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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

5.0 star property
Upmarket beach hotel with spa, near Parco Ciani

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Interior
Point of interest
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is NZ$821
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Garden Floor Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

Backyard view Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room

Junior Suite Executive

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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The price is NZ$656
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2025
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About the area

Map
Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, TI, 6906

What's nearby

  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Lugano - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Monte San Salvatore - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 10 min drive
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 76 min drive
  • Melide Station - 9 min drive
  • Lugano Station - 27 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 28 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Lanchetta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pane & Zucchero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Veneta - Lugano - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

At Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll only be a five-minute drive from Lake Lugano. The indoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and manicures and pedicures. Le Relais, one of 3 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 74 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured uncovered on-site self-parking (CHF 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Secured covered on-site valet parking (CHF 25 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • On-site garage
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (4865 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1880
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Children's dressing gowns and children's slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Clarins Wellness Corner has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Le Relais – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Ristorante Arté al Lago – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
La Rucola – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 120 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs CHF 15 per day with in/out privileges
  • Covered valet parking costs CHF 25 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 September until 31 May.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and TWINT.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Grand Hotel Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola au Lac Lugano
Grand Villa Castagnola au Lac
Grand Villa Castagnola au Lac Lugano
Villa au Lac
Villa Castagnola
Villa Castagnola au Lac
Villa Castagnola Hotel
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano
Grand Villa Castagnola Lugano
Grand Villa Castagnola
Grand Hotel Lugano
Grand Villa Castagnola Lugano
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Hotel
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Hotel Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 15 per day. Valet parking costs CHF 25 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (19-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (17-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, Mediterranean cuisine and garden views.
Does Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.
What's the area around Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola like?
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is in Cassarate, a short 10-minute drive from Lugano (LUG-Agno) and 17 minutes' walk from Lake Lugano.

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay
Very nice classic hotel with very nice amenities
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The same amazing experience as always
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel in Lugano
Excellent hotel, old classic style, very comfortable and spacious room, good quality beds and beddings. We stayed in the double room with balcony, room looks like a junior suite, had 2 bathrooms. Hotel has a wonderful garden, perfect location , on the lake and not very far from center.
Olga, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely experience
Wonderful old style hotel in a good location and with impeccable service. Great breakfast and lunch restaurant and a lovely bar. Very specious and comfortable room with lake and garden views. I would strongly recommend it.
Gianni, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kamal, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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Arianoush, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Great property. Professional staff but concierge unhelpful snob.
John, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Reza, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was absolutely the most gorgeous hotel I have ever stayed. The suites are grand and pay a homage to its time period. The views are unbelievable and the staff is so polite and accommodating. I do wish they would have changed up the menu each morning for breakfast and each night for dinner. Great spot to travel North and South to Lake Como. A wonderful time was had on our girls trip!
Jacqueline, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The view is the best literally part heaven. Staffs were so helpful and polite. Hundred percent 💯 i am coming back there soon.🙏💜💋
Dr.Maria, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

shizhe, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great
bruce, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with a great Spa. Has its own Lido and for little Children you can also go to the public Lido which was great.
Hansjürg, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
deema, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kay, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was blown away by this property. Absolutely every detail has been thought of. From the moment you walk in the door, you are taken by the beautiful decor and the lovely family that own and manage the property. This place is special and truly one of a kind. The spa is absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to go back, truly a hidden gem.
Michael, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the staff and kindness of all at the property! Nicola in particular. Front desk members were incredible- including Mario! Lake Lugano is magnificent.
Agnieszka, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best service we have ever had! Cheerful staff that take pride in their service.
Thomas, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tremendous Hotel
Great staff, great food, beautiful hotel, and prime location.
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gran propiedad y excelente servicio
rafael, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with spa facilities and a large indoor pool. Many rooms have balconies overlooking lake Lugano. Easy bus ride to downtown. Staff was always friendly and helpful.
Mark, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just magic
Yuval, 3-night trip
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