Curated luxury hotels in Lake Maggiore

In the heart of Stresa, Villa e Palazzo Aminta Hotel Beauty and SPA is within a 5-minute drive of Stresa Ferry Terminal and Villa Pallavicino Park. This beach hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Villa Taranto Botanical Garden and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Intra Ferry Terminal.

The 4-star Hotel & Spa Cacciatori is situated in quiet, romantic, rural surroundings, about 15 minutes by car from Lugano. It is surrounded by no less than 340 officially marked hiking trails.

Enjoy wonderful walks to vantage points with superb lake and mountain views and relax in charmingly furnished and fully equipped rooms, partly with balconies.

The wonderful garden, the saltwater pool (32°-34°C) with hydro massage jets, a fresh water swimming-pool, a fitness-room, a sauna, a steambath, a herbal bath and various massages and beauty treatments add to a truly relaxing stay.

The à-la-carte restaurant boasts 13 Gault Millau points and is famous throughout the region. It belongs to the prestigious Châine des Rôtisseurs. Its country-style environment and the wonderful flowered terrace are designed to ensure delightful romantic hours.

A stay at Palace Grand Hotel Varese places you in the heart of Varese, within a 5-minute drive of Estensi Gardens and Area Cani Masnago. This spa hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Lake Lugano and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Masnago Castle.

A stay at Regina Palace Hotel places you in the heart of Stresa, steps from Congressi Palace and 4 minutes by foot from Villa Ducale. This spa hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Lake Orta and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Stresa Ferry Terminal.

*The tranquil location on the legendary Monte Verità with the view of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains makes this a privileged place to be.

*Delight in the panorama from our subtropical garden. The extraordinary view can also be enjoyed from the terrace, the pergola and from the heated (26°) swimming pool. At Hotel Ascona you can immerse yourself in nature where body and soul regenerate.

*We invite our guests to take part in our events, such as Ticino evenings with music and dishes from the region, accompanied by the Biasca-Caroni family choir or gala evenings with piano music on the terrace or in the dining room and in the bar.

*Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services.

*Pets are welcome, but are not permitted in the restaurants or swimming pool.

When you a stay at H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno in Locarno, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute walk of Kursaal Locarno SA and Locarno NLM Ferry Terminal. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Città Vecchia and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Parco delle Camelie.

Built in 1914 and located 850 meters above sea level, Kurhaus Cademario- Adults Only has massage, relaxation and steam rooms. It features indoor and outdoor heated pools, water features, a park and 2 conference rooms.

Room at the Kurhaus have air conditioning, WiFi, a minibar and bathroom. Some units have a seating area, spa bath and a balcony with views of Lake Lugano.

The on-site restaurant has large panoramic windows and a terrace. The Radici Gourmet restaurant offers regional and fresh products combined with international spices. On request, a special diet menu can be arranged.

Guests can benefit from free bicycle rental and free fitness centre. Laundry and ironing service are available on request and against a surcharge.

Private parking is available on site free of charge. Lugano-Agno Airport can be reached by car in 25 minutes, and the centre of Lugano is a 35-minute drive away. Bellinzona and Chiasso are within 38 km. Upon request and at an extra cost, airport shuttle can be arranged.

Featuring a large outdoor pool surrounded by Mediterranean plants, Hotel Tobler enjoys a quiet location on a south-east-facing slope above Ascona. It offers free shuttle services, an on-site restaurant and an indoor pool.

Each room has free WiFi access, a balcony and offers views of Lake Maggiore, the garden and the surrounding mountains. They are equipped with a minibar and come with a private bathroom. Bathrobes and slippers are provided as well.

You can enjoy typical Mediterranean specialities in the Tobler Hotel's Tre Palme bistrot with its summer terrace. A buffet breakfast is offered every morning.

Free shuttle services from and to the Locarno Train Station, to the centre of Ascona and to destinations in the surroundings are provided. Bicycles, fitness facilities and Nordic-walking sticks are available for free as well.

Ascona's Old Town is a 10-minute walk away and the lakeshore can be reached in 15 minutes. Locarno is 3 km away from this charming, family-run hotel.

With a stay at Hotel La Palma, you'll be centrally located in Stresa, just a 5-minute walk from Congressi Palace and 8 minutes by foot from Villa Ducale. This family-friendly hotel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Lake Orta and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Stresa Ferry Terminal.

Surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, this 4-star hotel in Ascona is only 70 metres from Lake Maggiore. It offers a heated outdoor pool, free bicycle hire, and free WiFi.

Hotel Ascovilla’s elegant and spacious rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a bathroom with hairdryer and make-up mirror. Some have a balcony.

The Ascovilla's restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cuisine, as well as a large selection of fine wines.

