Victoria Beach is run by the Grand Hotel Victoria, built in 1890 on the Menaggio waterfront and part of the R Collection Hotels group, as a contemporary lakeside lido rather than a sea-facing club — a reminder that Italy's beach club format extends to its lakes as well as its coastline. Condé Nast Traveler's own Lake Como coverage notes the hotel reopened in summer 2024 following extensive renovation, which extends to the beach club itself.
What it's known for
The club's own site describes spacious lounge areas and private cabanas around the lake rather than a single pool or stretch of sand, with an emphasis on a "refined yet authentic lakeside experience." Condé Nast Traveler's hotel coverage specifically calls out two swimming pools and a separate kids' pool at the beach club, alongside live music adding an upbeat note to what's otherwise a fairly formal lakeside setting.
Booking
Victoria Beach's own site doesn't publish a self-service booking calendar with rates, a minimum spend, or a deposit figure for non-hotel guests — access and reservations are handled directly through the venue or the Grand Hotel Victoria itself.
What isn't confirmed
Season dates, hours, dress code, a children's policy beyond the kids' pool mention, and accessibility information for reduced mobility aren't stated on the pages checked for this guide, so none of that is claimed here.
Getting there
Victoria Beach is in Menaggio (see it on the map), on Lake Como's western shore, around a 10-minute walk from the town's ferry terminal. Milan Malpensa is the usual arrival airport for Lake Como generally, around an hour and a half by road or one to two hours by train, depending on the service.
"The hotel's sleek beach club with two swimming pools, a kids pool, and lots of opportunity for lounging — all while soaking up glorious lake vistas to the upbeat sounds of live music."
— Condé Nast Traveler
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