Gardaland Magic Hotel
Magic-themed rooms with Blue Lagoon water access
About this hotel
Gardaland Magic Hotel sits a short ride from Gardaland's own gates with a free shuttle service, and its themed rooms, all inspired by the world of magic, add a layer of storytelling most family-suite hotels in this cluster skip entirely. The Blue Lagoon water area, the same 3,000-square-metre pool complex shared with Gardaland Hotel, sits open from late May to early September with a hydromassage pool, waterfall feature and dedicated children's pool for younger guests. A 24-hour front desk, bar and restaurant cover the practical side of a multi-day stay, while the hotel's position four kilometres from Peschiera del Garda and Lake Garda keeps a lake day within easy reach too. Verona sits 24 kilometres away and Verona Airport around 25 minutes by car, useful for families flying in directly.
- Magic-themed rooms
- Free shuttle to Gardaland
- Blue Lagoon water area access
- 24-hour front desk
Our take
This suits families with kids old enough to appreciate the magic theming but still young enough to want the shallow children's pool at the Blue Lagoon, alongside anyone wanting the shuttle convenience without paying for Gardaland Hotel's pavilion setting. It works less well for families uninterested in themed decor who would rather book a plainer, cheaper room elsewhere in the cluster. Book it for the theming and shuttle combination specifically.
- ✓Book early for a themed room during peak season, since Gardaland Magic Hotel's rooms fill up alongside Gardaland Hotel's during school holidays.
- ✓Use the free shuttle for park days rather than walking, since it is a short ride rather than a direct walk-out like the neighbouring resort.
- ✓Plan a Peschiera del Garda or Lake Garda day using the hotel's four-kilometre proximity to the shore for a change of pace.
Why we love it
- Rooms themed around the world of magic
- Free shuttle service to Gardaland
- Shared access to the Blue Lagoon water area
- 24-hour front desk for flexible arrivals
Why guests love itOur kids picked their room theme before we even left home, and the magic decor genuinely added excitement to the stay beyond just the pool and the park. The shuttle ran smoothly every time we used it, and having the Blue Lagoon's shallow pool nearby meant our youngest had somewhere to cool off without needing a full park day every single time. The 24-hour front desk came in handy after a late flight into Verona Airport.