Free private parking is available on site. The parking garage can be used at an additional cost. The Ferry Terminal is 400 metres from the Ascovilla.

Only a 5-minute drive from Ascona, the La Rocca hotel in Porto Ronco enjoys a quiet, elevated location, 3 minutes' walk from Lago Maggiore. It offers free WiFi.

All guest rooms in the La Rocca hotel have a balcony or a terrace and - thanks to the hillside location - offer superb lake views. Most rooms feature air-conditioning. Movies can be streamed on the smart TV of every room, and guests are welcome to use the hotel's computer corner.

Typical Ticino dishes and international cuisine are served on the covered terrace or in the restaurant. The hotel bar offers aromatic coffee and selected drinks.

Half board includes the dish of the day for dinner. If you booked half board you can also opt for dining à la carte and will get the half board price refunded.

The hotel has its own private beach in Porto Ronco, which is only an 8-minute walk away from the hotel.

Locarno, Ascona, Brissago including the islands, Gambarogno and Italy can also be reached by boat from Porto Ronco.

A stay at Hotel Rosa places you in the heart of Baveno, steps from Church of Saints Gervase and Protaso and 5 minutes by foot from Baveno Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Lake Orta and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Villa Fedora.

With a stay at Hotel Al Borducan in Varese (Aggregazione Rionale 4), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Sacred Mountain of the Rosary and 11 minutes from Villa Mylius. This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Lake Varese and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Lake Lugano.

With a stay at Casa Berno Panorama Resort in Ascona, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Piazza Grande and Monte Verità. This spa hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Cannobio Ferry Terminal and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Fondazione Monte Verita.

The Romantik Hotel Castello Seeschloss is located on the lake-side promenade of Ascona, 300 metres from the centre. It offers historic-style rooms and free internet access.

You can park your car on the hotel's parking lot or in the garage at an additional cost.

The Castello Seeschloss Romantik Hotel consists of 3 separate buildings grouped around a lush Mediterranean garden with an outdoor swimming pool (heated from mid/end April to beginning/mid October).

The restaurant serves a selection of local, international and Mediterranean dishes. In summer, weather permitting, all meals are served outside on the terrace overlooking the Piazza of Ascona and the Lago Maggiore.

The hotel can be reached by bus line 1 from Locarno Train Station.

When you stay at Hotel Horizon Wellness & Spa Resort, BW Signature Collection in Varese, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Varese and Estensi Gardens. This golf hotel is 10.5 mi (17 km) from Lake Lugano and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Broletto Courtyard.

When you a stay at Hotel Cannobio in Cannobio, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Cannobio Ferry Terminal and Vittorio Emanuele III Plaza. This golf hotel is 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Lake Lugano and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Pieta Sanctuary.

Set on Baveno's lakeshore, Grand Hotel Dino offers panoramic views across Lake Maggiore. This large and elegant hotel features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a SAND BEACH.

Rooms are air conditioned and have classic furniture, a minibar and satellite TV. They overlook the mountains or lake, and few rooms include a private balcony.

There is a games room as well as 2 outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs with views across the lake. The wellness centre has both a sauna and Turkish bath.

The Dino has a number of restaurants and bars, some of which overlook the lake. Surrounded by gardens, it is next to an interesting art gallery and the jetty for boat trips across the lake.

Stresa is 4 km from the hotel, while Milan Malpensa Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

Situated on the shore of Lago Maggiore in Brissago, Boutique Hotel Sunstar Brissago am Lago Maggiore offers panoramic lake and mountain views, outdoor and indoor pools, a sauna and massage room, and a restaurant with a winter garden.

The spacious, elegantly furnished rooms and suites all offer a balcony and free WiFi. The minibars provide free soft drinks.

In the restaurant or - depending on the weather - in the terrace, you can enjoy a fresh and seasonal choice of starters, main courses and desserts from the seasonal changing à la carte menu.

The hotel also owns a boat for excursions. The promenade and the centre of Brissago are just a short walk away.

Located between the mountains and the Borromean Gulf, Hotel Simplon is set in its own sub-tropical gardens, close to the centre of Baveno. Rooms offer views of the mountains, of Lake Maggiore, or of the garden. Stresa is 2.5 km away.

During your stay at the Simplon Hotel you can relax beside the swimming pool, overlooking the hotel’s beautifully landscaped gardens, or you can make use of the lakeside beach, just a few metres away.

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and features large windows overlooking the garden and finely decorated ceilings. Aperitifs and cocktails are served at the bar with terrace.

Each room is en suite and includes a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The floors are in parquet or carpet.

An indoor heated swimming pool, solarium, Turkish bath and gym are available at the Simplon’s sister hotel, the Grand Hotel Dino, accessible by an indoor art gallery.