Hotel Don Ferrante
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8.5Excellent
(1,018 Ratings)
"The views from the deck are wonderful. The staff was really friendly and went out of their way to please. The breakfast was as good as it gets. This is a fabulous place!"
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Set in Bellagio, Hotel Don Ferrante is a family-run hotel overlooking Lake Como, 15 minutes' walk from the city center. Rooms offer LCD satellite TV.
Business facilities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Family friendly
Safe
Toilet with grab rails
Accessible by lift
Key access
Key card access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Tennis court
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(1,018 Ratings)
"The views from the deck are wonderful. The staff was really friendly and went out of their way to please. The breakfast was as good as it gets. This is a fabulous place!"
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
Staff was very helpful! Room and facility were beautiful!
A bit of a walk along side of traffic at night was a bit scary at times.
3.0 / 10.0
View at breakfast but too tired to enjoy it.
Hotel right next to road and vehicle noise kept us awake all night. Hotel did not give us the room we booked and paid for in advance. They said they gave us a free upgrade but no view or balcony and room poorly designed. Toilet design amplified any noise. Small pillows and no headboard meant sitting up in bed uncomfortable. Whole trip to Lake Como ruined by lake of sleep. Tv didn’t work.
8.0 / 10.0
Location, view on the lake, staff
Breakfast could be better, you can hear the rooms next to you.
10.0 / 10.0
The views from the deck are wonderful. The staff was really friendly and went out of their way to please. The breakfast was as good as it gets. This is a fabulous place!
9.0 / 10.0
Location , breakfast and staff
Distance from arrival on boat and no bar open in the evening
9.0 / 10.0
Walking distance to downtown Bellagio. Beautiful views from room and breakfast area. Friendly and attentive staff. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast
Small room, small bathroom. Tight parking but no charge so that is a bonus.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing views, super friendly and helpful staff, and perfectly clean with everything you need. Views from the breakfast room were stunning. Complimentary parking was a bonus.
Nothing.
8.0 / 10.0
We loved the location as it was right on the side of the lake. Be sure to choose one of the rooms with a view if you want to see the lake. The front desk staff was very attentive and helpful. They were quick to answer our questions about available activities in the area. The breakfast was a bit of a disappointment. It is only open for two hours and at times there was not much food left.
The breakfast staff was not as attentive as we would have hoped. We asked three times for hot chocolate and it took them quite some time to deliver it. There are only two hours for breakfast.
9.0 / 10.0
Incredible views of lake Como, very friendly and helpful staff. Very convenient parking right outside. Comfy bed and decent storage in room
Bathroom was a bit outdated and small
10.0 / 10.0
Small but beautiful. The hotel has a splendid view over the lake with a beautiful terrace for breakfast and evening events.
The stuff is very professional and friendly, at checkout they explained us lots of stuff about the region.
Definitely a 4 star hotel and not 3.
Well come back to this hotel when again in Bellagio!
Is a 20 min walk to Bellagio
10.0 / 10.0
The staff did everything to make our stay perfect. Useful tips, help with charging our electric car, possibility for early check-out, flexibility with parking... And that view from our window... Amazing!!! Highly recommended :)
10.0 / 10.0
During my travels across Europe, I stayed at many places — but this hotel was hands down the best experience of the entire trip.
It exceeded all my expectations.
Beyond the beautiful room and the serene location, what truly made this stay memorable was the staff.
A special shoutout to Juliet at the reception — incredibly humble, kind, and genuinely helpful.
She went out of her way to assist us in planning our two-day stay in Como, giving us recommendations on where to go, what to skip, and even details about ferry routes. Her support made everything smoother.
If you're arriving via the Como Train Station, just hop on the C130 or C30 bus right in front. The ride takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Pro tip: travel light — the bus gets packed with tourists, and finding space for heavy luggage can be a challenge.
The ferry terminal is just 10–15 minutes away, making it super convenient to explore Lake Como. There’s also a grocery store within walking distance if you need anything.
