This was an exceptional stay. The staff was wonderful and helpful; the room was clean, comfortable and modern; the hotel had a small private beach on the lake with little tables, large beach cushions and beautiful olive and loquat trees; and the rooftop area open for guests had an incredible view overlooking Lake Iseo. Food at the restaurant was delicious. The ferry terminal (Sensole) is a flat 2 minute walk from the hotel, and the 'centre' of the island (which itself is tiny), is a 10 minute flat walk away; so the hotel was perfectly located in a semi-residential and very quiet area. This was truly a gem on Monte Isola and one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited - highly recommended for a relaxing solo or couples' stay!

The only minor downside was that sound travelled through the marble hallways, so sleeping early was difficult with other guests moving through the corridors or having a drink at the bar.

Details, details, details. The devil lies in the details as the saying goes. Here is the exact opposite - under very new, young, dynamic and motivated management there is rigourous attention to detail. The website, the menus, the use of IT in a small family-run structure, the vehicle used to pick us up from the ferry, the cushions on the private beach, the correct glass for each type of drink ...... the list goes on. It's great to see such motivated and dynamic management in people still in their mid twenties. Oh and before I forget the location is stunning.

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So serene and calm! It is only a 1.5 hour drive from the city of Milano. What I loved about Sensole is how self sufficient they are, from the restaurant, the private beach, the aperitivo, everything is very well thought of and done with intention. A meal at their fine dining restaurant G.Lab is an absolute must. My gratitude to Giovanni and all the staff working tirelessly to make sure all of the guests needs are not only met, but exceeded. Complementi ragazzi a presto!

The only think I disliked, was the fact that we had to leave.

A little slice of heaven, the food and drink are insanely good and you can tell the staff are passionate about their creations. The location is a perfect escape from the crowds. Being on a tiny island with no cars is very exciting to Londoners. Service is exceptional, all the staff were friendly and incredibly hard working.

It was incredibly hot when we stayed and the building aircon struggled, our room was above the kitchen so it was hard to open windows without noise & delicious smells, but the team went out of their way to provide an additional aircon unit which we really appreciated.

Nicely modernized with contemporary artistic touches, rooms include desks and there's a comfortable seating area / lounge on the 3rd floor. Air conditioning was good and windows could be opened on cool nights. Beds were comfortable, and breakfast, served outside on their covered patio, included a nice choice of options. There's a bar, pizza & milkshakes available during the day, and a dinner menu with some interesting chef's creations.

The location is isolated from the main tourist areas by a long walk and from other towns by the hill, so it's important to obtain a ferry pass to go anywhere else on the island OR to rent a bicycle -- if you have strong legs -- or a scooter. Be aware that there are 2 different ferry-boat landings in Sulzano and the boats from the landing closest to the ticket office will not stop at Sensole Locando! The hotel's shuttle service was not operating while we were there even tho it was indicated in our booking info. Also, not at all the hotel's fault but the long term / overnight parking in Sulzano is up the hill from the ferry landing, not the near-by lot mentioned in most tourist info.

Beautiful location! Staff were so friendly and helpful. Close to the boat docking station. Cute relaxing area by the lake. I loved the hammock! convenient restaurant ( rated 1 on the island!). Excellent breakfast choice, that is served. Wonderful roof terrace. Already planning to return.

There is air conditioning, but it needs a tweak to get it a bit cooler. Easily solved I am sure. No lift , but staff helped so kindly with our luggage and it was good exercise.

Such a gem! What a fantastic stay with our Golden Retriever Bertie at Sensole Locanda - with its dreamy location by Lago d’Iseo, spectacular rooftop terrace and the best cocktails we’ve ever had in Italy. It only opened in May 2022 and the Rooms are simple and minimalist, while the shared guest areas are stylishly decorated and the staff were incredibly friendly. Giovanni, the manager and owner, was a wonderful host and he has put together a great team for easily the most modern hotel we saw on the island of Monte Isola. The food was really excellent, so good we ate at the restaurant twice. Breakfast great too. Unquestionably the highlight was being able to sit with an Aperol Spritz on the grass ‘beach’ right by the lake and watch our dog Bertie have the time of his life swimming.

It was unprecedentedly hot when we stayed and while rooms have AC, it was not cold enough. Kindly we were provided with a fan too which really helped. To be honest, As long as it isn’t 32 degrees outside at night again, it would be fine.

All good, amazing location and staff are all very attentive. Rooms and all the building are very clean, service was great, we felt very well looked after. The food is extremely good at the bistrot, both at breakfast and at lunch/dinner where locals also seem to go. The reserved garden spot by the lake is a very nice treat also.

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To stay at Sensole Locanda contemporanea must feel like staying at Giovanni's house. Giovanni is the owner and he takes great care of his guests. Together with his staff they try to make all your wishes and requests possible so that you have a wonderful stay. The location on the island is very unique and the hotel has its own special charm. You feel that they are paying attention to detail. The food is created with much finesse and tastes great. They basically make everything themselve. Make sure to taste the chocolate crossaints. The private garden with direct lake access is indeed an escape from the ordinary.

As the building is quite old (but renovated) , it is not so well soundproofed so that you can hear some noises from the hallways. Maybe better door insulation might fix this easily. Maybe as an idea : bike use directly for the guests to get around the island more easily.

We had an awesome stay at this lovely property. Our room was the best we experienced in our 5 weeks touring northern Italy with a stunning view over the lake. The food was really good with breakfast having a wide choice of both hot and cold options, with dinner providing great a la carte options. Our host and his staff were helpful and very friendly and I highly recommend this property.

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