Villa Rêverie - Boutique Hotel

A hidden gem that gets everything right Villa Rêverie in Bellano is exactly what Lake Como travel should feel like unhurried, beautiful, and completely unpretentious. We stayed here as a base for exploring the lake and couldn’t have chosen better. The property itself is charming and well kept, and the location is genuinely unbeatable for anyone actually trying to see the lake rather than just Instagram it. The ferry stop and train station are steps away, which made day-tripping effortless we hopped on and off at our leisure without ever worrying about parking, crowds, or the chaos that tends to swallow up the more famous villages. Breakfast was included and a lovely start to each morning simple, fresh, and served without fuss. Bellano itself is the open secret of Lake Como. While Varenna and other heavily touristed towns were packed with day-trippers and cruise groups, we returned each evening to a village that felt genuinely local and calm. No jostling for a table, no shoulder-to-shoulder waterfront promenades just the lake, the mountains, and a glass of wine in peace. For the price point, Villa Rêverie offers outstanding value. You’re getting a comfortable, well-located stay with breakfast on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, without paying the premium that comes with being in a “name” town. If you want to actually enjoy Lake Como rather than survive it, stay here

The Villa sea view rooms and patio give amazing views of the lake. It's about 10 to 15 min walk into town. Breakfast was alright. The rooms are a little warm and bathroom doors are glass, which we found odd. But we also traveled as a family with small children. Feels more like a couples place. But it was quiet at night and we enjoyed our stay.

Villa Reverie was the perfect spot for our Lake Como stay. It checked all of the boxes. The views were absolutely stunning, beds comfortable, breakfast convenient (omelet, meats/cheese/fruits/pastries), and property very clean. We really preferred the location to others on the lake as well. Bellano itself doesn't really have much to do outside of the Gorge (must do!), but the ferry and train stations are only a 10-15 minute walk. They are not nearly as crowded as other locations and we were able to still find "fast" ferry options everywhere we wanted to go. Just plan ahead. The hotel is also only a 10 minute drive to Varenna and we were able to park there for about 6 euros each night for dinner in a public parking garage. Varenna had amazing restaurants along the water and cobblestone streets. We were also able to park at the hotel, which was super helpful if you have a car. The owners were very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. Wonderful stay!

This is a fantastic hotel, well worth a stay. I stayed here on a solo vacation but this hotel is in a perfect location for a romantic getaway, just outside of the sleepy Lake Como town of Bellano and a short train ride away from the busier town of Varenna, where there is a ferry to other towns on the lake. I splurged on a lake-view room, which definitely enhanced my stay. The bed was comfortable with a nice selection of pillows. Breakfast was very good with a lot of sweet and savory choices laid out by Francesco. There is a small parking area if you are driving in, as I was. Matteo at the front desk was quite helpful, giving me suggestions for a route that allowed me to visit some small towns above Bellano and do some hiking to fantastic lake views. If you are looking for a quite place to stay with a lot of Italian charm, then you will love this hotel.