My husband and I stayed at Villa Romantica in Limone with our two small dogs in August 2005. What a delight! The warm, friendly and welcoming staff speaks a multitude of languages (this area is visited predominantly by German tourists) and are happy to accommodate.
The location was fantastic...the only hotel right on the beach, and a short, picturesque walk to the pretty town of Limone. Our room (number 502) was one that was designated by the hotel for having pets (all tile floor) and was five steps from the beach. (The room could have used an extra piece of furniture for placing bags however) The bathroom, although spotless and well-appointed, was quite small...but the location made up for that).

The beach, tucked in a quiet cove, was cleaned each day yet left unspoiled and natural. Each day a few chaise lounges and umbrellas were scattered here and there, one under a weeping willow, another couple on the old dock. Very tasteful and peaceful.

We were booked as half board (meant to only book B&B) and at first were reluctant to return to the hotel for dinner each night. We were pleasantly surprised the first evening at a wonderful meal, including an excellent (and abundant) antipasto and salad buffet followed by a delicious 3- course meal. (Wine is an extra charge, but the friendly and efficient wait staff will gladly recork and conserve your wine until the next evening.) Indeed, after we sampled the dinner the first evening we understood why it seemed everyone staying at the hotel was having dinner at the hotel! We recommend getting there ON TIME (for breakfast AND dinner) for a good seat with great views next to the window.

We had a lovely time, had excellent service throughout our stay, made new friends and can highly recommend this hotel...we'll definitely stay there again.

Villa Romantica, a lovely old pink Venetian villa (modernised inside) is probably in the best position on the lake. It is about a ten minute walk through cobbled alleyways into town. Peaceful, discreet and quiet, this place runs like a swiss watch, the breakfasts are generous and wonderfully fresh. We had fabulous weather when we were there for just five days (B&B), everything you might need is to hand. The pool area and gardens are lovely with remains of the old lemon groves in the grounds. We had a balcony which was a great asset. Would be just perfect if they installed air-conditioning, much of the hotel is built against the rock but our room was very hot at night, no mosquitos though so we slept with french windows open to the sound of the waves lapping the shore right below. Just great.
We would return.

We had a wonderful time here. The food was delicious and the views to die for! The web site did not do it justice. The position of the hotel was ideal- just far enough out of the hustle and bustle of Limone town, but close enough to walk there when needed. The hotel had great access to the lakeside- a lift down to the pebble beach where sun-loungers were available. We never used the swimming pool- the lake was just too tempting! A great holiday!