LAKE MAGGIORE · WELLNESS WEEKEND
A slower spa weekend on Lake Maggiore
For a first visit, use Stresa as your base for the Borromean Islands. The five spa stays below range from historic hotels in Stresa to quieter choices in Baveno and across the lake in Laveno.
Spa access, treatments and pool opening periods vary by hotel and date. Check directly with the property before planning your stay around a facility.
Five spa stays around Lake Maggiore
At a glance
| Stay | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées | A grand historic stay built around a large spa, pools and wellness facilities. |
| Villa & Palazzo Aminta | A quieter lakeside stay with a private couples’ spa, pool and garden. |
| Hotel La Palma | A contemporary Stresa base with a spa and seasonal rooftop Sky Pool. |
| Hotel Rosa | A compact private spa in Baveno’s historic centre, near Stresa. |
| Hotel de Charme Laveno | A spa and infinity-pool stay on the quieter western shore. |
STRESA · CHOOSE YOUR KIND OF SPA BREAK
Five distinct hotel options
Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées is the grand, spa-first choice. Its Des Iles SPA describes a 3,000 m² wellness area, with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, snow room and a private couples’ spa option. Explore the official spa information · View the hotel.
Villa & Palazzo Aminta suits a quieter lakeside stay. Its wellness offering includes the Camelia Grotto, a private spa experience for couples, partners or friends, along with a pool and lakeside garden. See the hotel’s spa and wellness details.
Hotel La Palma is the contemporary option, with a spa and a rooftop Sky Pool and jacuzzi. The pool is seasonal, so check dates and access conditions with the hotel. Explore the spa and fitness facilities · See the Sky Pool details.
Hotel Rosa in Baveno offers a compact wellness area with a steam bath, sauna and whirlpool. The spa is booked privately for an hour, and Baveno is a short trip from Stresa. Visit Hotel Rosa’s official website.
Hotel de Charme Laveno gives you a different base on the lake’s western shore, with a spa and infinity pool. Choose it if you prefer Laveno’s quieter setting; check ferry connections and seasonal schedules before planning island visits. See the official spa details.
A local wine and food tasting in Stresa
For a relaxed stop in Stresa, this one-hour tasting pairs four wines with regional foods and a local digestif, at a wine shop a short walk from the lakeshore.
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Visit the Borromean Islands
ISOLA BELLA · ISOLA DEI PESCATORI · ISOLA MADRE
Make the islands the main outing
From Stresa, boats serve the Borromean Islands. Isola Bella is known for its palace and terraced gardens; Isola dei Pescatori makes a pleasant stop for a walk or lunch; Isola Madre offers a quieter garden visit. Boat tickets and entry to the palaces and gardens are separate, so check both before setting out.
Services are seasonal and schedules change. Check the operator’s current dates, routes and ticket options for your travel day: official Borromean Islands boat tickets.
Getting out on the water
Keep the boat day flexible
Stresa works well as a base because you can combine the islands with a lakeside stroll, then return without changing hotels. Leave room in the day for weather, waiting times and a longer lunch. Check the sailing schedule close to your visit, especially outside the main season.
A relaxed two-night outline
01 · ARRIVE & SETTLE IN
Check in, take a gentle walk along the water and leave the first afternoon open. Use the spa if access is included in your stay or reserve a treatment in advance.
02 · ISLANDS & SPA
Take a boat to one or two islands rather than rushing through all three. Return to Stresa for a relaxed evening and spa time, subject to the hotel’s schedule.
03 · A SLOW MORNING
Enjoy breakfast, take one last lakeside walk and leave enough time for your onward transfer.
Hotel and boat information links go to official providers. Image credits and licenses appear beneath each photo. Spa access, pool seasons, island admissions and boat schedules can change; confirm details for your dates.
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