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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is $175
$157 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 17 - May 18

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Via Perla 7, Faggeto Lario, CO, 22020
  • Place, Lido di Faggeto
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Villa Erba
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Argegno Cable Car to Pigra
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪127 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free cribs/infant beds

Family Suite, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free cribs/infant beds

Junior Suite, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Faggeto Lario

Located in Faggeto Lario, Essentia Guest House is within a 15-minute drive of Nesso Waterfalls and Nesso Ferry Dock. .This hotel is 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Lake Lugano and 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Villa del Balbianello.

What's nearby

  • Lido di Faggeto - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Argegno Beach - 55 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Villa d'Este - 57 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Villa Erba - 58 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Argegno Cable Car to Pigra - 59 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Albate-Trecallo Station - 23 min drive
  • Como Nord Lago Station - 42 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Del Fagiano - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Una finestra sul lago/ Ex Da Benito - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda del Cantiere - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Giardino A Lago - Bar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Lido Di Moltrasio - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Essentia Guest House

Essentia Guest House offers 3 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
Stay in one of 3 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Essentia Guest House has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 40 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to contact this property 30 minutes before arrival to arrange shuttle service.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 170 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 170
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 40 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 013098-REC-00002, IT013098B4DWGLO4MA

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

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Essentia Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. amazing staff.. beautiful view - Definitely 5 Star
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assan, Davie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kenji

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafeez

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes Staff was extremely nice and cooperative. Washroom door didn't have the lock but we managed. rooms were clean and beds were comfortable.
view from dinning area.
view from bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has many qualities… it's family-friendly and quiet, and under other circumstances I could have given it a 10/10 review, but in my personal case, it's not suitable for people with disabilities. Gianluca and Sofía provided us with exceptional customer service. Parking is NOT at the hotel; you arrive at a designated parking lot and they pick you up. That's where the adventure begins. The streets are extremely narrow, where most cars can't fit. It's a very old place, but everything is updated: rooms, bathrooms, restaurant—it's top-notch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a hike. So, if you can't go up stairs this is not the property for you. The host was doing his best. Gracious man, he transported us to the Guest House from the 'parking area', he showed us or room, he made our drinks and served us dinner. The place is not 'walkable' and there is no where else to go but to just stay and enjoy what you see.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice decor, modern amenities. Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome. From the pick up to the drive back down the hill and everything in between. Just an absolute gem. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sirpreet Singh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good property and overall service. Limited walking and transportation options close to the facility. Great view, very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it 😀

The view, the service the people are extraordinary. Lovely place, amazing locations, everything is with a smile and kindness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipan J.

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very fun and the staffs were kind and the rides were fun and restaurants were amazing. The view was beautiful and I wish I could rate everything 6 stars out of 5 stars. Yay!
Pretty view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aihua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience living in this house. The owner is super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joud

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It would be much better to have the facts about the property upfront: - it is not reachable by own vehicle (which you have to leave in the village below) as these are restricted roads, - the "shuttle" is a tiny Fiat Panda (so if you're travelling as a group, that is several trips), - the units are close together and the owner warned us to be quiet as other guests were already sleeping (given how sound carried we felt we couldn't even watch TV at normal volumes - a basic ask; hanging a heavy curtain over the doorway would absorb more of the sound); - not even instant coffee in the room. Btw, the suite layout is such that the bathroom is after the bedroom, awkward for groups that are not very close/families. Overall, we felt fooled by the high star rating and overexaggerated description of facilities (i.e., the patio pic included in the room-specific section is a common area) - we would not have chosen this place if we had the true facts, especially because the labourious arrival process is just not worth it for one night. To add insult to injury, the owner was also rather unpleasant. The view is spectacular and facilities are new and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place exceeded my expectations and the view of lake Como from the property was absolutely beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Myhanh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the lake from the property. It’s a 40 minutes bus ride to Bellargio but Sophie and Luca are wonderful and flexible with their shuttle service to and from the bus stops
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Traveled with partner
This place is a unique gemstone. It’s an adventure to get to it, but you won’t have to do the driving, you will have the most memorable drive through ancient town built into the side of the mountain and the owners car will get a couple of more scratches but it’s all worth it. The view is the Best we have encountered in Italy and you will meet the owners pets and maybe will have the pleasure seeing their flying squirrel that lives on the fig tree. Amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you Gianluca & Matteo!!!

The host went above and beyond helpful. Our flight was delayed, our Uber cancelled twice, we ended up getting there 3 hours after last check in, but Gianluca & Matteo were there for us and saved the day by getting us safely to the guest house. A fantastic breakfast with spectacular views, I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grateful, Warmed, Top of the Line near the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is a throw back into another error but the setting is absolutely stunning with views north across Lake Como bookended by lush, green steep mountains. You need to be met by the homeowner Gianluca in the small town of Molina and he picks you up in a small fiat. You leave your car there and he comes to collect you and your luggage. The reason is simply, once you set off up the hill, as the car barely fits between the ancient homes on either side of the cobbled stone narrow street. Don’t worry as you won’t be isolated during your stay (you can if you choose) as he will shuttle you back to your car. From within hours of your check-in Gianluca will WhatsApp you all the arrive details to include map directions to the dinner, breakfast and drinks menu. He and his staff, including Stella on breakfasts are extremely attentive. If you want medicinal quiet, it’s doesn’t get any better than Essentia!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belgin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view the owner Gianluca was a great host. The room is very spacious and excellent breakfast in the morning. He gave us a ride to the nearest bus station and picked us up. Slightly away from the main attractions however we did all of that during the day and relaxed in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Wai Ming, Singapore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you like staying in the forest or up in the hill, this is the place. The owner and his staff provide great services and the owner is also the chef who can cook pretty well Italian food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024