Il Rododendro
Very good 9.2 / 10
(46 reviews)
Via Godio e Pirovano, 7 -
Arona (NO)
National identification codeCIN: IT003008C1BCQK64L5
Regional identification codeCIR: 003008-BEB-00001
Category
Bed & Breakfast
Rooms
2
Breakfast
included
Bathroom
Ensuite
Guests in this venue liked
- Abundant breakfast
- Cheap
- In the city center
- Near the station
- Charming property
- By the lake
- Shopping area
- Near the metro
- The design of the property
- Spectacular view
Description
The usage of an extra bed amounts to € 20.
After the third day of stay, there is a discount of € 5, regardless of major or minor season.
All rooms have en suite facilities.
There is no curfew; all rooms are accessible at any time day or night through an independent entrance.
Italian breakfast is included in the price, a full English breakfast is available for a surcharge of €5.
After the third day of stay, there is a discount of € 5, regardless of major or minor season.
All rooms have en suite facilities.
There is no curfew; all rooms are accessible at any time day or night through an independent entrance.
Italian breakfast is included in the price, a full English breakfast is available for a surcharge of €5.
Rooms and Rates
To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.
Features
- Breakfast included
- Garden
- TV
*Declared by the Innkeeper
Various information
- Internet access
- English speaker
Services of the house
- Garden
- Garage / parking
Number of rooms
- Total number of rooms: 2
Room facilities
- Children bed
- TV
- Internet connection or telephone
Cleaning services
- Daily
Response rate: High
Response time: within a few hours
Conditions
Check-in time must be agreed in advance
Check-out time must be agreed in advance
Area
Semi-central area, located 800 meters from the train station and lake, and approximately a 40-minute drive from Malpensa airport.
Airports
- Milan Airport - Malpensa 19 Km
- Biella Airport - Cerrione 45 Km
Train Stations
- Arona Train Station 719 m
*Distances As The Crow Flies
In The Surroundings
- Arona Train Station 719 m
- Imbarcadero 1 Km
- Archaeological Museum 1 Km
- Park of the Fortress Borromea 1 Km
- Christmas Market 1 Km
- Colosso di San Carlo Borromeo 2 Km
- Shopping Center Vela 3 Km
- The Fortress of Angera 3 Km
- Christmas Market 3 Km
- Archaeological Museum 3 Km
- Hospital Carlo Ondoli 3 Km
- Highway A26 4 Km
- Highway A26 Meina 5 Km
- Shopping Center Esselunga 5 Km
- Meina Train Station 5 Km
*Distances As The Crow Flies
100% genuine reviews, written by real guests!
Very good
Overall Rating 9.2
/ 10
46 reviews
46 reviews
Property
Cleaning
Host
Location
Price/Quality
Breakfast
Reviews from other sites
Google
Excellent 
9.6 (33 reviews)
TripAdvisor
Excellent 
10 (9 reviews)
What guests say
Guest reviews praise the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the host Celestina, noting her kindness and helpfulness. Rooms are described as very clean, spacious, and quiet, and the peaceful location is still convenient to Arona's center and the lakeside (about a 10-minute walk). Breakfast is consistently reported as plentiful and of good quality. The value for money is seen as excellent. Some guests mention the lack of air conditioning (though rooms are generally cool) and minor aspects of the furnishings. Overall, this property is recommended for its homely feel and attentive hospitality.
Based on guest reviews. AI-generated.


