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Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only guestrooms with free WiFi

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Garden
Suite, Lake View (Mimosa)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via IV Novembre 18, Varenna, LC, 23829
  • Place, Royal Victoria
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Branch of Lecco
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Monastero
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Lake View (Mimosa)

Suite, Lake View (Mimosa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, Lake View

Premium Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Varenna

Close to the beach.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences and Church of San Giorgio. Branch of Lecco and Villa Monastero are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Giovanni Battista Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Branch of Lecco - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Villa Monastero - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castello di Vezio - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station - 11 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cambusa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar Il Molo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Varenna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lido di Varenna - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Seta - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels

4-star adults-only guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Varenna hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, March, December, and November.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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 - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 180 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • All guests need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Cipressi Varenna
Villa Cipressi Varenna
Villa Cipressi
Cipressi Hotel Varenna
Hotel Villa Cipressi
Hotel Villa Cipressi by R Collection Hotels
Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels Hotel
Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels Varenna
Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels Hotel Varenna

Reviews

Hotel Villa Cipressi - by R Collection Hotels Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Palm Desert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. A lot of places to sit and enjoy the lake. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Rockledge

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna Frempomaa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were two couples traveling together and we could not have been happier with our stay at the Hotel Cipressi. Upon arriving, we were told that there was a wedding and that we wouldn't be able to use the outside area, which I had read about in the reviews. I had, however, not worried too much about it as we were there starting on a Monday - thinking that weddings might not affect us as we weren't there on the weekend. There were two weddings during our stay. The woman at the front desk who checked us in told us that we would be able to use the facilities at the Royal Victoria or the Hotel Du Lac, both properties owned and operated by the same company. At first, we were a little put off, but then we realized that it was a quick and beautiful walk through the botanical gardens to the Royal Victoria, which we were able to access with the gate code given to us. It was perfect. We loved the beauty and quaintness of our hotel, and then we would walk over to the RV and enjoy its view, gardens, cocktail bar, and restaurant. It was the best of both worlds. We all agreed that we would not have changed a thing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena, Tucson

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Perfect views of the lake! Loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Blair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff and service were amazing. The property was beautiful too. Having said that, for the price point we encountered several issues that took away from enjoying our stay. In no particular order: 1. Noise: room was incredibly loud. We were on the corner of the building and could hear everything including conversations from the room next to us and street noise all night long. We really didn’t sleep for 2 nights. 2. Cleanliness: found broken glass on the floor of our room. Shows they didn’t clean that well. Having said that, we then proceeded to also break a wine glass though I think I did a better job of cleaning than they did. 3. Hair dryer: hair dryer wasn’t working. Once reported took about 30-60 minutes to get a new one … not totally unreasonable but when you’re trying to get ready for dinner the delay was enough to not be able do hair the way it was wanted. 4. Hot water: no hot water on our 2nd night at dinner time. Again, unable to get ready as we wanted to for dinner. Both evenings didn’t have great starts due to conditions of the hotel. 5. Bed: incredibly uncomfortable. Rock hard. Maybe some like that but not enjoyable at all. Could never get in a position that I was able to sleep more than an hour at a time (noise didn’t help either). Reported the issues the day before check out and was advised to talk with the manager. They weren’t available until the morning of checkout. Explained the above and they didn’t seem overly concerned. Very little compensation offered
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get the lake view. It’s worth it. The hotel maintained historic charm while adding crowd-pleasing updates to the bathroom. The breakfast was great and convenient with so many options. The staff was attentive and genuinely wanted to make sure we were enjoying our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anisa

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

Amazing Villa Cipressi

This was the best stay ever. Such a beautiful place and worth every penny. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. The view from my room of the lake was amazing. Thank you and I hope to stay again one day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Our stay at Hotel Villa Cipressi in Varenna was unforgettable! The service was exceptional, with staff who were always attentive and welcoming. The location is simply stunning — the views of Lake Como from the hotel and its beautiful botanical garden are breathtaking. Breakfast was top notch, offering a delicious and varied selection each morning. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a special experience on Lake Como
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property. The staff are incredibly attentive and friendly. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful hotel with beautiful gardens. Having both hotels available for us, was amazing. Varenna is such a beautiful town and this hotel makes it even better. But the VIEWSSS :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristi

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but a bit small
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Allie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service was top notch here. They have convenient shuttles to and from the train station and ferry dock. They will help book dinner reservations and other taxis as needed. Free delicious breakfast and access to the gardens unless there's an event. However, our room did have significant spiders and webs so the rooms do not appear to be deep cleaned often. We spent an hour of our first night catching spiders. Not sure if it is worth the price with that in mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Declan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and convenient location in the heart of Varenna. Very short walk to “Lovers Walk” which will bring you directly into the marina area. Many bars and restaurants. Gorgeous amenities including breakfast and a terrace for drinks and food. Accommodating staff. Would absolutely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with pleasant and helpful staff. I celebrated my birthday while staying there and discovered a bottle of wine and note from the staff in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old villa with amazing gardens surrounding it. Room lovely, breakfast wonderful. Staff a bit frazzled, often would not (or could not) answer phone. Shuttle bus could not meet us at ferry with our bags for example as no one answered phone when we called. Fortunately they could take us to train next day. I think hosting a wedding and also keeping regular guests happy may have been a bridge too far. Still I would recommend it to others with these caveats as it’s a really beautiful property and once we were there everyone was very attentive and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024