Our family has managed this charming little hotel since 1940. Our great-grandmother, Stella, bought this villa from a nobleman's family, and with her daughter, Maria, converted it into a "Pensione".

Following in Grandmother Maria's footsteps, our mother, Gabriella, successfully managed this hotel with the same care and attention for another 20 years. Then, in 1992, we began this work- continuing the tradition of the women in our family! In 2002 we completely refurbished the house to give our guests all modern comforts, yet without losing our friendly and family-style atmosphere.

A rich breakfast is served in a charming dining room each morning, while during the summer months it is served in the delightful garden. It is a buffet-style breakfast comprising of corn flakes (6 varieties), yogurt, cheese, chocolate cream, various jams, biscuits, orange juice, and often home-made cakes and bread.

If you get to Venice by car, get on the ferryboat and enjoy free parking in our garden. Our hotel has a café, a laundry service, and fax and email services at your disposal. We are also at your disposal for help in booking tours and restaurants, money exchange, tourist information and any other services that could help make your holiday more pleasant.

Besides being so close to Venice, the island of Lido has always acted as a link with the long chain of islands dividing the Adriatic Sea from the Lagoon: it is a narrow strip of land squeezed between two different water systems, making the island an excellent, healthful place to stay.
During his sojourns in Venice in the 1820, Lord Byron would come to the Lido as often as possible—just as many other poets and writers have done so over the centuries (T. Mann's 1912 novel, "A death in Venice", was set in a famous island hotel). The island is a wonderful break from the crowds in Venice - a bit of serenity to return to after a day of slogging through the sensory overload of Venetian streets. Lido offers open space, fresh air and a relaxing change of scenery.

Stately Italian villas, built in the early of 1900s (such as Hotel Stella), are showcased along tree-lined boulevards. With its 12km beach extending along the length of the island 's seashore, Lido is actually the least crowded coastal resort of the Adriatic. This makes it therefore the best place for those who wish to enjoy a relaxed holiday atmosphere.
Lido has always been the place where Venetians have gone to play sports: tennis courts, horseback riding, swimming courses, windsurf; 6km from the Hotel Stella you can find a wonderful 18-hole golf course. We recommend visiting the following: the Ancient Jewish cemetery, known as the "House of Life", which holds the remains of illustrious Jewish families for several generations; the church and the convent of S. Nicolò with the attached renaissance cloister and the characteristic village of Malamocco, whose canals, narrow streets and small squares recall Venice itself. Visitors eager to spend a day exploring these magical sites are advised to hire a bicycle.

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