marco
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 9
Lovely accommodation run by a very kind mother and daughter. A little bit of a walk from the centre of town but otherwise exceptional. Highly recommended.
stayed from 10/10/2025 to 10/12/2025


chiara
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
Mrs. Celestina's B&B is a little gem in Arona. Very clean, tidy and in a pleasant setting. Excellent and abundant breakfast prepared with love by Mrs. Celestina, who is so kind that she makes you feel as if you were at a relative's home. A 10-minute walk takes you to the lakeside. Highly recommended!
stayed from 09/20/2025 to 09/21/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie per la recensione bellissima Distinti saluti B&Bil rododendro
Grazie per la recensione bellissima Distinti saluti B&Bil rododendro


silvia
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 9 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 9
Spacious, spotless and quiet room, just steps from the center of Arona, with convenient parking right in front. Sweet breakfast, abundant and tasty. But what makes the stay special is the unique hospitality of the landlady: kind, attentive and able to make you feel like a guest, not a customer. I will return without hesitation and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
stayed from 09/04/2025 to 09/05/2025


emanuela
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
emanuela rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 08/30/2025 to 08/31/2025


antonio
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 8 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 7 |
Price/Quality: 7
| Breakfast: 7
antonio rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 08/29/2025 to 08/30/2025


paola
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 8
My children and I spent only one night plus breakfast for a mini vacation on July 25. We called only the day before. The lady is wonderful. Very kind, helpful, and welcoming. We felt very good in her very tidy and very clean structure. The simplicity and freedom with which we were welcomed made us feel at home, but also on vacation! The nighttime silence is great since it is not centrally located, but easily reachable on foot. We were not traveling by car. We hope to return.
stayed from 07/29/2025 to 07/30/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille per la bella recensione
Grazie mille per la bella recensione


cristina
Property: 7 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 6
The place is very convenient both for the price and for the location. Outside the center but convenient to reach the center or Lake Maggiore in a few minutes by car. Parking on the street in front is always available. Room in antique style, like the embroidered sheets, excellent cleanliness. Basic breakfast, cookies, packaged products and a pastry brioche for each person. Juice, cappuccino as requested and at the time one wishes to have it. Independent entry and exit with the keys. Mrs. Celestina, who manages with 100 and praise, is kind and gives you all the available advice if you ask. The only drawback: there is no air conditioning, which we did not need because the environment is very cool. But consider depending on the season. (At least we did not see it) excellent value for money.
stayed from 07/12/2025 to 07/13/2025


roberta
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 9
On our way through Arona, we booked this room at the last minute, but no choice was luckier. Accommodation in a quiet area, not far from the center with public parking available in front of the house. Comfortable and quiet room. The real added value is Mrs. Celestina, who welcomes you with her kindness and availability, making you feel like a welcomed person and not just a customer. You will gladly return and I would recommend this B&B to anyone.
stayed from 05/29/2025 to 05/30/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie per la splendida recensione sia mia mamma che e io che sono la figlia ci siamo commosse, grazie ancora e saremo liete di accogliervi nuovamente, grazie e saluti
Grazie per la splendida recensione sia mia mamma che e io che sono la figlia ci siamo commosse, grazie ancora e saremo liete di accogliervi nuovamente, grazie e saluti


hynek
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 7 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 9
hynek rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 11/02/2024 to 11/03/2024


dietmar
Property: 5 |
Cleaning: 8 |
Host: 8 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 3
| Breakfast: 8
It is not a 5-star accommodation. The duvet constantly slips away because it is connected by a duvet cover. The floor tiles are very slippery. The armchairs and the couch in the living room are sagging. There are no German-speaking channels on TV. There is no radio. The mini table in the bedroom is so slanted that a bottle falls down. However, the hostess is very friendly even though she does not speak German or English. The area is quiet and not far from the center or the lake.
stayed from 10/02/2024 to 10/05/2024


lucie
Property: 5 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 9
Very nice host, breakfast super, clean and spacious, nice balcony with garden view. The location is quiet, but if you have guests staying in the next room you could hear them. Great value for the price ratio. I would recommend it!
stayed from 09/20/2024 to 09/21/2024
The answer from the host:
Buongiorno Grazie per la recensione B&B il Rododendro
Buongiorno Grazie per la recensione B&B il Rododendro


