Residence Villa Maurice
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Residence Villa Maurice is worth booking if you want the cheapest sensible base in Stresa and plan to spend your days out by the lake. Skip it if you expect polished rooms, since some guests question the value because of maintenance issues.
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This is our Budget pick in Stresa. At €95 a night on the reference dates it was the lowest eligible price we saw, 46% below the sample median of €175.25. It holds 4 stars and a guest score of 8.0 from 283 reviews.
It suits couples and families who want a walkable base and do not need many extras. Listed facilities are short: family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a garden. No pool, spa or gym appears in our data.
Travellers who care most about condition should look again. The main complaint in reviews is maintenance, and the score is the lowest of the four properties we compared.
Location and getting around
The address is Via Bonghi 20. Guests give the location 9.2 out of 10 and say it is a short walk to the lake, the ferry terminal, the town centre, restaurants and a supermarket.
Giardino Botanico Alpinia is 1.5 km away, about 19 minutes on foot. Giardini Botanici dell'Isola Madre is 3.2 km away, about 40 minutes, and Santa Caterina del Sasso is 4.7 km, about 59 minutes. Those last two are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi. All walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
Location gets the most praise. Breakfast does too: guests describe a varied and abundant buffet, but note it is served at a nearby partner property, not in the building. The listed options include continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.
On the downside, guests find the rates reasonable for the area, but maintenance issues lead some to question the cost. With 283 reviews the sample is smaller than at our other two Stresa picks.
Price and how it compares with our other Stresa picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, were €95 a night, so about €190 for both nights. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel La Palma, cost €175.50 a night with a score of 8.9 and 4 stars. The Luxury pick, Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées & SPA, was €254.50 a night with 9.1 and 5 stars. Choosing Villa Maurice saves you about €160 over two nights compared with La Palma, in exchange for fewer facilities and a lower score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 properties in Stresa, a small field. Villa Maurice won the Budget slot on price: it was the cheapest eligible option once the upscale choice was set aside.
A strong location score and a well liked breakfast support the choice. Its 8.0 score is still a good result, just the lowest of the group.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the maintenance comments, read the newest reviews and look at recent room photos.
Ask where breakfast is served and whether your rate includes it. Check any fees and the cancellation terms for your dates.
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How much does Residence Villa Maurice cost per night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €95 a night. Check today's price for your dates, as rates change.
Is breakfast served at Residence Villa Maurice?
Guests say the buffet is served at a nearby partner property. Whether your rate includes it is not confirmed, so check when you book.
Can you walk to the lake and ferry from the hotel?
Guests say the lake, ferry terminal and town centre are a short walk away. The location scores 9.2 out of 10.
Does Residence Villa Maurice have a pool or spa?
Our data does not list a pool or spa. Listed facilities are family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a garden.