Tobago Hotel

I first visited this hotel back in 2017 and was so impressed I vowed to return as soon as I could. We stayed last week for 5 nights and once again it was very good but I didn’t feel the same vibe; maybe as it was peak season. The highlights are the staff, who are incredible attentive and friendly and the pool. On arrival we were greeted with welcome drinks and snacks and there were rose petals laid on the bed. These little touches really add to you feeling welcomed. Breakfast is extensive but you do have to pick what you want from a large menu the day before. This can be a bit annoying as you don’t know what you’ll fancy in the mornings. Dinner was nice but heavily seafood orientated. Service was excellent as ever. You get a surprise snack around the pool everyday which is a lovely touch. Although, I couldn’t help but compare it to previously where there was a pool service and the staff regularly checked to see if you wanted a drink and would bring out complimentary olives, for example. This time it lacked a bit of that and I guess it was because of it being busier. That is not to detract from the hard working staff though; if you needed anything there was also someone around to ask. The pool is very nice, with whirlpool areas and we easily spent all day there. Unfortunately, it is next to a road and as it was peak season it was rather loud. I’m sure before they used to leave the waterfall feature running and that blocked out some of the noise. This time you had to press a button and it only comes on for around 15 seconds. There are plenty of beds and there was never a rush to secure one. However, this does mean the beds are a bit cramped and bunched together. I would suggest the hotel looks at changing the decking though; it is looking a bit tired and worn now and it gets ridiculously hot in the sun. The rooms are nice and the bathroom was lovely with a walk in shower. The shower head did need cleaning though as some of the holes were blocked and water sprayed in numerous directions. There is a window between the bathroom and bedroom… so if you and your partner aren’t that close that may be a problem. We weren’t overly keen on being able to see the other on the toilet. The wooden flooring could use a refresh as it is looking a bit outdated now. There was a distinct lack of sockets too; none by the bed! There is a minibar but it only had two bottles of water in and was never refilled. There is a kettle and coffee etc but no milk. There was no iron or ironing board and reception didn’t offer one either. They give you dressing gowns but they were extremely crisp to the point of being exfoliating. Weirdly they didn’t offer any slippers which would have been nice. They do give flip flops but the sizes just don’t work and they aren’t comfortable. They do offer a laundry service but we like to use an iron/board as and when we need it. It’s also worth noting it’s not an adults only hotel. I had assumed (for some reason; maybe because last time I didn’t see any) that it was but there were several families with teenagers and a young child. I definitely think it detracted from the ethos of being a boutique relaxation hotel and spa. There was plenty of parking for private vehicles and the town of Garda is just down the road. It’s about a 15 minute walk. They do offer cycles at the hotel but with how busy the main road was we didn’t want to risk it. I believe they also offer a shuttle service. Overall, a wonderful boutique hotel with staff that really make it an enjoyable stay. If I was to return it would have to be off season and adults only.

We absolutely loved our stay at Tobago Hotel. The room and facilities were clean and well maintained. We stayed for 5 nights in May. Every single staff member we spoke to were really friendly and helpful including reception staff, maids and restaurant staff. The bed was so comfortable and the view from our balcony was beautiful. If you stay there, you must use the spa. We used it for 2 hours and it was wonderful to have that private space to ourselves to use all the spa facilities. They provided water, fresh juice and fruits for us to snack on. The breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. I came away from the hotel feeling relaxed and refreshed. I would definitely stay there again if I visited.

just class. from the warm welcome to the friendly staff to the room. terrific! nice view from the balcony of the surroundings with the hills (of course there are also rooms with a view of Lake Garda). super breakfast, which you can put together yourself the day before and then be served on time. a dream, all fresh in high, local quality. parking spaces in the underground car park are a bit narrow, so not the parking spaces themselves, but the underground car park - but there was probably no other way to solve it. at the small pool you can relax. very good hotel to explore the surrounding area. Verona is not far. very happy to have come across this gem while looking for a hotel.

We spent my partner’s birthday in Garda and stayed at the Tobago Hotel. We thought it was a superb hotel for many reasons. The staff were friendly knowledgeable, helpful, attentive yet not intrusive. They helped with bus timetables and gave great recommendations for restaurants. The breakfast is excellent, served until 11am, with an fantastic range of juices, teas and food on offer - yoghurt, fruit, muesli, dry fruit, ham, different cheeses, eggs, jams and honey and fresh pastries and croissants. There is special attention given to ensuring there is gluten free food. The pool is spotless with comfortable loungers. Staff are available to bring poolside snack There was no difficulty getting a sun lounger and thankfully no guests ‘reserved’ and hogged sun beds. Everyone was catered for. Staff are available to bring poolside snacks. The pool looks into the main road. However when the fountain was on you hardly noticed the traffic noise. Our room was very clean and there was a balcony. Our favourite room was the bathroom which had a bath big enough for two! It also had jets, so it was like having a private spa! The hotel is eco conscious and provide toiletries that promote this concept. We checked out at 11am and were invited to use hotel facilities until we left later that day. This was most appreciated. Probably the best hotel experience we have ever had and look forward to returning someday. Ps. Don’t forget to visit the ice cream shop BULLIO near the bus station and visit Malcesine.