Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has taken over management of CastaDiva resort & spa, an existing resort on Lake Como, Italy.

The property will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como in Q1 2019 following a refurbishment of facilities. This will be Mandarin Oriental’s first resort in western Europe and will complement the Group’s Milan hotel.

Located on the shores of Lake Como and surrounded by parkland, the resort is a landmark of historic importance, comprising 76 bedrooms and suites housed in nine villas dating from the 19th Century.

The resort features a large spa with an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor floating pool on the lake.

“We are delighted to be extending the Mandarin Oriental brand to the shores of Lake Como, which has long been a destination of choice for luxury travellers,” said James Riley, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. “We look forward to bringing the Group’s exemplary service to the resort and to working with our partners to create one of Italy’s most exclusive properties.”

CastaDiva Resort & Spa was acquired in 2017 by funds managed by Attestor Capital.