The room itself was spotless and cozy, complete with a small private terrace where we enjoyed our tea with a view of nature.
And yes — the bum shower was a delightful addition! Small details like that really elevate the comfort level.
One gesture I truly appreciated: we had to catch a bus at 5:20 AM, and the staff prepared a packed breakfast for us — generous, delicious, and neatly packed in a branded hotel bag (which we took home as a keepsake).
That kind of thoughtfulness is rare.
Breakfast at the hotel is a treat — not just for the food but the view. Imagine sipping coffee while looking out at the lush greenery and the lake.
The bar and café are also fantastic, perfect for winding down after a long day.
And yes — you can take the same C130/C30 bus back to the station when leaving.
I’m already looking forward to returning.
If you're visiting Lake Como — this is the place to be.
Nothing I would say :)
10.0 / 10.0
Scenic view for breakfast and near lake, next to Villa Mezzi
Long walk to Bellagio downtown
10.0 / 10.0
A totally amazing hotel with fantastic staff. We were made to feel so welcome, given loads of tips and excellent recommendations. Cannot wait to come back and stay again.
1.0 / 10.0
The view of the lake was nice.
I booked 7 days and checked out after 2. I could not stand up straight in several areas in the room. (Pictures included). The bathroom was one of those places. If I did not remember to duck after washing my face, I would hit the back of my head on the edge of a solid piece of wood, The manager, Marta, who at first, did not want to admit that she was the manager, claimed that the pictures that they posted on Bookings were self-evident. There is no way that anyone can measure, by looking at those pictures alone, that this room's beams were hung dangerously low and would present a problem for anyone of average height. For the 2 days that we did stay, I had to remember to duck while moving about the room. This is not a recipe for a relaxing vacation. I told Marta that the pictures they posted on Bookings should include an alert for people of average height. My wife is 5'2" and had difficulty standing in some areas in the room.
I asked for my money back, nothing more. I did not want compensation, only a refund. They offered 2 days refusing a full refund. I could not find other accommodations in Bellagio and had to leave the lake area and purchase a room miles away. So, not only did I pay for a vacation for 5 days in a room that I did not occupy, but then had to purchase a second vacation elsewhere abandoning my desired vacation spot; Lake Como.
Additionally, the entire hotel is hot. Their stand-alone air-conditioner in the room read 19 degrees Celsius, (66.2F), but could not and did not cool the room. It is obvious that the hotel is aware of this because they had a fan, pointed at the bed, in our room. They also have fans throughout the hotel. Even the receptionist had a fan pointed at her throughout our stay.
9.0 / 10.0
Location was good as it was a 5-10min walk to the Beach and a 15-20min walk into town. The bus dropped you right out the front of the hotel. The staff were great. The view from the restaurant for breakfast was beautiful. We had to leave early on the final morning and they even prepared a breakfast bag so we didn’t miss out on the buffett.
Our air conditioning wasn’t working effectively. It was broken on the first day (which they got fixed) but the room was still very hot (we were on the top floor).
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful views of the lake and mountains from the balcony very helpful staff excellent clean rooms
Unfortuantly the restaurant was closed only bar snacks in the evening
9.0 / 10.0
The hotel was right on Lake Como & our balcony gave us an outstanding view! The staff was helpful & the breakfast so good.
We had to walk into Bellagio which was a little challenging with the hills & no sidewalk - about 15 to 20 minutes.
The room was quite small with no facilities to put your luggage on.
The restaurant ceiling leaked from a recent stom & dripped down on some tables & floor.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed everything - The extra money spent for the lake view was so worth it, the rooms were really clean, beds were comfy and shower was lovely. The breakfast was basic but nice. The grounds it’s on is lovely, a short walk to the gardens and the town of Bellagio, the car park is also really handy.
Nothing major - the hairdryer needs an upgrade, the cord was also broken, it would be nice for these to be replaced.