laura
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
The room was spacious, the property is located in a very quiet area but is convenient to the center and the lakeside. The parking was convenient. The owner was delightful and generous with useful advice for discovering the area. We had a great time.
stayed from 09/15/2024 to 09/20/2024
The answer from the host:
Buonasera La ringrazio per la bella recensione lieta che sia stato di vostro gradimento, grazie infinite vi aspettiamo ancora Arrivederla B&B Il Rododendro
Buonasera La ringrazio per la bella recensione lieta che sia stato di vostro gradimento, grazie infinite vi aspettiamo ancora Arrivederla B&B Il Rododendro


lesley
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 7 |
Price/Quality: 8
| Breakfast: 10
This was a lovely place to stay. Celestina was very warm and welcoming. She was full of information about what to see in Arona and helped us in our efforts to speak Italian. She provided lovely breakfasts and made us feel at home.
stayed from 09/21/2024 to 09/24/2024
The answer from the host:
Buonasera Grazie per la bella recensione Arrivederla B&B il Rododendro
Buonasera Grazie per la bella recensione Arrivederla B&B il Rododendro


giada
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 8
giada rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 09/14/2024 to 09/15/2024


alexander
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 9
alexander rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 08/08/2024 to 08/10/2024
The answer from the host:
Good evening Thanks we are very Happy that you appreciate Best regard B&B IL RODODENDRO
Good evening Thanks we are very Happy that you appreciate Best regard B&B IL RODODENDRO


christian
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
I was very warmly welcomed by the owners' daughter after receiving the right information to get to the house. It is located a few minutes from the city center and it is very quiet. The room is impeccable and the breakfast is very good.
stayed from 09/14/2024 to 09/17/2024
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille, siamo felici che si sia trovato bene grazie ancora Il Rododendro
Grazie mille, siamo felici che si sia trovato bene grazie ancora Il Rododendro


anne
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
Celestina is a charming hostess and the room, the bathroom, and the living room provided to us were perfect and very spacious.
stayed from 08/21/2024 to 08/22/2024
The answer from the host:
Buonasera Grazie per la bella recensione e siamo contenti che la nostra struttura sia stata di vostro gradimento Distinti saluti Celestina B&B il Rododendro
Buonasera Grazie per la bella recensione e siamo contenti che la nostra struttura sia stata di vostro gradimento Distinti saluti Celestina B&B il Rododendro


ttatiana
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
We were very well received, our hosts were very attentive. The room was spacious (there were 3 of us) and very clean. The breakfast was plentiful, there was a refrigerator available with fresh water. 10 minutes on foot from the city center and the lake. We greatly appreciated it, we recommend it with great pleasure.
stayed from 08/12/2024 to 08/14/2024
The answer from the host:
Buongiorno Grazie per la bella recensione, siamo contenti che vi siate trovati bene nella nostra struttura, grazie ancora Distinti saluti Il Rododendro
Buongiorno Grazie per la bella recensione, siamo contenti che vi siate trovati bene nella nostra struttura, grazie ancora Distinti saluti Il Rododendro


marcel
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
We spent two nights at the B&B Il Rododendro. It was a very pleasant experience. The house is located in a quiet area, not far from the center of Arona. The landlady and landlord were very friendly without being intrusive, the room was spotless and the breakfast plentiful and tailored to our desires. In short, nothing to complain about and we will definitely return when we are in the area. We wish them all the best.
stayed from 07/07/2024 to 07/09/2024


giordano
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
I was looking for rest and silence during the night. Here I found it. Like being at home. The host knows how to make you feel comfortable with simple and down-to-earth ways. If you're looking for rest, you'll find it here. If you're looking for 'lake view,' go to the lake. Excellent.
stayed from 07/07/2024 to 07/08/2024
The answer from the host:
Buonasera sig.Giordano la ringrazio per la recensione son contenta che si sia trovato bene io sono semplice ma lo faccio col cuore,vedere i miei clienti soddisfatti mi fa tanto piacere,le auguro una buona serata e cordiali saluti Celestina B&B
Buonasera sig.Giordano la ringrazio per la recensione son contenta che si sia trovato bene io sono semplice ma lo faccio col cuore,vedere i miei clienti soddisfatti mi fa tanto piacere,le auguro una buona serata e cordiali saluti Celestina B&B


