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La Locanda del Pontefice

Lakeside serenity meets recreation at this retreat where guests can play a round on the 18-hole golf course or savor authentic local flavors

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La Locanda del Pontefice sits by the lake, offering an 18-hole golf course for active travelers and a rooftop terrace for relaxation. The on-site restaurant, Le Terrazze di UrbanoVIII, earns praise for its continental breakfast and dishes featuring local cuisine.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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About the neighborhood

Located in Castel Gandolfo, La Locanda del Pontefice is next to a golf course and on a lake. Castelgandolfo Country Club and Cantine Fontana Candida are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Roma Est and Anagnina Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ippodromo Capannelle or Palazzo dello Sport. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Castel Gandolfo travel guide
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47, RM, Castel Gandolfo, Via dei Laghi, Km 8

What's nearby

  • Scenic sight in Castel Gandolfo, with the Albano lake, in the province of Rome, Lazio, central Italy.
    Lake Albano
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tourists Visiting The Colosseum in Rome Italy
    Colosseum
    41 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Roman Forum
    Roman Forum
    41 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Palazzo Colonna
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Basilica di San Barnaba
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Castel Gandolfo Station
    4 min drive
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizzeria Serafino
    4 min drive
  • da Luciana & Figli (porchetta)
    7 min walk
  • Antichi Sapori Zevini
    4 min drive
  • Il Fratone
    4 min drive
  • Al Cantuccio
    4 min drive

About this property

La Locanda del Pontefice

Property by the lake
Consider a stay at La Locanda del Pontefice and take advantage of free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Le Terrazze di UrbanoVIII, serves breakfast. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this property include:
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at La Locanda del Pontefice offer comforts such as premium bedding and wet bars, as well as perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Le Terrazze di UrbanoVIII

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Archery
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (969 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 15 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is La Locanda del Pontefice pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Locanda del Pontefice?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Locanda del Pontefice?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is La Locanda del Pontefice located?

Situated in Castel Gandolfo, this golf property is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Albano, Palazzo Colonna, and Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo. Santuario Madonna del Tufo and Castelgandolfo Country Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

La Locanda del Pontefice Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tapani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

9/10

Great reception and introduction by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura bellissima con affaccio sul lago, stanza molto bella, arredata in stile moderno con ogni comfort. Ottima colazione dolce e salata. E' presente posto auto gratuito. Personale cortese e disponibile. Unica pecca non ho amato il materasso poco rigido per il resto molto consigliato.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saverio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura curata e pulita,con una bella vista sul lago.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gennaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura moderna e pulita, stupenda la colazione sul terrazzino vista lago.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Sorpresa per fine scuola da urlo

Senza aiuto di nessun ascensore,a bensi'di un montacarichi per invaldi non adatro a persone con difficoltà motorie,ma il resto è stupendo. Location da 1000 e tutti molto gentili e disponibili niente dz aggiungere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Posto bellissimo!

Camera "notte stellata" ..... meravigliosa e romantica ! Tutto bellissimo davvero!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolò

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posto molto bello!! Consigliato!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bellissima struttura, immersa nel verde e con un meraviglioso affaccio sul lago. Atmosfera romantica e di assoluto relax, camere eleganti e curate. Staff professionale e cortese.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe Corrado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastica

Semplicemente un posto meraviglioso e un servizio ineccepibile personale qualificato e cortese.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Qualità della camera e vista
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Helmut

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

mangelhaft

Hotel wirkt heruntergewirtschaftet Es offensichtlich schon besser Tage gesehen. Es gibt viele renovierungsbedürftige Stellen im Zimmer und auf der Terasse. Die Pflanzen auf der Terasse sind vertrocknet. Der Anspruch ein 4-Sterne Hotel zu sein ist Wunschdenken!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poca cordialità e a accoglienza.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ilaria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mai più

Pessima qualità....promesse invitanti realtà da pensione di ultima categoria. Non c'è corrispondenza minima con le foto... pensavamo di aver sbagliato hotel. E quando glielo abbiamo fatto notare si è presentato con venti euro in mano (che poi neanche ci ha ridato)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annunziata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fuga d'Amore in un posto spettacolare!!!

Un posto semplicemente spettacolare, accogliente,tranquillo,curato e allo stesso tempo molto raffinato dal quale si gode di una vista mozzafiato sul lago meravigliosa,con personale molto cordiale.Peccato averci passato solo una notte lo consiglio a tutti.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ottima posizione sul lago, ma senza collegamenti

Peccato, una occasione persa. Una locanda di lusso, ottime finiture, posizione eccellente sul lago, ma camera sotto le aspettative. Nella mia non era possibile stare in piedi: troppo bassa e senza finestre, salvo un lucernario nel bagno e uno nella camera che, se aperto, fa entrare foglie sul letto. Per avere aria ci si affida a un pessimo sistema di condizionamento. La doccia va fatta seduti. Inoltre, ci si dimentichi di passeggiare, perché la posizione sul lago inganna. Per raggiungere il lago bisogna percorrere una strada pericolosa. Speravo di meglio, visto il prezzo non certamente economico. Il personale è puntuale e a disposizione, le finiture sono di pregio, ma io vorrei anche non rischiare di sbattere con la testa sulle travi. E poi la impossibilità di uscire senza auto!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Beautiful area overlooking lake Albano, and hotel has many things going for it. Not a place to be if you don't have a car. I wish I'd known the restaurant was closed the night I went. Empty when I was there, and dark - I tripped and fell trying to find the (timed) light switch in the dark hallway in the evening. Staff was friendly, but you need to speak Italian.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gfv

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Suggestiva posizione dominante il lago.

Stanza al piano terra fredda e umida nonostante i 20 °C del periodo. Il bagno ampio e ben arredato ha come problematica la doccia che avendo il piatto a bordi bassi lascia tracimare l'acqua nella stanza e poi il box non è certo a tenuta. Mi ha lasciato perplesso il prato sintetico e la colazione "continentale" non è certo l'optimum per coloro che hanno problemi di zuccheri. Debbo riconoscere la cortesia e l'affabilità dei titolari.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Great Hotel overlooking the lake! Can understand why the Pope spends his summers in the region. The only downside to the hotel was the shower head being extremely low (chest height) and that the water leaked over the floor. Other than that it was an excellent experience and lovely people at the hotel!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefano maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Verified

8/10 Good

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verified

8/10 Good

Mirella

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACOPO

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022