Hotel Araba Fenice

Italy , Lake Iseo

  • Couples Holidays
4/5
Inghams rating

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

  • Via Caproni, 246, 25049 Pilzone BS

Facilities

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Bar
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lake Iseo at a glance

  • Italian
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester Int. (MAN), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI), London Stansted (STN), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Newcastle (NCL), Belfast Int. (BFS)

Included on your holiday

  • Free use of hotel city & mountain bikes (bookable locally)
  • Inghams Guided Walks from 06 Jun-26 Sep 25 and 16 May-25 Sep 26 (subject to availability)
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Lake Iseo
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation

About Hotel Araba Fenice

Ideal for couples, friends and loved ones, the Hotel Araba Fenice's a great choice if you're looking for a relaxing summer holiday in Lake Iseo. The hotel has easy access to the lake and surrounding walking areas and is in a great spot slightly off the usual tourist trail.

The hotel's in a fantastic position directly on Lake Iseo, in a small town called Pilzone. Just three kilometres from Iseo town centre, its 19th century liberty villa style creates a classic and welcoming atmosphere. Being out of the centre of Iseo means it has a more relaxing and peaceful location on the lake, making it a fantastic place for couples who want a romantic getaway.

The lake views from the terrace are definitely worth scoping out, especially on a sunny day. It's a great chance to take a moment, enjoy some food in the hotel's restaurant (bookable and payable locally) and soak up the scenery. Or, head onto the terrace at sunset and have your pre-dinner aperitivo- why not try a glass of the local Franciacorta sparkling wine, and really immerse yourself in the Lake Iseo effect.

  • Two outdoor pools: infinity pool (adults only, aged 16+) & panoramic pool (for all ages)
  • Free pool towel service: towels will be changed every three nights.
  • Private hotel jetty
  • Boat hire available (bookable locally)
  • Free use of hotel's city and mountain bikes (4 hours a day per guest, bookable locally)
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking (approx. €15 per night)
  • Airport transfer time: approx. 1 hour shared transfer from Verona airport
  • 500 metres to Pilzone town centre
  • 3.5km to the centre of Iseo
  • 500 metres to the train station
  • 500 metres to the bus stop
  • Ferry point in nearby towns of Iseo or Sulzano

Breakfast is a continental buffet including bread, jam, cakes and pastries, meats and cheeses and a selection of hot drinks. For dinner the hotel has two a la carte restaurants to choose from, both of which are bookable and payable locally.

Terrazza 1841 is the hotel's bistrot and has fantastic lake views and offers lunch and dinner options. Here, you can enjoy simple food which shows of quality ingredients and features lots of meat and fish. When the weather's nice, you can have breakfast and dinner out on the lakeside terrace and enjoy breath-taking views of this incredible landscape.

Izé Restaurant is right next to the hotel. It's a gourmet restaurant that serves food that combines Mediterranean flavours with the flavours and ingredients of Brescia. Running the kitchen is the renowned Michelin-starred, Neapolitan chef Carlo Spina.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. 

Board basis available: Bed and Breakfast

Classic Rooms are around 14m² and sleep up to four people (extra bed is a bunk bed). These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Deluxe Rooms are around 14m² and sleep two people. They have lake views.

Superior Rooms are around 14m² and sleep two people. They have a small french balcony.

Lake Junior Suites are around 34m² and sleep up to four people (extra bed is a double sofa bed). They have a lounge area and lake views as well as a shower in the bathroom. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Pool Junior Suites are around 34m² and sleep up to three people (extra bed is a single sofa bed). They have a double whirlpool in the bedroom and lake views. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Floating Suite Spa Rooms are around 38m² and sleep two people. They have two french balconies with stunning lake views as well as a separate lounge area, private sauna, double whirlpool and chromotherapy shower in the bathroom. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

All rooms have:

  • Air-conditioning
  • TV
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • Shower
  • Safe
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer

Additional information:

  • Cots are available for €18 per day (bookable and payable locally)
  • There's a lift in the main building, however the annex does not have a lift
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No
  • No. of rooms: 39
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 2
  • A resort tax of approx. €2 per person per night is payable locally directly to the hotel (applies to guests from 13 years old)

Travel to Lake Iseo

Depart on: Saturday or Wednesday 

Fly into: Verona (approx. 2 hours)

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach

Check availability

Travel by air

Flights to Verona depart on Wednesday and Saturday between 03 May - 27 Sep 25 and 02 May - 30 Sep 26

Fly from:

  • Manchester, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh London Stansted, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford and Belfast 

Transfer time:

  • Verona airport: approx. 1 hour by coach

Private transfers are available on request, for a supplement.

Inghams Rating: 4/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
460km of walking trails
Terrain:
Paved roads, forested paths, single track paths
More walking info

Discover Lake Iseo

  • Go in search of the Big Benches on local walking trails
  • Indulge in Franciacorta sparkling wine by the lake
  • Hop on a ferry to the mountain village of Monte Isola

With Lake Garda to the east and Lake Como to the west, Lake Iseo is a case of out of sight, out of mind for many visitors to the Italian Lakes. Italians, meanwhile, have been spending their summer holidays here for decades, drawn in by the laid-back fishing towns strung around the waterfront- and the walking, cycling and ferry routes that link them. The Medieval Iseo town, on the south bank, comes alive in the summer. From here, ferries cross between fishing villages and sanctuary-topped islands. Up in the hills, wine-makers are busy creating Lake Iseo’s beloved Franciacorta fizz, as they have done for generations.

More about Lake Iseo

Things to do in Lake Iseo

If you have time for only one trip, hop on the ferry crossing to Iseo's main attraction, car-free Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe.

The islands' main industry has always been the production of wooden boats, fishing nets and fishing- stroll around the narrow alleys and streets to get a taste of the old style Lake Iseo, where fishing traditions are still going strong. Silvery fish dry on lines along the shore and net-making is a living tradition- including making nets for football goals used in the FIFA World Cup. For the best views in the summer, walk along the stone mule tracks up to Madonna della Ceriola – a frescoed church perched on the highest point of the island.

This pedestrianised island really is a fantastic spot for a walk- why not book onto our Monte Isola guided walk, to get a real flavour of the landscape around this beautiful island.

If you fancy a day trip, head to the Church of Santa Maria delle Neve in Pisogne, where you'll find frescoes of the Passion of the Christ by Romanino. For more art don't miss the Valcamonica rock engravings in Capo di Ponte, which have been engraved over thousands of years, from the pre-historic to medieval and iron ages. This is fantastic if you want a more personal look at the area throughout the ages.

There are plenty of castles for you to enjoy, like the 12th Century Breno Castle and the Castello Quistini. The Castello Quistini has stunning gardens which you can also visit. 

You can catch the ferry to nearby towns such as Iseo, Sarnico, Castro and Pisogne, taking just over two hours to cross the whole lake from north to south. You can also catch the train to see even more towns such as Sulzano. Bergamo's also close-by. Why not take a day trip and get to know this historic city which dates back to the 6th Century BC.

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