8.0 / 10.0
Receptionist who checked us in was lovely; service was great for us. And getting there by bus from the train station was very easy, albeit it being quite long. The bus stop is right outside the hotel. And it's a 10min walk to the main part of the city. We also enjoyed our balcony!
There was nothing I didn't like.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were so hospitable and so very easy to communicate to. Their reply rate was very fast and they even gave amazing recommendations. It was truly a delight to stay there. The location was good! Central to everything. The breakfast spread was absolutely delicious too. We will definitely love to come back here!
Toothbrushes were not provided.
7.0 / 10.0
Superb staff and good size rooms.
Beds weren’t super comfortable, no black out blinds, our sink was stopped up a few times. The walk I to town isn’t too long, but not as senic as we thought.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was excellent and the staff were most helpful
8.0 / 10.0
The view was tremendous. The-breakfast wonderful. The bed was very comfortable
The room had a slanted beam ceiling and we both hit our heads several times. It was a bit challenging to get down town
9.0 / 10.0
Stunning views of Lake Como.
The Hotel provided a wonderful breakfast every morning and all the staff were professional and lovely.
An elevator was great for our luggage.
A nice stroll to Bellagio taking only 15min and a bus stop right outside the hotel is you needed.
9.0 / 10.0
Clean , pretty and well connected
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location overlooking the lake. Also loved the dinner/breakfast room the overlooked the lake
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing wonderful kind staff, beautiful, clean and modern property with stunning views of the lake. Honestly the star of the show were the staff, especially the lovely people at reception.
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10.0 / 10.0
Everything
Everything
10.0 / 10.0
The most amazing place - we absolutely loved it and the staff were so help and friendly which made it an exceptional experience.
7.0 / 10.0
The location of the property was excellent. In a quiet location with spectacular views and only a 15 minute pleasant walk into Bellagio.
As we were arriving on a late flight we were informed prior to out arrival that our key would be attached to the front door. unfortunately it was not. The front door was locked and the reception staff had gone home. We eventually found a member of the bar staff who phoned the reception manager. We were then shown to a room which was completely inappropriate and unacceptable. I had booked a superior twin room with balcony and lake view for myself and my daughter. The reception manager came back to the hotel eventually at 11.00 pm and found us another room, with a double bed and no lake view, and told us that out room had been overbooked but she would sort it out in the morning which she did. She dealt with the situation very professionally in the best way she could. Once this matter had been rectified our stay was very enjoyable and all the staff were excellent.
7.0 / 10.0
Views were incredible, our room had a deck with an amazing view right over the lake. The staff were excellent. The breakfast was very good, as was the dinner.
There are two free swimming spots nearby ( a rarity on Lake Como ) and an excellent cafe NeNe.
There is also a cheap and cheerful bar/pizzeria nearby, Winnys. It wont win any awards, but the owner is hospitable and the locals
are friendly and welcoming.
The rooms are pretty basic, when compared to similar places elsewhere in Europe and the USA.
The room has a kettle with tea and coffee, but with no milk/ coffee crème supplied. However, if the restaurant is open the staff will happily provide you with some.
There are no fridges in the room to store basic foodstuffs, however I believe this is usual for the area.
Its a kilometre or so from town, which means you are away from the tourist mayhem, however thats also is where your alternative places to eat are located.
9.0 / 10.0
our room had an awesome balcony with overview over the lake. fantastic view and nice place to enjoy the evening.
the shower was located in a corner so the door could only open 30% which made it hard/impossible for some to enter the shower.
Walking to the city center through the garden cost €8 per person per passage, so we ended up walking along the road.
8.0 / 10.0
The view
Floor was not clean in our room when we checked in, a little disappointing if you have bare feet while relaxing.
8.0 / 10.0
Amazing location. Parking is plus
I like the balcony but it was partial sea view.
Small room. Cold as heating was not on.
Photos are not exactly like actual. In photos room look bigger with enough space. furniture is old.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Don Ferrante. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hotel Don Ferrante pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Hotel Don Ferrante?
We found 25 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, and air conditioning.
