I have just returned from a glorious week in Malcesine, Lake Garda. I stayed at the Stella Alpina - a basic, but essentially comfortable guest house on the out skirts of the town of malcesine. I thought it would be useful to add to advice though to those planning to travel to the area. Particuarly, older guests should be advised that the Stella Alpina is located a good 10 min walk (down hill on the way into town, up hill on the way back) from the centre of the town. To get to the town you have to walk down very busy road, which has very narrow pathways at the side. For this reason I would advise older people, particularly those unable to walk long distances, against staying at this hotel. It is possible to get taxi's, but they are expensive.
That said, the hotel / B&B is pleasant. There is a decent sized pool (with sun loungers), you can borrow bikes from the hotel should you want to, and the town (Malcesine) is very picturesque.
It's also fairly easy to arrange boat......
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