Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Charming villa and gardens on the shores of Lake Lugano

An impressive Italian-styled villa overlooking the Lake Lugano, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is set in stunning sub-tropical gardens filled with exotic plants. With wonderful lake and mountain views, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a wellness area with spa and beauty treatments, a private lido and fascinating collection of contemporary sculptures, this is a treat for the senses at every level.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is a charming property that has a succinctly Mediterranean holiday feel combined with elegance and great service. There are stunning works of art wherever you look and each of the rooms and suites is uniquely decorated and has wonderful lake and garden views from the spacious balcony.

Our Hotel

Private Terrace on the lake
Lido
Garden by the lake
Garden View
Entrance
Entrance
Banono Bar
Banano Bar
Junior Suite View
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite Executive Bedroom
Junior Suite Executive
Suite Montre Bre
Suite San Salvatore Bedroom
Suite San Salvatore Living Room
Suite San Salvatore
Terrace Suite
Suite
Suite
Suite
Suite
Superior room
Double Standard Room
Room View
Breakfast
Breakfast
Le Relais
Le Relais
Le Relais
Le Relais
Le Relais
Le Relais
Le Relais
Le Relais
La Rucola
La Rucola
La Rucola
La Rucola
La Rucola
La Rucola
Restaurant Arte
Arte Chef
Arte Food And View
Villa Castagnola
Chef Alessandro Boleso
View From The Restaurant Arte
Colonne
Swimming Pool
Hydro Pool
Fitness
Tennis
Beauty treatments
Massage
Spa
Sauna
Sauna
Sauna
Lido
Elevator
Interior
Hotel Facade

Covid-19 Measures

Access to the hotel will only be granted by presenting a "Covid Pass" (valid Vaccination Certificate or Negative Antigenic Nasal Test) when checking in at the hotel and checking the validity date. For NON EU guests or Certificate, Switzerland recognizes only Vaccines from: Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson &Johnson and Moderna. If guests are in possession of a "Covid Pass" limited to 48 hours (rapid nasal antigen test) and their stay exceeds the time limit indicated, a new certificate will be required.The cost of the test will be borne by the guests; : our Concierge will be available for them to make the necessary arrangements either at a pharmacy or at our hotel at certain times of the day.

A separate cleaning kit will be put together for each of the 72 guest rooms, which will be equipped with the highest quality cleaning and disinfecting agents.
All handrails, elevator buttons, doors and other surfaces are cleaned and disinfected several times a day.
Kitchen staff/ waitress and cleaning staff wear a mask. At the Reception a Plexiglas has been installed.
Digitalization all over the Hotel: App for newspaper, ipad for menus.

Our rooms

Double Standard Room

Double Room

Sleeps 3

Double

Superior room

Superior Room

Sleeps 2

Double

Junior Suite Executive

Junior Suite Standard

Sleeps 3

Double

Junior Suite Executive Bedroom
Junior Suite Executive

Junior Suite Executive

Sleeps 3

Double

Suite
Suite
Suite
Suite

Suite

Sleeps 3

Double

Suite Montre Bre

Suite Monte Bre

Sleeps 3

Double

Suite San Salvatore Living Room

Suite San Salvatore

Sleeps 4

Double

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Ratings

Quality Assured

Mystery Inspected

Global Rating

4.8 /5

4.8

459 reviews

INVITED Rating

4.9 /5

4.9

8 reviews

INVITED Reviews

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

Beautiful place to stay in Lugano

Very friendly reception and perfect service in the restsurants.

By Tatiana Apr ’21 Trip Type Couple

A beautiful property

With a good location and beautiful views over Lake Lugano, this property offers plenty of space for a relaxing stay in its numerous salons, different restaurants and outdoor terraces, beautiful garden and spacious guest rooms. Its quality of service in all areas has to be highlighted, particularly in Read more[SPLIT]Read lessthe restaurants, as well as the attention to details we experienced.

By Carlos Mar ’21 Trip Type Couple

Perfect short stay with lakeview

Warm welcome, wonderful lakeview, car service, friendly staff, clean rooms.

By Helene Mar ’21 Trip Type Couple

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Switzerland

4.9

(based on 8 reviews)

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

Beautiful place to stay in Lugano

Very friendly reception and perfect service in the restsurants.

By Tatiana Apr ’21 Trip Type Couple

A beautiful property

By Carlos Mar ’21 Trip Type Couple

Perfect short stay with lakeview

Warm welcome, wonderful lakeview, car service, friendly staff, clean rooms.

