating guests with a minimum of respect anymore (we had great memories of our first stay). Some appliances now also dont work as intended - the cattle has to be physically pulled out of the plug socket to stop - as it doesnt self-stop once the water reaches boiling temperature. The cattle handle overheats and cant be touched with bare hands.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The building is an old boathouse. At the water level there is a common deck that all guests can use (my guess is that there are 5 rooms in total). However, most guests have their own balcony overlooking the water (we did not). However, there are not enough spaces to sit and go for a swim if all rooms would make use of the deck.
  : For the price we paid (over 200EU per night), I expected a room with water view. Our room looked out on a small street with very noisy busses and motorbikes. It was my mistake to not properly verify the type of room. However, when we asked to get a waterside view, the staff offered it on the one night it was available, which was very kind considering the extra work it would be for them. Finally - I did not like that there was no normal chair nor desk in our room. I had to take some workcalls and I had to sit on the bed. The room is large enough to add one. There are tables in the shared kitchen.

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Location right on the lake with amazing views Very spacious Comfortable bed and couch Nice bathroom and kitchen most things you needed
  : No air conditioning , so was very hot No restaurant or laundry even though booking site said they did Long way from grocery shops etc Near some good cafes and restaurants though