Best Lakefront Hotels for Summer Vacations & Waterside Relaxation
Three Most Beautiful Lakefront Destinations for Summer:
There is nothing quite like waking up to a lake — the stillness of the water at dawn, the shimmer of afternoon light across the surface, and the slow, unhurried rhythm that only a waterside setting can give a holiday. The right lakefront hotel transforms a summer break into something deeply restorative. Trivago helps you find these exceptional waterside stays with ease.
From the turquoise glow of Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies to the silken blue of Lake Como in Italy, the world’s most beautiful lakefront hotels share one thing: the water makes everything more beautiful. Let Trivago compare rates, so all you have to do is pack and go.
Lake Como, Italy
Lake Louise, Canada
Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Best Lakefront Hotels for a Perfect Summer Waterside Escape
Como's Eternal Crown
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni — Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy
The only five-star hotel in Bellagio and one of Lake Como’s most celebrated historic retreats since 1873, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni sits right at the lake’s most photogenic promontory. Its private beach club, boathouse, terraced gardens, and two lakeside restaurants make summer here an endlessly elegant Italian affair.
- Private beach club and boathouse on Lake Como
- Two lakeside restaurants with lake and mountain views
- Terraced gardens descending directly to the waterfront
- Complimentary rowing boats and stand-up paddleboards available
Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa — Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Perched 500 metres above Lake Lucerne on the Bürgenberg ridge, Bürgenstock Resort commands some of the most extraordinary alpine lake panoramas anywhere in the world. Its 10,000 sqm Alpine Spa, cliffside infinity pool, and complimentary funicular and boat shuttle to Lucerne make it a summer lakeside experience unlike anything else.
- Cliffside infinity pool above Lake Lucerne waters
- 10,000 sqm Alpine Spa with 15 treatment rooms
- Complimentary funicular and catamaran to Lucerne
- Twelve restaurants with terraces over lake and Alps
Slovenia's Most Beautiful View
Grand Hotel Toplice — Lake Bled, Slovenia
With Bled Castle rising on its clifftop and a fairy-tale island church at the centre of the lake, Lake Bled is arguably Europe’s most beautiful lakefront setting — and Grand Hotel Toplice sits directly on its shore since 1850. Its private sun deck, indoor thermal pool, rowing boats, and Julijana Restaurant serving authentic Slovenian cuisine make summer here simply magical. Rates are easily compared on Trivago.
- Private sun deck directly on Lake Bled shore
- Complimentary rowing boats from the hotel boathouse
- Indoor and outdoor thermal swimming pools onsite
- Julijana Restaurant with authentic Slovenian lake cuisine
Hotel du Lac — Annecy, France
Overlooking Lake Annecy, France’s “cleanest lake,” Hotel du Lac offers a boutique lakeside stay with private terraces, gourmet dining, and watersport rentals. Its central location allows guests to explore the picturesque old town and alpine backdrop.
- Private lakeside terrace with panoramic views
- Gourmet restaurant serving regional French cuisine
- Kayak and paddleboard rentals directly from hotel
- Steps from Annecy old town and markets
Tahoe's Finest Shore
Edgewood Tahoe Resort — Lake Tahoe, USA
Set on its own private stretch of Lake Tahoe’s South Shore — one of the most pristine alpine lakes in North America — Edgewood Tahoe Resort wraps guests in quiet lakefront luxury with championship golf, a full-service spa, and rooms where the lake seems to extend into your living room. Trivago lists it among Lake Tahoe’s premier lakeside luxury destinations for summer travel.
- Private lakefront beach with direct lake swimming access
- Championship golf course set along the Lake Tahoe shoreline
- Full-service spa and indoor heated pool with lake views
- Lakefront dining terrace with Sierra Nevada mountain backdrop
Hotel Excelsior Splendide — Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy
Occupying a historic 19th-century palace on Bellagio’s famous waterfront promenade, Hotel Excelsior Splendide offers classic Lake Como charm with direct lake views, lakeside dining, and easy access to ferries exploring the entire region.
- Historic lakeside palace in central Bellagio
- Restaurant terrace overlooking Lake Como
- Outdoor pool surrounded by gardens and palms
- Steps from Bellagio ferry terminal and waterfront