By Helene Mar ’21 Trip Type Couple

Beautiful de-confinement weekend

We spent a long weekend at this beautiful palace hotel located in a park near Lake Lugano. Everything so beautiful with impeccable and very kind service. While the service was great, the food in the restaurant (not the Michelin start restaurant on the lake where we did not dine) could have been better Read more[SPLIT]Read lesshad there been lighter options with a focus on freshly prepared vegetables and local cuisine.

By Thaddeus May ’20 Trip Type Couple

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola - nice villa with own park, private beach with a lakefront terrace, near Lugano center

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola has a very good location, only 5-10 minutes walk to Lugano center. We have a very nice room with a lake view. The hotel has its own private beach with a lakefront terrace at lake Lugano only cross the street from the hotel. Right next to the private beach you can find a Read more[SPLIT]Read lessboat rental service.

By Dušan Aug ’19 Trip Type Couple

Great service, beautiful gardens

Reception team recognized SLH status and provided upgrade to stunning large lake view suite without it even having to be prompted or requested. Restaurants very good, staff friendly and fabulous. Location a little out of town but right near funicular.

By Caroline Aug ’19 Trip Type Couple

Top Notch staff. Excellent all round

The dinner at Arte.

By Alan May ’19 Trip Type Couple

lovely autumn stay

fantastic meal at restaurant Arte; fab. view over lake.

By Peter Oct ’18 Trip Type Couple

Key Features

Free parking

Air conditioning

Bar

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Indoor pool

All Hotel Features and Services

Bell staff/porter
Concierge desk
Currency exchange
Turndown service
Hairdresser/barber
Laundry service
Complimentary shoeshine
Gym
Free parking

All Hotel Features and Services

Bell staff/porter
Concierge desk
Currency exchange
Turndown service
Hairdresser/barber
Laundry service
Complimentary shoeshine
Gym
Free parking
Wedding services
Meeting rooms
Business services
24-hour security
Air conditioning
Safe deposit box
Bar
Onsite laundry
Family friendly
Pet Friendly
Full service housekeeping
Security
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi
Room service
Room service - limited hours

Food And Drinks

"Le Relais" – at the hotel serving a light, tasty Mediterranean Cuisine. During the summer time “Le Relais” opens its panoramic terrace and garden. "Ristorante Galleria Arté al Lago" – directly on the water’s edge 100 meters away from the hotel serving gourmet, innovative cuisine based on fish specialties . "The Cocktail Bar" – In an elegant and charming setting, ideal spot for savoring long drinks and cocktails . "Banano Bar" Surrounded by banana trees this is an idyllic place for a special drink and small snacks. La Rucola, where fresh and seasonal dishes are served in a cozy and inviting setting. The menu has been created from our Executive Chef Christian Bertogna in charge of the Restaurant Le Relais. A home from home atmosphere for your dining experience. Enjoy tasty food, excellent service in a relaxing atmosphere. Certainly a place to discover.

Le Bar

Served Meals: Lunch, Dinner Cocktail-Bar and Banano Bar. Quickly established as one of the places to see and be seen in- the Bar is renowned as much for its rich opulent interior as for its menu of new and classic cocktails. Open to both guests and nonresidents the Bar also boasts live piano music. The Banano Bar- set in the great park- right in among palms- banana trees and overlooking a lawn full of flower beds- rose gardens and tall trees. A suggestive spot where to relax for an aperitif throughout the season.

Le Relais

Served Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Restaurant Le Relais- 14 points Gault Millau- in an elegant setting our Executive Chef Christian Bertogna offers a light and innovative Mediterranean cuisine- a balance between colors and delicate flavors that you wont forget. The Sala Rosa and Sala Goya are the exact setting for celebrations- from family luncheons to business meetings- from wedding banquets to romantic candle light evenings. Open daily.

Gallery Arte al lago

Served Meals: Lunch, Dinner Directly on the lake and 100 meters from Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola the Restaurant Gallery Arte al Lago offers a very special dining experience with light Mediterranean gourmet cuisine and fish specialties. Our chef Frank Oerthle and Andreas Keller are looking forward to welcome you from Tuesday to Saturday. 16 points GaultMillau and 1 Star Michelin. Dress code- smart-casual. We kindly remind Gentlemen that long trousers are required in the evening.

La Rucola

Served Meals: Lunch, Dinner The new Restaurant La Rucola- born under the motto Fresh and Easy Dining- offers light and delicious meals in a cosy and informal setting. The menu has been created by our Executive Chef Christian Bertogna- in charge of the Restaurant Le Relais. Summer Patio. Opening hours- Open daily from 11.30am to 10.30pm