Italia

I'd just returned from a one-week stay at Bella Italia, and I can honestly say the experience exceeded my expectations. I was quite nervous after reading some of the reviews before booking, but I'm so glad I trusted my instincts because I really couldn't fault much at all. I booked directly through Bella Italia, paying an initial deposit by bank transfer and the remaining balance the day before we travelled. Towels and bed linen were included at no extra cost. Our towels were changed after three days, although it's worth noting that bed linen is only changed after seven days, despite initially being told ours would also be changed on day three. We arrived at around 4pm and were able to check in straight away. There was a queue, which was expected during peak season, but the reception staff dealt with everyone as efficiently as possible. One thing to be aware of is that you'll need to leave a €100 cash deposit when collecting the TV and air-conditioning remotes. This is refunded when you return them at check-out. We stayed in a Girasole Suite, which accommodates six people. Our group ranged in age from 12 to 37. The accommodation was a little smaller than expected, but as we mainly used it as a base to sleep, it worked perfectly well. If we returned with the same group, I'd probably book two bungalows instead. The air conditioning worked brilliantly, with the main unit in the living area cooling all of the rooms effectively. We didn't cook during our stay, but if you're planning to prepare meals every day, the kitchen space may feel a little limited. Our group split our time between the lake and the pool. If you want a sunbed by the pool, I'd recommend getting there early, as it gets busy during peak season, just like most holiday resorts. That said, we still managed to find sunbeds even when arriving later in the afternoon. I would also highly recommend taking an inflatable lilo or float. We brought a couple with us, and they were perfect for relaxing both at the lake and around the pool. The facilities on site were excellent. Most evenings we sat at the La Dolce Vita Bar, where there was live music every night. It's also conveniently located near the shops, takeaways and ice cream parlour. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly, hardworking and incredibly accommodating. The on-site coffee shop, pizza takeaway and burger takeaway were all excellent and very reasonably priced. The on-site supermarket stocked most essentials, although the selection is a little limited. If you need a larger shop, Lidl and several other supermarkets are only a 10-15 minute walk away. Although we ate on site a few times, we mostly walked into Peschiera del Garda each evening, which is around a 15-minute walk along the beautiful lakeside path. I would definitely recommend eating at one of the restaurants overlooking the canal. Watching the sunset there while having dinner was one of the highlights of our holiday. One thing that really stood out was how clean and safe the site felt. Despite some of the recent negative reviews, we saw security staff regularly patrolling the site, monitoring who was entering and leaving, and checking vehicles as they arrived. We felt completely safe throughout our stay. Overall, we had a fantastic holiday that genuinely exceeded our expectations. If you're feeling unsure because of some of the negative reviews, I'd encourage you not to let them put you off. We had an amazing week and wouldn't hesitate to stay at Bella Italia again.

We had a poor experience in Bella Italia. The camp was OK in overall. But the room was very basic and not clean. There was one air conditioner in the hallway which left the bedrooms hot - only the middle room was cool. The service was poor, and when we checked out, they forgot to give back the deposit and claimed we already received it. I suggest to check other camps.

Rwally in need of some maintenance, proper management would spot basic requiremetns such as cleaning the pool. Loads of litter under the sun loungers, with visisble mould spots around the pool. All areas around the cabins need the grass cut, while the decking at our cabin hasn't been painted in years. We've been to Spain, France and Italy for these type holidays and this was by the far the poorest maintained.

Decent location, right on the beautiful lake, which is lovely to swim in, sun beds , paddle boards and pedalo’s to hire, as it’s difficult to get a sunbed near the very busy pools. Approximately 20 minutes walk to town, very busy campsite, overcrowded in my opinion, stayed in a bungalow, very basic but good aircon, no wifi, holiday too expensive for what you get, towels and sheets only changed once in 11 nights, good supermarket on site and decent restaurants if you don’t want to walk to town, small train to and from town €5 return but gets full.