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Guest scores & sentiment
From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20
Guests highly praise the warm service, abundant breakfast, and cleanliness. Pet/kid-friendliness and free parking are highlights. Minor complaints include small bathrooms, outdated fixtures, and occasionally cool pool water.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Service9.9
Rooms9.7
Cleanliness9.7
Surroundings9.6
Value9.3
Location9.3
Facilities9.3
Wi-Fi8.4
＋ PraisedAbundant and fresh breakfast · Warm and attentive staff · Clean and quiet environment · Convenient location near public transport
－ ComplaintsCompact bathrooms with limited storage · Some mattresses perceived as too soft · Garage slightly tight for large cars · Pool water slightly cool in early season
KEYIdeal for value seekers and pet owners. Those needing large bathrooms should check room layouts.
FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews
locationHow is the location and transportation convenience?＋
Nestled in a tranquil garden near the Esplanade bus stop, offering easy access to Locarno and Ascona. The location score is 9.3/10.
diningWhat is the breakfast situation like?＋
Guests highly praise the abundant, fresh, and delicious breakfast, which accommodates special dietary needs. It is a key highlight with a 99% recommendation rate.
familyIs the hotel suitable for families with children?＋
Highly suitable. Children are allowed, family rooms are available, and the hotel is notably pet-friendly (providing bowls/blankets). Reviews highlight its kid-friendliness.
roomHow are the room facilities and service quality?＋
Rooms are clean and comfortable (score 9.7) with cable TV and safes. Service scores an impressive 9.9, praised for being warm and attentive. Some bathrooms are noted as small.
facilityDoes the hotel have a swimming pool? What is the water temperature?＋
Features an outdoor heated pool and Japanese garden. While most enjoy it, some guests noted the water can be cool. Facility score is 9.3/10.
policyWhat are the check-in and check-out times?＋
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00. Luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures.
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Room types · 7
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Family Room with Balcony
2 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed30 ㎡up to 4
The family room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower.
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Family Room with Balcony and Partial Lake View
2 × Queen bed / 2 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed30 ㎡up to 4
The family room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower.
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Budget Double Room
1 × Queen bed16 ㎡up to 2
The double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
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Double Room with Balcony and Lake View
1 × Queen bed16 ㎡up to 2
The twin room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Double Room with Balcony and Partial Lake View
1 × Queen bed16 ㎡up to 2
The twin room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Double Room with Balcony South Side
1 × Queen bed16 ㎡up to 2
Room with cable TV, a safe, a bathroom with hairdryer, and a balcony.
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Double Room with Garden
1 × Queen bed16 ㎡up to 2
Room with cable TV, a safe, a bathroom with hairdryer, and a terrace with garden access.
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Facilities · 38
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Offsite parking discounted rates availableSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingSoundproof roomsIroning servicePacked lunchesParkingTerraceCurrency exchangeAllergy-free roomHeated poolPublic transport ticketsOutdoor furnitureFire extinguishersSmoke alarmsKey accessSecurity alarmInternet accessJapanese gardenExercise/lap poolOffsite parking discounted rates availablePool sun loungersReception hallSelf parking (surcharge)Bicycle-friendly propertyBeach umbrellasSwimming nearbyAccess to nearby outdoor poolVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsTour desk
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DiningSights
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Ecco
Creative, Seasonal Cuisine · ★★ Michelin
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In the refined gourmet restaurant of the “Giardino” hotel, Reto Brändli has taken the helm of the kitchen, succeeding Rolf Fliegauf. With a culinary style that is essential yet sophisticated, technically flawless and rich in nuance, he successfully continues the restaurant’s tradition. The excellence of the ingredients is evident in dishes such as South African lobster served with mango, coconut, and kaffir lime. The service, impeccable in expertise, courtesy, and elegance, helps make the experience truly memorable. All of this is framed by a sophisticated setting, enhanced by a wall decorated
4.1km
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Locanda Barbarossa
mediterranean · ★ Michelin
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An address at the pinnacle of Ticino’s fine dining, situated within the Castello del Sole hotel (in a tranquil and secluded location): gourmets and refined food lovers – this is your restaurant! With seasonal ingredients – many sourced from the estate itself – the cuisine of Mattias Roock and Leopold Ott offers a successful blend of local inspirations and Mediterranean touches, while fundamentally remaining rooted in the classics, whether you opt for à la carte or one of the two tempting tasting menus. The inspectors’ notes also emphasize the peacefulness of the setting (it is particularly enj
3.8km
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La Brezza
mediterranean · ★★ Michelin
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Chef Campanella offers highly personalized cuisine, with a keen focus on the simplicity of raw ingredients and on pairings – an approach shaped by his countless travels around the world and enriched with an indispensable Mediterranean touch from his Italian heritage. The two menus remain unchanged and are executed with masterful perfection: Moving Mountains (vegan) and Ispirazione (with fish and meat). Guests can choose from five to eight courses. The wine list is sure to meet the expectations of the most discerning connoisseurs, who can also engage with the knowledgeable sommelier. In the war
5.0km
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Osteria del Centenario
Mediterranean Cuisine
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A restaurant that has been renovated in contemporary style, in complete harmony with its attractive setting overlooking the scenic lakeside promenade. Talented chef Egon Bajardi conjures up interesting Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on creative technique and the occasional exotic touch. Don’t miss his selection of desserts, including Crema Catalana with pumpkin, orange and bay leaf gelato.
1.7km
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La Fontana Restaurant & Bar
Mediterranean Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine
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Splendidly located inside the Hotel Belvedere, at an altitude of approximately 240m, this elegant south-facing restaurant boasts a splendid terrace and a lounge space. Depending on where you sit, watch the chef at work in the kitchen or enjoy the impressive views through La Fontana’s ground floor picture windows overlooking its verdant surroundings. The culinary focus here is on modern and seasonal Mediterranean cuisine without neglecting the region’s gastronomic roots. In addition to the classic menu, you can also choose the 4- or 5-course tasting option as well as the restaurant’s signature
2.2km
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Da Valentino
Mediterranean Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine
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Although it is the beautiful terrace that first catches the eye at this restaurant, the friendly welcome and attentive service offered by Valentino in the kitchen and Sabine front of house add to the appeal. Mediterranean specialities and traditional classic dishes feature on the menu, while an open fireplace creates a warm ambience in winter.
2.3km
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Locanda Locarnese
Mediterranean Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine
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Hidden away in a little alley, this pleasant, modern-style restaurant offers Mediterranean and traditional cuisine made with excellent ingredients. Among its unmissable dishes are the honey and mustard pork belly, thyme-roasted eggplant with cherry tomato cream, and the chocolate fondant with passion fruit sauce. The large fireplace gives character to the setting, while the warm and friendly service makes guests feel as if they are visiting a private home.
2.5km
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Hide & Seek
International, Mediterranean Cuisine
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Ayurvedic philosophy inspires a special section of the menu, where Mediterranean cooking styles and ingredients merge with chef Francesco Leone’s colorful and joyful vision. His cuisine, not without international influences, finds its ideal setting in this refined restaurant inside the “Giardino” hotel. In the warmer months, dining on the magnificent terrace overlooking the garden with its pond and floating flowers is unmissable: a corner of priceless tranquility and beauty.
4.1km
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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.