Hotels in Ondaland
Ondaland is an open-air water park in Vicolungo, in Italy's Piedmont region, roughly 40 minutes from Milan Malpensa by car. Families base themselves in Vicolungo itself or in nearby Novara and Vercelli, choosing between a short walk to the gates or a wider pick of rooms a short drive away.
Families weighing where to sleep for a slides-packed break at Ondaland in Vicolungo start with one question: walk to the gates or drive in. A handful of rural lodges and farmhouse-style hotels sit within an 8 to 10 minute walk or taxi ride of the park, while a much larger pool of guesthouses, B&Bs and motels spreads out through the rice-paddy countryside around Novara and Vercelli, a 30 to 60 minute drive away. Vicolungo itself is a small village best known alongside the water park for its outlet shopping village, so a car matters more here than in a big city. Free breakfast and free parking are the norm across almost every property on this list, and pet-friendly rooms are easy to find if the whole family is travelling together. Booking ahead for the Italian school summer holidays keeps the closer, walkable options in reach before they fill.
Ondaland in numbers
Near the WaterparkCà Melindetta
Near the WaterparkGuest House Sant’Antonio
Breakfast IncludedB&BMagicHouse
Near the WaterparkPalazzo Cusani Charming Rooms
Near the WaterparkIl Salice Novara
Free ParkingAgriturismo La Biandrina
Near the WaterparkLA CITTA' DEL RISO
Breakfast IncludedCasa Antonelli
Free ParkingLa Terrazza Vercelli Bed & Charme
Breakfast IncludedLa Bolgora Guest House
Family SuitesResidence Campagnole
Spa & WellnessVICOLUNGO Glamour Lodge & Spa
Breakfast IncludedLa Villa - Spazi per ospitare
Near the WaterparkVilla Cometa
Pet-FriendlyVentitrémarzo Novara
Breakfast IncludedBed and Breakfast Villa Botto
Breakfast IncludedIl Giarolo Bed & Breakfast cameriano casalino novara
Breakfast IncludedTenuta Valtoppa
Breakfast IncludedB&B La Casetta
Breakfast IncludedB&B PeroPerò
Breakfast IncludedHotel Cravero
Breakfast IncludedAnzivino - Viticoltori con Camere
Breakfast IncludedVilla Cavalleri
Spa & WellnessLa Torre dei Canonici
Near the WaterparkStarsBOX Le Moline
Spa & WellnessCamelia Hotel Motel
Breakfast IncludedCascina Graziosa
Spa & WellnessMotel Piranha
Breakfast IncludedHotel Ristorante Il Giardinetto
Near the WaterparkAquila Nera
Near the WaterparkLocanda delle Lame
Spa & WellnessResort Al Castello - Hibou Bistrot
Breakfast IncludedHotel Ristorante Paladini
Spa & WellnessNovarello Hotel Resort & Spa - Novara
Near the WaterparkLe Fare - Your rooms on the hill
LuxuryHotel La Bussola Novara
What to expect
- A short walk or taxi ride from Ondaland's gates for a handful of Vicolungo properties
- Free breakfast included at most hotels and B&Bs in the area
- Free on-site parking standard across nearly every listed stay
- Wide pet-friendly selection for families travelling with a dog
- Rural farmhouse and lodge stays alongside classic hotels in Novara and Vercelli
- Milan Malpensa Airport within about 45 minutes by car
Local tips
- ✓Book the handful of walking-distance Vicolungo stays early: rooms within 10 minutes of Ondaland's gates are the first to sell out for school-holiday weeks.
- ✓Rent a car if you're basing yourself in Novara or Vercelli: public transport to Vicolungo from those towns runs to well over an hour each way.
- ✓Ask about free parking before you book if you're driving in from Malpensa: it's common here but always worth confirming at check-in.
- ✓Pack for both a water park day and a countryside stay: several properties are working farmhouses or rural B&Bs rather than hotel blocks.
- ✓If you're travelling with a dog, filter for pet-friendly early: it's common in this area but rooms that allow pets can still book out first.
- ✓Check breakfast times before an early park opening: most stays serve breakfast from around 7 to 8am, which can be tight on a big slides day.
Where to stay
FAQ
How far are hotels near Ondaland from the water park itself?
A small group of lodges and farmhouse hotels in Vicolungo sit within an 8 to 10 minute walk or short taxi ride of Ondaland's entrance. Most other options in the wider area are a 20 to 60 minute drive away in Novara or Vercelli, so check the distance tag on each listing before booking.
Is it better to stay in Vicolungo or in Novara for an Ondaland trip?
Vicolungo puts you closest to the park gates and to the outlet shopping village, with only a handful of rooms on offer. Novara and Vercelli have far more choice and often lower prices, but you'll need a car for the drive out to the water park each day.
Do hotels near Ondaland include free breakfast and parking?
Yes, free breakfast and free parking are standard at most hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs around Ondaland, which suits families arriving by car from Malpensa or further afield. A few properties charge a small breakfast supplement, so check the listing tags.
Are there pet-friendly hotels near Ondaland?
Yes, a wide range of pet-friendly stays covers the area, from countryside B&Bs to motels on the edge of Novara. Filter listings by the pet-friendly tag if you're travelling with a dog, since availability for pet rooms can be tighter than standard rooms.
How far is Ondaland from Milan Malpensa Airport?
Hotels near the park report roughly 40 to 45 minutes by taxi to Malpensa, or well over an hour by public transport. Driving is the practical option for most families flying in for an Ondaland break, and a rental car also makes reaching outlying stays in Novara or Vercelli far easier.
Is there a hotel actually inside or right next to Ondaland?
No hotel sits directly inside Ondaland; the closest options are rural lodges and farmhouse-style stays an 8 to 10 minute walk or taxi ride from the entrance in Vicolungo village. Everything else in this guide is a drive of 20 minutes or more.