marco
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 8 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 5 |
Price/Quality: 8
| Breakfast: 5
Good place, clean and easy. Only the mattress is a little too soft for my back.
stayed from 07/06/2024 to 07/07/2024


marie
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
Very welcoming, kind and respectful people, who take the time to understand and explain despite the language barrier. We recommend without any issues.
stayed from 06/29/2024 to 06/30/2024
The answer from the host:
Buonasera Siamo lieti che il soggiorno al nostro B&B sia stato di vostro gradimento, grazie per i complimenti arriverderci B&B il Rododendro
Buonasera Siamo lieti che il soggiorno al nostro B&B sia stato di vostro gradimento, grazie per i complimenti arriverderci B&B il Rododendro


christian
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 9
christian rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 05/10/2024 to 05/12/2024


paolo
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 8
paolo rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 07/29/2023 to 07/30/2023


ivo
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 9
Free street parking, 10 minutes walk from the center, 13 from the lakeside. They gave me a cool room, as requested. Always kind they advised me on what to see around. Repeatable experience if I come back in the area.
stayed from 07/12/2023 to 07/17/2023
The answer from the host:
La ringrazio per la bella recensione se ripassa saremo lieti di rivederla Cordiali saluti Il rododendro
La ringrazio per la bella recensione se ripassa saremo lieti di rivederla Cordiali saluti Il rododendro


lavi
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 9 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 6 |
Price/Quality: 7
| Breakfast: 7
lavi rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 06/22/2023 to 06/24/2023


giuliano
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 10
Everything was very good, the lady was very polite and helpful in giving us information about the place.
stayed from 06/19/2023 to 06/20/2023
The answer from the host:
Vi ringrazio tanto è stato un piacere conoscervi spero di vedervi ancora,buona giornata,cordiali saluti Celestina Elio
Vi ringrazio tanto è stato un piacere conoscervi spero di vedervi ancora,buona giornata,cordiali saluti Celestina Elio


davide
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 8
| Breakfast: 10
The strength of the structure is Mrs. Celestina, who is very kind, caring, and available at all times - even to prepare breakfast for you at dawn! Breakfast, moreover, very good and plentiful! The rooms are clean and tidy.
stayed from 11/05/2022 to 11/07/2022


marco
Property: 7 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 7
| Breakfast: 8
marco rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 11/05/2022 to 11/06/2022


luca
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
luca rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 09/12/2022 to 09/15/2022


gianni
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 9 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 8
For work, it was a perfect place. Mrs. Celestina is very kind and courteous. Italian breakfast but really well-kept. Large and well-kept room. Everything very clean and tidy.
stayed from 07/26/2022 to 07/28/2022


jutta
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 9
jutta rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 07/22/2022 to 07/23/2022
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille per la bellissima recensione grazie
Grazie mille per la bellissima recensione grazie


sergio
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 8
Very peaceful place, well-maintained venue by simple and very helpful people, they can give good advice on places to visit, excursions, restaurants, and pizzerias, I stayed for a week, I would gladly return.
stayed from 09/09/2021 to 09/16/2021


claus
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 9
claus rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 08/17/2021 to 08/19/2021


alessandra
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
Excellent location, very kind and helpful hosts, good and plentiful breakfast, definitely recommendable.
stayed from 08/09/2021 to 08/11/2021
The answer from the host:
Ringraziamo per la recensione. Vi ricordiamo con affetto. Distinti saluti Il rododendro.
Ringraziamo per la recensione. Vi ricordiamo con affetto. Distinti saluti Il rododendro.


