Sport
While staying at the Hotel guests can enjoy outdoor and indoor activities.
The Sporting Club is directly connected to the Cardinal Villa through an underground passageway. Indoor pool, fitness room, Sauna, Turkish baths, squash courts, electronic golf simulator.
Jogging Trail
If you love fitness and jogging you cannot miss the jogging trail that winds through the park of Villa d’Este. Along the way you will find 15 stopping places where you a sign suggests some exercises. The starting point is at the Mosaic. Along the 0.3 mile path you will be surrounded by nature and be astonished by the stunning view as well as by a series of fortresses and towers. These were built according to Vittoria Peluso’s will at the end of XVIII century since she feared that her husband, Count Domenico Pino – Napoleonic General – might suffer from war nostalgia and boredom.
Tennis
The tennis center is located in the park, offering 8 courts. They are open from from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily. Tennis pros are available for play or instruction and rackets are available for rental.
Waterskiing
Lake Como is the right place to practice waterskiing. You can waterski at Villa d’Este daily from 11:00am to 6:30pm. For bookings and further information please contact the staff at the Sporting Club.
Sailing
The wind by the lake allows you to practice sailing, a very popular sport. Sailboats are available for rental daily from 9:30am to 7:00pm.
Windsurf
Lake Como is a favorite destination of windsurfers, both professionals and amateurs; fine weather and a favorable wind make practice of this sport easy. Windsurfs are available for rental from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Canoeing
A great way to see the sights from the Lake, the mildness of the weather makes this an enjoyable activity for canoers of any skill level. Canoes can be rented daily from 9:30am. to 7:00pm.
Squash
The squash court is located in the Sporting Club building. It is open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. Rackets available for rental.
Indoor Golf Simulator
It is located in the Sporting Club building. It is open from 8:00am to 8:00pm. You can train on 10 different international golf courses. For bookings please contact the staff at the Sporting Club.
Putting green
Located at the main gate entrance on the left-hand side, the views might distract you. Train for your golf tournaments or simply take up the sport- you can't beat the location. Golf clubs and balls are available for rental.