Lake Como Hotels Near Golf Courses for Families
5 family-friendly hotels with golf in Lake Como . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Lake Como has three serious 18-hole golf courses inside a 30-minute drive: Menaggio & Cadenabbia (founded 1907 and built around lake views), Villa d'Este (private but accepts hotel guests via stay-and-play deals), and Eden Golf Club near Oggiono. The trick for families is finding hotels close enough to one course that the golfing parent can disappear for four hours and still make lunch with the rest of the group. We scanned 50 family-rated lakeside hotels and pulled out the five with the smartest golf logistics: stay-and-play packages, free shuttles, or walking distance to the clubhouse. All five also have pools that work for kids while one parent is on the back nine.
Lake Como is geographically narrow and culturally split. The southern arm around Como city is industrial and well-connected to Milan, the central Y around Bellagio is the postcard-grand-villa stretch, and the northern arm towards Colico is quieter, more Alpine, and where the climbers go. Family golf trips tend to base around Menaggio (central, ferry-connected, walking distance to the historic 18-hole course) or near Lecco (industrial-edge, but cheap and fast to Eden Golf). Skip the Bellagio side for golf, since the road network makes 10km feel like 45 minutes.
Why Lake Como Works as a Family Golf Destination
Menaggio Golf Club, founded 1907, is the most family-friendly course on the lake. Green fees are roughly half what Villa d'Este charges, the par-3 6-hole loop suits kids learning the game, and the pro shop rents junior clubs in three sizes. Our top pick (Grand Hotel Menaggio) is three minutes by car from the gates with a stay-and-play package that bundles green fees, locker access and a shuttle.
Villa d'Este works for serious golfers who want one bucket-list round, but it's not a base for a week. Eden Golf Club near Oggiono is the practical mid-range alternative: 18 holes designed by Marco Croze in 1996, accepts walk-in tee times outside high season, and our second pick (Bianca Relais) runs a free morning shuttle. Pair Eden golf with lake sightseeing on the same trip by adding two nights at a Menaggio hotel.
Parent's take
We've golfed Menaggio four times since 2019 with kids in tow. The trick is treating golf as a half-day, not a full day. Tee off at 7am, finish by 11, ferry to Bellagio for lunch, swim in the hotel pool by 4. The hotels below all support that rhythm with early breakfasts, locker storage for clubs, and pools open until 9pm.
Our Top 5 Picks
Hotels in Lake Como with golf, sorted by guest rating.
Grand Hotel Menaggio
Menaggio waterfront
Wonderful
740 reviews
A late-19th-century lakefront grand hotel directly across from the Menaggio ferry pier, three minutes by car from the 18-hole Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club. The hotel runs a stay-and-play package with the club that bundles green fees and shuttle, ideal if one parent golfs while the rest of the family ferry-hops to Bellagio.
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€555/night
Why families love Grand Hotel Menaggio
We've stayed twice in shoulder season and the Menaggio ferry just outside the door is the real magic for kids. The staff are switched on with a 5pm cookie tray for younger guests, and the lakefront pool is heated until late September. Parents who golf can walk to the bus that runs to the Menaggio club every two hours, leaving the non-golfing partner with kids who won't run out of ferries to ride.
Bianca Relais by R Collection
Oggiono / Lake Annone
Wonderful
320 reviews
A 5-star country relais on Lake Annone, 10 minutes from the Eden Golf Club and 20 minutes from Lake Como itself. The grounds run to a private outdoor pool and tennis courts, with a kids' playroom that buys parents an hour at the spa or on the practice green.
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€472/night
Why families love Bianca Relais by R Collection
Bianca Relais is the kind of place that earns its stars without making a fuss. The pool runs heated from May to October, the kitchen will plate down kids' portions of any pasta on the adult menu, and the hotel arranges shuttle to Eden Golf Club for guests who tee off early. The downside is location: you're 20 minutes from the Lake Como ferries, so this works better as a base for golf-and-spa weekends than for sightseeing trips.
Hotel Garni Corona
Menaggio, central lakefront
Wonderful
816 reviews
A small family-run 3-star steps from the Menaggio ferry pier, run by cyclists for cyclists. Bikes and e-bikes rent from reception by the hour or day, with a route map for the Menaggio-Porlezza greenway taped by the door. Rooms are simple but spotless, and the breakfast terrace looks straight at Bellagio across the water.
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€220/night
Why families love Hotel Garni Corona
Dropping off a pannier-heavy bike at the end of a 40-km day and finding the kids already in pyjamas on the terrace is a specific kind of holiday joy. The owner Marco mapped out a flat family loop for us and loaned smaller bikes without charging extra. Dinner at the family trattoria next door was 18 EUR per adult. The only catch: no lift, and the narrow stairs are steep with a sleeping toddler.
Relais & Spa Castello di Casiglio
Erba, 15 min drive from Como
Wonderful
376 reviews
A converted medieval castle set in 7 hectares of parkland, with a large outdoor pool, kids' playground, and forest walks. Erba is inland from the lake — you're 15 minutes by car from the water — but that's reflected in the price. Sleeping in a castle is a hit with kids aged 6-12.
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€389/night
Why families love Relais & Spa Castello di Casiglio
The castle thing is real — kids get properly excited about turrets and stone walls. The grounds are huge, the pool has grass around it rather than tiles, and there's enough space for small kids to run without hitting things. You're not on the lake though, which catches some families out. We drove to Como and Bellagio for day trips, which worked fine, but if you want to swim in the lake every day this isn't the place. Best for multi-generation trips where grandparents want quiet and kids want adventure.
Wonderful
0 reviews
A 4-star resort on the eastern point of Lake Lugano with a private beach, three pools, and the only proper supervised kids' club in the wider Lake Como region. Family suites sleep up to 5. Babysitting and baby equipment hire on request.
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€495/night
Why families love Parco San Marco Lifestyle Beach Resort
This is the only Lake Como-area resort that genuinely caters to family holidays. The Kids' Club takes ages 3-11 daily 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3 to 6 PM, with a separate Teen Club for 12-17s. Three pools spread out so the kids' splash zone stays away from the adult quiet pool. The private beach is small but sand, not pebbles. Drive from Lugano airport is 25 minutes; from Como city about 70 minutes. Half-board includes a kids' menu with proper Italian options, not chicken nuggets. Pricey but you're paying for facilities that don't exist elsewhere on the lake.
💡Practical Tips for Booking a Lake Como Golf Hotel with Kids
- 1Book Menaggio & Cadenabbia tee times at least four weeks ahead in July and August. They prioritise resident members but reserve a daily quota for hotel guests on stay-and-play packages.
- 2Junior club rental is available at Menaggio and Eden but not Villa d'Este. Bring kids' clubs from home if you plan to play a round together at the latter.
- 3Lake Como ferries are the easiest babysitter. The Bellagio-Menaggio-Varenna triangle runs every 30 minutes in summer, costs €5-8 per child, and three rotations easily fill a half-day while one parent golfs.
- 4Italian golf clubs require a certified handicap card from your home club, including for hotel guests. Bring proof. Some courses accept GHIN/EGA digital cards from the WHS app, but always confirm before booking.
- 5July and August can hit 33°C on the courses. Tee off before 8am, hydrate, and budget for an afternoon pool break. The lake itself stays cold for swimming so the hotel pools are non-negotiable for kids.
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