renate
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 6
| Breakfast: 3
Very nice and friendly - Room clean and well maintained.
stayed from 07/03/2021 to 07/04/2021


luisa
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 7 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
The lady is very kind and nice, very beautiful and simple environment. Very good cleanliness of the structure, they immediately made us feel comfortable, abundant breakfast. I highly recommend it.
stayed from 08/15/2020 to 08/17/2020
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille per la recensione, lieti di aver soddisfatto le vostre esigenze speriamo di rivederci, grazie, Il rododendro.
Grazie mille per la recensione, lieti di aver soddisfatto le vostre esigenze speriamo di rivederci, grazie, Il rododendro.


francesco
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
People really kind and polite, with a structure that offers everything you need in a B&B. Excellent value for money.
stayed from 07/20/2019 to 07/21/2019
The answer from the host:
Ciao grazie mille, siamo contenti che vi siate trovati bene, tutto bene il ritorno a casa? Ciao, il Rododendro.
Ciao grazie mille, siamo contenti che vi siate trovati bene, tutto bene il ritorno a casa? Ciao, il Rododendro.


elisabetta
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 10
Courtesy, cleanliness, Lake Maggiore a few minutes away, reasonable price, and excellent breakfast.
stayed from 07/13/2019 to 07/14/2019


francesco
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
Everything perfect.
stayed from 04/25/2019 to 04/27/2019
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille per la recensione, siamo contenti che sia stata di vostro gradimento.
Grazie mille per la recensione, siamo contenti che sia stata di vostro gradimento.


marcella
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
Helpful managers and excellent cleanliness.
stayed from 07/21/2018 to 07/22/2018


laura
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 8
| Breakfast: 9
The apartment is very clean, the rooms comfortable with a private bathroom in each room. The breakfast was abundant and served with a beautifully set table with elegance by the hostess. We were asked at what time we wanted to have breakfast and what we preferred, but there was everything: tea, coffee, milk, juice, yogurt, biscuits, cereals, jams. In short, a lot of hospitality, cleanliness, and silence as the house is not in the center but a maximum of 10 minutes walk from the lakeside. There is no kitchen available, but there is a nice fridge in the living room that we could use to store fresh food and drinks. In short, recommended.
stayed from 06/30/2018 to 07/02/2018
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille per la bella recensione. Jocelyn la figlia.
Grazie mille per la bella recensione. Jocelyn la figlia.


federico
Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
Wonderful structure located near Arona station and conveniently close to a supermarket.\n\nThe managers are really friendly, helpful, and professional. As soon as we arrived, they warmly welcomed us and we felt like we were at home.\n\nThe room, complete with a private bathroom and terrace, was simple but perfectly suited to our needs. It was really very clean, like the rest of the house.\n\nThe breakfast was fit for a king, with a wide range of options, plentiful and everything was delicious.\n\nWe will definitely return on our next visit to Arona.
stayed from 05/19/2018 to 05/20/2018


luciana
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
I found a family-friendly environment, great cordiality and availability. The decentralized location compared to the center of Arona is still excellent to ensure tranquility for the stay and at the same time it is close to the communication routes to the other locations of Lake Maggiore.
stayed from 04/25/2014 to 04/27/2014


angela
Property: 9 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 9 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 10
The location is not very central but convenient and easily reachable. The room is comfortable and very clean, as is the bathroom. The friendliness, courtesy, and hospitality of the owners are exquisite, as is the breakfast they served us, made of ready-made products and things prepared by the lady. I would return.
stayed from 11/16/2013 to 11/17/2013


francesca
Property: 8 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 9 |
Location: 8 |
Price/Quality: 9
| Breakfast: 9
The owners are very kind and helpful. Excellent cleanliness, quality and abundant breakfast. The center can be easily reached on foot, very quiet and peaceful area.
stayed from 08/03/2013 to 08/05/2013